Meet the Dentists
Meet Dr. Arencibia
Dr. Ana Arencibia joined the Lee Dental Care team in 2022. She has been in dentistry since 2014. Growing up in Cuba, she observed how lack of adequate dental care led to older family members being unable to keep their teeth into their later years. This ignited a passion to devote her career to helping people feel happy about their smile.
She began her career as a Dental Assistant, gaining clinical experience while continuing her education towards becoming a Dentist. Dr. Arencibia holds a BA in Biology from Florida International University and a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the University of Florida. .
While in dental school, she gained clinical experience by completing rotations in hands-on patient care at dental clinics and providing emergency dental care at the University of Florida Student Oral Surgery Emergency Clinic. In addition, she has volunteered her time providing patient care through FreeDOM, a mobile dental clinic as well as the WeCare Clinic, a permanent free dental clinic.
Dr. Arencibia is passionate about dentistry. She is driven by her desire to help each of her patients feel happy about their smile. Caring and compassionate, she creates a soothing environment in which anxious patients can relax and get the dental care they need.
Dr. Arencibia is fluent in English and Spanish. She is an active member of:
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Florida Dental Association
Meet Dr. Pupo
Dr. Lorena Pupo joined Lee Dental Care in 2022. As an orthodontal patient during many years of her adolescence, she recognized the potential of dental care to improve self-esteem and confidence. As a result of that experience, she has dedicated her professional life to helping people maintain good oral health and change lives through helping them have healthy, beautiful smiles.
A native of Cuba, Dr. Pupo began her dental training by attending dental school at the University of Medical Sciences in Havana. After migrating to the US, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a BS in Biology and Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida College of Dentistry with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine. During dental school, she gained clinical experience by volunteering her time to treat patients at the FreeDOM mobile dental clinic and the WeCare Clinic.
Dr. Pupo’s patients appreciate her friendly, relatable demeanor. Her caring, empathetic approach builds trust with patients so she can work with them to achieve their oral health goals. Seeing her patients’ confidence and happiness improve as a result of the work she’s done fuels her passion for providing the best possible dental care.
In 2010, Dr. Pupo moved from Cuba to the US. She lived in Syracuse, NY and Gainesville before settling here in Fort Myers with her husband. A lover of animals and nature, she enjoys outdoor activities, especially going to the beach. Other favorite free-time activities are running and listening to music. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Pupo is fluent in English and Spanish. She is an active member of:
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Association of Women Dentists
- Florida Dental Association
Meet Dr. Uliasz
"Since I can remember, I have always loved helping people. I believe that real, personal, true wealth is a feeling of fulfilment, joy, and happiness brought on by what we do for others. My purpose is to serve and help as many people as I can and leave a lasting legacy” — Dr. Uliasz
Dr. Paul Uliasz, known to his patients and colleagues as Dr. Paul, joined Lee Dental Care in 2011 and became its owner in 2012. For 7 years he actively particpated in the practice as primary dentist, treating thousands of patients. In 2018, Dr. Paul founded to the Blue Sea Dental group, with. Lee Dental Care as is its flagship practice. Our growing dental group includes locations in North Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Estero, Cape Coral, Winter Haven, and Jupiter as of 2024. As the dental group grew, Dr. Paul retrated from active patient care and in 2022, he left active practice to focus on mentoring our dentists to ensure the highest quality dentistry for all patients across locations.
As President of Blue Sea Dental, Dr. Paul seeks to expand patient access to exceptional dental care by directing all the skills and knowledge he has acquired throughout his career into mentoring younger dentists and building caring, patient-centered practices. Dr. Paul remains remains active at Lee Dental Care, overseeing operations, mentoring the dentists, and supervising/assisting on complicated implant cases.
Education and Continuing Education
Dr. Paul attended Oakland University’s biology program in Rochester, Michigan before graduating from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry. In 2004, he graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, where he obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. During the first four years after graduation, he practiced dentistry in Michigan and Ohio. He moved to Fort Myers in 2008 in search of sunny weather and a smaller-city lifestyle.
Dr. Paul is remains committed to continuous education on a world-class level, to stay current with state-of-the-art procedures and dental advancements. He has numerous advanced training programs over the course of his career. Notable programs include the prosthetic program at the Misch International Implant Institute, the Dawson Academy and the master’s program at the International Implant Dentistry Program in Miami. He has mastership status from the International Dental Implant Association and is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
A firm believer that professional growth means continually building on your knowledge and skill base, Dr. Paul regularly attends trainings, workshops, conferences, and other educational activities that enable him to strengthen and expand upon his skills and knowledge.
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Dr. Paul was born in Krakow, Poland and moved to Detroit when he was 14 years old. He lived most of his life in Michigan until he moved to Fort Myers in 2008.
Dr. Paul and his wife Erica have two children, daughter Avery and son Gavin, as well as two spoiled dogs. Erica is a biologist, environmental consultant, and triathelete who has most recently competed in the the 2019 Escape from Alcatraz Triathalon in San Francisco, California and Ironman Alaska in 2022.
Dr. Paul enjoys spending quality time with his family and staying active. He enjoys music, reading, swimming, skiing, running, and traveling. A water activity enthusiast, Dr. Paul is an advanced open-water scuba diver. He and his family enjoy spending time on North Captiva Island, a favorite retreat of theirs.
Giving Back
Dr. Paul places great importance on maintaining a culture of giving back at Lee Dental Care and all Blue Sea Dental locations. He spearheaded Annual Dentistry from the Heart (DTFH) Free Dentistry Day events from 2014 through 2019.
In 2022, Dr. Paul acheived his dream of founding a dental charity, Smiles for the Community. Trhough this charitable organization, the Blue Sea Dental family of practices joins together each year to hold a day of free dental care for Fort Myers area residents, treating over 200 patients each year.
Professional Assocations
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Florida Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- Michigan Dental Association
- Florida Dental Association
- West Coast Dental District Association
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- International Dental Implant Association
- International Association of Dentists
- Lee County Dental Society
