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Dental Associates of Walden Woods 512 E. Alexander Street Plant City, FL 33563 813-752-3030
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The Dental Associates at Walden Woods team members are proud to serve the community of Plant City with quality care for affordable prices in a comfortable atmosphere.
DENTAL ASSOCIATES AT WALDEN WOODS DR. RAY GUTIERREZ & DR. HELEN HOVEIDA
BY EDNA RUIZ PHOTO COURTESY OF DENTAL ASSOCIATES AT WALDEN WOODS
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visit to the dentist is probably not everyone’s favorite outing, but one visit to Dental Associates at Walden Woods will have patients looking forward to their next. For more than 17 years, the Plant City dental office has been providing quality care for area residents. Five years ago, Dr. Ray Gutierrez stepped into the practice previously operated by different dentists. Then two years later, the University of Florida graduate was joined by Dr. Helen Hoveida, also a University of Florida alumnus. In addition to memberships in the American Dental Association and Florida Dental Association, both Gators are also esteemed members of the Doctor Mastery Program, a five-year clinical training program presented by worldrenowned clinicians. Together, they make a great team.
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“I love working with Dr. Ray,” said Dr. Hoveida. “He is my mentor and a great partner.” Both dentists are Invisalign® certified, too. Additionally, Dr. Gutierrez is certified for IV sedation. His favorite thing about the work he loves is “the interaction with patients.” He explained, “I like being able to see different families and different people continuously throughout the year. You know, establishing those relationships.” Dr. Gutierrez added, “And also I enjoy having a close-knit team here. I take pride in making sure we have a consistent team and staff.” Aside from his passion for dentistry, the doctor enjoys sports, fishing, and watching movies. Some may also recall Dr. Gutierrez as a 2013 participant in Plant City’s Dancing with the Locals, when he and dance partner Luly Bonilla
received perfect scores. Along with ADA and FDA memberships, Dr. Hoveida belongs to the Academy of General Dentistry. She supports and participates in fundraisers for community organizations such as the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation, Lions Club, Plant City Food Bank and Chamber of Commerce. She spends free time reading, running, traveling and enjoying friends and family. “I love helping my patients. I love giving them that million-dollar, beautiful smile they deserve,” Dr. Hoveida said. “I love the satisfaction of helping someone and relieving their pain. That’s the biggest part of my job, just helping people and giving them their smile back.”
Dr. Ray Gutierrez, DMD
Dental Associates strives to provide high quality dental care for their patients at an affordable price. Their wide variety of services includes the most up-to-date treatments and procedures. As one of the few practices in town to offer IV sedation dentistry, most procedures are performed inhouse. These include root canals, dental implants, grafting and other services not offered here five years ago. “We’ve improved the technology in the office to provide the highest level of care we can,” stated Dr. Gutierrez. Decidedly, the dentists value their careers. “My goal is that all our patients feel very comfortable and confident in us,” said Dr. Gutierrez. “We try to provide value to our new patients and make sure they’re getting high level care at an affordable price in a comfortable atmosphere.” Through September 2, 2016, parents can enjoy an amazing back-to-school coupon for their children, ages 17-under. The exam, cleaning, x-rays and fluoride treatment are only $45. And new adult patients will appreciate the $59 coupon for cleaning, exam and x-rays, good until August 8, 2016. Call 813-7523030 or visit online to schedule your appointment. A great smile awaits!
Dr. Helen Hoveida, DMD