Sage Dental of
The Loop

Dr. Maria Balda earned her dental degree in 1994 at Universidad Central de Venezuela. She worked in her private practice for three years before moving to the United States. She validated her DDS at the University of Florida through the Foreign Trained Dental Program in 2000 and has been practicing in the Kissimmee area for the last 20 years. She participates in various continuing education programs every year, including cosmetic and implant dentistry. She is also a member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Balda is committed to providing an exceptional patient experience. She welcomes every patient as if they are a part of her own family, ensuring they feel cared for and comfortable.

Meet Dr. Tiara Lewis, a warm and caring dentist passionate about providing top-notch dental care. She graduated from Meharry Medical College in 2019 and completed her residency at an AEGD program in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Lewis is committed to keeping up-to-date with the latest advances in the field to offer her patients the best possible care. When she's not practicing dentistry, Dr. Lewis enjoys spending time with her husband and stepdaughter. They love cooking, traveling, and trying out new restaurants. Tiara also likes to give back to her community and is actively involved in volunteering at free dental day events like Missions of Mercy. On weekends, she serves in the preschool ministry at her church. Dr. Lewis has known she wanted to be a dentist since she was a child, inspired by her love of seeing people smile and feel confident. She is dedicated to educating her patients on how to maintain their healthy and bright smiles. So, if you're looking for a welcoming and compassionate dentist, Dr. Lewis is the perfect choice for you!

Dr. Lauren Lockhart earned her undergraduate degree at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She went on to study dentistry at the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lockhart performed her Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics residency at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. After completing her residency, Dr. Lockhart returned to her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, to practice orthodontics for four years before moving to Tampa, Florida, in 2012, and has been a Floridian ever since. Dr. Lockhart is an active member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontics, and the Florida Association of Orthodontics.

Dr. Rafik Dib is a board-certified periodontist who specializes in dental implants, esthetics and regenerative periodontics. He has a unique medical background by being both a periodontist with strong oral surgery training and a pharmacist. In 2010, Dr. Dib graduated from Xavier University, New Orleans, LA with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) degree summa cum laude. In 2014, Dr. Dib graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Dentistry at the top of his class with a Doctor of Dentistry (DDS) degree. Following graduation, he completed a master’s degree in LSU periodontics residency in 2017 and has conducted his master’s degree thesis in treating aggressive periodontitis patients with the most cutting-edge technology available (biologic growth factors). Seeking exceptionalism, Dr. Dib continues to attend annual meetings in implant dentistry and soft and hard tissue grafting (gum and bone grafting) for the most up-to-date treatment modalities. He speaks three languages, including English, French and Arabic, which allows for smoother communication when treating international patients. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He also enjoys going to the beach, working out and traveling.

Dr. Maria A. Giron Cerrato has been practicing dentistry for 19 years. Originally from Honduras, she earned her Doctor in Dental Surgery degree from the Autonomous National University in 2003. Following graduation, she spent her early career treating patients at her father's private practice in Tegucigalpa. Dr. Giron Cerrato obtained her Doctor in Dental Medicine degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Temple University. She then completed specialty training in Endodontics at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia in 2016, with an award from the American Association of Endodontists for the presentation of her research project. Dr. Giron Cerrato attended New York University for advanced comprehensive dentistry and endodontics training. She also holds an MBA in Human Resources from Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Giron Cerrato enjoys volunteering in local and international health missions and traveling to remote parts of the globe to serve the impoverished. Dr. Giron Cerrato's goal is to provide patients with compassion, kindness, and quality dental treatment. Dr. Giron Cerrato enjoys exploring nature and spending time with her two young kids and husband, and she is fluent in English and Spanish.