Dr. Richard DelBoccio
Naples dentist, Dr. Richard DelBoccio was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. His family moved to Holmdel, New Jersey when he was 9 years old where he spent the rest of his adolescent years through high school. He went on to attend Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA and graduated in 1980 with a B.S. in Forestry, Wood Technology, and a minor in Business. Dr. DelBoccio went on to pursue his M.B.A. in Business Management at the Graduate School of Business, Georgia College, Milledgeville, GA completed in 1982. Dr. DelBoccio worked several years thereafter for Southern Pine Inspection Bureau and moved onto work with Toll Brothers Builders and Developers.
Dr. DelBoccio always had a passion for medicine and in 1994 decided it was time to follow his dream. He was accepted to the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, New Jersey where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1999.
Dr. DelBoccio moved his wife and son to Naples, FL in the summer of 1999. In 2001 they opened their private dental practice together and have served and supported the Naples community ever since. Dr. DelBoccio has made a personal commitment to help in many charitable organizations and fundraisers within the community.
Dr. DelBoccio’s mission is to provide quality dentistry in a gentle and compassionate environment. Dr. DelBoccio strongly believes in preventive dentistry. He provides all phases of General Dentistry: preventive and non-surgical periodontal treatment, restorative and prosthetic dentistry, including crowns, implant crowns, bridges, bonded tooth-colored fillings, teeth whitening, extractions, dentures, and some oral surgery and endodontics.
In addition to enjoying time with his family, labrador retriever, and friends, the doctor also enjoys camping, music, traveling, and playing guitar in his band.
Dr. DelBoccio is a member of:
- Collier County Dental Association
- Florida Dental Association
- Florida West Coast Dental Society
- American Dental Association
Tammy DelBoccio – Business Manager
Tammy found dentistry by default when her husband, Dr. Richard DelBoccio went to Dental School in 1994. While she has always enjoyed helping people, she now does so by ensuring that our patients see results with their oral health.
With an extensive business background and a wealth of knowledge on all phases of dental insurance, Tammy uses her education and experience to manage our office. Having been with our practice since the very beginning, she also works with practice management coaches and
implements business and office protocols to ensure that everything is running as smoothly as possible.
Tammy believes that communication is the key to a great patient-doctor relationship and is committed to creating a comfortable environment for all our patients. Above all else though, Tammy is thankful for the opportunities that dentistry has given her and grateful to be able to give back to the Naples community.
Both originally from New Jersey, Tammy, and Dr. Richard DelBoccio will have been married for 30 years as of May 2020. They have one child who they are extremely proud of and became grandparents in August of 2019. In her free time, Tammy enjoys visiting family, traveling, biking, and spending time in her garden.
Linda Ortega – Dental Assistant
Linda loves seeing the way your smiles transform under her care. With Linda’s compassionate style of care, she treats our patients as if they were her own family.
Linda joined our practice in August of 2010. With 9 years of experience as a Dental Assistant she understands just how important patient education is to preventative care. She always makes sure her patients know exactly what their oral health needs are and how our team will address them. She is also CPR Certified.
When not in the dental office, Linda loves traveling and spending time with her family, her “fur babies” and her friends.
Carolina R. Logan – Registered Dental Hygienist
Carolina joined our practice in June of 2019. Carolina chose the dental field because she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives by having a positive impact on patients’ oral health. Helping people keep their smiles healthy is her favorite part of being a dental hygienist, and she builds trust with patients through her empathy and care.
Graduating from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Columbia, Carolina has completed both National and Florida dental hygiene board certifications and has a total of 16 years of experience in her field. She is also CPR Certified and a local anesthetic administrator.
Carolina has two amazing children, a 13-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old girl. Together with her husband, she is usually busy watching them grow up; playing sports of all kinds and enjoying the outdoors with their dog, Duke.
Laurie Renzi-White – Dental Assistant
Laurie re-joined our dental practice in February 2019. As one of our amazing dental assistants, Laurie is focused on providing the best patient experience possible. With over 30 years of experience, she brings a deep level of knowledge and understanding to dentistry that both our patients and our team appreciate.
Laurie enjoys helping our patients smile with confidence and is always looking to learn more about the newest procedures and latest trends in the field. She is also CPR Certified.
Johanna Najera – Supervisor, Certified Dental Assistant
Johanna joined our practice in September of 2004. Johanna has always been fascinated with dentistry. From experiencing her own orthodontic treatment at the age of eight by wearing braces; Johanna fell in love with the care and compassion of dentistry. As she herself has experienced as a patient, Johanna’s goal has always been to deliver the same care and compassion to our patients.
As a Dental Assistant, Johanna believes that all of our patients should fully understand the process of oral health maintenance and prevention. She strives to ensure that everyone who walks through our doors is treated with compassion and feels as if they are in a safe environment.
In her 15 years of experience, Johanna has become certified in endodontics, has undergone continuing education in implant dentistry, and has perfected her ability to give patients the care they deserve.
When Johanna is not delivering excellent care to our patients, she is spending time with her husband, two daughters, and their dogs.
Erika Ibarra – Insurance Coordinator
Erika joined our practice in October of 2007. Erika enjoys working with our patients and our team every single day. Educated in medical billing, she has 12 years of experience from on-the-job training at Dr. Richard DelBoccio’s dental office and loves being a part of our practice.
Her patient philosophy aligns closely with that of Dr. DelBoccio in that she works hard to provide our patients with the care they need, never doing anything that is not necessary and always working for the benefit of the patient.
If you see Erika outside of our office, it is likely that you will find her indulging in great food, running, or spending time with her family outdoors.
Nancy Harrison – Registered Dental Hygienist
Nancy joined our practice in February of 2013. Nancy strives to give all her patients the best possible care in a nurturing environment. She works hard to ease patient stress and provide an experience that will make them want to return.
With 35 years of experience, Nancy understands just how important oral hygiene is to overall health and finds that helping patients achieve optimal oral health is the most rewarding experience in her career. She especially enjoys helping patients overcome their struggles with periodontal disease.
Nancy strives to be a “team player” and is always helping the rest of the team with duties when she has downtime.
When she’s not helping our patients create and maintain healthy smiles, Nancy loves spending time with her family. Some of their favorite activities are hiking and spending their time at the beach or the gym.
