Eliete Galvao, or as everyone knows her, “Ellie,” is originally from Brazil. She received her dental degree from Univale Governador Valadares. She practiced dentistry for twelve years in Brazil. She moved to the U.S. on January 10th, 1989. She would travel a lot going back and forth from Brazil to Boston for 10 years until she sold her office and came to Miami in 2000. She now lives in Boca Raton with her husband and children, Michael and Kimberly. She started working as a dental assistant in the U.S. after receiving her Expanded Intra-oral Functions Certificate at Miami Institute of Medical Technology. She has worked as an assistant for 14 years and at our office for two years. She is very happy that with her experience and knowledge, she is able to help our doctors that give the best care for our patients. She ensures that patient’s appointments are comfortable and easy going so everything is achieved. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling as much as possible, gardening (she loves orchids), playing with her dog and going out for brunch with friends.