Dental Care With You In Mind

Dr. Pan’s philosophy is based on honesty, compassion, and excellence in dentistry. We put a focus on listening to our patients and giving them options, so they are in control of their own dental health. At Pine Avenue Smiles, our whole team is committed to providing service that is warm, caring, and patient-centered. Come see what it’s like to be a part of our dental family!

Our Team

Kathy Troche

Dental Hygienist

Kathy Is Originally From New York And Has Lived In Florida For Thirty-Two Years. Her Career In Dentistry Began Nineteen Years Ago As An Assistant. She Has Been Practicing As A Registered Dental Hygienist Since Graduating From St. Petersburg College In 2005. Her Goal As A Dental Professional Is To Understand The Needs Of Each Individual Patient And Provide A Quality Experience That Is Comfortable, Thorough, And Informative. She Most Values The Relationships That Are Built And Nurtured While Working In A Family Practice. Kathy Is A Busy Mom Who Enjoys Family Time, Yoga, Live Music Events, And Relaxing On Florida’s Beautiful Beaches.

Melissa Baker

Front Desk Associate

Melissa Is A Native Floridian, Originally From The East Coast. She Has Fifteen Years Of Experience In The Dental Industry, Handling Insurance Matters And Providing Excellent Customer Service At The Front Desk. Melissa Enjoys Making Patients Feel Welcome And Appreciated When Visiting Our Office. In Her Spare Time, She Loves Biking In The Tampa Area With Her Husband And Daughter.

Michelle Uson

OFFICE MANAGER

Michelle Was Born And Raised In Central Florida In A Small Town Called Leesburg. She Went To Florida State University Where She Met Dr. Pan And They Became Good Friends And Graduated With A Degree In Biology. After Graduation The Two Parted And Decided She Wanted To Pursue A Job In The Health Field. Michelle Received Her Degree As A Registered Nurse And Worked At The Local Hospital In Leesburg.

Six Years After Graduating From Florida State, Michelle And Dr. Pan Reconnected Again And Fell In Love. Two Years Later They Became Engaged. One Year After That Dr. Pan Decided To Purchase His Own Practice And Michelle Left Her Job As A Nurse To Become His Office Manager, All Right Before Covid Started In February 2020. One And A Half Years Later They Got Married In Mt. Dora, FL And Are Still Happily Working Together Today To Bring The Best Care They Can To Their Patients.

When Not Working In The Office, The Pair Can Be Found Enjoying Disney Springs Or Staying At Home Sleeping.

Amber Kirby

Lead Dental Assistant

Damaris Calderon

Business Manager

Jameisha Poole

Dental Assistant

Eric Vaihinger