Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Stevy Raju
Dr. Stevy Raju received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from the University of South Florida in Tampa. He went on to the University of Florida where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree – GO GATORS! He not only excelled in a rigorous dental school curriculum, but added to his education with elective courses in implant, pediatric, and hospital dentistry. His passion for dentistry and caring for others assures his patients and their families receive the care and beautiful smiles they deserve. Dr. Stevy is proud to be back in the Lakeland area practicing his profession and taking care of his neighbors.
In his free time, you will find Dr. Stevy at home with his beautiful wife, Dayana, and their adventurous two-year-old son, Izaiah. He enjoys traveling, photography, and taking Izaiah to Chuck E. Cheese!
Dr. Mopelola Adewunmi
Dr. Mopelola “Lola” Adewunmi graduated with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in 2003. Before this, she obtained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from OAU College of Dentistry. After her general practice residency at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Adewunmi moved to England and pursued a Primary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland which she received in 1997.
Dr Adewunmi worked in private practice before joining the Florida Department of Health in 2007 as Dental Director starting the first dental clinic in one of Florida’s counties. She then moved with her family to Central Florida and continued to work with the Department of Health as Senior Dentist and Clinical Supervisor serving the community for several years. She completed an Executive Masters in Public Health from University of South Florida in 2009. Dr. Adewunmi has a passion for her profession and especially loves working with children. She has organized and participated in several dental outreaches and screenings for children over the years.
Dr. Adewunmi is married with three children, two boys and a girl. She coaches her church’s middle school Bible quiz team and she enjoys swimming, cooking, and interior decorating. She also loves travelling with her family, meeting people, and learning new cultures.
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Association of Public Health Dentists
Dr. Zunith Martinez
Dr. Zunith Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba. She comes from a family of doctors and she developed a passion to help others from a very young age. Dr. Martinez’s mother is a pediatrician and her father is an internal medicine specialist. She initiated her studies in dentistry in Cuba where she distinctively graduated in 2000 from University of Havana Dental School. She then moved to the United States.
She decided to go back to school to validate her dental degree in the United States and received her doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in 2015. Dr. Martinez enjoys all branches of dentistry. However, her real passion is working with children. She attends several continuing education courses during the year focusing primarily on dentistry for children.
Dr. Martinez loves to spend her free time with her husband and her two-year-old daughter. She also enjoys traveling and going to the beach.
Dr. Celiany López Rivera
Dr. Celiany López Rivera was born and raised in Puerto Rico. From a young age, Dr. López dreamed of being a pediatric dentist. She prioritized her life around education and learning with this dream in mind.
Graduating Magna Cum Laude, she obtained her Bachelor of Biology from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic, and her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, where she completed her Pediatric Dentist Residency Program. She has also earned a position in the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry Fellowship, being the first fellow in the USA.
Consistent with her passion for helping children, she strives to provide the best possible dental experiences. She has a genuine enthusiasm for encouraging and teaching children the importance of oral health, prevention, and maintaining a healthy smile. With her passion comes patience and enjoyment when helping children address and cope with dental anxieties, especially those of patients with special needs.
Dr. López feels a great sense of fulfillment when she is able to help an apprehensive child feel comfortable in our office. With this, Dr. López is not only bilingual (Spanish and English), but fluent in Disney Princesses, Superheroes, Kpop, and just about everything in between!
Dr. López Rivera loves cooking, spending time with her husband José, their rescue cat Nala, and family and friends.
Dr. López’s goal is to welcome your child into a kind, fun, and happy environment while providing the best dental care!
Dr. Tanya Sehgal
Dr. Tanya Sehgal
Dr. Tanya Sehgal grew up in Tampa, Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida. Then, she attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree.
Dr. Sehgal was exposed to dentistry at a very early age, from witnessing her mother going to dental school and becoming a dentist. Which is where she realized her passion for dentistry and helping patients.
In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants in the Tampa Bay region! Some of her hobbies include hiking, traveling, cooking, and going to spin class.
Dr. Jay St. Charles
Dr. St. Charles was born and raised locally here in Tampa Bay. He is an active alumnus of Tampa Jesuit High School and a graduate from the University of Central Florida with a degree in biology. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University located in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. St. Charles recognizes the importance of continuing dental education as an integral part of his ongoing professional development; therefore, he regularly attends seminars and courses that benefit the way he is able to treat his patients. He is also an active member of the Tampa Bay community, and regularly participates in philanthropic and volunteer efforts around the region.