Meet The Doctors
Violeta Garcia-Lepore, DDS
Dr. Violeta Garcia-Lepore graduated from dental school at Stony Brook in 1992. Since then, she has consistently continued her education. Her commitment to continuous dental education shows in the time she dedicates to it. It is required that she attend 20 hours of dental education per year, but Dr. Garcia-Lepore likes to do 100 hours in a year. She has been practicing in her own office since 2008.
Dr. Garcia-Lepore has completed the AGD Fellowship and ICOI Fellowship. She is licensed in sedation dentistry and is ACLS certified. Additionally, she has attended numerous hands-on courses at Spear Education Center.
For 29 years, Dr. Garcia-Lepore has been married to John Lepore. Together, they have three children, John, Christopher and Valerie. She enjoys traveling and cooking.
Dr. Chris Lepore – General Dentist
Dr. Chris Lepore is a general dentist who takes pride in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients of all ages. He completed his undergraduate degree at SUNY Geneseo and received his DDS from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. After dental school, he continued his training with a residency in general dentistry at the VA Western New York Healthcare System, gaining advanced experience in restorative and comprehensive dental care.
Dr. Chris is proficient in a wide range of procedures-including fillings, crowns, dentures, root canals, extractions, and implants-and is dedicated to helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout their care. He values communication, precision, and trust, and works closely with each patient to create treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Dr. John Lepore – General Dentist
Dr. John Lepore earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and completed advanced training through the General Practice Residency at Rochester General Hospital. He is experienced in hospital-based dentistry, treating medically complex patients, and providing comprehensive general dental care. Dr. Lepore is excited to join the team as an associate dentist and looks forward to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the community.
Meet The Team
Vita Musiyevich — Registered Dental Hygienist
Vita has been working with Dr. Violeta Garcia-Lepore since 2014. She graduated from the dental hygiene program at Monroe Community College. She enjoys working with patients and teaching them proper oral care. She is friendly and team-oriented.
Vita moved to the U.S. from Ukraine in 2006. Her husband is Peter. Together, they have three children. She loves photography, especially if she is taking photos of her children. Vita and her family enjoy traveling together, even if it isn’t far away.
Julia Cocilova – Dental Assistant
I have been working with Dr Garcia for over one year. I enjoy getting to know the patients and making their dental experience more enjoyable. On my spare time ,I enjoy cooking and going camping with my husband.
Marleny Aguavivas – Dental Assistant
With over five years of experience in both front desk operations and chairside assisting, Marleny is a caring dental assistant dedicated to making every patient feel comfortable and supported. She looks forward to helping you with your dental needs and ensuring a smooth visit. Outside the office, she enjoys singing and spending quality time with her family.
Carol Graves — Front Desk Manager
Carol joined our team in early 2020 as our Front Desk Manager. Her friendly and welcoming disposition will make even the most anxious patient feel at ease. She comes with nearly 28 years of dental office experience and is our office insurance expert. If you need information regarding your benefits, she’s your girl! When not in the office Carol enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, cooking, playing online games and watching tv.