Meet Our Team

Ferres Dentistry Staff Photo
 Dr. Doris
Dr. Doris Ferres holding a globe

Name:
Dr. Doris Ferres

Hometown:
San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Dentist Owner

First job you ever had:
Dental Assistant at my cousin’s Dental practice in the DR

Why did you choose the dental field?
I fell in love with dentistry while working as a DA at my cousin's dental office. I love to work with my hands.

Hobbies and Interests:
Traveling, Cooking, Dancing, and Golfing

What is something people don't know about you?
I moved to the USA when I was 24 and could barely speak English. I lived in Richmond, VA.

What is your favorite food?
I love Pizza and Spicy foods

Dr. Jeff Abettan
Dr. Jeff Abettan holding a tennis racket

Name:
Dr. Jeff Abettan

Hometown:
Brooklyn, NY

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Associate Dentist

First job you ever had:
Deli counter at a local restaurant. I definitely miss those awesome free sandwiches 😂

Why did you choose the dental field?
To provide care to those who need it. To change the stigma of dentistry from one of fear to one of empathy and self care.

Hobbies and Interests:
Soaking in the sun, hiking, tennis, golf, art, and spending quality time with friends and family.

What is something people don't know about you?
I'm a big Mama's boy

What is your favorite food?
Stuffed peppers

Melissa Hering
Melissa Hering holding books

Name:
Melissa Hering

Hometown:
Navarre, FL

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Administrative Manager

First job you ever had:
Pizza Hut

Why did you choose the dental field?
The job chose me.

Hobbies and Interests:
Reading, Singing, Anthropologie, and Lounging

What is something people don't know about you?
I love everything lemon flavor.

What is your favorite food?
Mexican

Andrea Craft
Andrea Kraft sitting in a chair with a laptop in her lap

Name:
Andrea Kraft

Hometown:
Carthage, TN

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Treatment and Finance Coordinator

First job you ever had:
I worked at my dad’s wood shop.

Why did you choose the dental field?
When I was a kid, I loved going to the dentist because the woman at the front desk was always so nice to everyone. Made a big impression on me!

Hobbies And Interests:
I like going to the beach and riding roller coasters at theme parks!

What is something people don't know about you?
I like heavy metal music and writing blogs.

What is your favorite food?
Pizza, guacamole, and anything chocolate!

Daisy Yocasta Mallen
Daisy Yocasta Mallen in a chef's hat and apron holding a cake

Name:
Daisy Yocasta Mallen

Hometown:
San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Compliance Manager

First job you ever had:
Marketing executive of a gold credit card for business owners

Why did you choose the dental field?
As a child, I was inspired by my uncle who was a dentist.

Hobbies and Interests:
Dancing, cooking, decorating, planning parties, making custom jewelry, playing Latin instruments...

What is something people don't know about you?
I wanted to be a professional dancer like Carmen Miranda.

What is your favorite food?
I have fond memories of foods cooked by my grandmother and great-grandmothers.

Rebekah Jaffe
Rebekah Jaffe in a painter's apron and color palette

Name:
Rebekah Jaffe

Hometown:
Vero Beach

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Lead Assistant

First job you ever had:
Babysitting 3 kids - all siblings

Why did you choose the dental field?
When I was her patient, just out of high school, Dr. Ferres gave me an opportunity, and I'm still here!

Hobbies and Interests:
Mom superstar, painting, beaching with the family

What is something people don't know about you?
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a firefighter.

What is your favorite food?
Pretty much any of my mom's cooking!

Delainey Ankney
Delainey Ankney holding her doggy over her shoulder

Name:
Delainey Ankney

Hometown:
Laurenceville, GA

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Airway Centered Dental assistant

First job you ever had:
Cabana/Poolside attendant at a country club

Why did you choose the dental field?
My passion for dentistry stems from a blend of patient care and the transformative impact a healthy mouth can have on an individual's life.

Hobbies and Interests:
Spending time with family, friends, my dog and fish... also shopping!

What is something people don't know about you?
I played Lacrosse for 3 years while in high school.

What is your favorite food?
Anything with Cilantro!

Halley McDaniel
Halley McDaniel wearing a black t-shirt pointing to the word, animals on the front

Name:
Halley McDaniel

Hometown:
Vero Beach, Florida

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Dental Assistant

First job you ever had:
Aftercare at an elementary school

Why did you choose the dental field?
I love caring for people and seeing them have a healthy, happy smile.

Hobbies and Interests:
Taking care of my animals and going on the boat!

What is something people don't know about you?
My favorite cartoon character is Tweety Bird.

What is your favorite food?
Tacos

Alannah Mcdaniel
Alannah Mcdaniel in a sun hat, sun glasses and sun dress

Name:
Alannah McDaniel

Hometown:
Vero Beach, FL

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Dental Assistant

First job you ever had:
Hostess at Green Marlin

Why did you choose the dental field?
To help people have a comfortable, satisfying dental experience.

Hobbies and Interests:
Soaking up the sun any chance I get, having fun & shopping.

What is something people don’t know about you?
I love to sing.

What is your favorite food?
Sushi or Chicken Alfredo (I can’t decide!)

Gabriel Moreta
Gabriel Moreta holding a bar with weights on both ends

Name:
Gabriel Moreta

Hometown:
Miami, FL

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Dental Assistant

First job you ever had:
Factory Worker

Why did you choose the dental field?
Dr. Ferres gave me a chance to learn and work in the office. I can never thank her enough!

Hobbies and Interests:
I like to game, workout, organize, clean, and listen to music.

What is something people don't know about you?
My favorite cartoon is Tom and Jerry.

What is your favorite food?
Mondongo (Tripe)

Jenny Kraft
Jenny Kraft holding a fishing rod across the back of her neck

Name:
Jenny Kraft

Hometown:
Vero Beach

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Lead Dental Hygienist, Myofunctional Therapist, Business Growth and Development Specialist

First job you ever had:
Waitress at a local restaurant and babysitter.

Why did you choose the dental field?
I was inspired by my orthodontist. He invited me to shadow him after school, and it became my career!

Hobbies and Interests:
Shooting, volleyball, fishing, and boating with my family.

What is something people don't know about you?
I love working on the farm

What is your favorite food?
BBQ!

Emily Seal
Emily Seal with glasses sitting on a chair reading a book

Name:
Emily Seal

Hometown:
Stuart, FL

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Dental hygienist

First job you ever had:
Lifeguard

Why did you choose the dental field?
I was inspired by my aunts who worked in the dental field. After shadowing them, I knew this was exactly what I wanted to do!

Hobbies and Interests:
Reading, traveling, shopping, going to the beach, and spending time with my family.

What is something people don’t know about you?
I’m scared of heights

What is your favorite food?
Sushi

Luisa Prieto
Luisa Prieto playing guitar

Name :
Luisa Prieto

Hometown:
Villavicencio, Colombia (but really Vero!)

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Dental hygienist

First job you ever had:
My dad's secretary for our family business

Why did you choose the dental field?
As a child, I was exposed to my mom's dental practice in Colombia, and I came to love the dental field.

Hobbies and Interests:
Playing guitar, volunteering, spending time with family and friends

What is something people don't know about you?
I’ve written and recorded songs in Spanish.

What is your favorite food?
Asian, Indian, and Mexican in that order.

Rachel Desrosiers
Rachel Desrosiers wearing mickey mouse ears, a mickey mouse t-shirt with a Disney bag hanging from her arm.

Name:
Rachel Desrosiers

Hometown:
Ft Lauderdale, FL

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Receptionist

First job you ever had:
Movie theater box office

Why did you choose the dental field?
I worked in medical offices since I was 16, and I transitioned to the dental field.

Hobbies and Interests:
Drawing, painting, reading, and going to Disney World.

What is something people don't know about you?
I collect shells.

What is your favorite food?
Cuban food

Caydee Dupre
Caydee in Crossfit workout attire and a barbell resting on the back of her shoulders

Name:
Caydee Dupre

Hometown:
Ft Pierce, FL

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Dental Hygienist

First job you ever had:
I was 15 years old and worked at a tanning salon.

Why did you choose the dental field?
My grandfather was a dentist, and I was intrigued by his work.

Hobbies and Interests:
CrossFit coach, also spending time with my two girls at the beach, Starbucks, and getting pedis.

What is something people don't know about you?
I used to be an Irish step dancer.

What is your favorite food?
Tacos!

Luz Mery
Luz Mery in sparkly top holding a microphone

Name:
Luz Mery

Hometown:
Cartago Valle, Colombia

Role at Ferres Dentistry:
Dental Hygienist

First job you ever had:
Working as a dentist in a hospital.

Why did you choose the dental field?
Helping improve self-esteem through cosmetic dentistry.

Hobbies and Interests:
Singing!

What is something people don't know about you?
I won a singing competition on Sabado Gigante!

What is your favorite food?
Salmon

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