Founded in 2023 by Dr. Sheryar Khan, Contemporary Dental Care was built with a simple mission: to provide honest, gentle, and accessible dental care for families across Orlando and Ocoee. Our warm, multilingual team is dedicated to putting your comfort and health first at every visit.
Meet the team
Dr. Sheryar Khan
General Dentist and Owner
Dr. Sheryar is originally from Utah and founded Contemporary Dental Care in Orlando. He earned his DDS from Howard University College of Dentistry. He then completed a General Practice Residency at UCLA Medical Center, where he treated medically complex patients and handled dental emergencies. He has practiced since 2020. He comes from a multigenerational family of entrepreneurs, which shaped his interest in leadership and community. He focuses on modern technology, thorough treatment planning, and making patients feel heard and confident in their choices. His long-term goal is to bring dental, medical and wellness services together under one connected approach to patient care.
Jessica Salazar
Dental Hygienist
Originally from Venezuela, Jessica Salazar earned her dental degree in 2000, bringing over 25 years of dental knowledge and clinical experience to her patients. After moving to Orlando in 2019, she continued pursuing her passion for dentistry and, through dedication and hard work, earned her license as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Florida. She has been a proud member of the Contemporary Dental Care team since the practice first opened its doors. With a gentle touch and a friendly approach, she strives to make every dental cleaning a comfortable and positive experience. She loves sharing practical tips and personalized advice to help patients maintain healthy, beautiful smiles. And if Spanish is your preferred language, you’ll feel right at home! Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her two sons, traveling, and being with family and friends.
Bruno Conte André
Dental Assistant
Bruno is a dental professional from Brazil. He graduated in 2004 and has worked in oral surgery and oral rehabilitation. He moved to the US with his family in 2022. At Contemporary Dental Care he supports the dentists and clinical team, assists with procedures, and helps with patient coordination. His goal is to earn his US dental license and become a licensed dentist here. He plays piano in his church's music ministry and enjoys traveling with his family and barbecues with family and friends.
Tyrese Brown
Dental Assistant
Tyrese has been a Dental Assistant for two years and is continuing his education with the goal of becoming a dentist. Outside the office he plays basketball and golf, goes to the beach, and does community service. His favorite part of the job is making a positive difference in someone's day. He believes everyone deserves to feel comfortable, confident and proud of their smile.
Néstor Ugalde
Dental Assistant
Néstor was born in Costa Rica and grew up in the country's northern region, inspired by the tropical rainforest. He started in dentistry in 1999, so he has 27 years of experience. He moved to the US nearly five years ago and now works as a Dental Assistant. He is a native Spanish speaker and especially enjoys caring for Spanish-speaking and Latino patients. He puts weight on making patients feel comfortable, respected and cared for.
Amanda Nguyen
Office Manager
Amanda was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and has a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. Her interest in dentistry began through dental organizations serving underserved communities. Outside work she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Franchesca Avila
Office Manager and Insurance Coordinator
Franchesca was born in Sanford, Florida, and raised in a Hispanic household. She has nearly five years in dentistry and helps patients with treatment plans, insurance benefits and financial options. She is fluent in English and Spanish and focuses on making every patient feel heard. Outside work she spends time with family and collects artisan turtles from the places she visits.
Brittini Blankenship
Regional Dental Manager
Brittini started in dentistry right after high school and graduated from dental assisting school on the Dean's List with high honors as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. She moved from chairside work to Assistant Manager, then Office Manager, and later into regional management. In that role she worked with Dr. Khan to open and develop practices across Orlando. Today she oversees team development, patient experience, scheduling, billing and collections, marketing, community outreach, and operational systems. Because she started chairside, she understands the roles of the teams she manages. She believes good practices are built on strong teams, real patient relationships, accountability, and a place where patients and staff feel valued. Outside work she is a mom of three and spends much of her time at her kids' sporting events.
