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What Makes Us Different

With over 50 years serving patients, we have a longstanding reputation in our communities. Smiles are all we do, making us Florida’s center for dental excellence.

Our doctors specialize in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics for all ages. we take our time to create custom treatment plans for each patient.

At Busciglio Smiles, we want every patient to leave with a smile on their face, and we are dedicated to making sure patients feel comfortable and safe during every step of their appointment. We can’t wait to meet you and help you achieve your smile goals!

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We Love Serving Smiles

To best serve you, we have four specialists — two orthodontists and two pediatric dentists — that are passionate about what they do.

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Dr. Derek Busciglio DMD

Orthodontist
I am a board-certified orthodontist, and I’ve been practicing for over 15 years. For me, being an orthodontist is absolutely a dream profession.
Meet dr. derek
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Dr. Elyssa Barnett DMD

Orthodontist
I am recognized as a board-certified orthodontist and am truly committed to helping my patients receive the smile of their dreams.
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Dr. Lyda Lopez DDS

Pediatric Dentist
With a maternal approach, I involve parents and have empathy for the feelings they have when they entrust their children to me for treatment.
Meet dr. Lyda
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Dr. Hiba DDS

Pediatric Dentist
My goal is to be more than just a dentist—I want to be a trusted partner in your child’s health and happiness. From gentle cleanings to helpful guidance, I’m here to support your family every step of the way.
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Dr. Monica Sanchez DDS

Pediatric Dentist
I absolutely love working with kids. I would say that not only do we make an impact on their lives, but they make an impact on ours, too.
meet dr. Monica
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Dr. David Leever DDS

Orthodontist
I find joy in mentoring and meaningful connections—because in orthodontics, it's the relationships that truly align.
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Who We Help

Orthodontics Is
For Everyone

At Busciglio Smiles, we believe that everyone deserves a smile they’re proud of. From kids to adults, we take pride in providing the boost in confidence our patients deserve.

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Kids

The growth and development of little smiles is important, and our team specializes in treating kids.

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Teens

Your teen cares about their smile, so we offer a range of treatments for their specific stage of life.

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Adults

It’s never too late to have the smile you’ve always wanted, so we offer convenient options for adults.

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Explore Our Treatments

We provide a full range of treatments for both orthodontics and pediatric dentistry! When it comes to your smile, never settle for second best.

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With a comprehensive approach to orthodontic treatment, we offer a range of both aesthetic and functional smile solutions for children, teens, and adults.

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Maintaining and protecting the development of your child’s smile is important, so we offer a range of services to ensure their smile is well taken care of.

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A new smile fits in every stocking 😉🎄
Introducing Invisalign Express- for small shifts and big confidence
Message or call us to book today! (813)681-9473✨🥶
#buscigliosmiles #invisalign #invisaligndoctor #Orthodontist #merrychristmas
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😊✨ Growing smiles, one clear aligner at a time!
Our team loves helping kiddos feel confident with Invisalign® for Kids 🧡🩵 #buscigliosmiles #oralhygiene #invisalign #invisaligndoctor

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It’s official… Busciglio Smiles is Tampa’s Best! 🏅
We’re so grateful for our patients, families, and incredible team for helping us bring home the Gold for 2025!
Here’s to creating more beautiful smiles. 😁🩵🧡
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It’s official… Busciglio Smiles is Tampa’s Best! 🏅
We’re so grateful for our patients, families, and incredible team for helping us bring home the Gold for 2025!
Here’s to creating more beautiful smiles. 😁🩵🧡
#TampasBest #BusciglioSmiles #GoldWinner #Orthodontist #TeamBusciglio
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It’s giving spooky, sassy, and just the right amount of mysterious today!
Our team nailed the Wednesday Addams look — and somewhere along the way, a random cat showed up to join the fun. 🐈‍⬛😂

Halloween Spirit Week is in full swing at Busciglio Smiles! 🎃🦷
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It’s giving spooky, sassy, and just the right amount of mysterious today!
Our team nailed the Wednesday Addams look — and somewhere along the way, a random cat showed up to join the fun. 🐈‍⬛😂

Halloween Spirit Week is in full swing at Busciglio Smiles! 🎃🦷
#BusciglioSmiles #SpiritWeek #WednesdayAddams #HalloweenFun #SpookySmiles
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🎃 One smile, two smiles, red smiles, blue smiles!
We’re kicking off Halloween Spirit Week with Dr. Seuss Day at Busciglio Smiles, because there’s no better place to show off your Seuss-tastic style and bright smiles! 🩵🧡 #buscigliosmiles #dentisttips #dentist #oralcare #oralhygiene #orthodontics #pediatricdentistry

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🎃 One smile, two smiles, red smiles, blue smiles!
We’re kicking off Halloween Spirit Week with Dr. Seuss Day at Busciglio Smiles, because there’s no better place to show off your Seuss-tastic style and bright smiles! 🩵🧡 #buscigliosmiles #dentisttips #dentist #oralcare #oralhygiene #orthodontics #pediatricdentistry
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🎉 We’ve been nominated for Tampas Best Orthodontist — and we need YOUR vote! 🦷✨

It only takes a minute to support your favorite smile squad 😁👇
1️⃣ Go to www.tampasbest.com
2️⃣ Click “Vote now”
3️⃣ Search Orthodontist
4️⃣ Select Busciglio Smiles and cast your vote! ✅

Thank you for helping our team shine in the community! 💙🧡
#BusciglioSmiles #TampasBest #VoteNow #Orthodontics

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🎉 We’ve been nominated for Tampas Best Orthodontist — and we need YOUR vote! 🦷✨

It only takes a minute to support your favorite smile squad 😁👇
1️⃣ Go to www.tampasbest.com
2️⃣ Click “Vote now”
3️⃣ Search Orthodontist
4️⃣ Select Busciglio Smiles and cast your vote! ✅

Thank you for helping our team shine in the community! 💙🧡
#BusciglioSmiles #TampasBest #VoteNow #Orthodontics
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🎉 We’ve been nominated for Tampa’s Best Orthodontist — and we need YOUR vote! 🦷✨

It only takes a minute to support your favorite smile squad 😁👇
1️⃣ Go to www.tampasbest.com
2️⃣ Click “Vote now”
3️⃣ Search “Orthodontist”
4️⃣ Select Busciglio Smiles and cast your vote! ✅

Thank you for helping our team shine in the community! 💙🧡
#BusciglioSmiles #TampasBest #VoteNow #orthodontics

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🎉 We’ve been nominated for Tampa’s Best Orthodontist — and we need YOUR vote! 🦷✨

It only takes a minute to support your favorite smile squad 😁👇
1️⃣ Go to www.tampasbest.com
2️⃣ Click “Vote now”
3️⃣ Search “Orthodontist”
4️⃣ Select Busciglio Smiles and cast your vote! ✅

Thank you for helping our team shine in the community! 💙🧡
#BusciglioSmiles #TampasBest #VoteNow #orthodontics
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Congratulations to this amazing mother-daughter duo on completing their orthodontic treatment today! 🤩Their dazzling smiles are a testament to their hard work and dedication.🦷🎉 #orthodontictreatment #bracesoff #invisalignsmile #buscigliosmilesapollobeach

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Congratulations to this amazing mother-daughter duo on completing their orthodontic treatment today! 🤩Their dazzling smiles are a testament to their hard work and dedication.🦷🎉 #orthodontictreatment #bracesoff #invisalignsmile #buscigliosmilesapollobeach
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At Busciglio Smiles, we want to express our gratitude to all teachers, especially during Teacher Appreciation Week. We were thrilled to be able to donate to Corr Elementary to support their educators. Wishing everyone a happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚✏️🍎🚌 #BusciglioSmilesOrthodontics #support #teacherappreciationweek

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At Busciglio Smiles, we want to express our gratitude to all teachers, especially during Teacher Appreciation Week. We were thrilled to be able to donate to Corr Elementary to support their educators. Wishing everyone a happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚✏️🍎🚌 #BusciglioSmilesOrthodontics #support #teacherappreciationweek
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Get ready to be amazed 🤩 by our patient’s incredible new smile! She’s completed her orthodontic treatment and is free from braces! 🥳 🦷#BusciglioSmilesOrthodontics #bracesoff #Smiles #StraightTeeth

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🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 Our Busciglio Smiles Orthodontics family just got bigger with our newest office in Apollo Beach! 🌟✨ Now accepting new patients for Invisalign and braces. Come meet our team and let’s start your smile journey together! 😊 #ApolloBeach #NewOffice #SmileJourney

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🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 Our Busciglio Smiles Orthodontics family just got bigger with our newest office in Apollo Beach! 🌟✨ Now accepting new patients for Invisalign and braces. Come meet our team and let’s start your smile journey together! 😊 #ApolloBeach #NewOffice #SmileJourney
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5-Star Care

We want to exceed your expectations and we love hearing success stories from our patients. With over 50 years in our community, we’ve seen generations of smiles!

Our goal is to maintain dental excellence for all patients and their families. Check out what others are saying about their 5-star experience with us!

Merry M.
Knowledgeable caring people
I highly recommend Busciglio orthodontics
Tricia C.
Everyone is always keeping us in the loop with how everything is going and what the next steps are.
Sheila B.
Everyone in the office was really nice. I was impressed by their efficiency. Not only were they able to schedule my son in, but his braces were put on the same day. My son is the youngest of four and all his older siblings had braces. In comparison, this was a much pleasant experience because I didn’t have to make multiple appointments and he didn’t have to go through wearing painful spacers weeks prior to getting his braces put on.
Claribel O.
The check in process is always efficient at Busciglio. Also, the assistants are always very willing to answer my questions about my son’s orthodontic treatment.
Leyla K.
I had an amazing Invisalign experience with Busciglio Smiles! From the very first consultation, the team was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. They walked me through every detail of the treatment and made me feel completely confident in my decision to choose Invisalign.

The results speak for themselves: my smile is beautifully straight, and I feel so much more confident. I’m truly grateful for the care and professionalism I received. If you’re thinking about Invisalign and want an office that genuinely cares about your comfort and outcome, I highly recommend Busciglio Smiles!
Paula L.
My daughter loves it, says that everyone treats her with love and care!!!!
Go A.
Great first visit for daughters Invisalign. They even saw her a second time same day to make her more comfortable with taking them in and out because she was nervous. Everyone was very kind.
Margaret D.
Everyone at this location is always kind and helpful.
Donna G.
I was seen on time and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Appreciated the high-tech approach to care.
Mary Ann P.
I was concerned as to whether or not I would be an eligible candidate for braces due to my having a couple of implants, a bridge and crowns. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that a problem tooth could be extracted on my lower jaw and my bite/dental alignment could be treated with the Invisalign.
Busciglio Smiles is and has always been a phenomenal orthodontic practice. The staff always go above and beyond to deliver quality dental services which ensures a clarity of understanding as to any procedure that is needing to be conducted. Patients are also treated like family which makes it a pleasant and comforting experience in every aspect.
Holly D.
Dr. Busciglio and staff are great! They get us in quickly with no wait.
Jessica T.
I've been taking my ain to the Fishhawk location for 6 years and always have an amazing experience! The whole team is great!
Barbara H.
Staff is always friendly and efficient. Thank you!
Duane G.
Excelente staff and service. Family friendly environment
Kenneth B.
This is the kind of service you don't find anymore. From scheduling my appointment on, I could not be happier with my journey. I was made to feel as if I was the most important person there. I had a consultation for invisalign. I absolutely choose to do business here. Not only because of the stellar treatment, they are also priced very well. I enthusiastically recommend busciglio smiles!

Our goal is to maintain dental excellence for all patients and their families. Check out what others are saying about their 5-star experience with us!

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With two specialties and four convenient locations, we are Florida’s center for dental excellence. Want to learn more? We would love to meet you and your family.

Plant City

623 E. Alexander St.
Plant City, FL 33566

FishHawk (Lithia)

16141 Fishhawk Blvd.
Lithia, FL 33547

Brandon

515 Corner Dr.
Brandon, FL 33511

Apollo Beach

6418 N. U.S. Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Apollo Beach

Brandon, FL

FishHawk (Lithia)
Plant City

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