Meet the Team — Heights Dental Tampa

Meet the team taking your smile to new heights.

A small, hand-picked team of clinicians and patient advocates in Seminole Heights. Trained at one of the country's top dental schools, grounded in transparent care, and known for treating every patient like a neighbor — because most of them are.

Over 16 years of dentistry — from an Ivy-League classroom to Seminole Heights.

Dr. Kenneth Jainandan graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, an Ivy League institution and the nation's top-rated dental institution by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. After graduation, he completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center, a premier Trauma 1 medical facility in New York City, where he gained extensive experience in treating complex dental and surgical cases.

Prior to dental school, he attended Rollins College in Winter Park, FL, where he majored in Biology and Latin American/Caribbean Affairs, graduating with honors. He has served as both an associate and a managing clinical dentist, completing a vast amount of cosmetic dentistry — including all-porcelain crowns, veneers, implant restorations, and full-mouth reconstruction cases. He enjoys engaging in volunteer dental work, from right here in Florida to overseas in Botswana.

Dr. Jainandan's goal is to use his extensive professional training and experience to provide his patients with the highest quality of dental care, treating them with respect and dignity. He is known for his calm demeanor, his willingness to listen, and his eagerness to create healthy and confident smiles. He maintains membership in the Academy of General Dentistry and constantly strives to stay updated with the latest dental technologies through continuing education.

For leisure, he enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures and cuisines — and has visited multiple destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America. He's also a big Disney fan (just ask to see the pin collection) and loves exploring Tampa's burgeoning dining scene.

Clinical focus

Cosmetic dentistry, implant restorations, full-mouth reconstruction, complex extractions, Invisalign.

Patient style

Calm, unhurried, conversational. Takes time to explain the why — not just the what.

Patient Care

Diamond

Treatment Plan Coordinator & Lead Dental Assistant

"I enjoy educating patients about their oral health and helping them feel comfortable and confident throughout their treatment experience. Building trust and creating a positive experience for each patient is incredibly rewarding to me."

Off the clock

Shopping, traveling, family

Comfort food

Lasagna & sweet tea

Vacation spot

Jamaica

Fun fact

She loves to dance.

More about Diamond

"What I love most about working at Heights Dental Tampa is the sense of teamwork and family within the office. We work together to create a welcoming, supportive, and positive environment for every patient who walks through our doors. Outside of work, I stay busy with my boyfriend and our toddler — being a mom has helped me become even more patient and understanding, which I love bringing into my work each day."

Hygiene

Aura

Dental Hygienist

"I love empowering my patients through education. Helping them understand why oral health is so important for their overall health is my passion, and there's nothing better than seeing the positive results of their progress each time they return to the office."

Off the clock

Reading & gardening

Coffee order

Classic Cuban

Vacation spot

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Speaks

English & Spanish

More about Aura

"Patients are often surprised to learn that I was a dentist in my home country of Venezuela. Although my path to practicing dentistry in the United States came with challenges, it has never changed my passion for dental care or my commitment to helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for. I'm also a proud mother of two and incredibly excited to soon become a grandmother — family is everything to me, and I bring that same warmth to every patient I meet."

Clinical Support

Maila

Dental Assistant

"I enjoy seeing my patients walk out with a big smile, feeling more confident and knowledgeable about their oral health. Being able to make patients feel comfortable and cared for is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do."

Off the clock

Beach days & community work

Favorite food

Sushi & homemade Cuban

Currently

Pursuing Health Science degree

Fandom

Lifelong Harry Potter fan

More about Maila

"I love how supportive our team is and how much everyone truly cares about our patients and each other's well-being. It feels like a family environment where I'm able to grow, learn something new every day, and genuinely enjoy coming to work. I'm currently pursuing a Health Science degree while working full time, and I plan to attend dental school in the future."

Operations

Michael

Director of Operations

"I'm here to help save you money. I know dentistry can be expensive, but it's vital to do what the doctor tells you. I'll do what I can to minimize out-of-pocket expense and maximize insurance benefits. Navigating insurance can be tricky — and I'm happy to help."

Off the clock

Jigsaw puzzles

Drink order

Iced tea, lightly sweetened

Bucket-list trip

Florence, Italy

Fun fact

Former ballroom dance teacher

More about Michael

"I enjoy people and get a lot of energy from interacting with anyone. Aside from being a huge fan of Dr. J, this office is filled with kindness and caring. Everyone wants to do the best job possible — and it shows. They are honest, even if it is hard to hear the information, they are telling you the truth. Seeing a patient's oral hygiene improve and hearing their personal success with changes is really awesome."

A small office, run like a neighborhood practice should be.

We're a tight team — one dentist, one hygienist, two assistants, one operations lead — and we like it that way. It means appointments don't feel rushed, the same faces greet you every visit, and the person who answers the phone is the same person who'll walk you through your treatment plan.

Transparent pricing before any treatment begins — no surprise bills, no upsells.

Time with your dentist — not a five-minute drive-by between rooms.

Spa-like operatories with the newest equipment and a TV in every room.

Bilingual care — English and Spanish, both at the chair and at the front desk.

Meet the team taking your smile to new heights.

Over 16 years of dentistry — from an Ivy-League classroom to Seminole Heights.

The team you'll see at every visit.

Diamond

Aura

Maila

Michael

A small office, run like a neighborhood practice should be.

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