Dr. Melissa Marino, DMD
Cosmetic & General Dentist in Punta Gorda, FL
“Everyone deserves to have a beautiful and healthy smile! I’m a strong advocate for preventive care and patient education. My goal is to provide exceptional dental care in a comfortable environment to help patients with their dental needs.”
Dr. Marino provides comprehensive dental care for patients throughout Charlotte County. From preventive care and patient education to advanced cosmetic and restorative treatments, Dr. Marino combines clinical excellence with a genuine commitment to helping every patient achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Dr. Marino earned her undergraduate degree from Florida International University and went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, in 2017. Prior to joining Punta Gorda Dental Care, she served as Lead Dentist at a busy practice in the area. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a wider range of patients in the Punta Gorda community.
Dr. Marino is an active member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and American Academy of Clear Aligners. Committed to bringing the latest techniques and technology to her patients, she completes continuing education every year to stay current on best practices. She has completed advanced training in Invisalign®, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and implant technology, and has pursued additional advanced training in facial aesthetics—she is board certified to administer cosmetic injectables, expanding the range of services she can offer patients.
Dr. Marino was born in Cuba and relocated to Miami with her family. While attending school in Bradenton, she fell in love with the Gulf Coast and decided to make Southwest Florida her home. When she is not here making patients smile, Dr. Marino enjoys spending time with her husband and children. Other favorite lesuire activities are reading, working out, and traveling.
Dr. Marino is passionate about giving back to the community and has volunteered with Florida Mission of Mercy, Remote Area Medical, and Give Kids a Smile events.
Dr. Marino and the team at Punta Gorda Dental Care welcome new and returning patients seeking a trusted, bilingual general and cosmetic dentist in Punta Gorda, FL who offers Invisalign, implants, and cosmetic facial aesthetics under one roof. Schedule an appointment today to experience dental care built on prevention, education, and lasting patient relationships.
Dr. Eduardo G. Perez Jr., DDS
General & Cosmetic Dentist in Punta Gorda, FL
“Dentistry is not just about restoring smiles, it’s about earning trust, showing compassion, and transforming lives one patient at a time.”
Dr. Perez brings a patient-first approach to general and cosmetic dentistry at Punta Gorda Dental Care, serving families throughout Punta Gorda and Charlotte County. He believes exceptional dentistry goes beyond clinical skill, it’s about building trust and making every patient feel genuinely cared for, whether he’s performing a routine checkup or a smile-transforming cosmetic procedure.
Dr. Perez comes from a dental family and has been in the field since 2019. Before focusing on his career as a dentist, he gained hands-on experience in nearly every role a dental office has to offer—working as a dental assistant, sterilization technician, office manager, and front desk/patient care coordinator. That firsthand experience gives him a unique, ground-level understanding of what makes a dental visit truly comfortable for patients, and it shapes how he leads and supports his team today.
He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in 2019. He went on to complete a two-year PGY1 and PGY2 residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) through NYU Langone Health in Worcester, Massachusetts, completing his training in 2025. Dr. Perez is an active member of the American Dental Association and speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a wider range of patients in the Punta Gorda community.
For Dr. Perez, the most rewarding part of dentistry is knowing he can make a positive difference in his patients’ lives—whether that means relieving someone’s pain, restoring their smile and confidence, or helping them build better long-term oral health habits. He focuses on creating a welcoming, compassionate environment from the moment patients arrive, taking time to listen to their concerns and explain treatment options clearly so they feel comfortable, respected, and confident in their care.
In his free time, Dr. Perez enjoys exploring his new surroundings in his free time. An avid traveler, he finds that experiencing new places, cultures, and cuisines broadens his perspective and fuels the compassionate approach he brings to patient care. He also enjoys hiking and horseback riding. A former competitive football player in the Dominican Football League, he carries the lasting sense of teamwork, discipline, and resilience from those days into his work as a dentist.
Dr. Perez and the team at Punta Gorda Dental Care welcome new and returning patients seeking a trusted, bilingual general and cosmetic dentist in Punta Gorda, FL. Schedule an appointment today to experience dental care built on compassion, communication, and lasting patient relationships.
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