St Lucie Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is a Port St. Lucie based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, veneers and more.
Our dentists & team ensure that you receive quality treatment in a friendly, warm, and relaxing environment. We believe that having an excellent dental practice begins with open patient communication. We encourage our patients to ask any questions that may arise during treatment, as well as discuss any concerns that they have at their appointments. Our team members are happy to assist you in any way possible and will do their best to make each appointment even better than the last.
We also perform emergency dentist services that include bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges. As a local dentist, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Dr. Almanzar & Associates and our team invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 772-242-4124 and experience why our patients think St Lucie Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is the best dentist in Port St. Lucie.
Dr. Hans Almanzar was born in Queens, New York and moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida as a teenager and has been a native to Florida ever since.
He earned his Bachelors degree from Florida Atlantic University and graduated dental school in 2013. He spent an additional 2 years furthering his education at New York Langone Hospitals (NYU) obtaining an Advanced Education in General Dentistry with a focus on Oral Surgery.
Dr. Almanzar holds certifications as:
Dr. Almanzar provides a wide range of services, his extensive training and experience in oral surgery, implant dentistry, and invisalign certification has allowed Dr. Almanzar to provide the best possible comprehensive service to his patients.
Dr. Almanzar enjoys continued education and has over 450 hours of continued education in implant sinus lifts, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative dentistry. He is an active member of the American Dental Association and Florida Dental Association.
When Dr. Almanzar is not working or spending time with his family he is diligently focused on furthering his education to ensure he offers the most advanced care to his patients.
Dr. Almanzar and his wife Kelsi met on a dental mission trip in Jamaica. They are passionate about helping people through dentistry. Since meeting they have also participated in a dental mission to Guatemala, offered free dental care to those in need in Atlanta Georgia, and worked in community health. They have two children, an 8-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy! They enjoy spending time with family, biking, traveling, good food, and playing pickleball!
Dr. Rife’s passions lie in guiding patients through the process of reaching their dental goals for functionality and aesthetics, as well as improving and maintaining each individual’s peak oral health. Her utmost priority is to ensure the dental experience is as seamless and stress-free as possible for every patient, emphasizing the value of building trusting relationships. At our office, Dr. Rife is known for her utmost patience with every patient, gentle touch, and meticulous attention to detail. Guided by her creative talents and artistic flair, Dr. Rife excels in creating beautiful smiles. Her journey into the field of dentistry was fueled by her commitment to living a healthy lifestyle and her desire to inspire others onto a similar path.
Originally from Maryland, Dr. Rife completed her dental education at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore. After moving to Florida, she completed a General Practice Residency program at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Palm Beach and thoroughly enjoyed working with the veteran patient population.
Dr. Rife believes in staying active in expanding her knowledge of dentistry with continuing education courses. In the past year, she completed a course in esthetic dentistry & smile makeovers and received her Botox administration certificate to broaden her scope of practice.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Rife loves staying social and active. She enjoys connecting with friends and family and spends ample time outdoors. Some of her favorite activities include relaxing at the beach, walking, running, dancing, pilates, and skiing & snowboarding. She’s also a huge foodie and loves cooking and savoring different cuisines.
Dr. Dianabell Maldonado is a compassionate general dentist proudly serving St. Lucie County. She is dedicated to providing gentle, patient-centered care, taking the time to listen to each patient's concerns and helping them feel comfortable, informed, and confident throughout their dental journey. Dr. Maldonado believes that exceptional dentistry is built on trust, empathy, and personalized treatment, and she strives to create a positive experience for every patient who walks through her doors.
Dr. Maldonado earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Florida Atlantic University before receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore. During her training, she distinguished herself as an implant prosthodontics clerk, managing complex restorative cases with precision and attention to detail.
She enjoys all aspects of restorative and cosmetic dentistry, with particular interest in all-ceramic restorations, implant restorations, removable prosthetics, and modern digital dental techniques. By combining the science of dentistry with an artistic eye, Dr. Maldonado helps patients achieve healthy, natural-looking smiles that enhance both their oral health and confidence.
Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Maldonado is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to connect with and care for a diverse patient community. Outside the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and discovering local coffee shops.
