Jonathan Montoya, DDS
Dr. Montoya began his dental journey as a dental assistant at a pediatric dental office where he quickly realized: we are all kids at heart.
As a military child and son of two mental health care professionals, Dr. Montoya decided to dedicate his life to making the dental experience as minimally miserable as possible and, dare he say, enjoyable!
Dr. Montoya spent three years working closely with world-renowned dentist Gordon Christensen at CRA now known as Clinicians Report®. He spent years studying dental materials, assisting with material and dental science projects, and even attending all available advanced training for experienced dentists given through Practical Clinical Courses. This experience set the foundation to a powerful early career.
Dr. M started his college career at Utah Valley University studying business management, and he went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, which is considered to be one of the top three dental schools in the world.
Post-dental school, Dr. M launched his career in an extremely busy corporate clinic in south Chicago. He averaged doing, monthly, the same procedures as most dentists complete in a whole year! Dr. Montoya’s wife decided she wanted to further advance her career in orthodontics and got the news she was accepted to UF College of Dentistry.
As part of his post-dental school training, Dr. Montoya invested nearly all his income into receiving the most prestigious and advanced training in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Dr. Montoya is now a Fellow of the International Congress of Implantology, an Implant Pathways Fellow, a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an Accredited Member of the Academy of Facial Esthetics, and a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
He recently also completed advanced training for oral and IV sedation from the world-renowned Stanley Malamed and Ken Reed. Dr. Montoya has rehabilitated over 300 wonderful patient smiles and is currently a Roving Implant Specialist for several dental offices around the state of Florida. In 2023, he will complete his advanced training in Biologic Bone Augmentation in Frankfurt, Germany as well as more training in IV sedation at ASAASD.
When Dr. M isn’t doing dentistry or dental-related training, you can find him doing other dental-related philanthropic work (he’s a dental nerd). Dr. Montoya is a Clinical Adjunct Professor at the UF College of Dentistry where he teaches students general dentistry and where he volunteers at the Freedom Clinic in Ocala offering community members free dentistry from the students via his supervision.
Other than anything actually dental-related, Dr. Montoya has a wonderful wife and two sons (Jett and Jaden). When he isn’t spending time with them, he likes to go camping, play soccer, free dive, and travel. If Dr. Montoya looks vaguely familiar, it’s because he appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2015 as a singer…he ultimately had to choose between being a dentist or a professional musician!
- Candidate Masters of Business Administration, University of Florida
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of North Carolina
- BS Business Administration, Utah Valley University
- Implant Pathways Fellow, Tempe, Arizona
- IV Sedation Training with Ken Reed and OAGD
- Botox & Dermal Fillers Level 3 TMJ and Facial Pain, American Academy of Facial Esthetics
- Institute of Mega Implant, Tijuana, Baja California
- Pikos Full Arch Implant Symposium
- Oral Reconstruction Foundation
- Hiossen CAS Kit Certification
Dr. Nicholas Tran
Dr. Nicholas Tran’s passion for dentistry began early, shaped by his own dental experiences as a child and fueled by a fascination with the unique blend of science and art the field offers. With a detail-oriented mindset, a love for working with his hands, and a knack for solving problems, he found his perfect fit in dentistry.
Born in Los Angeles but raised in Panama City, Florida, Dr. Tran spent most of his life in the Sunshine State. He is a proud triple Gator, having earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Master of Public Health, and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Florida. He also holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University. During his dental education, Dr. Tran was recognized for his dedication and clinical excellence, receiving the International Congress of Oral Implantologists Pre-Doctoral Student Achievement Award.
Dr. Tran is passionate about staying at the forefront of dentistry and is continuously working to expand his knowledge and refine his skills through advanced continuing education courses. His clinical interests include implant dentistry, restorative treatment, and digital workflows, all with a focus on delivering the highest quality of care to his patients.
Equally dedicated to serving others, Dr. Tran has a strong commitment to philanthropic dental work. He spent many weekends providing free dental care through local Freedom Clinics and participated in mission trips to the Dominican Republic, delivering much-needed treatment to underserved communities. His belief in compassionate, accessible care continues to be a driving force in his career.
Outside the office, Dr. Tran lives an active and adventurous life. He grew up playing competitive tennis and now enjoys a wide range of racquet sports, including pickleball, squash, table tennis, and racquetball. In his free time, he can often be found playing in USTA tennis leagues or competing in local pickleball tournaments. He also enjoys the outdoors—hiking, fishing, and kayaking whenever possible—and loves exploring new places and learning new hobbies.
