Your Smile, Our Passion
At Ave Maria Dentistry, your comfort and confidence are our top priorities. We're committed to delivering exceptional dental care through expertise, compassion, and a genuine passion for helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Experience a practice where advanced dentistry meets personalized care — because you deserve nothing less.
We started with only one goal: Make our clients smile
From the beginning, our mission has been simple: to treat every patient like family. We believe dental visits should be stress-free, positive experiences, which is why we combine state-of-the-art technology with a caring, gentle approach.
The core values that drive everything what we do
Trust
We earn your trust through transparency, honesty, and consistently high-quality care — every visit, every time.
Responsibility
From staying up to date with the latest dental innovations to following through on every detail of your care, we take our responsibility to you seriously.
Care & Service
Your comfort and well-being come first. We treat you like family, with empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help.
Commitment
We're committed to excellence in everything we do — from your first phone call to your final smile in the mirror.
Meet Our Team
We're proud to have a team that blends expertise, friendliness, and a true love for helping people smile brighter.
Dr. Wisdom Akpaka
Dr. Kenninthon Muñoz
Dr. Nicole Ricart
Dr. Helem Gutierrez
Dr. Steve Criscuolo
Christina
Yane
Maybi
Andrea
Jackie
Yamile
Zahily
Jessica G.
Luisa
Jessica C.
Diana
Daniela
Nallely
Our office at a glance
Take a look inside! From our welcoming lobby to our treatment rooms, every detail of Ave Maria Dentistry is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
What Our Patients Are Saying
See what our happy patients from Naples (and beyond!) have to say about their experiences with Dr. Wisdom and our team.
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"Very good experience with my first visit. The front desk, the hygienist and the doctor all were very professional and informative. I also had my first cleaning at this office with a different hygienist. She gave my the best cleaning I have had in years."
"Dr. Wisdom greeted me with a big smile and genuine kindness, instantly putting me at ease. He reviewed my x-rays and assured me that fixing my veneer was a straightforward procedure—no stress, no upselling, just clear, honest care."
"I always have the best experience, considering I am so scared of the dentist. I travel over 70 miles to see Doctor Wisdom. I trust him with all my dental care. Once again, thank you."
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