Our team
The same faces, every visit.
Three dentists and two hygienists. Most of us have been here for years. You’ll see the same person at most of your appointments — and they’ll remember you between visits.
Dentists
Dentists.
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Founder & lead dentist
Shah
Dr. Priya Shah, DMD, FAGD
Founder & lead dentist
- University of Florida College of Dentistry, DMD
- Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry
Priya opened Bayside Dental in 2014 after eight years in a larger group practice. She wanted a smaller place where she actually had time to talk to patients about what they needed and what could wait. She lives in Hyde Park with her husband and two kids, and sees patients on the conservative side: she’d rather watch a small filling for six months than drill on it today.
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Restorative dentist
Reyes
Dr. Marcus Reyes, DDS
Restorative dentist
- Nova Southeastern University, DDS
- AEGD residency, Lutheran Medical Center
Marcus joined the practice in 2018 and handles most of the crown, bridge, and implant restoration work. He’s the person you want when something complex needs to be planned out properly the first time. Outside the office, he runs a half-marathon a year, slowly.
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Family & pediatric care
Lin
Dr. Hannah Lin, DMD
Family & pediatric care
- University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, DMD
- GPR residency, Tampa General Hospital
Hannah sees most of our youngest patients and is the calmest person in any room. She does kids’ cleanings, sealants, and first restorative work, and she’s the reason a lot of our parents started coming here in the first place. She has a one-year-old and a very tolerant rescue dog.
Hygienists
Hygienists.
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Senior hygienist
Whitfield
Sara Whitfield, RDH
Senior hygienist
- Hillsborough Community College, AS Dental Hygiene
Sara has been with the practice since the beginning and probably knows your kid’s name. She’s direct, fast, and gentle, in that order. She runs Wednesdays and Thursdays, and most of her patients have been seeing her for years.
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Hygienist
Mendez
Carla Mendez, RDH
Hygienist
- Pasco-Hernando State College, AS Dental Hygiene
Carla joined us in 2022 and works Mondays, Tuesdays, and Friday mornings. She’s patient with anxious patients and is the person we ask to take the appointment when someone hasn’t been to a dentist in a long time.