Yanelys Guerra Garcia, DMD, FAGD
Dr. Yanelys Guerra Garcia immigrated from Cuba in 1995. She finished her senior year of High School in Atlanta, Ga and graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelors in Biology in 2001.
Luckily she could come to the warm South Florida weather to earn her dental degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2005. After graduation she practiced as an associate general dentist in the South Miami area for 6 years until she built and opened her own practice.
With her passion for learning, Dr. Garcia has attended several classes at the prestigious Dawson Academy. She received her Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2011, an award which requires 500 hours of Continuing Education and the passing of a rigorous test.
She has been named one of America's Top Dentists by the Consumer's Research Council of America for 4 consecutive years.
In her spare time, Dr. Garcia likes to spend time with her new husband and their dog, Sherlock.
Dr. Garcia is a member of the:
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Florida Dental Association
Maria Franco, DDS
Dr. Maria I. Franco was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia, where she earned her Dental Degree from the Universidad de Antioquia and began her career in dentistry. She then moved to Miami and completed a two-year General Practice Residency at the University of Miami, where she gained extensive experience in all areas of dentistry. She graduated as Chief Resident and received her Florida Dental License in 2016. Soon after, Dr. Franco joined our office while continuing a one-year Implant Fellowship at the University of Miami, reflecting her love for learning and advancing her skills. Since then, she’s been sharing her dedication, knowledge, and passion for helping patients feel their best as she continues to stay up to date with the latest techniques and advances in dentistry.
Dr. Franco believes that dentistry goes hand in hand with overall health and well-being. She loves teaching her patients about healthy habits, proper nutrition, and preventive care, encouraging them to make choices that support their smiles and their whole-body health. She practices the same healthy lifestyle she recommends to her patients, making wellness a part of her everyday life.
Outside the office, Dr. Franco loves spending time with her husband and two children. She’s happiest outdoors, whether roller skating, staying active, or enjoying fun family adventures.
Dr. Ana De Feria
Dr. Ana De Feria was born in Cuba, at a very young age she immigrated to the city of Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic where she grew up and completed High School. Soon after graduation she started working as dental assistant with her orthodontist Dr. Cabrera . At the age of 18 she moved to Miami with her family, completing an Associate in Arts in Miami Dade College and a Bachelor ‘s in Biological Sciences from Florida International University. She received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine in Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she was also the president of the Hispanic Dental Association for the years of 2016 and 2017 and recipient of the HDA Colgate 2017 Scholarship. In 2017 Dr. De Feria also completed a 10 week full time externship in Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, where she had the privilege of working with the underserved community of Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. De Feria moved to Miami in June 2018. She likes to spend her time off with her husband, family, and dog Archie.
