Top Dentists | Dental Implants | ASAP Total Dental Care | Jacksonville, FL (2024)

Dr. Behzad Rajaei

Dr. Rajaei received his dental degree and completed the Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California. He also has a dental degree from the University of the East College of Dentistry in the Philippines and a Master of Science in Prosthodontics from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Dr. Rajaei taught in the Prosthodontics Department at Azad University in Tehran for four years, and was a faculty member in the Prosthodontics Department at USC for two years. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and Central Florida Dental Association. Dr. Rajaei is fluent in both English and Farsi.

Dr. Yevah Cueto

Dr. Cueto received a Bachelor of Science in nutritional and food science from the University of Florida, followed by her dental degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Dental Medicine. As such, she loves researching the impact of food on patients’ health. She has worked in the dental field since 2006 in various positions, including administration, patient care, and management. Dr. Cueto also spent a year treating patients in an underserved community in the Florida Panhandle, where access to dental care was limited. As a Jacksonville native, Dr. Cueto loves giving back to the community by participating in charitable events and providing free dental care. She is a member of the Florida Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Dr. Cueto is fluent in both English and Russian.

Dr. Nadeem Ahmed

Dr. Ahmed was born in Huddersfield, England, and moved to the U.S. in 1987. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology, he graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Dr. Ahmed received additional dental training from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies. He hosts Leesburg's 790 AM radio program, The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, and Nothing But The Tooth, a weekly Saturday morning radio show that presents entertaining dental and oral health information. Dr. Ahmed volunteers at the Orlando Dental Research Clinic, treating underserved patients and participating in our Annual Give Kids a Smile program.

Dr. Nathaniel Williams

Dr. Williams graduated cum laude from the University of Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine in 2011 and was commissioned into Active-Duty service with the U.S. Navy upon graduation. He completed a General Practice Residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. After 10 years of military service, Dr. Williams transitioned to civilian practice in 2017. As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Williams offers IV sedation; regular and wisdom teeth extraction; regular, zygomatic, and craniofacial implants; bone grafting; sinus lifts; nerve lateralization; facial reconstruction; pre-prosthetic surgery, orthognathic surgery, TMJ management, and joint replacement; sleep apnea appliances and surgery; biopsies; cosmetic surgery and dermal fillers.

Dr. Jae Hyun Lee

Dr. Lee received his dental degree from the New York University College of Dentistry, where he was recognized for outstanding academic performance by the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society. He is skilled in implant dentistry and spent substantial time delivering general dentistry services to underserved and homeless populations in the Bronx, NY, before joining ASAP Dental Care.

Dr. Emily Waldman

Dr. Waldman graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She received her dental degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and completed her General Practice Residency at the University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health. As a passionate advocate of patient dental education, Dr. Waldman loves providing patients with detailed explanations of their oral health concerns and treatments.

Dr. Maria Abboud

Dr. Maria Abboud is a dedicated general and cosmetic dentist, serving Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Her mission is to provide excellent dental care to her patients with a gentle touch. She is highly skilled in cosmetic dentistry, surgical extractions and implants, root canals, clear aligners and removable appliances, and sedation dentistry. She is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and basic Spanish. She enjoys treating patients of all ages. She graduated from the University of Florida 2014. After graduation, she enrolled in an abundance of CE courses to help sharpen and expand her dental skills. Dr. Abboud is a member of Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Deason

Dr. Deason has over 40 years of experience and works in all areas of dentistry. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Jacksonville University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Medical College of Virginia. After graduation, he served as an officer in the Navy Dental Corps and completed programs in advanced dental training at the prestigious Pankey Institute and the Dawson Center. He teaches TMJ/Occlusion to graduate dental students and works with the American Dental Association in the "SUCCESS" program teaching dental students management and clinical topics. Dr. Deason has also done a rotation in endodontics at Bethesda Naval Hospital, in Bethesda MD, and a rotation in endodontics at the Naval Training Center in Orlando, FL. He was also awarded the ADA's CERP certification (Continuing Education Recognition Program) for teaching continuing education programs to dentists across the nation. Dr. Deason is married, with two children, and enjoys golfing, and biking.

Dr. Shaista Najmi

Dr. Najmi earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Boston University, MA in September 1999. She began practicing in 2000 as a General Dentist & spent many years in Manhattan, New York. She completed her 2-year Implantology Training in Surgical & Prosthetic Treatment in June of 2010 at New York University and received her fellowship award in Dental Implants from the International Congress of Implantologists. She is an active member of ICOI & the American Academy of General Dentistry. She understands the importance of caring for the entire family and provides a variety of dental services to improve your smile, appearance & self-confidence.

Dr. Ali Shaik

Dr. Ali Shaik was born in India and moved to the U.S. in 2010. He attained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the Government Dental College and Hospital in Vijayawada, India in 2008 and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University, graduating with Honors in 2014. In addition to completing the AAID Implant Maxi course in 2021, Dr. Shaik passionately pursues continued education to enhance his skills and adapt himself to new advancements in Dentistry. He is a member of the Indian Dental Association, American Student Dental Association, and the Massachusetts Dental Society and is fluent in English, Hindi, Telegu, and Urdu. Having a traumatic dental experience in his childhood has made him a compassionate dentist who treats his patients with great care and empathy. Dr. Shaik is married with 2 children and enjoys spending his free time with his family and travelling.