Dr. Tepedino comes from a long line of dentists, over 20 spanning 4 generations. Attending the University of Central Florida for his Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and Microbiology, he went on to Nova Southeastern University to receive his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. Upon graduation he started his career with a teaching position in clinical dentistry. He then moved … Read more
Dr. Wayne Barker grew up in Bay Village, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. After earning a Bachelor of Science in biology from Wittenberg University in 1982, Dr. Barker went on to study at The Ohio State University Dental School, graduating in 1986. Upon graduation he joined the U.S. Navy Dental Corps and moved to Jacksonville, … Read more
Dr. Rose Johnson spends a bit of every day simply being thankful. Part of this is being thankful that her profession is her passion. Dr. Rose and her husband (and fellow dentist) are self-proclaimed dental nerds. They love what they do and it shows every day with every patient interaction. They met in dental school … Read more
Dr. Jonathan Montoya began his dental journey as a dental assistant at a pediatric dental office where he quickly realized: we are all kids at heart.As a military child and son of two mental health care professionals, Dr. Montoya decided to dedicate his life to making the dental experience as minimally miserable as possible and, … Read more
Dr. Jacqueline West grew up in Miami but has lived in the Jacksonville area since 2002. She received her undergraduate degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University in California and earned her graduate degree from the University of Florida’s School of Dentistry.After graduation, Dr. West accepted an associate position with a dentist in Jacksonville. She worked in … Read more
Dr. Azari has an unfailing passion for what he does. He is especially interested in new advances and efficient techniques in the rapidly changing field of dentistry. After dental school, he practiced general dentistry for four years. To better fulfill his interest, he chose to become a Prosthodontist and has been practicing dentistry in Jacksonville … Read more
Dr. Zahedi has been treating children and adolescents in Jacksonville, Florida, for 25 years. She has completed specialized training in the recognition and treatment of dental diseases of children at Howard University in Washington D.C. and became a board-certified Pediatric dentist in 1995. She is a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Her … Read more
Dr. Gia Matsko was raised in the beautiful state of Montana, where she attended Montana State University, earning a degree in cell biology and neuroscience. She later obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.Becoming a dentist was a natural choice for Dr. Matsko because it perfectly blends … Read more
Dr. McGeehan completed her undergraduate studies at Indiana University Bloomington & earned a degree in Biology with a minor in Spanish. Her dental education was completed at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2022. After graduating, Dr. McGeehan pursued & completed a one-year General Practice Residency in Kansas City, Missouri. This program helped further … Read more
Dr. Toler is a lifelong Hoosier, who was born in Indianapolis & grew up in Marion, Indiana. Prior to starting her career in dentistry, Dr. Toler pursued her undergraduate studies at Indiana University & received her degree in Telecommunications. She completed her dental education at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2013. Since graduation, … Read more
As the owner of Bacsa Family Dental and Implant Center, Dr. Tim Bacsa cherishes the relationships he builds with his patients. In treating his patients, Dr. Bacsa seeks to improve their oral & overall health.“Being able to recognize & treat dental disease & disorders can have a profound effect on our overall health. It’s a great feeling … Read more
“I feel blessed to have the skills to be a dentist—to be able to help so many people improve their health. I am passionate about providing excellent care to our patients for every service we provide. When I restore someone’s smile to health, I see them change; they are healthier, happier, and more confident. It … Read more