Menendez Dental Associates, PA

Dr. Menendez graduated from University of Havana, Cuba in 1985. After earning his Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree, Dr. Menendez practiced general dentistry in Cuba until 1997. He then moved to the U.S., where he graduated from Loma Linda University with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Committed to delivering the most professional dental care to all of his patients, Dr. Menendez established his own practice in January 2011. He specializes in all aspects of general dentistry with special in...Read Moreterests in the treatment of cosmetics, implants, and complete rehabilitation. Dr. Menendez has the expertise, knowledge, and experience to deliver the most advanced and comprehensive dental care. Over the past seven years, Dr. Menendez has attended numerous continuing education courses and seminars, to remain up-to-date with all aspects of cosmetic and restorative dentistry. His most recent training in CEREC™ allows him to eliminate conventional impressions and temporaries fillings and crowns by providing his patients with strong, beautiful restorations in a single appointment. Dr. Menendez is also active in the community through the Tamiami Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church of Westwood Lakes. He has five children, and away from the office he enjoys spending time with his family, bodybuilding, traveling, and reading. Read Less

Janet is originally from New Jersey, but has lived in Miami for the last 19 years. After graduating from G. Holmes Braddock High School, she decided to pursue a career in dentistry. Janet graduated from Miami Dade College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She is specialized in preventing and treating oral diseases, and provides the professional cleanings for our patients. In addition, she educates our patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. Janet's wonderful and professional ma...Read Morenner provides a warm and friendly atmosphere for our patients and our team. Read Less

Cristy is Dr. Menendez' wife and handles all office business, as well as processes insurance matters. She has assumed a leadership role in motivating office team members and proactively seeking ways to improve the dental practice. Cristy makes sure the office runs smoothly and ensures that we work in a wonderful environment. She attended University of Miami and Florida International University where she majored in Finance and Taxation. She is especially talented with her communication skills an...Read Mored her contagious enthusiasm is sure to leave a positive impression on anyone she meets. Cristy was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. She spends a lot of her “spare time” being the busy mom of three young boys! Read Less

Alina's responsibilities include overseeing our front desk operations, answering the phone, scheduling appointments and doing financial arrangements, and greeting patients. She loves what she does at the office and is a great team player. She enjoys building relationships with our patients and helping them to achieve and maintain excellent dental health. Alina enjoys being part of a professional team that delivers quality care while utilizing the latest technology in processes and procedures wi...Read Morethin a compassionate and comforting environment. A native of Havana, Cuba, Alina moved to the United States with her parents in 2005. Alina and her husband have one beautiful boy. Read Less

Lili received her Dental Assistant and Dental X-Ray certifications from the Hialeah Technical Institute in February 1993. She has actually been involved in the medical field for over 30 years, having spent the previous years working for a pharmaceutical company. Lili highly values all of our patients, and they look forward to seeing her on their visits to our office. She is also responsible for all of our clinical inventory. Originally from Guantanamo, Cuba, she moved to the United States over 2...Read More0 years ago together with her husband and son. She enjoys spending time with her two granddaughters, Natalie and Leslie, and can also be found helping out at her son's business. Read Less

Ive joined Menendez Dental in 2014 and finds it to be an absolute blessing to work in an office where everyone is family and truly cares about each other. She and her husband, Ramon, have two children, Hansel and Jason. She enjoys traveling with her family, reading and music as her two sons play piano.