About Us
Gloria M. Cueto Financial Coordinator
Glory has been in the dental field for over 30 years. She has gained knowlege in all aspects of dentistry. After graduating from high school, Glory attended Florida Career College and Lindsey Hopkins where she obtained her dental assisting certificate and her expanded duties. She joined our team in October 2005. As our Financial Coordinator she explains in detail treatment plans and educates patients on the importance of oral health. She can also answer any question you may have regarding dental insurance benefits. She has been certified as Business Office Manager at NYU Dental School. Glory enjoys spending quality time with her two children Stephanie and Rodolfo Jr., traveling and dancing the night away with her husband to the beat of Disco Music!
Gloria can be reached at Gloria@abadindental.com
Nora E. Padial Dental Office Manager
Nori is Dr. Abadin’s sister and has been his office manager for over 15 years. She is responsible for payroll, accounts payable, public relations, coordinating meetings and seminars. She also enjoys interior design/decoration of the office and is known as the “Cappucino Girl” because she loves to drink and make coffee for everyone. She enjoys attending seminars with the team to expand her knowledge in cosmetic dentistry and has been certified as Business Office Manager at NYU Dental School. Nora has a beautiful daughter Cristina and 11 nieces and nephews. She enjoys traveling, going to the movies, working out, and fine wines and dining.
Nora can be reached at Nora@abadindental.com
Altita Escudero Hygiene Assistant
Altagracia, also known as “Altita” or “Tita” has been working as a dental assistant since 2000. Before starting with Dr.Abadin as a hygiene assistant she worked in San Juan. P.R. for seven years. She obtained her B.A. in education from Lasell College in Boston. Teaming up with Angela in the hygiene department they concentrate in making every patient feel comfortable and welcomed in our office. Altita has a daughter Sofia and enjoys playing golf and tennis.
Angela Quiros Dental Assistant
Angela has worked with Dr. Abadin for over 20 years, providing our patients the best dental care possible. Angela makes it her aim to make every patient feel comfortable and welcomed in our office. She is responsible for ordering all our dental supplies and is our Zoom! Whitening expert. Angela is also a very knowledgeable invisalign assistant. She and her children enjoy spending time with their parrots and two dogs. She also enjoys gardening, fine dining and salsa dancing.
Liset Esturo Dental Assistant
Liset bioLiset graduated from the University of Camaguey in 1994. She has been very happy working alongside Dr. Abadin since 2001. Through Dr. Abadin’s guidance and her attendance in a wide range of seminars and conferences Liset is constantly broadening her knowledge in cosmetic dentistry. Liset enjoys spending time with her daughters and her family, going to the beach and loves a really good meal!
Liset can be reached at Liset@abadindental.com
Melissa Manduley Dental Hygienist
Mely has been a part of our team since September 2006. Mely began her dental career working as a dental administrator and has successfully completed her Dental Hygiene degree from Miami-Dade College. Melissa loves spending time with her son. She also enjoys going to the park, beach, and loves to dance!
Melissa can be reached at Melissa@abadindental.com
Jackie Podboy-Navarro Dental Hygienist
Jackie has 18 years experience as a Dental Hygienist and has been a part of our team since March of 2005. She received her dental hygienist degree from Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Florida. Jackie is married to Armando and has two wonderful boys. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, watching her sons’ baseball games and reading a good book. Jackie is also fluent in Portuguese.
Jackie can be reached at Jackie@abadindental.com
Alina Guasch Dental Hygienist
Alina has 25 years experience as a dental hygienist. She attended UF and Miami Dade Medical College, graduating with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1983. Prior to joining Dr. Abadin’s team Alina was a Dental Pharmaceutical Representative for Colgate and Pro-Dentec. She greatly enjoys pampering and making our patients feel relaxed and comfortable in our office with her aroma-therapy and dental spa techniques. Alina has two grown children and on her free time she enjoys the beach, boating, Key Largo, spending time with her family, friends, fine wines and dining.
Alina can be reached at Alina@abadindental.com
Sandra Arill Dental Hygienist
Sandra has many years of experience as a dental hygienist; 19 of which have been with Dr. Abadin. She studied at the University of South Florida and received her dental hygiene degree from Palm Beach State College in 1987. Sandra has helped to develop a very successful hygiene program, which focuses on maintaining our patients’ optimum oral health. Outside of the office she maintains a very busy lifestyle along with her two daughters. She enjoys traveling, playing tennis and the beach.
Sandra can be reached at Sandra@abadindental.com