Oaks Springs Dental is a private practice of Dr. Jose Talavera; he and his wife Aimee are longtime residents of Miami Lakes and he is a member of BNI Excellence, Miami Lakes BNI chapter.

Dr. Talavera was born and raised in Lima, Peru from where he migrated to Boston, Massachusetts to earn his Doctorate in Dental Medicine at Tufts University after previously completing his Biology Degree from Boston University.

During his years in Boston, Dr. T (as he is affectionately called by many) dedicated part of his time serving the Hispanic community and while in dental school, he served as president of the local student chapter of the Hispanic Dental Association.

Dr. Talavera’s gentle touch has allowed him to treat numerous apprehensive patients with success; earning him a strong following with families and seniors through the Miami Lakes area, particularly those with fear of going to the dentist. Dr. T has undergone extensive training in different forms of sedation dentistry, including laughing gas and conscious sedation. Even though sometimes patient treatment plans are extensive, Dr. T works with you to address your needs. This way, you can achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.