Sage Dental of
Conway

Dr. Gabriela Romero was born and raised in Venezuela, where she initially attended dental school at La Universidad del Zulia (LUZ). She graduated in 2008 and practiced general dentistry for one year before deciding to pursue a master’s degree in orthodontics and a specialty in pedagogy in Panama for three years. She returned to Venezuela and practiced as an orthodontist for one year. Dr. Romero won the green card lottery visa, which brought her to the United States. She started dental school again at the University of Minnesota for two and a half years to obtain her dental license in the US. In her free time, Dr. Romero likes to read books and exercise by jogging or weightlifting. She also enjoys watching movies and spending quality time with family and friends. Dr. Romero loves practicing dentistry because she loves being able to transform a problem into a solution, help patients get healthy and contribute to their wellbeing.

Dr. Maeve Luken hails from Boston, Massachusetts, where she developed her passion for dentistry. After graduating from Notre Dame Academy high school, she pursued a Biology degree at the University of Maine, graduating summa cum laude. Her journey then took her to LECOM Dental School in Bradenton, FL, where she earned her dental degree. Dr. Luken is deeply committed to providing her patients the highest quality of care. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Florida Dental Association, and the Dental Society of Greater Orlando. Through ongoing continuing education courses and workshops, she stays abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry. Known for her compassionate approach, Dr. Luken treats each patient like family. She takes the time to listen to their concerns, wants, and needs, ensuring they feel comfortable and well-cared for. Beyond her practice, she actively gives back to the community through participation in dental charity events. Dr. Luken enjoys traveling with her family and friends in her leisure time, exploring local springs and parks, weightlifting, water skiing, and Latin dancing. With her warm and enthusiastic demeanor, Dr. Luken is dedicated to guiding her patients through their dental journey, helping them achieve the healthy and beautiful smile they desire.

Dr. Lauren Lockhart earned her undergraduate degree at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She went on to study dentistry at the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lockhart performed her Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics residency at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. After completing her residency, Dr. Lockhart returned to her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, to practice orthodontics for four years before moving to Tampa, Florida, in 2012, and has been a Floridian ever since. Dr. Lockhart is an active member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontics, and the Florida Association of Orthodontics.

Dr. Maria A. Giron Cerrato has been practicing dentistry for 19 years. Originally from Honduras, she earned her Doctor in Dental Surgery degree from the Autonomous National University in 2003. Following graduation, she spent her early career treating patients at her father's private practice in Tegucigalpa. Dr. Giron Cerrato obtained her Doctor in Dental Medicine degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Temple University. She then completed specialty training in Endodontics at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia in 2016, with an award from the American Association of Endodontists for the presentation of her research project. Dr. Giron Cerrato attended New York University for advanced comprehensive dentistry and endodontics training. She also holds an MBA in Human Resources from Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Giron Cerrato enjoys volunteering in local and international health missions and traveling to remote parts of the globe to serve the impoverished. Dr. Giron Cerrato's goal is to provide patients with compassion, kindness, and quality dental treatment. Dr. Giron Cerrato enjoys exploring nature and spending time with her two young kids and husband, and she is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Terryl Crawford is a board-eligible Endodontist who specializes in Root Canal Therapy and Root Canal Surgery. He employs cutting-edge technologies to ensure a close-to-perfect clinical result, all while exceeding expectations and dispelling many myths surrounding root canals. Following the completion of a successful enlistment with The United States Marine Corps, Dr. Crawford completed his Bachelor Studies at Florida State University. In 2000, Dr. Crawford graduated with his doctorate from Temple University School of Dentistry and entered the Bronx Lebanon Hospital, General Practice residency (GPR). The GPR was a collaborative program bringing residents and instructors alike from Montefiore Hospital system and Yeshiva University together in an exchange network that allowed residents to rotate through every facet and sub-specialty of Dentistry and General Medicine. Following this GPR, Dr. Crawford was selected to attend the Graduate Endodontic program at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Crawford received his Masters's in Dentistry from CWRU in 2004, along with the publishing of his Master's Thesis, "Antimicrobial Efficacy of Gutta Percha Solvents." Striving to exceed expectations, Dr. Crawford attends annual conferences within every facet of Dentistry to provide a comprehensive approach to root canal therapy. Dr. Crawford uses a "TLC" approach in treating every patient. He speaks English and possesses a clinical and working command of Spanish, allowing for barrier-free communication with his Latin patients. In his free time, Dr. Crawford enjoys traveling, spending quality time with his family, participating with his children in their sports activities, cooking, and investing.

Dr. Rafik Dib is a board-certified periodontist who specializes in dental implants, esthetics and regenerative periodontics. He has a unique medical background by being both a periodontist with strong oral surgery training and a pharmacist. In 2010, Dr. Dib graduated from Xavier University, New Orleans, LA with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) degree summa cum laude. In 2014, Dr. Dib graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Dentistry at the top of his class with a Doctor of Dentistry (DDS) degree. Following graduation, he completed a master’s degree in LSU periodontics residency in 2017 and has conducted his master’s degree thesis in treating aggressive periodontitis patients with the most cutting-edge technology available (biologic growth factors). Seeking exceptionalism, Dr. Dib continues to attend annual meetings in implant dentistry and soft and hard tissue grafting (gum and bone grafting) for the most up-to-date treatment modalities. He speaks three languages, including English, French and Arabic, which allows for smoother communication when treating international patients. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He also enjoys going to the beach, working out and traveling.