Meet Dr. Sutton          _________________________________________________   ___                

Dr. Sutton grew up in Ocala and remains dedicated to the community he is now privileged to serve. He graduated from Ocala's Forest High School before attending Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida for his Bachelor of Arts degree. He then received his dental degree from Creighton University Dental School in Omaha, Nebraska in 1995. To gain more experience and expertise, Dr. Sutton completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Florida/VAMC in Gainesville, Florida before returning home and starting his practice in Ocala.

Although Dr. Sutton has been in private practice for many years now, he continues to seek advanced education to improve his expertise and learn the latest techniques and materials available to dentistry which enables him to provide the best possible care and choices for his patients. He is a graduate of the prestigious Las Vegas Institute, the world's leading institute of cosmetic dentistry. His completion of the Full Mouth Restoration Continuum puts Dr. Sutton in an elite group, less than 500 dentists worldwide. Dr. Sutton was awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry after completing over 800 hours of continuing education. He is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Because Dr. Sutton feels strongly about supporting his profession and his community, he is a member of the American Dental Association and the Florida Dental Association. He is the past President of the Marion County Dental Association (2005-2006). He was elected as an officer of the Central Florida District Dental Association in 2006-2007. He is now the curent President of the Central District Dental Association of the FDA.  Dr Sutton supports the local college, College of Central Florida, by sitting on the Dental Assistant Advisory Board.  Dr. Sutton is a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an international dental honor organization.  He is a current transcript reviewer for the peer reviewed Periodical, General Dentistry.

Dr Sutton has recently earned a Mastership of the Academy of General Dentistry.  This is the academic pinnacle of the Academy as there are approximately only 200 dentists in the state of Florida that are MAGD's.  In 2010, Dr Sutton was selected as a Fellow in the American College of Dentists. The American College of Dentists is comprised of dentists who have exemplified leadership and contributed to dentistry and society.

He is Board Member of the Ocala Kiwanis Club and a graduate of Leadership Ocala.  He currently sits on the Board of Trustees of Trinity Catholic High School.

Dr. Sutton enjoys spending time with his wife, Valerie, and their three girls. He also makes time for many outdoor activities including fishing and golf.

 

Meet Peggy___ ____________________________________________________________________

  Hi, my name is Peg.  Of the 30 years I've been in dentistry, the 13 years I've been Dr. Sutton's dental assistant

  have been my most educational.  He provides us with so many opportunities to improve our skills, such as

  courses at LVI, that I am always learning something new.  I am so committed to my job because I see how

  committed Dr. Sutton is to his patients. This practice is so special because everyone really takes the time to help

  patients feel at ease, to discover their dental needs and how we can help them achieve their dental goals.  I try

  my best to inform our patients about the possibilities available today to create beautiful and healthy smiles.  I

  enjoy pampering our patients and making sure they get the best possible dental care.  Family is a  

  very important part of my life I am very close to my grown son and daughter and my 5-yr-old grandson and

                                             spend as much time as possible with them.  In my spare time, I enjoy gardening and just living life.

 

Meet Jovita                        _________________________________________________                                                                                                                                        

  Hi, my name is Jovita. I have been assisting Dr. Sutton since 2008. I am a graduate

  of the College of Central Florida Dental Assisting Program in Ocala, Florida and have passed the Dental 

  Assisting National Board Examination. The dental field is ever changing and I am always eager to expand my

  knowledge through continuing education classes. I love working with Dr. Sutton because he is very thorough

  and cares for each of our patients. It is the most rewarding feeling to be able to give a person back their smile.

  In my free time I love to spend every minute with my husband and our son.  

 

 

 

Meet Stacy                                          _________________________________________________

  Hi, my name is Stacy.  I always knew I wanted to be in dentistry and have been in the field for over

 16 youthful years.  I received my education from the Community College Tech in Minnesota and the University of

  Florida College of Dentistry in Gainesville and continue to pursue knowledge through advanced courses, such as

  those at Las Vegas Institute.  As one of Dr. Sutton's Patient Care Specialists, it is my job to ensure that your

  visits with us are comfortable and that all your needs are met.  What inspires me is the ability to calm the fears of

  nervous patients and helping them to pursue dental health and then seeing their happiness with their new,

  healthy smile.  Our team is so friendly and experienced that patients who initially come to us with apprehension 

  are soon very comfortable and actually enjoy their visits with us.  I love spending time with my family. We enjoy

  beach get-a-ways, cooking/grilling together and movie nights. In my spare time, I enjoy shopping and spending 

                                            time with friends.

 

Meet  Melissa                                      __________________________________________________

  Hello, I'm Melissa, appointment coordinator. I will be one of the smiling faces you will see while welcoming you

  into our warm, friendly office. I have been in the dental field for ten years and working for Dr.Sutton and his

  team for the past four. I am CPR certified and attend continuing education classes to improve my skills. I

  can assist you with your insurance needs and answer any questions that you may have. It is my pleasure

  working with such a talented dentist that provides excellent care to his patient's. In my spare time I enjoy

  spending time with my daughter Kelsy, going to the beach, boating, riding motorcycles and shopping. Please

  feel free to call our office and schedule your new smile make over. I look forward to meeting you!

 

 

 

Meet Carin                                            ________________________________________________

  Hi, my name is Carin, RDH, and I'm one of Dr. Sutton's experienced and caring dental hygienists.  I received my

  AS in Dental Hygiene from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida over a decade ago and continue to take

  courses every year in order to stay abreast of the current advances in dentistry.  I really enjoy the warm,

  friendly atmosphere in our office and sharing that atmosphere with our patients.  Dr. Sutton is a true

  professional and provides exceptional dentistry, so I feel confident when discussing treatment options with our

  patients.  Most rewarding is the quality time I can devote to getting to know our patients, informing them

  about the health of their teeth and gums, and helping them achieve optimum health.  My husband, son,

  daughter and cat "KC", makes our family complete.

 

 

Meet Amanda                                        ________________________________________________

  Hello, I'm Amanda, CDA, RDH. I graduated from the College of Central Florida in Ocala, Florida as a    

  dental assistant in 2000 and passed the Dental Assisting National Board soon after.  I decided to further

  my  education in the field of dental hygiene and gradated in 2003 from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida.

  I  taught dental assisting at the College of Central Florida from 2003-2010. Since 2003, I have been sitting on

  the Dental Assistant Advisory Board at CF. I chose a career in dentistry because I had great dental

  experiences as a child and I desired to help others achieve a positive attitude toward their own oral health

  and actually enjoy going to the dentist. I am passionate about education and feel it is vitally important to

  teach people about oral health and how it has a huge impact on the body's overall health. I take many hours

  of continuing education classes annually in order to stay current in the ever changing world of dentistry. Dr.

  Sutton is a man of integrity which is a vital component in a solid doctor-patient relationship. He is dedicated to providing optimum care for

 his patients through a combination of a caring, skilled team and the most up-to-date techniques and materials. I married my high school

 sweetheart, Eric we have a dog, Princess, adopted from the Ocala Animal Shelter. My hobbies include: giving new life to old furniture, playing

 games, and four wheeling.

 

Meet Valerie                     _                  ________________________________________________

  Hi, my name is Valerie and I am the Business Administrator for the practice.  I enjoy all the changes and new

  advancements that dentistry has to offer and I love that Dr. Sutton continually attends courses so our patients

  can benefit from these advancements.  I feel confident talking to patients about their care because I know that

  Dr. Sutton recommends treatment to his patients as he would his own family.  I also enjoy my job because I

  get to share my time at work with such a talented team of professionals who are all committed to the same

  goal of ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience while receiving the best possible care. 

  When not at work, I love spending time with my husband and our three daughters.

 

 

 

Meet Karen________________________________________________________________________

  My name is Karen, RDH, I am one of Dr.Sutton's three hygienists. I have been in the dental field for twenty six

  years. I started as a certified dental assistant and then received my Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene

  from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida in 1999. Along with many hours of continuing education since then,

  I am also a post graduate of the Las Vegas Institute JP Evolutionary Hygiene Program. I have worked in many

  aspects of cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry which lead me here to Dr.Sutton. Dr. Sutton dedicates his

  time and talents to his patients by continually learning and expanding his horizons. Our goal is to provide each

  and every patient with the most optimal dental care and experience, I feel blessed to be a part of that. When I

  am not in the office, I enjoy being with my husband Bill, our son Alec and daughters Crystal, Ali and

  granddaughter Destiny. And it is no secret that I am probably the biggest Boston Red Sox fan that you will  

                                               ever find!!