<p>Meet <strong>Our Dental Team</strong></p>


My Mission:
Dr. Behzad Rajaei has been helping people smile since 1997. He provides preventive, cosmetic and restorative dental services including fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, dentures, extractions, bone grafting, root canal therapy, dental implant restorations, laser therapy, oral cancer screenings, and teeth whitening. In addition, his team strives to accommodate same-day emergency dental appointments.

Education:
Dr. Rajaei earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and completed the Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (ASPID) at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He also has a dental degree from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines, and a Master of Science degree with a specialty in Prosthodontics from Shiraz University in Iran. Prosthodontics, otherwise known as prosthetic dentistry, is the field of dentistry that specializes in the cosmetic restoration and replacement of teeth. 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 the University of Southern California for two years.

Dr. Rajaei is a member of the American Dental Association as well as the Florida Dental association and Central Florida Dental Association. He is fluent in English and Farsi.

Dr. Behzad Rajaei

Dr. Ahmed was born in Huddersfield, England and moved to the United States in 1987. He attended Barry University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Ahmed graduated with honors from the University of Florida College Of Dentistry. Dr. Ahmed has received additional dental training from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies.

Dr. Ahmed has served as a host of Leesburg's 790 AM radio program "The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, and Nothing But The Tooth". The show was heard every Saturday morning on the radio and provided dental and oral health information presented in an entertaining manner. Previously, Dr. Ahmed served as the resident dental expert on Orlando's 580 AM WDBO's "Ask the Doctor Show" and was featured on BrightHouse Network's Wellness Hour program.

Dr. Ahmed volunteers at the Orlando Dental Research Clinic treating indigent, homeless and abused people and is a regularly volunteer for our annual Give Kids A Smile program. This program provides needy children with the dental care they deserve. Dr. Ahmed is a member of the American Dental Association.

Nadeem Ahmed, DMD

Dr. Cueto is a third-generation dentist and received her dental diploma from LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, FL. She has worked in the dental field since 2006 in various positions including administration, patient care and management. Dr. Cueto spent a year treating patients in an underserved community in the Florida panhandle, where access to dental care was limited. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional and Food Science from the University of Florida before attending dental school, and loves learning about food and its impact on health.

Dr. Cueto is a true Floridian, and a Jacksonville native. She loves the First Coast community and has volunteered her time at numerous dental events, providing free dental care to the community. When asked what her favorite thing about her job is she replied, “I have the unique opportunity to sit down and listen to a patients concern. It is very gratifying to be able to help someone go from pain or sadness, to relief and happiness, all in a matter of a dental visit. I know my colleagues share the same joy in helping people, and it’s a pleasure to work around such caring and responsible individuals.”

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Cueto likes to spend time with her fiancée visiting new places and exploring! She also likes to spend time with her family and is a yoga enthusiast. She is a member of the Florida Dental Association and the American Dental Association and is fluent in Russian. Dr. Cueto looks forward to meeting you, addressing your dental concerns, and bringing you back to oral health. Ask her what she can do for your smile.

Yevah Cueto, DMD

Dr. Waldman is originally from upstate New York where she attended Cornell University with a major in Biology. She earned her doctorate from University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and completed her General Practice Residency at University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health. Dr. Waldman is a strong advocate for patient dental education and provides her patients with detailed explanations of their oral health concerns and treatments. When not in clinic, Dr. Waldman enjoys being outdoors, hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Emily Waldman, DDS

Michael Bergquist, DMD,  grew up in Minnesota, and is so happy to live in the sunshine state! He earned a Bachelor’s of Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Minnesota and his DMD from Nova Southeastern University. He has now been practicing dentistry for more than 23 years.  Dr. Bergquist says his long experience has given him the ability to help almost everyone with any option they desire for any problem they have.  He is an expert in fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, bone grafting, implants, dentures and full mouth rehabilitation. His guiding principles are to solve each patient's problems with a long term solution that will last, and to always make sure that nothing leaves his hands without it being perfect.   

Michael Bergquist, DMD

In addition to his training to complete his DDS, Dr. Padron is also a Prosthodontist. After dental school, he completed a three-year residency in prosthodontics and a one-year dental implant fellowship at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. His education, advanced training, and experience give him the unique ability to perform a wide range of dental treatments. This includes not only traditional procedures in general dentistry but also advanced care in oral surgery and the placement of dental implants. Dr. Padron is an active member of the American College of Prosthodontists and a Diplomate of the International College of Oral Implantologists. Dr Padron is married and his wife is also a dentist. They have two children, and they enjoy spending time with them, going on vacation, participating in sports and other fun activities.

Fernando Padron, DDS

Dr. Nathaniel Williams, originally from Las Vegas, attended UNLV obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry in 2008 and graduated Cum Laude with his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2011. He was commissioned into Active-Duty service with the US NAVY upon graduation. He attended a General Practice Residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, working as a general dentist for several years, and completing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in our Nation’s Capital. Serving in the heart of our Nation and helping to heal our Heroes was a great privilege and experience. He achieved and maintains current board certification with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. While stationed in Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Williams and his family fell in love with North Florida and have made this their home. Completing 10 years of service with the Navy, including humanitarian deployments to much of South America, Dr. Williams has now transitioned to civilian practice and brings a wealth of clinical excellence and experience for his patients.

Dr. Williams practices the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, specializing in: IV Sedation, extractions, removal and management of wisdom teeth, dental implants, zygomatic implants, 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 Botox.

Nathaniel Williams, DMD

Dr. Lee attended New York 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 has spent a substantial amount of time performing general dentistry to underserved and homeless populations in the Bronx.

Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Behzad Rajaei

Jacksonville, FL

Orange Park, FL

Lake City, FL

Jasper, FL

Crescent City, FL