About Us
Dr. Clement Contestable is a caring professional, empathetic and meticulous dentist, who has a commitment to exemplary dentistry. He is thorough, practical, and his goal is to provide excellent care and experiences for his patients. Dr. Contestable has been practicing dentistry since 2010 and is a graduate of the prestigious University of Florida Dental program.
His passion for continuing education allows him to be on the cutting edge of dental treatment and modern technology. The practice offers a wide variety of services, which allows for improved convenience and comfort.
He has lived in Central Florida his whole life. Growing up in Maitland and graduating from Winter Park High School, he has observed the growth of our area firsthand. He enjoys music, exercising, Gator football, and spending time with family and friends. He looks forward to putting down roots and developing many lifelong relationships in our community.
Dr. Carlos de la Torre graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2013 as a Doctor in Dental Surgery from the Universidad Iberoamericana, UNIBE. He then completed a General Dentistry Residency at Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio, and served the Mahoning Valley Community for two years. He decided to move back to Florida to be closer to his family and friends.Outside the office, he enjoys working out, traveling, fishing, and spending time with his wife and family.
Carlos de la Torre has a reputation for outstanding care and a passion for providing the highest quality dentistry in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere. His goal is to provide the best possible dentistry based on the knowledge and experience gained.
Dr. Maryam Karo believes dentistry is a way to make a positive impact on people’s lives, guided by compassion and excellence. She feels blessed every day to work in a profession that allows her to care for others while doing what she loves. She earned her first dental degree in 2013 from Hawler Medical University in Iraq and completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2023, where she received multiple awards for her leadership and contributions. Over the years, she has gained extensive clinical experience and remains committed to staying at the forefront of dentistry through continuing education and active memberships in the American Dental Association (ADA) and Florida Dental Association (FDA).
Dr. Karo takes the time to listen to and understand each patient’s unique needs, crafting personalized treatment plans that foster comfort and confidence. She values the privilege of caring for patients year after year, forming lasting relationships that not only make her work rewarding but also continue to nurture her love for dentistry.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Karo enjoys swimming, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She looks forward to welcoming each patient into her dental family and helping them leave with both a healthier smile and a brighter day.
Dr. Joseph L. Rodriguez has a calming down to earth personality and is a compassionate expert artist in his profession. He is committed to raising his patient’s standard of care by keeping up with the latest technology and advances in dentistry in a comfortable setting. He continuously performs life-changing dental solutions as he shares his expertise on various dental procedures. He loves performing comprehensive cosmetic smile makeovers for his patients. He treats every patient as he would his own family.
He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in 2011. He then completed Advanced Education General Dentistry residency at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington in 2012. He completed a Fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and was awarded in Vancouver, B.C. Canada in 2017. He completed I. V. sedation training at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He served active duty in the U.S. Army Dentac Command in many locations for several years. He received multiple awards and was honorably discharged with the rank of Major.
Dr. Rodriguez lives is Tavares, FL with his beautiful wife and children. He has deep familial roots in the state of Florida dating back to the Seminole Nation and first Spanish explorers. He enjoys playing the guitar, drawing art, fishing, Florida football, and most of all spending time with family and friends.