Meet the Team

Meet Dr. Chuck

Dr. Charles Reinertsen graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry in 1979. As a lifelong learner, Dr. Chuck, as he likes to be referred, has acquired additional knowledge and hands-on training at the Pankey Institute for advanced dental education and the Great Lakes Education Center for CEREC CAD/CAM training. He attended and successfully completed the Invisalign program for invisible orthodontics along with several levels of advanced aesthetic dental techniques offered through the Nash institute for Dental Learning. Most recently, Dr. Chuck completed instruction on use of Tek Scan, digital bite analysis.

Dr. Chuck feels deeply about giving back by volunteering his time and knowledge to the community and his profession. He has participated in Million Dollar Smiles, Give Kids A Smile, the Florida Dental Association’s program for National Children’s Dental Health Month. Locally, he has donated his time and skills to Project Dentists Care of Lake County, a volunteer organization dedicated to providing high quality care through the Lake County Health Department Dental Clinic. Dr. Reinertsen served on the Lake County Dental Society’s board in various positions most recently as president.

In his personal time, Dr. Chuck enjoys family time with his kids and grandkids as well as touring the back roads on his motorcycle.

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Meet Our Dental Assistants

Dana Dana has assisted Dr. Reinertsen for over six years as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA). With a background in customer service, Dana strives to provide the highest quality care dentistry has to offer. She has continued her education and has been recognized for her skills designing CEREC (3D CAD/CAM) restorations as well as Invisalign (invisible braces) training. Her dedication to our patients and attention to detail embody our mission to strive for Dental Excellence. In her personal time, Dana enjoys raising her two children and providing one on one instruction as a certified personal trainer.

Katie Katie decided to pursue a career in dentistry seven years ago. In 2001, she graduated from the Expanded Functions Dental Assisting program at Lake-Sumter Community College. Katie has continued to seek out additional training with CEREC design, Invisalign and Biolase. The ability to develop long term relationships with patients was one of the key reasons why Katie chose dentistry. As has already been experienced, these relationships can last for years and years and adds so much to our own lives. Katie’s bubbly personality will make you feel welcome the minute you meet her.

In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time with her family, church and loves the out-of-doors.

Meet Our Dental Hygienists

All of us at Tavares Dental Excellence are excited to introduce Toni Valley, RDH, to our patients and into our dental family. Toni graduated from Pensacola Junior College five years ago and has been practicing full-time dental hygiene every since. She’s currently working towards her Bachelors degree in Business Administration and is looking forward to applying to dental school afterwards. In her spare time she enjoys making jewelry and remodeling houses.

We also welcomed Illeana Brandt, our newest dental hygienist, to our practice at the beginning of the year. Illeana was born and raised in Honduras. She relocated to Tennessee where she completed her Dental Hygiene education in 2007 with an Associates Degree and continued on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in 2008. Illeana plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in Public Health. Her gentle touch and friendly encouragement are a big hit with the patients she’s already met.

Illeana is married to a wonderful man and is a mother of two great boys. She enjoys going to the movies and dancing in her spare time. You’re going to Love Her!

Meet Our Patient Coordinators

Johanna recently moved from Illinois to Leesburg. With over 40 years in customer service, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our business office. Johanna has had several careers ranging from mortgage and banking, construction, retail to owning her own auto repair business.

Johanna also shares a passion for auto racing. NASCAR is her passion. GO #24! She is a mother to six grown children and grandmother to 14 grandkids. Next time you visit ask her about her talking parrot, Fred.

Alana, an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), joined our dental family in 2005. She earned an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences/Dental Assisting from Northwestern Michigan College and has worked in the dental field as a Certified and Registered Dental Assistant since 1987. Alana has been member of the Dental Assisting National Board for 20 years. As a Smile Consultant, Alana enjoys helping patients achieve their “Dream Smile”.

You may have already had the opportunity to meet Christine Christ, patient coordinator. We affectionately call her C.C.! She brings eight years of dental office experience to our office. Her business background includes working with marketing and financial organizations. “It’s my pleasure to provide you five star service”.

This local gal enjoys spending her free time with husband cruising, but you’ll find her smile and laugh addictive.

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" Dear Dr. Reinertsen, I would like to convey to you and your future patients my experience with my recent tooth implant. I feel the time involved with the procedure was well spent. I will no longer have to deal with a bridge. Additionally, the teeth on either side of the site will not be affected. As far as pain or discomfort from the actual procedure, I had none. Of course you have some discomfort when the novocaine is administered, but anyone that has had dental procedures is aware of this. During all the procedures I had a local anesthetic and I feel it was no different than having a tooth filled. Would I do it again? Yes I would… As I stated before, it is much nicer not having to deal with a bridge and it feels and looks like the real thing. "