Rachel is a Communication and Collection Executive at Midtown Dental. She finds joy in making a positive impact in the lives of others and finds it incredible to witness the physical and emotional transformations of patients. Her husband and three children are the loves of her life, and she enjoys making tumblers as a fun hobby.

Wanda attended Monroe College in New York and has post-graduate managerial training from St. Petersburg.

Having worked in dentistry for two decades, Wanda says that helping people never gets old. She stays very busy at the office overseeing every aspect of Midtown Dental’s administrative functions. Wanda says her job is most rewarding when she helps patients and her co-workers achieve their goals. She says the overall flow of the practice, the compassion everyone has for one another, and the special team makes Midtown Dental so unique. Wanda is organized, supportive, a hard worker, friendly, caring, dedicated, and responsible. She loves spending quality time with her family when she’s not in the office.

Kelly attended dental assisting school and earned a radiology certification in Pennsylvania. She later went on to St. Petersburg where she received her expanded functions distinction. Fast forward to today, and Kelly has over two decades of dental experience under her belt. When you visit Midtown Dental, you’ll find Kelly assisting with planning affordable treatment plans for our patients, assisting with financing, and providing valuable patient education.

Kelly says dentistry was a good career fit for her because of how much she loves helping people. She’s rewarded by the work she does and enjoys getting to know patients and working alongside a talented team. Kelly also has over 25 years of retail management and sales skills, helping her to approach her position with Midtown Dental with compassion.

Kelly is loving, sincere, compassionate, caring, and lots of fun. Kelly volunteers at church and helps feed the homeless. She’s originally from PA and has two grown children (a son and a daughter). Kelly loves going to the beach, fishing, spending time with both her regular and church families.

Melody attended Ferris State College, Florida Southern, and South Florida earning her dental credentials. She has over 30 years experience working in dentistry and has been with Dr. Nerestant for almost 20 years.

Melody likes helping patients learn about oral health, what it takes to have healthy gums, and the best ways to care for their teeth at home. Melody loves getting to know her family of dental clients, the fun and friendly office atmosphere, and making people healthy.

If she wasn’t working in dentistry, Melody says she’d probably be an executive at Southern Wine & Spirits. She also says that the five words that describe her best are wine, wine, wine, wine, and wine. Outside of the office, Melody volunteers with the SPCA, American Cancer Society, and First United Methodist Church. She enjoys working out, walking, hosting wine events, hanging out with friends, traveling, and making jewelry.

Betzi is a dental assistant and implant coordinator. She has over 20 years experience in the dental field.

Betzi loves interacting with the patients, getting to know them and she feels like part of the family at Midtown Dental.

he looks forward to taking cruises to the Caribbean and is the proud mom of three children.

Joan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Midtown Dental that benefits every patient that comes through our doors! A 30 year veteran of the dental field, Joan has completed training at the Southern Maryland Dental Society, U.F. Continuing Education, and the Dental Assisting Academy. While she has decades of experience providing her patients with detailed care and compassion, what she loves most about her job she didn’t learn in her schooling. Joan loves taking those patients who are uncomfortable or don’t want to be in the dental chair and calming their nerves with laughter and a reassuring voice.

If she wasn’t in the dental field, Joan could see herself as either a fashion designer or a nurse.  Outside of the office, you can find her gardening, playing with her grandkids, or visiting her mother.

Laura has been working in dentistry for seven years following her graduation from Edison State College in Fort Myers. Laura loved getting her teeth cleaned so much when she was younger. Mel, one of our certified registered dental hygienists, was the one who cleaned Laura’s teeth and sparked her interested in dental health care.

Now, Laura is a great dental hygienist and loves helping patients achieve optimal oral health, educating them about proper at-home care, and cleaning their smile so that it’s healthy and able to last a lifetime. She says the interactions she has with people, getting to know them personally, and watching how excited they are with their teeth after a cleaning make her job special. Laura will tell you that the Midtown Dental team is unique because it feels like you’re part of a big family who works so well together as a team to help make sure patients’ needs are always met.

Laura is dedicated, a team player, reliable, creative, and fun. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling to new places, exercising, reading, and watching movies.

Danielle is another one of our front office superheroes who really loves helping new patients get started with their dental health journey. She’s usually busy scheduling appointments, answering phones, and transferring calls. She chose Midtown Dental and a career in dentistry because of the people and a chance to advance her career.

Danielle loves how everyone in the office is like a big extended family and how quickly they make people feel at ease. If she wasn’t working with us, Danielle says she’d probably still be a manager at McDonald’s. Danielle is funny, kind, shy, wholehearted, and energetic.

Outside of work, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family, taking care of her pets, enjoying good food, and getting caught up on some sleep.

Isabel attended both Traviss Technical College and Polk State College. She says the best part about being a dental assistant is meeting new people, especially when they’re afraid of going to the dentist. She loves to help people overcome their anxiety, take care of their smile, and feel more confident. When she became part of the Midtown Dental team, she quickly felt like she was part of the family and enjoys working with such a diverse team. Isabel is reliable, quiet, and relaxed. Her favorite quote is, “the only impossible journey is the one you never begin,” by Anthony Robbins.

Isabel was born in Haiti but raised in Florida. When she’s not in school or working, Isabel is usually spending quality time with her family.

Kerby graduated from Sanford-Brown Institute. She serves as a Dental Assistant at Midtown Dental. She loves taking care of her patients.

When not at work, you can find Kerby reading a good book or cooking up a storm. She cherishes her family and loves to travel.

Jessica has a green thumb and loves caring for plants. Jessica is a huge soccer fan and cheers on her favorite team, Real Madrid. She loves the excitement of the game and the camaraderie that comes with being a fan. Her patience and compassion make her a great teammate on and off the field. When it comes to her work with patients, it’s clear that she truly cares about their well-being.

Ben served in the United States Air Force and attended Stony Brook University. Ben plays a critical role in keeping Midtown Dental’s facilities clean and safe. When you arrive at Midtown Dental, you will be warmly greeted by Ben as he checks you in with a COVID screening before entering the building.

A fun fact about Ben is that he likes working out, playing tennis and was once a semiprofessional soccer player.

Milly is one of our fantastic receptionists here at Midtown Dental. She loves spending time with her friends, especially if they can hit the beach together! But what brings her the most joy in life is her beautiful son – he’s her world. She loves interacting with patients and getting to know everyone’s unique story. She feels most rewarded to see her patients happy and satisfied after their treatment.

Denise is one of Midtown Dental’s favorite hygienists. Denise grew up knowing she wanted to be in healthcare but chose dentistry to create a lifelong relationship with her patients. She loves to be outdoors, spend time with family, travel, and shop. Denise is passionate about making people comfortable and relaxed in an environment where most are usually nervous—her work motto is passion, patience, and positivity.

Geneva is our friendly team member who works with new patients at Midtown Dental. When she’s not at the office, Geneva loves to listen to music and relax at the beach. She’s a proud pet owner of two cats named Ollie and Ellie, and a dog named Doobie. In her free time, Geneva likes to play her guitar. At Midtown Dental, she’s dedicated to providing our patients with the best possible customer service.

Hannah is one of Midtown Dental’s call center specialists. She loves building new relationships with Midtown Dental patients. Hannah has the best bubbly personality and will always bring joy to your day. She loves working at Midtown Dental because she is surrounded by wonderful people that help and encourage her to grow and flourish. Hannah adores animals! She has two dogs, Buster and Susie, and four cats, Wizz, Twoface, Sunny, and billy goat.