Making smiles in Carmel By The Sea wider and brighter
Welcome to Smiles of Carmel, conveniently located at the corner of Lincoln & 7th in Carmel By The Sea. Here, we are dedicated to personalized, professional care for all of our patients. Our goal is to understand your needs as a patient and provide you with treatment that is nothing short of excellent. Our staff's caring and compassionate approach to dentistry is designed to make you as comfortable as possible throughout your treatment process.
Using the latest technology, our experienced staff works together as a team to give you exceptional dental care from the time you walk in for your initial visit until the completion of your treatment. In addition, your needs and concerns will be addressed as you continue with your future visits. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Ana Maria Antoniu, D.M.D.
Dr. Ana Maria Antoniu, originally from Bucharest, Romania, is a general dentist with a special interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She received a DMD degree cum laude from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2004 and a Certificate from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2005 after completing a general practice residency.
Dr. Antoniu was on the faculty of Boston University where she worked as a Clinical Instructor of General Dentistry with pre-doctoral students. While in Boston, she also worked as a general dentist in the faculty practice at Boston University and in a small suburban private practice treating children and adults.
Dr. Antoniu’s philosophy of care is to treat each patient as a distinct individual taking into consideration their unique personality, specific dental needs and desired outcome. What she brings to her practice is a blend of evidence based science combined with a good old fashioned common sense. Dr. Antoniu’s ultimate goal is to create healthy smiles with a gentle touch, with patients’ comfort as her main priority.
Dr. Antoniu is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and Sacramento Dental Society. She is fluent in Spanish, French and Romanian.
Outside of the office, she is a devoted mother and wife, enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Andrea Cordova, RDA
Andrea has been working in the dental field as an RDA since 2010. Prior to joining this practice, she has worked with Dr. Antoniu at the Winters Healthcare Foundation and at Smiles of Winters.
She enjoys seeing and working on young patients along with the doctor. Her friendly demeanor makes children not only very comfortable during treatment but also want to stop by to say hello and give her hugs.
She likes spending her free time on her boat out on the lake with her family and friends.
Yomayra Jimenez , Office Manager
Yomayra has more than a decade experience in the dental field - from oral surgery to prosthodontics and general dentistry office management.
She is well versed in handling all questions regarding insurance benefits and claims for our patients.
She loves to spend her spare time with her children and husband, surrounded by friends and family.
Among her hobbies she counts camping, riding ATVs/UTVs and cars.
Our office at a glance
Our front desk
One of our ops
Our patient waiting area
Our building entrance on Lincoln St.
Our front door
