Founded in 1994 by Dr. Laz Kavouklis. Now led by his son, Dr. Nick. Over 30 years of trust, warmth, and exceptional dentistry — right here in Tampa Bay. No chains. No strangers. Just your family's dentist.
Tampa Dental was founded by Dr. Laz N. Kavouklis — a Tampa Bay native who believed that dentistry should feel like care from a trusted friend, not a cold corporation.
His son, Dr. Nick Kavouklis, grew up watching his father build relationships with patients who came back generation after generation. In 2008, Dr. Nick joined the practice — and the tradition continued.
Today, Dr. Nick and Dr. Kristina Villafria carry forward that same philosophy: every patient is part of the Tampa Dental family.
Years of Tampa families trusting us with their smiles
"Your Family's Dentist"
Family, Cosmetic & General Dentists
Serving Tampa Since 1994
Dental anxiety affects millions. Our gentle team and sedation options create a comfortable, fear-free experience — whether it's your first visit in years or a complex procedure.
Comprehensive dental care for every stage of life — from your first cleaning to a complete smile transformation.
Routine cleanings, exams, and X-rays to keep your smile healthy and catch problems early.
Durable restorations that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth for a healthy, complete smile.
Veneers, Invisalign, Zoom Whitening, Digital Smile Design, bonding, and BOTOX Cosmetic.
Permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.
Comfortable, gentle endodontic and oral surgery procedures with a caring team by your side.
Custom-fit appliances for sleep apnea, snoring, and athletic protection.
Before a single tooth is touched, we show you exactly how your new smile will look using Digital Smile Design technology. See your transformation in advance — then decide with total confidence.
Real reviews from real patients — not from 2014. These are recent, genuine experiences.
I have been going to Tampa Dental for over half my life. Dr. Nick always takes the best possible care of me. I can't imagine going anywhere else for my dental work.
Lovely staff, everyone makes you feel like you are the most important person there. I now take my two children and they love coming to the dentist!
Always received outstanding care here. Glad to find a good establishment in Tampa. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy dentist.
I would refer anyone to this dentist. Guaranteed to be a happy patient leaving. The entire team makes you feel welcome and well cared for.
A family practice — in every sense of the word.
Dr. Nick grew up in Tampa Bay and joined his father's practice in 2008. He carries forward a legacy of personalized, relationship-first dentistry that has kept Tampa families returning for over three decades.
Dr. Villafria joined Tampa Dental in 2022, bringing fresh expertise in cosmetic and comprehensive care. She shares the practice's commitment to treating every patient with warmth, skill, and genuine attention.
Conveniently located on Sheldon Road in Tampa, FL.
Plain English explanations — what was wrong with the old site, and what you gain for your practice.
The Problem: Your website footer said "Powered by PBHS" — the name of your web template company. It looked like a generic template, not your own professional brand.
✓ What You Gain: A custom design that removes all template credits looks professional and builds patient confidence.
The Problem: The reviews shown on your homepage were 8–12 years old. Patients seeing those dates wonder if you're still practicing or if those old reviewers ever came back.
✓ What You Gain: Fresh, recent reviews dramatically increase trust and appointment bookings.
The Problem: Founded in 1994 by Dr. Laz Kavouklis, now run by his son — that's a beautiful Tampa family story that was buried in a paragraph.
✓ What You Gain: Showcasing your family legacy and 30+ year history sets you apart from corporate dentist chains. Patients want to feel they belong to something real.
The Problem: To book an appointment, patients had to click through multiple pages. Every extra click equals lost patients.
✓ What You Gain: A visible "Book Now" button at the top of every page captures more leads.
The Problem: Your Friday half-day and Monday–Thursday schedule wasn't displayed prominently. Patients called to ask, which wasted your staff's time.
✓ What You Gain: A clear hours display reduces "what are your hours?" calls and helps patients plan their visit.
The Problem: Your in-house plan for uninsured patients was buried in the patient info menu. Many people without insurance wouldn't find it.
✓ What You Gain: Featuring your membership plan attracts uninsured patients who would otherwise go to a discount chain.
The Problem: You offer Digital Smile Design — a premium, modern service — but it was just a list item in the cosmetic menu.
✓ What You Gain: Patients searching for "smile makeover Tampa" can now find you with a dedicated, visually compelling section.
The Problem: The tab-based menu broke on mobile, making it frustrating for smartphone users.
✓ What You Gain: Over 60% of people search for dentists on phones. A clean mobile site means more appointments from mobile users.
The Problem: Dental anxiety affects 30–40 million Americans. Your sedation services were in a submenu where anxious patients wouldn't easily find them.
✓ What You Gain: A visible section attracts patients who would otherwise avoid going to the dentist altogether.
The Problem: Visitors didn't know how many happy patients you had or how long you'd been in practice without reading carefully.
✓ What You Gain: A stats bar (30+ years, 2 doctors, 5-star reviews) instantly communicates credibility to every visitor.