Luciana Ravazzi, DDS, specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in the oral cavity at Sharp Dentistry & Associates in Coconut Grove, Florida. Dr. Ravazzi is compassionate and goes out of her way to educate patients on how to maintain good oral health. 

Dr. Ravazzi practiced general and cosmetic dentistry in Brazil for eight years before moving to the United States in 2001. While in Brazil, she received an advanced education degree in preventive, interceptive, and corrective orthodontics. 

She attended the University of Southern California in  Los Angeles, California, where she participated in the Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists. While at the university, Dr. Ravazzi was on the dean’s list and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2007. 

After obtaining her licenses in California and Florida, Dr. Ravazzi moved to Miami and joined Sharp Dentistry & Associates, where she performs general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, CEREC®, Invisalign®, and pediatric dentistry. 

Dr. Ravazzi is a member of the Florida Dental Association (FDA), South Florida District Dental Association (SFDDA), and American Dental Association (ADA).

Marianna Pasciuta, DDS, is a prosthodontics practitioner at Sharp Dentistry & Associates located in Coconut Grove, Florida. She provides her patients with top-notch advice on proper dental prosthetics, including crowns and bridges.

Dr. Pasciuta received her dental degree at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela. She later pursued postgraduate training in operative dentistry at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, where she earned a certificate and Master of Science in operative dentistry. 

In 2005, Dr. Pasciuta completed specialty training in prosthodontics at the Louisiana State University in New Orleans, where she joined the faculty of the Department of Prosthodontics as a full-time assistant professor. 

Dr. Pasciuta currently works as a faculty member in the Graduate Prosthodontics Program at Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and also maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics and restorative dentistry.

She is currently accepting new patients in the Florida area. 

Liliana Aranguren, DDS, is board certified in periodontics and dental implant surgery. She serves patients at Sharp Dentistry & Associates located in Coconut Grove, a neighborhood in Miami, Florida.

In 2013, Dr. Aranguren completed her residency at the University of Connecticut in Mansfield in advanced education in general dentistry. She went on to complete another residency at the same school in periodontics and a master’s degree in dental sciences. 

She is originally from Venezuela and graduated from the University of Zulia in Maracaibo, Venezuela, in 2002 with the highest honors. Dr. Aranguaran specializes in a full range of periodontal and implant procedures with an emphasis on regenerative, minimally invasive and esthetic periodontics, immediate loading implant dentistry, accelerated orthodontics, and dental technology applications. 

She is certified in conscious sedation, Yomi, Neocis Robotic Implant Surgery, LANAP®, Invisalign®, and DSD. An active member of the Academy of Osseointegration and ITI, Dr. Aranguren also lectures on periodontal regeneration at the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City.

Pablo Ferrufino, DDS, diagnoses and treats a myriad of oral health issues at Sharp Dentistry & Associates in Coconut Grove, Florida. Dr. Ferrufino is easy to talk to and enjoys communicating with his patients. 

Dr. Ferrufino was born in Spain and raised in Brazil and Bolivia. He graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as a general dentist. He also completed a fellowship in implantology at the same university. 

After five years working in Brazil as an implantologist, Dr. Ferrufino decided to move to the United States. Once in the US, he received his advanced education in general dentistry at the University of Florida in Gainesville. In 2019, Dr. Ferrufino obtained his Florida dental license. 

Adding to his experience, Dr. Ferrufino works in multiple offices as a general dentist focusing on oral surgeries, including implants, wisdom teeth extractions, and minor oral interventions. In his leisure time, Dr. Ferrufino enjoys motorcycles and outdoor activities.

Jesse Schwartz, DMD, provides excellent, personalized dental care at Sharp Dentistry & Associates in Coconut Grove, Florida. He is committed to providing exceptional dental care to his patients in the Florida area. 

Dr. Schwartz was born and raised in New York City, just outside of Manhattan. He earned his undergraduate degree at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

As part of his training, Dr. Schwartz received his advanced education degree in general dentistry (AEGD), a year-long residency program in Boise, Idaho, where he furthered his skills in implant placement and cosmetic dentistry procedures. 

He loved his time in South Florida for dental school and was more than happy to return to the area after spending a year on the West Coast. As a member of the Sharp Dentistry & Associates team, Dr. Schwartz works closely with patients to improve not only their smiles but also their quality of life. 

Dr. Schwartz enjoys making connections with his patients. When he’s not working, you’ll find him spending time on the beach or playing racquetball. 

Paola Gomez, DDS, is a general dentist working with patients at Sharp Dentistry & Associates in Coconut Grove, Florida. She is passionate about her work and delivers the highest quality of dental care to patients in the Florida area. 

Dr. Gomez graduated Colegio Odontológico Colombiano in Bogotá, Columbia. She received her master’s degree in endodontics from the University of Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For the next 15 years, she successfully grew her private practice through two separate clinics in the greater Buenos Aires area. 

Her family eventually relocated to Miami, Florida, and she began teaching in the endodontics department at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This experience allowed her to share her experience with others and continue her education.

Dr. Gomez went on to complete a general practice residency at the University of Miami. She’s  worked hard to build the essential educational and practical foundation needed to accurately diagnose and create treatment plans for patients. 

At Sharp Dentistry & Associates, Dr. Gomez always advocates for her patients to ensure they are receiving the necessary care. 

Caroline Larson earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her dental training uniquely positions her to appreciate proper jaw alignment, skeletal discrepancies, and facial balance. Her extensive training with the head and neck has helped her develop a keen eye for facial balance and aesthetic harmony.

In keeping with Dr. Larson, no two patients are identical. Because of this, each  patient’s plan is customized to their exact specifications that will allow for a natural and refreshing aesthetic. She loves working with her patients to build on their inherent beauty with non-invasive, non-surgical subtle enhancements.

She has been trained in injectable procedures at the renowned Aesthetic Skin Institute and receives numerous ongoing studies each year to stay up to date on the newest techniques and provide her patients with the best results.