As Featured in Jacksonville Magazine in 2018 & 2019

Behzad Rajaei, DDS, MS

Dr. Behzad Rajaei has been helping people smile since 1997. He provides preventive, cosmetic and restorative dental services including fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, dentures, extractions, bone grafting, root canal therapy, dental implant restorations, laser therapy, oral cancer screenings, and teeth whitening. In addition, his team strives to accommodate same-day emergency dental appointments.

Behzad earned his DDS degree and completed the Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (ASPID) at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He also has a dental degree from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines, and a Master of Science degree with a specialty in Prosthodontics from Shiraz University in Iran. Prosthodontics, otherwise known as prosthetic dentistry, is the field of dentistry that specializes in the cosmetic restoration and replacement of teeth. Dr. Rajaei taught in the Prosthodontics department at Azad University in Tehran for four years, and was a faculty member in the Prosthodontics department at the University of Southern California for two years.

Dr. Rajaei is a member of the American Dental Association as well as the Florida Dental association and Central Florida Dental Association. He is fluent in English and Farsi.

Nadeem Ahmed, DMD

Dr. Ahmed was born in Huddersfield, England and moved to the United States in 1987. He attended Barry University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Ahmed graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Dr. Ahmed has received additional dental training from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies.

Dr. Ahmed has served as a host of Leesburg’s 790 AM radio program “The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, and Nothing But The Tooth.” The show was heard every Saturday morning on the radio and provided dental and oral health information presented in an entertaining manner. Previously, Dr. Ahmed served as the resident dental expert on Orlando’s 580 AM WDBO’s “Ask the Doctor Show” and was featured on BrightHouse Network’s Wellness Hour program.

Dr. Ahmed volunteers at the Orlando Dental Research Clinic treating indigent, homeless and abused people and is a regularly volunteer for our annual Give Kids A Smile program. This program provides needy children with the dental care they deserve. Dr. Ahmed is a member of the American Dental Association.

Leydi Barros, DDS

Dr. Barros graduated from New York University-College of Dentistry top of her class academically, and clinically.

She was a Teaching Assistant for two years and taught the new classes how to perform restorative, fixed and removable prosthetic procedures. She received the school’s Dr. Bernard E. Rudner Memorial award for demonstrating superior performance in providing oral comprehensive care and administering a dental practice. She also received the Dean’s Scholarship for demonstrating academic excellence throughout Dental School.

Dr. Barros is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association and Hispanic Dental Association. She has also volunteered for Dentistry from the Heart by providing free dental care to the members of Jacksonville in need. Dr. Barros is fluent in English and Spanish.

Cynthia Skigen, DMD

Dr. Cynthia Skigen graduated from the University of Florida with her Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 1994. Since then she has been practicing dentistry and providing superior, comprehensive dental care in the Jacksonville area. Her commitment to the community and focus on patient care keeps Dr. Skigen energized and dedicated to dentistry.

Each year, Dr. Skigen attends extensive postdoctoral course that focuses on advanced cosmetic dentistry for adults to ensure she keeps up to date on the most current dental technology and procedures to offer her patients the best possible care. Dr. Skigen has also participated in Dentistry from the Heart by volunteering to provide free dental care to the members of Jacksonville in need.

Yevah Cueto, DMD

Dr. Cueto is a third-generation dentist and received her dental diploma from LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, FL. She has worked in the dental field since 2006 in various positions including administration, patient care and management. Dr. Cueto spent a year treating patients in an underserved community in the Florida panhandle, where access to dental care was limited. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional and Food Science from the University of Florida.

Dr. Cueto loves the First Coast community and has volunteered her time at numerous dental events, including Dentistry from the Heart, providing free dental care to the community. She is a member of the Florida Dental Association and the American Dental Association. She is also fluent in Russian, Spanish, and French.

Erik Roos, DDS

Dr. Roos received his dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City. He then went on to complete his advanced training in general dentistry at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn.

Dr. Roos is committed to providing the highest quality of dental care to his patients. He places patient comfort and well-being at the top of his priority list.

Dr. Roos is constantly involved in continuing education programs and enhancing his skill set so he can continue to offer care at the highest level. He has also provided free dental care to the members of Jacksonville in need by volunteering in Dentistry from the Heart. Dr. Roos is a proud member of the American Dental Association and Florida Dental Association.