Team

Dr. Ghabbour earned his dental degree at the University of Florida College of Dentistry in Gainesville in 1999. He also completed a residency at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida as an AEGD/GPR In 2000. His undergraduate degree is from the University of South Florida in Tampa. There, he earned a bachelor’s of science in biology with a minor in chemistry, and a second bachelor’s of science degree in psychology with a minor in sociology. He is fluent in English and Arabic.

While in dental school, Dr. Ghabbour did missionary work in Haiti for two summers, and continues to give back to his community through volunteering for local outreach programs through his church. Dr. Ghabbour is known for his chair side humor and ability to help patients feel comfortable and at ease. While practicing dentistry for the last 20 years, Dr. Ghabbour has also had the opportunity to coach and mentor younger dentists helping them excel and establish practices and techniques to help them succeed.

When not pursuing dentistry, Dr. Ghabbour enjoys spending time with his wife and four children creating family memories and helping his kids chase their dreams.

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.