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. 

Jessica Munoz

Jessica M.

Office Manager

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! 

Vicki

Vicki S.

Sedation Coordinator

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

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