About Your Dentist
Louis Cerillo, DDS
“An excellent dentist must combine the creativity of an artist with the precision of an engineer.”
My Mission
“My mission in dentistry is to improve my patients’ smiles as well as their overall health.”
Education & Continuing Education
General Practice Residency
University of Nebraska Medical Center – Omaha, Nebraska
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Creighton University School of Dentistry – Omaha, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Creighton University – Omaha, Nebraska
Dr. Cerillo is committed to continually expanding his dentistry knowledge. He has completed continuing education courses at the University of Florida, the Dawson Center, and the Engel Institute.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Cerillo is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the West Coast District Dental Association, the Hillsborough County Dental Association, and the Florida Academy of Dental Practice Administration.
Life & Hobbies
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Cerillo loves boating, fishing, traveling, cooking, and enjoying a glass of wine with family and friends.
Tamara Tavakoli, DMD
“I have never seen a tooth walk into my office.”
My Mission
“My mission is to give you and your family the skills to prevent tooth decay and premature tooth loss.”
Education & Continuing Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Nova Southeastern University – Davie, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida
Dr. Tavakoli is committed to continuing education and has completed continuing education courses at the Pankey Institute and for Invisalign treatment.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Tavakoli is a member of the Pankey Alumni Association.
Life & Hobbies
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Tavakoli enjoys traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.
Ziad Shannis, DMD
"Use your smile to change the world.”
My Mission
"To improve lives one smile at a time and promote a lifelong relationship with patients that gives them a dental home environment of trust and compassion.”
Education
Dr. Ziad Shannis received his DDS from Aleppo University in Syria and his DMD from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Dr. Shannis also graduated from the Post Graduate Periodontics program at the Syrian Ministry of Health.
In addition to oral surgery procedures, Dr. Shannis provides services for oral sedation, dental implants, and Botox.
Continuing Education & Professional Memberships
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Facial Esthetics
Life & Hobbies
Born in Syria, Dr. Shannis has also practiced dentistry in Springfield, Illinois before returning to Florida. In addition to working in the office he is an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University.
In his spare time, he enjoys travel and drawing. He also enjoys cooking meals at home. An athletic sportsman, Dr. Shannis likes playing basketball and getting outdoors for fishing.