Love Smiles Dentistry
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Dr. Elza M. Pereira D.M.D


Dr. Pereira has been practicing dentistry for more than 19 years and has a long history of providing healthy and happy smiles for her patients along the way. She is best known for her gentle comprehensive dental care and creating beautiful smiles that last a lifetime.

Dr. Pereira received her D.M.D from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey and then attended a year residency in Advanced General Dentistry at Nova Southeastern University. In 2006, she joined a well established group practice in Florida, working side by side with a periodontist. This experience initiated a desire in her for higher level training in surgery to help those with diseased mouths. She took extensive implant training at Rutgers University and received instruction under today’s most experienced and highly regarded implant professionals. She also graduated from the Dawson Academy, a post graduate education and clinical research facility, dedicated to the advancement of dentistry. This program provides extensive training in occlusion and complete dentistry. In 2016, Dr. Pereira acquired the Larkin Family Dental practice and during her time with Dr. Larkin, she developed and cultivated a compassionate, highly experienced team which now comprises Love Smiles Dentistry.

Dr. Pereira is an active member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. Continuing Education is a top priority, so besides continuation of her dental studies, she is an active member of the Sheppard’s Study Club and the Dawson Study Club.

Personal Bio


Dr. Pereira has always been inspired by her father and his message to “Do what you love and love what you do.” Serving others while being able to give them a healthy beautiful smile has been her passion and source of happiness for over 15 years.

“The art of treating patients gently with a kind hand and truly appreciating every opportunity to make a patient smile is ultimately what makes me smile.”

Dr. Elza M Pereira

Dr. Pereira and Adrian have two lovely daughters Laila and Zoe. She likes to spend her free time kayaking, biking and enjoying many other outdoor activities with her family. She volunteers at schools and local churches and loves to cook. It is Dr. Pereira’s pleasure to answer any questions that you may have and she is looking forward to meeting you.

So many blessings!