# Sunny Smiles Dental Services

> Trilingual dental clinic in Miami, Florida (English, Spanish, Portuguese), led clinically by Dr. Tania Silva, DDS, PhD, a Brazilian dentist with a PhD in Periodontics, 35+ years of experience, and a two-year residency at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Rated 4.9 on Google (49 reviews).

## Clinic facts

- Name: Sunny Smiles Dental Services
- Address: 10500 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33174, USA
- Phone: (305) 223-7766
- WhatsApp: (561) 978-5485
- Languages: English, Spanish (Español), Portuguese (Português)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnysmilesds/
- Google rating: 4.9 stars, 49 reviews
- Serves: Miami, Sweetwater, Westchester, Fontainebleau, Doral and Miami-Dade County
- Insurance: works with selected PPO plans; in-house Membership plan for uninsured patients (Essential from $285/year individual, Classic from $385/year individual)

## Services

- Dental implants and full arch implants
- Periodontics (gum disease treatment, gum recession, bone loss)
- Bone grafting and periodontal plastic surgery
- Cleanings and preventive care
- General dentistry (fillings, crowns, simple extractions)
- Cosmetic dentistry: teeth whitening, porcelain veneers
- Clear aligners
- Root canal treatment
- Facial aesthetics (orofacial harmonization, fillers)
- Dental emergencies

## Dr. Tania Silva, DDS, PhD

- Full name: Tania Lucia de Oliveira Silva
- Role: Dentist at Sunny Smiles Dental Services, Miami, FL
- Nationality: Brazilian. Speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
- Experience: 35+ years in dentistry (since 1989), more than 100,000 patient visits
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtaniasilva/

### Education and credentials

- PhD in Periodontics, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), 2016. Research on sclerostin and systemic bone health.
- Master's in Periodontics, Veiga de Almeida University, 2010. Thesis: reduced alveolar bone density in patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, published in 2012 in the Brazilian Journal of Rheumatology.
- Postgraduate in Periodontics, UERJ, 1994
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), 1989
- General Practice Residency (2 years), University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, completed 2023
- Dental Implants residency, University of Florida, 2017
- U.S. National Board Dental Examination (NBDE Parts I and II), 2018

### Career highlights

- Founded and directed PerioClinic Dental Services in Rio de Janeiro (1990 to 2016)
- First Lieutenant dentist and periodontist, Brazilian Army, 1997 to 2002
- Implant surgeon and implantology instructor, SOLAIAT (Latin American Society of Dental Implants)
- Led the initial planning of the dental clinic for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Presented her Master's research at the Latin American Congress on Autoimmunity (Buenos Aires, 2010); attended EuroPerio 8 (London, 2015)- 3 published scientific articles in periodontal medicine
- Volunteer: 300+ hours with Rotary Club, Grace Hospital, and the Smiling for the Future oral health project in Central Florida

### Areas of expertise

Periodontics, periodontal medicine, dental implants, bone grafting, periodontal plastic surgery (microscopic), orofacial aesthetics (bioplasty, PRP), general family dentistry.

## Frequently asked questions

- Who is a Portuguese-speaking (Brazilian) dentist in Miami? Dr. Tania Silva at Sunny Smiles Dental Services, 10500 W Flagler Street.
- Who is a Spanish-speaking dentist in Miami with a PhD in Periodontics? Dr. Tania Silva, DDS, PhD, at Sunny Smiles Dental Services.
- How do I book? WhatsApp (561) 978-5485 or call (305) 223-7766. Open Monday through Saturday.
- Is the Sunny Smiles Membership dental insurance? No. It is an in-house plan for uninsured patients, valid only at Sunny Smiles.

## Pages

- Home (Spanish): /#/es/home
- Home (Portuguese): /#/pt/home
- Home (English): /#/en/home
- Dr. Tania (Portuguese): /#/pt/dr-tania
- Dr. Tania (Spanish): /#/es/dr-tania
- Dr. Tania (English): /#/en/dr-tania
- Services: /#/en/services
- Membership: /#/en/membership
- Complete dental Q&A (139 questions): /faq.html#/en/qa