Meet The Team

Dr. James Hankerson

MD

Dr. James Hankerson, MD is an Anesthesiology Specialist and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine medical school in 1989. 

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Dr. Mark Dawoud

DMD

Dr. Mark Dawoud, DMD is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist with over 11 years of experience in the dental field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2012. In his spare time, Dr. Dawoud enjoys actively serving at his church, spending time with his family, exploring the Florida landscape, running, swimming, and tossing a football around. 

Dr. Josh Samuel

DMD

Dr. Josh Samuel, DMD is a certified Pediatric Dentist. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and completed his pediatric dental fellowship at Temple University Hospital. Outside of work you can find Dr. Josh training for his next marathon, globetrotting, and spending time with his friends and family. 

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Justine D.

Manager

Justine is originally from Key West, Florida and has been in the dental field for over 10 years. She has diplomas in both Dental Assisting and Medical Billing and Coding. She is a member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers and has a passion for helping children get the dental work they need. 

Katie N.

Lead Dental Assistant

Katie is originally from Dade City, Florida and has lived in the St. Petersburg area since grade school. She graduated as an ambassador from Ultimate Medical Academy with her Dental Assistant Certificate, and she is currently working on an AS degree at St. Petersburg College. Katie genuinely loves dentistry, and she has so much fun working with the kids, she finds it very rewarding! 

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Jessica S.

Surgery Coordinator

Jessica is a native to Tampa, Florida and enjoys the Tampa Bay area. She has worked in the pediatric dental field for over two years with a focus in sedation dentistry. She enjoys interacting with the children and helping to guide their parents through the dental process. 

Lauren L.

Registered Nurse

Lauren is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. She is a registered nurse and has been in the medical field for over 23 years with 12 years of pediatric experience. Lauren’s favorite part of her work day is winning over the little smiles of our patients. 

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Brittney G.

Registered Nurse

bio coming soon…

Luisa S.

Dental Assistant

Luisa is from Columbia and has lived in Central Florida since 2015. She graduated from Concorde Career Institute as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. She enjoys working with bilingual patients and families! Her goal is to make what can be a scary visit at the dentist an enjoyable and happy one. 

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