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24 Feb 2017
Dr. Emad Barakat
Dr. Emad Barakat
Dr. Emad Barakat is a compassionate and skilled general dentist with over a decade of experience in the dental field. He began his journey in dentistry by earning his dental degree in Egypt, and later expanded his expertise in the United States with a Master’s in Public Health from Nova Southeastern University, followed by his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Indiana University.
Dr. Barakat is Invisalign® certified and passionate about preventative care and patient education. He takes pride in helping his patients understand their oral health, aiming to treat issues before they become bigger problems. His philosophy is simple—treat every patient like family, with honesty, kindness, and a gentle approach.
A proud member of both the American Dental Association and the Florida Dental Association, Dr. Barakat is also deeply committed to giving back. He volunteers regularly at his local church dental clinic and participates in programs like Give Kids a Smile.
To better serve patients who experience dental anxiety or require sedation, Dr. Barakat joined Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry—one of the most trusted names in sedation care in the area. His goal is to ensure that every patient feels safe, comfortable, and respected.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Barakat enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He’s an avid chess player and loves playing table tennis and soccer in his free time.
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10 Feb 2017
Dr. Vincent Monticciolo
Vincent Monticciolo, DDS, MBA, JD
30 years experience in Dentistry
Dr. Monticciolo earned his dental degree, with highest honors, from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry in 1990. He was selected to the Honors Clinical Program and was class president. After graduation, he also served as a part-time faculty member at the dental school. Dr. Monticciolo has always been a constant student, earning his M.B.A. in 2000 from the University of South Florida and his Law degree (J.D.) in 2013, all while continuing to practice full-time. Also, he has recently co-authored two books: Uncommon with Brian Tracy, and The Soul of Success with Jack Canfield. In 2001, Dr. Monticciolo founded Dentistry from the Heart, a non-profit dental charity which provides free dental care to those in need. Under his guidance, the charity has grown to all 50 states and 5 countries and is now sponsoring over 300 events a year.
Working Experience & Associations
Dr. Monticciolo is a member of the American Dental Society, Florida Dental Society, American Society of Dental Anesthesiology, Society for Special Care Dentistry, Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry. He lives locally with his wife, Dr. Natalie Monticciolo, a Dermatologist, and his daughters Isabella and Sophia. His interests include his family, sedation dentistry, and his dental charity work. He is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of his patients. Click here for more information on Dr. Monticciolo’s charitable outreach, Dentistry from the Heart.
Professional Publications
In addition to his family and sedation dentistry practice, Dr. Monticciolo has been driven by opportunities to lead through example. From becoming a part-time faculty member at the dental school he’d once attended, to finding a way to improve his community by offering free dental care to those in need, Dr. Monticciolo firmly believes in using his talents and passions for the greater good.
Chapter 34: “The Power of Giving Back”
Dr. Monticciolo sees dentistry as a means to go beyond dental care, and into making a positive difference in his community. In this chapter of The Power of Giving Back, he talks about combining his career and his passions to create his charity – Dentistry from the Heart.
Chapter 51: “A Dream Visit”
Over eleven million Americans experience some form of fear or anxiety about going to the dentist. In this chapter of The Soul of Success, Dr. Monticciolo details the many benefits of sedation dentistry – an alternative treatment option for those scared to go to seek the care they need.
Professional Education
1990
University of Detroit School of Dentistry
Dr. Monticciolo earned his dental degree, with highest honors from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry. He was selected to the Honors Clinical Program and was class president. After graduation, he also served as a part-time faculty member at the dental school.
2000
University of South Florida
Dr. Monticciolo has always been a constant student, earning his M.B.A. in 2000 from the University of South Florida.
2013
University of South Florida
Dr. Monticciolo earned his Law degree (J.D.) while continuing to practice full-time.
Philanthropy
If you’re not helping people why do it?
In 2001, Dr. Monticciolo founded Dentistry from the Heart, a non-profit dental charity which provides free dental care to those in need. Under his guidance, the charity has grown to all 50 states and 5 countries and is now sponsoring over 300 events a year. For more information, visit dentistryfromtheheart.org.
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