Sage Dental of
Alafaya(formerly Alafaya Dental Associates, PA)

Dr. Carolyn Nguyen graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1999. Her journey into dentistry began during her time in a Buddhist youth group, where one of her leaders, who was then a dental student, inspired her. This introduction led Dr. Nguyen to start volunteering in a dental office, sparking a passion that has defined her career ever since. As a dedicated dentist, Dr. Nguyen finds joy in making people laugh and smile. Her approach to dentistry is rooted in compassion and a genuine desire to improve her patients' lives. Beyond her professional life, she is a single mother of two grown, beautiful children. She spends much of her free time practicing Buddhist meditation, traveling with her daughter, and indulging in K-drama and Chinese dramas. Additionally, she enjoys playing poker whenever she has the opportunity. Dr. Nguyen's warm and vibrant personality is reflected in her loud and infectious laughter, which she believes is in her genes. She firmly believes that making someone smile is the purpose of her life, and it brings her immense happiness. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in both Vietnamese and English, allowing her to connect with a diverse range of patients and provide exceptional care tailored to their needs.

Dr. Zach Reynolds is a native of the Tampa Bay area who returned to his home state of Florida in 2019 as a traveling endodontist. He received his Bachelor's degree in psychology from Sewanee: The University of the South before earning a Master's degree in psychology from Wake Forest University. While contemplating the next step in his academic and career journey, Dr. Reynolds realized his passion for dentistry after shadowing his family dentist and witnessing the life-changing impact that dentistry can have on patients. After graduating from dental school and receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2017 from The University of Southern California, Dr. Reynolds pursued further training to become a root canal specialist. He received his Certificate in Endodontics from Texas A&M University in 2019. Since October 2019, Dr. Reynolds has worked as a full-time traveling endodontist, alleviating tooth pain at dental offices across Central Florida. When Dr. Reynolds isn't working, he enjoys time with his high school sweetheart wife Abigail, his two children, and his dog Milo. He enjoys reading, traveling, volunteering at his children's school, and playing guitar.