Dr. Rosa Hernandez
Dr. Rosa Hernandez, DMD, is a highly skilled Dentist at Dentistry of North Port. With multiple years of experience and a degree from the University of Florida in 2018, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment to help patients and boosting their confidence in their smiles.
Patients appreciate Dr. Hernandez for her attentive approach, active listening to their needs, and delivering pain-free dental treatments to help them achieve optimal oral health.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Hernandez finds joy in dancing, traveling, and spending quality time with her family, balancing her passions with her commitment to dentistry.
Dr. Hernandez takes pride in working for Dentistry of North Port, where patient care is the top priority. She has fostered an office environment where patient needs come first, supported by a caring and knowledgeable team.
Dr. Rosa Hernandez’s steadfast dedication to providing comprehensive dental care and ensuring patient satisfaction is unwavering. Dr. Rosa Hernandez’s expertise and dedication play a vital role in the success of the Dentistry of North Port.
Dr. David Rua-Perez
Dr. David Rua-Perez DMD, MDS is a surgical trained Prosthodontist. He graduated summa cum laude at Havana Dental School, Cuba. On the next 2 years, he not only worked as a dentist in Cuba, also as an oral surgeon and dental lab technician in Venezuela. After that, he emigrated to the US in search of freedom and a better future for his family in 2012. In 2017, completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine training at Rutgers Dental School in New Jersey. Having the desire to learn even more and master the artistry of full mouth reconstruction and dental implants, Dr Rua-Perez then completed a full-time 3-year residency in Advanced Prosthodontics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, an specialty accredited by the American Dental Association. Simultaneously he earned his Master of Science in Dentistry Degree involved in research pertaining dental biomaterials. He has received extensive training in both the surgical and complex prosthetic aspects of implant therapy such as bone grafting, sinus elevation, computer-guided surgery, hybrids, overdentures and removable partials, complete dentures, and management of jaw disorders at University of Tennessee. He served as Chief Resident his final year and taught part-time at the dental school clinic, supervising removable denture and crown procedures.
Dr. Rua-Perez first became interested in dentistry when he was young after spending a lot of time around dentists. He knocked some of his front teeth out on an accident when he was 10 years old. Soon after years of treatment with the best dental specialists he recovered the smile again. This experience set a glowing fire in David to make dentistry as his career goal. Dr. Rua-Perez states that his goal is to create a space where people can be treated with dignity and kindness, but at the same time provide a high-quality dental care. He sees and treats patients as if there were family, building life-long relationships with them. Dr. Rua-Perez looks forward to helping the people of the southwest region in any way he can with their complex dental needs.
Dr. Kira Santos, DMD, MS
Dr. Kira Santos is a board-eligible Endodontist dedicated to delivering compassionate, precise, and patient-centered care. Born in Panama and raised in South Florida, Dr. Santos earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Before pursuing dentistry, she conducted research and co-authored publications in pharmaceutical sciences.
She went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2016, followed by advanced residency training at the University of Florida, where she completed her Certificate in Endodontics and earned a Master of Science in Dental Sciences with a specialization in Endodontics in 2018.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Santos is passionate about education and currently teaches at the University of Florida. She actively participates in charitable work, volunteering with the Mission of Mercy (MOM) program and joining international dental and medical mission trips to provide care for underserved communities.
With a strong foundation in research, education, and clinical expertise, Dr. Santos combines evidence-based practice with a compassionate approach to provide the highest quality endodontic care.