Meet Your St. Petersburg Dentists

Coast Dental
St. Petersburg

Gateway Market Center
7801 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St N
St. Petersburg, FL  33702
(727) 525-4499

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Dentist Office Hours

Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Meet Your St. Petersburg Dentists

Dr. Mary Labance, General Dentist

Dr. Mary Labance, General Dentist

Mary Labance, DMD, provides preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental services including dental exams and cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implant restorations, bone grafting, gum disease management, endodontic surgery, oral cancer screening, teeth whitening and Coast Clear Aligners. She is currently accepting patients ages 8 and older and strives to accommodate emergency appointments.

Dr. Labance earned her dental degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL and her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Dr. Labance is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and West Coast Dental Association.

Dr. James Gardner, General Dentist

Dr. James Gardner, General Dentist

James E. Gardner, DDS, and his team offer a comprehensive list of services including dental exams, teeth cleaning, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, partials, dental implant restorations, root canals, periodontal (gum) disease management, mouthguards, teeth whitening and cosmetic improvements. His team also strives to accommodate same-day emergency dental appointment requests.

Dr. Gardner enjoys talking to his patients about their dental care goals and providing customized treatment plans designed for their specific needs. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Preprofessional Biology at University of Florida, Gainesville.

Dr. Chen He, Endodontist

Dr. Chen He, Endodontist

Dr. Chen He has been helping patients smile more since 1999. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of problems associated with the dental pulp, which is the soft tissue located inside the root canal. She provides endodontic services including surgical and non-surgical root canal procedures to patients age 10 and older.

Dr. He earned her dental degree at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and completed her advanced endodontics training at SUNY Buffalo. She received her undergraduate degree at Capital University of Medicine in Beijing. She is a member of the American Association of Endodontists and is fluent in English and in Chinese.

Dr. Ana Puebla, Teledentist

Dr. Ana Puebla, Teledentist

Dr. Ana Maria Puebla, DMD, enjoys talking to her patients about their dental care goals and providing customized treatment plans designed for their specific needs. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, where she also completed a one-year General Practice Residency. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico, where she received a Certificate of Achievement Scholastic Excellence. Dr. Puebla is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Puebla and her team offer preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental services and her team also strives to accommodate same-day emergency dental appointment requests.

Dr. Gary Steen, Teledentist

Dr. Gary Steen, Teledentist

Gary Steen, DMD, is an experienced dentist with a diverse background in various aspects of the field. Dr. Steen earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. With a broad range of skills, Dr. Steen is proficient in all areas of general dentistry, including orthodontics, oral surgery, and endodontic and periodontal surgery. He is also experienced in utilizing innovative techniques such as Invisalign, mandibular advancement devices for sleep apnea, and the placement and restoration of implants.

Dr. Steen successfully managed and operated his own practice in Tampa, FL, for nearly three decades. Prior to this, he served as an Associate General Dentist at Chastain Dental Group in Lakeland, FL, where he gained valuable experience in providing comprehensive dental care. In addition to his private practice experience, Dr. Steen has also served in the United States Air Force Dental Corps as a Captain. During his time in the military, he completed his General Practice Residency at USAF Malcolm Grow Medical Center, where he further honed his skills in various dental procedures.

Throughout his career, Dr. Steen has obtained dental licenses in Florida and California, and he continues to stay updated with the latest advancements in dental care. His dedication to providing comprehensive and quality dental treatment is evident through his vast experience and commitment to continuing education.

Dr. Karina Gilbert, Teledentist

Dr. Karina Gilbert, Teledentist

Karina Gilbert, DDS, is a patient-focused dental professional with over 12 years of clinical experience in various areas of dentistry and a strong educational background. Dr. Gilbert holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, an AEGD from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She has expertise in oral diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, and cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Gilbert has held several positions throughout her career, including serving as a Dentist at Modern Dental Care, The Family Dentist, Smile Design, and Christie Dental. Her employment history demonstrates her versatility and adaptability to different dental practices. Dr. Gilbert is driven by a commitment to provide exceptional, compassionate care to her patients, and she ensures that they have a comfortable experience during scheduled appointments and emergency situations.

Her skills include a range of dental procedures, such as prosthodontics, implant restoration, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and more. She is also CoastClear Aligners certified and has expertise in digital and dental radiography, complex treatment planning, and dental emergencies. With her wealth of education and real-world experience, Dr. Karina Gilbert is dedicated to continually providing the highest standard of care to her patients.

Dr. Katrina Sanchelima, Teledentist

Dr. Katrina Sanchelima, Teledentist

Katrina Sanchelima, DMD, is a highly experienced and skilled dentist with a passion for providing top-quality dental care to patients starting at age 14. Dr. Sanchelima earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA, she completed a residency program at Bay Pines V.A. Healthcare System where she gained extensive experience in a wide range of dental procedures including simple and surgical extractions, endodontics, crown lengthening, and fixed and removable prosthodontics.

Dr. Sanchelima has made continuing education a priority for not only herself, but the children in her community. She educated children on the importance of healthy oral hygiene and led field trips on behalf of her dental school. Throughout her career, Dr. Sanchelima’s commitment to providing exceptional dental care, in addition to her passion for staying at the forefront of her field, make her an invaluable asset to any dental practice. She is also fluent in English, Spanish, and French.

Dr. Michael Crovatt, Teledentist

Dr. Michael Crovatt, Teledentist

Michael Crovatt, DMD, treats adults, teenagers and children starting at age 2. He provides preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental care including exams, fillings, extractions, crowns, teeth whitening and more. In addition, his team strives to accommodate same-day emergency dental appointments.

Dr. Crovatt earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in Clearwater, Florida in 1983. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Florida Dental Association.

Coast Dental Services

Our dentist in Port St. Petersburg offers the following Dentistry Services:

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Emergency Dentistry

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General Dentistry

Check-ups and cleanings

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CoastClear Aligners

CoastClear Aligners

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All Other Appointments

All Other Appointments

Contact Coast Dental today to schedule an appointment for Cosmetic, Restorative, and Specialty Services.

Patient Comfort and Satisfaction at Coast Dental St. Petersburg are our Top Priorities.

At Coast Dental St. Petersburg, we want to make your visit as pleasant and stress-free as possible. We take the time to get to know you, answer all your questions, and create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals. Your oral health and wellbeing are our top priority, and we are committed to helping you smile with confidence for years to come.

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Coast Dental St. Petersburg: Dentist Office Reviews

See what our patients in St. Petersburg, FL are saying about their experience at Coast Dental St. Petersburg:

R.B.
R.B.
The dental assistant was very helpful and friendly, and kind, and also the orthodontist was very informative and helpful, and kind, and explained everything to me that she was doing to my tooth, and she made sure I was comfortable, calm, and had a smooth transition throughout the whole procedure, and the front desk receptionist was very friendly and helpful, and very accommodating, and kind as well. I would recommend Coast Dental to anyone for any dental work you need to get done. This place is always busy with that being said that says how valuable they are, and that's value in itself, and I loved my dentist and dental assistant as well very much so. They are the best place to go to for dental work to be done! I also have to come back to finish up my root canal. But I am way more comfortable, and calm about coming back to Coast Dental this second time around, and they made me feel very welcomed there, and cared about and for me, and loved by them like I'm family to them too. They are amazing.
A.M.
A.M.
I genuinely cannot thank Dr. Gardner, Astrid, and Alana enough for the exceptional care and service they provide each and every visit. My recent visits have pertained to fillings, and not once have I ever experienced discomfort or pain due to a procedure. In fact, Dr. Gardner and Astrid are adamant in assuring everything is going smoothly. The front desk is accommodating and friendly. As an entirety, it’s a wonderful office. It is always fairly busy, and that in itself shows the value of this office; they have several patients who value the facility and the staff. I highly recommend this dental office!
T.M.
T.M.
The staff was great and my dentist so nice and explained things to me . He told me the price after my insurance and I paid the difference and there was no problems. I like that . His assistant and front desk were great . The lady Mary that cleaned my teeth did a pnemonenal job. It was a deep cleaning. I like 👍 the honesty and the dentist did not try to push things on me . Like that too
N.Q.
N.Q.
I came today as a new patient, the staff is very friendly, the front desk Stephany did help me with everything I needed. I didn’t have to wait long time, the hygienist Dormary did my cleaning and she was very professional and explained to me every detail. Definitely recommend this office, I will come back :)
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