Let me begin by introducing myself,…My name is Farah Flossit. I am proud to be the official Casa Smiles blogger and your friendly neighborhood plaque-fighting agent . Every “Tooth-day” I will be filling you all in on all the latest news about Casa Smiles and helpful information to keep your smiles bright.
For our FIRST post, I thought it would be a great idea to let you know where Casa Smiles came from and what we are all about. We are a Pediatric Dentist & Orthodontic office with 2 convenient locations in Coral Gables and Key Biscayne. The practice was actually founded by Dr. Luis Llamas over 30 years ago. In 2012 Dr. Maigrely Abreu-Hernandez and Dr. Muriel Iwanowski acquired the practice. They had both been working along side Dr. Llamas for a number of years and although he was passing the torch to a new generation, he has remained as an important member of our Casa Smiles family.
The female dynamic duo had a very specific concept in mind when creating a brand and logo for their new home away from home. With the help of the creatives over at Inkberries, they were able to put together a name and visual that depicted the qualities both doctors wanted their practice to stand for: Clean, Fresh, Friendly, Modern, Fun, and Inviting. “CASA SMILES” can relate to both dentistry and orthodontics and the name definitely appeals to our hometown demographics and children. We truly feel that our beautiful logo leaves a strong and lasting impression. When people in the community see it, they recognize it and they are able make a firm connection between our brand and the experience they have had visiting our office.
THE EXPERIENCE:
In order to fully understand what to expect when visiting Casa Smiles, I need to tell you a little bit more about our amazing leaders and who they really are.
Dr. Maigrely Abreu-Hernandez is a home-grown Cuban-American Miami girl that graduated from the University of Florida. It wasn’t until her second year in Dental school that she discovered her affinity to Pediatrics after going on missions to the Dominican Republic and Haitian borders. She used her craft and donated her services to orphans and underprivileged families to help them improve their poor dental health. Dr. Abreu-Hernandez’s goal is to provide quality service. She has an uncanning ability to implement effective behavior management. She actually identifies with the kids and really enjoys singing Disney tunes and chatting with them.
Dr. Iwanowski was born in Venezula and moved to Miami in 1992. She graduated from Nova University and wanted to get into this field to help give children and adults more confidence by improving their smile and boosting their self-esteem. She really loves seeing her patients grow and building personal relationships with them.
It is always beneficial to have both dentistry and orthodontics in one practice; this way, concerns can easily be communicated and addressed. We take pride in preparing our pediatric patients for their orthodontic consultations to make sure they are on the right path from an early age. We have created an aesthetically pleasing environment that caters to children and parents. In our inviting waiting area we have interactive iPads and while in treatment, TV’s with headphones to make their visit relaxing and enjoyable. While moms and dads wait for their children to be seen, or are here for their own orthodontic visit, they can enjoy complimentary water, coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate. When checking out at our front desk with our friendly team, we reward our patients with a prize from our Treasure Box and offer our big kids pencils and chapstick.
We want to make sure that we leave all of our patients and parents alike with a lasting impression and a desire to visit us again soon. We hang our hats on being a modern and fun pediatric dentistry and orthodontics office!
In sum, when you visit us, you become part of the Casa Smiles family!
I look forward to chatting with you again next “Tooth-day”!
Your friend,
Farah Flossit