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Our team was built with a shared goal - to give patients their dream smile. Get to know us!
6136 SW 95th Street Rd, Ocala
6136 SW 95th Street Rd, Ocala

Meet the doctor

Jerry Gao, DMD
Jerry Gao, DMD
“My mission in dentistry is to provide comprehensive dental care to my patients. I hope to make the patient's experience in the dental chair as comfortable as possible, becoming an advocate for them to promote the importance of oral health.”
-Jerry Gao, DMD

Experience

Dr. Gao has completed continuing education in restorative dentistry, surgical extractions, and Invisalign clear aligners. He is an active member of the Florida Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine – Newark, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
New York University – New York, New York
Dr. Gao grew up in South Jersey and is an avid Philadelphia sports Fan. He is happily married, and the couple is enjoying life together with their two dogs and pet chinchilla.

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Maliha Fatima, DMD, MS
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.

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. As a periodontist, Dr. Fatima firmly believes in treating periodontal disease and achieving a healthy oral environment. In addition to spending time with her son and husband, Dr. Fatima loves to read, travel, hike, workout at the gym, and ride her Peloton bike.

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Astrid M. Daher Achi, DDS
Astrid M. Daher Achi, DDS
“My mission is to provide the best, highest quality dental care to my patients, using the latest technology to give them back a smile they love. I strive to provide personalized care for all patients, meeting their unique dental health needs and goals while making them feel at home.”
-Astrid M. Daher Achi, DDS

Experience

Dr. Daher Achi has more than 16 years of professional and clinical experience. She was a full-time clinical assistant professor and team leader at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, where she continues to serve as an adjunct professor. Additionally, she was the chief resident during her two-year general practice residency at the BroxCare Health System. She has completed many hours of continuing education in cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, digital dentistry, comprehensive dental care, pediatric dentistry, implant rehabilitation, Smile Design, facial aesthetics, and more. Dr. Daher Achi is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Florida Dental Association (FDA). She is also a former Fellow of the Ecuador Association of Pediatric Dentistry and the Guayaquil Association of Pediatric Dentistry.

Education

Clinical Assistant Professor and Team Leader
University of Florida College of Dentistry – Gainesville, Florida
General Practice Residency
BronxCare Health System – Bronx, New York
Postdoctoral Degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry
University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health – Rochester, New York
Fellowship in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders (LEND)
Golisano Children’s Hospital – Rochester, New York
Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
Universidad del Salvador – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Guayaquil – Guayaquil, Ecuador
In her free time, Dr. Daher Achi loves spending quality time with her family, including her fur babies and husband, who is also a dentist. She’s passionate about teaching, as she continues as an adjunct clinical professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Daher Achi also likes traveling around the world to discover new places and cultures, and meet new people, whether through mission trips and charity or for leisure purposes. When not teaching, traveling, or in the office, Dr. Daher Achi enjoys listening to music and podcasts, dancing, reading, exercising, and trying new restaurants.

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Ehsan Y. Sharaf-Eldeen, DMD
Ehsan Y. Sharaf-Eldeen, DMD

Experience

Dr. Ehsan Sharaf-Eldeen, DMD, MD, MBA, FACS is originally from Indialantic, Florida. He attended Indialantic Elementary, Hoover Junior High, and Melbourne High School. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Florida during the years 2001-2004. He then attended and graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2008. Dr. Sharaf-Eldeen completed an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 2009 and completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan in 2015. Concurrently, he graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School with a Doctor of Medicine, completed a 2-year certificate in General Surgery at the University of Michigan, and obtained training in general anesthesia at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sharaf-Eldeen earned board certification from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2017 and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition, Dr. Sharaf-Eldeen earned a Fellowship at the prestigious American College of Surgeons (FACS) in 2018. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the topics of head and neck pathology and reconstruction, maxillofacial implants, fascial space infections, and facial trauma surgery. He is passionate about lifelong learning and recently completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Florida (2022). Dr. Sharaf-Eldeen also serves the State of Florida Department of Health as a General Anesthesia and Sedation inspector for all dental offices in Florida to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Education

Master of Business Administration
University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida
Doctor of Medicine
University of Michigan Medical School – Ann Arbor, Michigan
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Florida College of Dentistry – Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences
University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences – Gainesville, Florida
As a dedicated husband and father, Dr. Sharaf-Eldeen maintains his surgical practice in the Greater Brevard Region with locations in Melbourne, Ocala, Palm Bay, and Viera. His wife is a physician and surgeon in Obstetrics and Gynecology/Women’s Health. They have two sons, Laith and Zakariya, and a daughter, Lana Yasmin. His interests outside of work include college football and basketball, all things Florida, and spending time with family and friends.

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Rebekah M. Villar Mondry, DMD

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Jaime C. Stevens, DMD
Jaime C. Stevens, DMD
"I enjoy building relationships with my patients so I can provide compassionate and individualized dental care. By listening to my patients and understanding their goals, I can treat and educate them with their best interests at heart. I strive to provide care with a gentle touch. My goal is to help my patients achieve a healthy, happy smile."
-Jaime C. Stevens, DMD

Experience

Dr. Stevens is Invisalign certified.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Florida College of Dentistry – Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida
When she isn't practicing dentistry, Dr. Stevens enjoys traveling, hiking, and baking. She also loves spending time with her husband and dog, Maya.

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6136 SW 95th Street Rd
Ocala, FL 34476
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