Meet The Team

Specialist
In 1999, Dr. Hans R. Salheiser established his Endodontic practice in the city of Sarasota. Prior to his arrival in Sarasota, he worked to earn his Endodontic Certificate from the University of Maryland-Baltimore. During 1992-1997, he had a successful cosmetic dentistry practice in Maitland, Florida (Orlando Area).  Before relocating to Central Florida, he also performed cosmetic dentistry on Florida's Space Coast. In 1987 he earned his Doctor of Medical Dentistry from the University of Florida-Gainesville.

He is a member in good standing of the following professional organizations:

• American Association of Endodontists
• American Dental Association
• Florida Dental Association
• West Coast District Dental Association
• Sarasota County Dental Association (from 2003-2004, he was the president of this association)

Dr. Hans R. Salheiser - A native of Germany, was raised in Canada and Ohio. Before choosing dentistry as his vocation, he worked for Rockwell International, Orbiter Space Shuttle Program in Florida. He has been married for more than 15 years and loves to attend cultural activities and travel with his wife. In his spare time, he enjoys building model ships, RC airplanes and his personal computer. He and his wife are active members of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

Lynette
Practice Administrator, is responsible for the management of the office, marketing, and patient care. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 plus yrs. experience in the human resources field. She is a senior employee with 10 yrs. of experience with Dr. Salheiser. She is fluent in Spanish and has translated several of our office/patient forms into Spanish.

Misty
Misty LaPerriere is our team Dental Assistant (EFDA). Misty a native of Sarasota, has 15 yrs. of experience in the field of Dental Assisting. She has enhanced her skills by attending several workshops including training at The Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (2000-2002). Misty is enrolled at the University of Phoenix and is working towards a Bachelor of Science Degree. Along with her excellent training, she displays a high degree of professionalism, while maintaining a compassionate and caring attitude toward each patient.