Sara Aza, DDS

Dr. Aza is a pediatric dentist who truly believes that the opportunity to give a child a smile is the greatest treasure in the world. Dr. Aza was born in Lakeland, FL, and moved to Barranquilla, Colombia, in 1999, where she completed a five-year Dental Training Program at Universidad Metropolitana. In 2000, she decided to come back to the United States to look for better job opportunities and quality of life. By 2004, she had become a dedicated and energetic registered dental hygienist and in 2007 she attended the University of Florida, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Upon graduating with honors from UF, Dr. Aza moved to Puerto Rico to complete a two-year pediatric dental residency at the University of Puerto Rico. During her residency, Dr. Aza provided comprehensive oral health care for the children who were well, medically compromised and with special health care needs. She gained experience in complete oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia and oral sedation as well as child and infant life support (BLS). She is also a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists.

Dr. Aza feels strongly about community service and participates in mission trips to Colombia and Puerto Rico. She has been part of community events such as Give Kids a Smile, and is an active volunteer with nonprofit organizations like Fundacion Colombo-Americanos Unidos and Doral Prohealth. In her spare time, Dr. Aza enjoys yoga, traveling and spending time with family and friends.