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Reza
Ardalan, DMD
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on the Channel 5 news!
Dr. Reza Ardalan, better known as
“Dr. Reza” in the office, earned his Bachelor of Science
in Biology from the
University
of
North Carolina
at
Chapel Hill in
1997. After moving to Florida,
Dr. Ardalan received his DMD degree from Nova
Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in
2002. While there, Dr. Ardalan served as Student Body
President and received numerous awards including: The
American Society of Dentistry for Children Outstanding
Senior Award, Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Outstanding Senior Award, Pierre Fauchard Academy Award,
NSU-CDM Student of the Year, Excellence in Student
Leadership, and NSU Chancellor’s Award among many
others.
After
graduation, Dr. Ardalan continued on to receive his
pediatric training at
Nova
Southeastern
University
and Miami Children’s Hospital where he served as Chief
Resident.
Recently, Dr.
Ardalan was recognized as the Department of Health’s
Champion Dentist of the Year, as well as, Volunteer
Dentist of the Year.
In addition, Dr. Ardalan was
given the honor of being NSU-CDM’s Distinguished Alumnus
of the Year.
In
2010-2011, Dr. Ardalan was elected to serve as President
of the Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
 Dr. Ardalan is
trained and certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
demonstrating his commitment to treating children in the
safest manner possible. He is also an active member of
the American
Academy
of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), Florida Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry (FAPD), Southeastern Society of
Pediatric Dentistry (SSPD), American Dental Association
(ADA), and the Florida Dental Association (FDA).
Dr. Ardalan was born in
Tehran,
Iran
in 1975 and moved to the
United States
when he was five years old. After moving all over the
country as a child, he chose to make
Port St.
Lucie,
Florida
his permanent home. He is married to his wife, Kimberly,
and they have a wonderful son, Aidan, a beautiful
daughter Layla, and a Cairn terrier named Mia Hamm. In
his spare time, Dr. Ardalan enjoys watching all types of
sports, especially those involving his favorite teams
the University
of
North Carolina Tar Heels
and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Kimberly
Ardalan – Office Manager
Kimberly Ardalan has been the office manager at Ardalan
Pediatric Dentistry since before the office was even
built. She was instrumental in overseeing the
construction and design of the office prior to its doors
ever opening. Kimberly attended both
Florida
Atlantic
University
and
Barry
University
where she graduated at the top of her class and received
her Bachelor’s Degree. Kimberly’s exceptional business
background makes her an integral part of the team.
After being
born in
Miami,
Kimberly moved to
Boca Raton,
Florida
at age 1. She spent most of her life in
Boca Raton
until moving to Port St. Lucie with her husband. In
September 2008, Kimberly gave birth to her first child,
Aidan Dean Ardalan. In 2010, she welcomed her second
child, Layla Marguerite Ardalan.
When she’s not taking care
of the office, she enjoys rooting for the Miami
Dolphins, rollerblading and spending time with her
family.
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Katelyn
Hinton – Business Team Member
Katelyn Hinton joined
Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry in 2007 and has already made
a great impact to our business team.
Katelyn is
native to
Florida
and has several interests outside of the office.
In her free time, she enjoys
working in the children’s program at her church and
helping with young people.
Katelyn also enjoys
shopping, watching movies and spending time with family
and friends.
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Kim Soricelli
- Business Team Member
Kim joined Ardalan Pediatric
Dentistry’s business team in 2009 and has been making
significant contributions since.
Her professionalism and love
of kids is a great addition to the office.
Kim moved to the Treasure Coast
in 1997, and immediately fell in love with living so
close to the ocean. She has been married for 5 years and
is the mother of two wonderful children. She treasures
spending quality time with her family, especially
watching her two children experience life.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, going to
the beach, making jewelry, and watching “Glee”.
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Jessica Childs -
Certified Dental Assistant
Jessica Childs has been with Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry
since December 2006 and has been a welcomed addition to
the team. Jessica has been a certified dental assistant
since 2000 and brings with her a lot of experience
working with kids. Jessica is certified in CPR, BLS, and
radiology and is proficient in the newest dental
techniques.
Jessica is a mother of five
wonderful children, two boys and three girls. Jessica is
also married to her husband Shawn of three years. In her
spare time, Jessica enjoys spending her time with family
and friends.
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Yanira Velasquez -
Certified Dental Assistant
Yanira Velasquez has been a great addition to the
Ardalan Pediatric Dentistry clinical team. Yanira enjoys
working with children and is CPR and radiology
certified. She is also bilingual and adept in the latest
dental procedures.
Yanira was born in
Honduras
and raised in Broward County before moving to the Treasure Coast.
She is very family oriented and has two beautiful
children, Andrea and Alexander. In her spare time she
enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her
kids.
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Mary Brault
- Certified Dental Assistant
Mary Brault has been part of Ardalan Pediatric
Dentistry’s clinical team since 2008. She graduated from
Indian River State College’s Dental Assisting Program in
June of 2008. Along with being a certified dental
assistant, Mary is also an expanded functions certified
dental assistant. Her enthusiasm and patience makes her
great to work with our young patients.
Mary was born
and raised in St. Lucie County, Florida. She enjoys all
of the wonderful outdoor activities the
Treasure
Coast
has to offer such as fishing, bike riding, and going to
the beach. Mary also loves animals and has a horse named
“Misty” that she frequently rides. In her spare time
Mary enjoys spending quality time with her husband and
six year old son, Cody.
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