Meet the team · Naples, FL

The people behind your visit.

Two dentists who own the practice, and the small team who run it with them. Here’s who you’ll meet, and what each of them does.

The Altamar Dental Studio team together at the office in Naples, FL
Dr. Julio C. Marino

Co-Owner & Lead Dentist

Dr. Julio C. Marino

Dr. Marino examines and treats patients himself, from first visits through the treatment that follows. He trained at Meharry Medical College, completed a General Practice Residency, and sees patients in English and Spanish. Ask him about FC Naples.

Dr. Shirley Marquez

Co-Owner & Lead Dentist

Dr. Shirley Marquez

Dr. Marquez examines and treats patients herself, and builds each care plan around the person in the chair, with attention to every detail. She trained at Meharry Medical College, completed a General Practice Residency with the Veterans Affairs, and sees patients in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Read the doctors’ full stories →

The team

Who does what at Altamar.

Ecka, office manager at Altamar Dental Studio

Office Manager

Ecka

Ecka runs the office day to day. She coordinates patients’ care and manages the team, so appointments, paperwork and people all line up behind the scenes.

Dani (Dainelys), dental hygienist at Altamar Dental Studio

Dental Hygienist

Dani (Dainelys)

Dani handles cleanings and hygiene visits. She’s thorough, and she brings a warm energy that makes patients feel heard and well looked after from the moment they sit in the chair.

Lorena, patient experience director at Altamar Dental Studio

Patient Experience Director

Lorena

Lorena guides patients through their treatment from start to finish. She takes the time to understand what each person needs and what worries them, coordinates their care, and follows through so nothing falls through the cracks.

Amanda, dental hygienist at Altamar Dental Studio

Dental Hygienist

Amanda

Amanda handles cleanings and hygiene visits and works to keep them comfortable and calm. She explains what she’s seeing and why it matters, so you leave understanding your own mouth — not just told to floss more.

Mily, dental assistant at Altamar Dental Studio

Dental Assistant

Mily

Mily works chairside with Dr. Marino and Dr. Marquez during treatment, helping each procedure run efficiently and comfortably. Her attention to detail and caring manner put patients at ease.

Lisy, dental assistant at Altamar Dental Studio

Dental Assistant

Lisy

Lisy is often the voice you hear when you call and the smile that greets you when you arrive. She makes sure every patient feels welcome and takes care of scheduling and administrative details.

Working together

A small team, around two doctors.

Familiar faces

The same small team works alongside Dr. Marino and Dr. Marquez, so the people who see you get to know you, your history and your goals.

Keeping current

The team keeps up with new techniques and technology through continuing education and professional development.

Doing what’s right for you

Everyone here is trusted to do what’s right for the patient in front of them.

Languages

Both doctors see patients in English and Spanish, and Dr. Marquez also speaks Portuguese. Our team speaks Tagalog, too. En español →

Hygienist Dani laughing with a patient in the chair at Altamar Dental Studio

Ready to meet us?

Book your first visit, or call and talk to the team. We’ll answer in English or Spanish.