Meet Our Team
Christopher E. Chuong, DMD
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. “Chris” is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science degree Summa Cum Laude from Emory University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa (top 10%). Dr. Chris graduated at the top of his class and earned his doctorate with High Honors from the University of Florida College of Dentistry (UFCD). With a passion to work with children, Dr. Chris continued his education at the prestigious University of Florida/Shands Hospital by completing his residency and certification in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Chris went beyond residency to complete his board certification in pediatric dentistry and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Chris is committed to providing exceptional care for you and your children. Dr. Chris’ goal is to treat your child with the same care and compassion as he would treat his own.
Dr. Taimy Cruz
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Taimy Cruz Hondares was born and raised in Cuba. Early in her teen years, inspired by her beloved family dentist, she discovered her passion for dentistry. She obtained her DDS in 2008 from the Higher Institute of Medical Science of Havana-Cuba. She then completed a 2-year General Practice Residency in Cuba. After practicing in Cuba for 6 years, she moved to United States. Dr. Cruz chose to become accredited in the United States by attending and graduating from Western Health Education Northside Center in Youngstown, OH in 2017, where she completed her second General Practice Residency. Dr. Cruz, then obtained her master’ s degree in pediatric dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her passion to work with children has motivated her to be the best dentist and person to her patients. The smiles on the faces of her patients and their parents are immensely satisfying and gives Dr. Cruz great joy. She loves connecting with her patients and giving them the confidence to overcome their dental fears. She is fluent in Spanish and is fully licensed in 2 countries. She looks forward to becoming an active member of the community.
Dr. Taimy went beyond residency to complete his board certification in pediatric dentistry and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Cruz loves to spend time with her family including her beautiful daughter, Isabella. She enjoys positive reading, watching movies and swimming.
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
- Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (FAPD)
- West Pasco Dental Association (WPDA)
- Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic (HCDRC)
- Florida Dental Association (FDA)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
Dr. Lee
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Lee is a native Floridian, born and raised in south Florida. She then attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate degree and went on to pursue her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honors society. She earned her certificate in pediatric dentistry at the University of Florida in Naples. She is board-certified in her field, making her a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is excited to be a part of the Tampa Bay community and create lasting smiles with her patients and their families.
Over the years, Dr. Lee has had the opportunity to work in varied settings as a dentist, including volunteer work at dental clinics and international trips to Jamaica and Nicaragua. She has gained significant experience with different aspects of pediatric dentistry. Dr. Lee proudly stands behind her work and will do all she can to deliver a gentle, friendly and relaxing dental experience.
When Dr. Lee is not in the office, you can find her spending time with her husband and their twin boys. She enjoys trying different cuisines, cooking, reading, and staying active. She is always looking forward to her next travel adventure!
Dr. Taimy Cruz
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Taimy Cruz Hondares was born and raised in Cuba. Early in her teen years, inspired by her beloved family dentist, she discovered her passion for dentistry. She obtained her DDS in 2008 from the Higher Institute of Medical Science of Havana-Cuba. She then completed a 2-year General Practice Residency in Cuba. After practicing in Cuba for 6 years, she moved to United States. Dr. Cruz chose to become accredited in the United States by attending and graduating from Western Health Education Northside Center in Youngstown, OH in 2017, where she completed her second General Practice Residency. Dr. Cruz, then obtained her master’ s degree in pediatric dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her passion to work with children has motivated her to be the best dentist and person to her patients. The smiles on the faces of her patients and their parents are immensely satisfying and gives Dr. Cruz great joy. She loves connecting with her patients and giving them the confidence to overcome their dental fears. She is fluent in Spanish and is fully licensed in 2 countries. She looks forward to becoming an active member of the community.
Dr. Taimy went beyond residency to complete his board certification in pediatric dentistry and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Cruz loves to spend time with her family including her beautiful daughter, Isabella. She enjoys positive reading, watching movies and swimming.