About Us

Our Team

Each of our staff members is part of a team of highly qualified health care professionals with many years of experience in the orthodontic field. You will find all of them to be warm, friendly, and caring.

Good communication and understanding are keys to an excellent working relationship with our patients. Our staff strives to maintain great communication with our patients, their parents, and referring doctors. Parents are always welcome to sit in the clinic with their children, and all patients should feel free to ask questions they may have at any time. Our team is prepared to answer your questions and provide you with any information necessary throughout your treatment.

The Doctor

Dr. Vargas was born in Leon, Nicaragua and grew up in Lake Butler, Florida. He attended the University of Florida and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology in 1998 as an Outstanding Four Year Scholar. Dr. Vargas then earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Florida in 2003. He completed his orthodontics residency at Jacksonville University in 2005 and immediately entered into private practice.

Dr. Vargas serves on the executive board of the Alachua County Dental Association and is the coordinator of Give Kids A Smile for Alachua County. He is also a member of the Florida Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the American Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Vargas enjoys the family friendly nature of his practice and the relationships he is able to build with his patients and their families. During his free time, he enjoys photography, reading, playing tennis, and spending time with his family.