Dr. Gabriela Flores

Dr. Gabriela Flores

Dr. Gabriela Flores, originally from California and raised in Aventura, FL, is a distinguished graduate of the University of Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science. She furthered her education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA, where she obtained her Dental Degree. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Flores acquired her own dental practice in Miami Beach, FL.

An ardent proponent of preventive care and patient education, Dr. Flores adopts a comprehensive and functional approach to dental care. She is also a passionate advocate for the integration of dental professionals in sleep medicine. Additionally, she is skilled in aesthetic facial harmonization, employing techniques such as Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF), bio stimulators, and botulinum toxin treatments to enhance natural beauty and complement her patients’ smiles.

Outside of her professional commitments, Dr. Flores leads a dental study club, actively engages in yoga and boxing, and enjoys long walks while indulging in audiobooks. A businesswoman and educator at heart, Dr. Flores is involved in several promising projects aimed at advancing the dental profession and nurturing the next generation of dental practitioners. Her goal is to inspire and lead by example in both her personal and professional life.

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Embracing the Journey of Growth in Dentistry

Cultivating Clinical Excellence and Business Acumen Final Advice with Dr. Gabriella Flores Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest:…

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Cultivating Excellence Through Team Dynamics with Dr. Gabriella Flores

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Gabriela FloresEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH In today’s competitive dental world,…

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Navigating the Financial Landscape of Dentistry from Student Loans to Ownership: with Dr. Gabriella Flores

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Gabriela FloresEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Dentistry is more than just…

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Navigating the Unpredictable Path of Early Dental Practice Ownership with Dr. Gabriela Flores

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. Gabriela FloresEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH The journey into dental practice…

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Systems & Simplicity: Two Words that Come to Mind When Working with the Direct Restorative Workflow Kit from Ivoclar

By James Wanamaker | March 11, 2024

By: Dr. James Wanamaker I have been a fan of Ivoclar products since I was a student at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. I vividly remember touring their American headquarters in Amherst, NY as a third year and how impressed I was with their testing facility. Fast forward almost ten years later,…

How to Stabilize the Joints

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | March 8, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.comLearn about Occlusion at TheDawsonAcademy.com If we have a symptomatic TMD patient and are trying to figure out, can we make this patient better or comfortable? How can we stabilize the joints? Go Back to the Complete Examination What does the examination…

Are You a “dentist” or a “Dentist”?

By Todd Doobrow, CFP | March 6, 2024

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP When patients come to your office, they know who they think you are. They assume you not only have an undergrad degree but continued your education for another four years and graduated from an accredited dental school. You might have even continued further to a GPR or residency program. You have…

Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should 

By Savanah Craig | March 4, 2024

By: Dr. Savannah Craig In today’s fast-paced society, everyone is looking for one-stop shopping and dental patients are no exception. One of the reasons I chose to pursue a residency program after dental school, was to have a wider breadth of treatments that I felt comfortable offering my patients. Patients like being able to receive…

How Do You Know If You Achieved Centric Relation?

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | March 1, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.comLearn about Occlusion at TheDawsonAcademy.com When we talk about utilizing bimanual manipulation as a way to get centric relation, one of the biggest misunderstandings we see is the tendency for dentists to think CR is achieved by forcing the jaw back…

Help…My Dental Assistant Wants More Money!

By Ronda Holman | February 26, 2024

By: Ronda Holman Hi dear reader, my name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions as to what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist was…

Dentists: Why Should You Load Test the TMJs?

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | February 23, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Properly loading the joints tells you several things about the root cause of some patients’ problems. This will also determine how functionally stable the patient is. Let’s start with the first item. 1. Indicate if the Joint is Healthy You’re going to…

The Secrets to Success: Advice from Dental Assistant Ronda Holman

By Ronda Holman | February 19, 2024

Interviewer: Tanya Sue Maestas, DDSInterviewee: Ronda HolmanEdited By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH In this interview, dental assistant Ronda Holman shares invaluable insights on the often-overlooked power of patience and communication in the dental office. The Importance of Patience In the dynamic realm of dentistry, Ronda Holman underscores the significance of patience for both dental…

Changing Vertical Dimension: When is it Safe?

By Dr. Leonard Hess, DDS | February 16, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDSClinical Director, The Dawson AcademyThe Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com If you follow The Dawson Academy protocols, altering the vertical dimension is going to be the exception rather than the rule. We can work with the vast majority of patients vertical dimension and still fulfill the five requirements for occlusal stability and get a…

Buyer Beware: Numbers Can Lie in Dental Practice Acquisitions

By David Rice | February 13, 2024

By: Dr. David Rice In the world of dental practice acquisitions, potential buyers often find themselves navigating through a sea of financial data and performance metrics. The numbers presented can be a powerful tool in decision-making, but they can also be deceiving. As a new dentist buyer, it’s crucial to understand the web of factors…