Serving Ocala
A cracked molar on a Friday afternoon, a denture that suddenly won't sit right, a teenager who needs braces while the family budget is already stretched — these are the everyday dental situations Ocala families actually deal with. For more than 30 years, we've been handling them right here in Ocala, and that longevity has shaped how we work: fewer referrals across town, more care finished under one roof, and a team that knows how to get people comfortable again quickly.
Our roots in Ocala run deep, and so does our patient list — grandparents, parents, and kids from the same households. Families from Belleview, Silver Springs, Summerfield, Marion Oaks, Dunnellon, Fort McCoy, The Villages, Lady Lake, Oxford, Reddick, McIntosh, and Weirsdale come to us as well, but Ocala is home base, and we treat it that way. We're members of the FDA and the Central Florida District Dental Association, which keeps us connected to the broader dental community in this part of the state.
Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris lead the clinical team, supported by a dental hygienist on staff. We see patients of all ages — adults and children alike — so one appointment block can cover a child's sealants and a parent's crown. That matters when you're juggling school schedules, shift work, and the drive across Ocala.
Most relationships here start with a straightforward dental exam, cleaning, and oral cancer screening. We look at the whole picture: decay, gum health, bite, jaw function, and any older dental work that may be nearing the end of its life. If you're new to Ocala or haven't been seen in a while, this is where we figure out what's urgent, what can wait, and what simply needs watching.
From there, care follows your needs rather than a template. Preventive visits may include fluoride treatment, sealants, or space maintainers for children, and night guards for adults who grind. Restorative needs are met with fillings, onlays, crowns, bridges, and full mouth reconstruction. We also handle root canal therapy on anterior, premolar, and molar teeth, including retreatments and cracked-tooth cases, plus simple and surgical extractions and wisdom teeth removal. Gum care ranges from scaling and root planing and periodontal maintenance to gum grafting, regeneration, crown lengthening, gingivectomy, and cosmetic gum contouring. For missing teeth, we place dental implants and provide implant-supported bridges and dentures, All-on-4 and full arch options, Teeth In A Day, bone grafting, and sinus lift surgery. Cosmetic requests — veneers, composite bonding, in-office and take-home whitening, smile-design consultations — are part of the same conversation.
Why Ocala Families Choose Us
Our on-site dental lab is the difference patients notice first. Crowns, dentures, and denture repairs can often be made or fixed the same day, which means fewer trips back and forth and less time in a temporary. For someone whose denture broke before a family event, that's not a small thing.
We also keep the door open. Many practices require a referral for root canals, gum surgery, oral surgery, or prosthodontic work; we accept patients without one and file those claims as a general practice. Orthodontic care includes Invisalign and clear aligners for children and adults, and we welcome transfer patients mid-treatment and make retainers for people who finished treatment elsewhere.
- Emergency dental appointments, including same-day care for traumatic injuries and severe pain
- Jaw-focused care for TMJ/TMD, jaw clicking or locking, jaw-related headaches, and chronic facial pain
- Nitrous oxide and oral sedation options for anxious patients
- Laser dentistry and mouth guards for sports and nighttime grinding
- Implant maintenance to protect the work you've already invested in
Insurance, Payment, and Planning Ahead
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and welcome self-pay and cash patients. Before treatment begins, we go over what your plan is likely to cover and what your portion looks like, so there are no surprises when you check out.
For larger plans — full mouth rehabilitation, implants, extensive restorative work — flexible payment plans help spread the cost over time. We'll also help you sequence treatment, tackling the urgent problems first and scheduling elective or cosmetic work when it fits your budget.
Getting Started
Call our Ocala office to schedule an exam, a cleaning, or a consultation for implants, aligners, dentures, or jaw pain. If you're in pain right now, tell us — emergency appointments are a priority.
Bring your insurance information, a list of medications, and any records or aligner trays from a previous dentist. We'll handle the rest, explain your options in plain language, and build a plan that works for your mouth and your schedule.
Let's Get Your Smile Scheduled
Whether you need a routine cleaning, a same-day crown from our on-site lab, or an emergency appointment, our team in Ocala is ready to help — call us today and we'll walk you through your options, including PPO insurance, self-pay, and flexible payment plans.