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Dr. Raymond Santa-Cruz
Dr. Raymond Santa-Cruz is known throughout the region for his gentle touch and painless procedures. His empathy for his patients sets him apart from his peers. Dr. Santa-Cruz is a native Floridian. He received his undergraduate education at the United States Naval Academy, earning a BS in Systems Engineering. Upon graduation from Annapolis, Dr. Santa-Cruz completed flight school and earned his wings as a Naval Flight Officer. After almost a decade of honorable military service and several overseas deployments, he resigned his active duty commission and enrolled at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. In dental school, Dr. Santa-Cruz won several academic awards, was elected an Ethics Committee member by his peers, and served as president of a Student Dental Association. Upon graduation, he moved back to his home state and began his practice of General Dentistry in Southwest Florida. Dr. Santa-Cruz continues to serve his nation as a Commander in the United States Naval Reserves Dental Corps, while continually seeking to improve himself by taking as much Continuing Dental Education as possible. In 2020 Dr. Santa-Cruz remotely earned a Masters of Health Administration (MHA) from Florida International University. Whenever possible, Dr. Santa-Cruz tries to give back to the community by volunteering with organizations such as Meals on Wheels and Toys for Tots and is also a member of St. Vincent De Paul Church. He enjoys scuba diving, fishing, boating, but above all else Dr. Santa-Cruz treasures the time he spends with his wife Christina and their three beautiful children.
Dr. Shadae Person
Dr. Person was born and raised in St. Andrew, Jamaica. After High school, she moved to South Florida where she graduated from Miami Dade College, earning her Associates Degree, with highest honors. Dr. Person went on to attend Florida International University and graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduation, she received a clinical scholarship to attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree.
While in Dental school, Dr. Person participated in many community service events and was instrumental in organizing VCU’s first Annual Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening. She was also a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Prosthodontics where she helped to train dental students in crown and bridge preparations.
After graduating dental school, Dr. Person practiced in Virginia where she was on the Board of the Virginia Dental Association New Dentist Committee. Dr. Person has pursued numerous continuing dental education since graduation, having acquired additional training in Non-surgical Endodontics, Dental Implant surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Person is currently affiliated with several dental organizations, including:
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Florida Dental Association (FDA)
- West Coast District Dental Association
- Lee County Dental Society
Dr. Person is passionate about providing access to dental care and is a frequent volunteer at Project Dentists Care in Fort Myers. When not hard at work serving patients, Dr. Person enjoys fishing, reading and spending time with her husband and three sons.
Tammy Loy12/03/2024Dr. Person and the supporting staff have been amazing! They are very knowledgeable, gentle and professional. My oral health has never been better! A huge thank you to all!
Yay Corvo08/03/2024Going to Cruzin dental is a pleasure. Everyone is very excited and eager to help . I look forward to my appointment.
Amy Schermerhorn08/03/2024The very best dental office I have ever been to! Everything about the office I loved from the dentist to the assistant to the office ladies. If you are nervous to go to the dentist do not be nervous to go here! Thank you for such a fantastic service and care.
ramon santana08/03/2024The employees were very friendly, the clinic was very clean, I felt comfortable talking to the nurse and the doctor and they explained everything to me. They gave me a referral to the orthodontist and they have staff who speak Spanish. I also liked the experience.
Bill Wagner07/03/2024VERY professionally managed!
jesus alonso05/03/2024Great, fast, and professional service 👏
Theresa Mesa (Terri)05/03/2024I have finally found a dentist that is awesome. They all do a great job. Care about their patients. I'm very happy with all of them in the office
Barbara Hicks05/03/2024Nice office, nice staff, usually on time.
Sharina Johnson01/03/2024Lynn is wonderful! She takes her job very well and does great work. I would recommend anyone to her. The dentist's office is clean and also the staffs are nice.
KK Garcia29/02/2024Best dental office I’ve been to. Everyone is so nice and answered all my questions. Little to no wait as well.