Wayne L Faulkner, DDS

Wayne L. Faulkner, DDS is the founder of Smile by Faulkner, which has now transitioned into East Lakewood Dental.  He began his career in dentistry over 30 years ago.  In 1998, he opened his Lakewood Ranch office, the first Healthcare provider in the Lakewood Ranch area.  Dr. Faulkner is passionate about helping his patients and ensuring they receive the most comprehensive and advanced dental care available. He loves challenging cases and is driven to find new techniques to help resolve all dental problems.  Dr. Faulkner received his Doctorate of Dentistry from the University of Nebraska and competed his surgical residency at Emery University.  He and his family reside in Bradenton.

Areas of Expertise:

Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, Veneers, Teeth Whitening, Crowns, Root Canal Therapy, Laser Therapy and Implants.  He specializes in reconstruction, smile makeovers and implants.

Bita Sadeghlo, DDS

Dr. Bita Sadeghlo brings a rich educational background, starting with a Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering and culminating in a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Toronto in 2017. Her pursuit of excellence in dentistry continued at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, where she completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program in 2018. Dr. Sadeghlo excels in implant surgery, root canals, surgical extractions, and the artistry of cosmetic dentistry, including crowns and veneers. Her expertise extends to being a certified Invisalign provider and Botox and Filler procedures provider from the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics. Dr. Sadeghlo’s philosophy is simple yet profound: “I treat patients like my family members, listening to their concerns and alleviating their pain.” When not transforming smiles, she cherishes time with her husband and son, explores new culinary delights, tends to her garden, and relaxes at the beach.