Dr. Maria Balda earned her dental degree in 1994 at Universidad Central de Venezuela. She worked in her private practice for three years before moving to the United States.

She validated her DDS at the University of Florida through the Foreign Trained Dental Program in 2000 and has been practicing in the Kissimmee area for the last 20 years.

She participates in various continuing education programs every year, including cosmetic and implant dentistry. She is also a member of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Balda is committed to providing an exceptional patient experience. She welcomes every patient as if they are a part of her own family, ensuring they feel cared for and comfortable.

Dr. Stephanie Arcano believes going to the dentist should feel comfortable, reassuring, and personal. She takes the time to listen, explain your options clearly, and make sure you feel confident every step of the way—because great care starts with trust.

Dr. Arcano began her dental journey internationally, earning her dental degree in Venezuela in 2009 and completing advanced postgraduate training in Endodontics in Mexico in 2015. After years of practicing and teaching, she moved to the United States to continue her education and expand her ability to care for patients. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from UCLA, the nation’s top-ranked public university, and now brings her experience to both private and corporate dental settings.

Patients often describe Dr. Arcano as compassionate, thorough, and easy to talk to. She is deeply committed to providing ethical, high-quality care while helping patients feel relaxed, informed, and truly cared for—whether they’re coming in for a routine visit or something more complex.

When she’s not in the office, Dr. Arcano enjoys being a mom, spending time with her family, and unwinding at the beach. She brings that same warmth and attention into every patient interaction, creating a dental experience that feels welcoming and supportive from start to finish.

Dr. Lauren Lockhart earned her undergraduate degree at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She went on to study dentistry at the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lockhart performed her Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics residency at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida.

After completing her residency, Dr. Lockhart returned to her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, to practice orthodontics for four years before moving to Tampa, Florida, in 2012, and has been a Floridian ever since.

Dr. Lockhart is an active member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontics, and the Florida Association of Orthodontics.

Dr. Maria A. Giron Cerrato has been practicing dentistry for 19 years. Originally from Honduras, she earned her Doctor in Dental Surgery degree from the Autonomous National University in 2003. Following graduation, she spent her early career treating patients at her father’s private practice in Tegucigalpa.

Dr. Giron Cerrato obtained her Doctor in Dental Medicine degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Temple University. She then completed specialty training in Endodontics at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia in 2016, with an award from the American Association of Endodontists for the presentation of her research project.

Dr. Giron Cerrato attended New York University for advanced comprehensive dentistry and endodontics training. She also holds an MBA in Human Resources from Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware.

Dr. Giron Cerrato enjoys volunteering in local and international health missions and traveling to remote parts of the globe to serve the impoverished. Dr. Giron Cerrato’s goal is to provide patients with compassion, kindness, and quality dental treatment.

Dr. Giron Cerrato enjoys exploring nature and spending time with her two young kids and husband, and she is fluent in English and Spanish.