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Our team was built with a shared goal - to give patients their dream smile. Get to know us!
8438 SW 103rd Street Rd, Ocala
Call Us: (352) 237-3343
8438 SW 103rd Street Rd, Ocala
Call Us:(352) 237-3343
Meet the doctor
Juan Carlos Ortiz Cedeno, DDS
"My goal is to grow and evolve in the profession to continue providing the best service to our community, and at the same time, constantly strive and educate myself to know how to carry out the procedures in the best way and to overcome the barriers that normally seem to hinder the treatment of patients to maintain healthy teeth."
-Juan Carlos Ortiz Cedeno, DDS
Experience
For many years of experience in dentistry and the orthodontics field, Dr. Ortiz Cedeno continues to hone his craft by taking additional courses in dentistry, such as Invisalign certification. He moved to the United States, and after completing the national dental requirements, he was accepted in 2019 into the University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health to complete his advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) residency program in Rochester, New York, where he was subsequently able to obtain his American board dental license.
Dr. Ortiz Cedeno has also taken additional courses regarding temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, oral surgery, esthetic dentistry, and more.
Dr. Ortiz Cedeno is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the West Coast District Dental Association, the Ecuadorian Dentistry Association, the Academy of International Dentistry, the Ecuadorian Association of Orthodontics, and the Mexican Academy of Orthodontics.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Guayaquil – Guayaquil, Ecuador
Orthodontic Specialty Program
Latin-American University Valley Campus – Mexico City
When he isn't practicing dentistry, Dr. Ortiz Cedeno enjoys playing tennis and soccer, going to the gym, spending time with family and friends, and traveling the world.
Dr. Ortiz Cedeno is also fluent in Spanish and English.
Meet the doctor
Maliha Fatima, DMD, MS
"My mission is to provide the best possible care for my patients in a comfortable, welcoming environment. I treat all my patients with compassion and warmth and believe in treating people with kindness."
-Maliha Fatima, DMD, MS
Experience
After working as a general dentist for several years, Dr. Fatima returned to the University of Florida College of Dentistry to specialize in periodontics.
As a periodontist, Dr. Fatima firmly believes in treating periodontal disease and achieving a healthy oral environment. Being a periodontist also means being a specialist in implants, and when a tooth cannot be saved, it can be replaced with an implant.
Dr. Ortiz Cedeno is an active member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast District Dental Association, Ecuadorian Dentistry Association, Academy of International Dentistry, Ecuadorian Association of Orthodontics, and the Mexican Academy of Orthodontics.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Florida, College of Dentistry – Gainesville, Florida
Master of Science in Periodontology
University of Florida, College of Dentistry – Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science
Nova Southeastern University – Davie, Florida
Born in India, Dr. Fatima moved to the United States when she was 10 years old and grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition to spending time with her son and husband, she loves to read, travel, hike, work out at the gym, and ride her Peloton bike.