Get to know our team better
We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is highly skilled, well trained, and strives to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our treatment team is certified in radiology, and our office staff has years of experience treating patients with the highest level of care. We are also proud to be a multi-cultural team. We have assistants from Jamaica, Columbia, and the Dominican Republic. And we stay abreast of the latest technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Our staff includes:
Laurie Gittess
Orthodontist - D.D.S., M.S.D.
Dr. Gittess has been delivering the highest quality of care in orthodontics to her community since 1995. She is one of a handful of orthodontist using the Advanced Damon system in the West Broward area. Dr Gittess earned her dental degree, master’s degree and certificates of orthodontics from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio.
She is an esteemed member of the orthodontic community, Dr. Gittess gives lectures to dentists on orthodontics, and she is a published author and a former instructor at Case Western Reserve University.
Laura Filacchione
Office Manager
I have been in the orthodontic field for more than 18 years. I started as an orthodontic assistant, and now as an Office Manager, I enjoy seeing patients leave the office with a happy smile.
I am originally from Caracas, Venezuela. When I am not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my two teenage children. I love visiting beaches and all kinds of outdoor activities.
Andreina Flores
For 8 years I have been passionate about Orthodontics. I have 16 years in the world of Dentistry practicing in my native country, Venezuela. Currently, I work as a Dental Assistant I enjoy seeing happy patients leave the consultation I feel that it is a crucial part of any dental consultation and the first impressions that are shown should always be of efficiency and professionalism. It is for this reason that I work hard to ensure that all the patients I serve have a pleasant and productive experience from the first contact to the end of their consultation.
Outside of the dental office, I have a beautiful 3-year-old baby, I love traveling, walking, visiting beaches; spend time outdoors, and enjoy with my family
Julietta Piarulli
I am originally from Venezuela. I work at Weston orthodontics for 4 years. Since I was in school I knew healthcare is my comfort area. I am a mom of 2 teenagers who are my life. Mornings are my favorite time of the day since I always go for a brisk walk. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking for them or going to the beach, in a few words " I love to live"
Yohamnes (yoyo) Alcalde
I originated from Cuba and have been working as an orthodontics Assistant for 20 + years. Today As a Treatment coordinator I got to meet so many people and have seen so many Amazing Smiles. I really love how orthodontics treatment gives our patients a major boost in their self esteem.
When i am not working i love spending time with my family:, My husband my children and our new addition to the family, our Dog Max.
Rosario Caballeros
I am from Colombia and have lived in this Beautiful country for many years. I Been an orthodontist assistant for about 6 years. I love working for Dr. Gittes and see our amazing patients ending their treatments with amazing smiles. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my Husband, my 2 daughters and my beautiful grandson.
Ivet Mendez
I am from Cuba, I was a general dentist for 27 years, I love my job in the lab, I enjoy helping and teaching my co-workers.
I love my adorable teenage daughter and spending time with my family especially with my dad because as he says I am the light of his eyes.
When I am not in the office a love cooking or barbequing with my friends and family.
