Amy moved to the St. Petersburg area in 2004 and is a graduate of St. Petersburg College. She is the proud mom of two sons and two cats, Milo and Jill. When she’s not at the office, Amy enjoys staying active by working out and playing soccer with her son. She loves spending quality time with her family and helping patients feel welcomed and cared for.
About Dr. Thanh Mai, DMD
From the very beginning at the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Dentistry, Dr. Mai prepared himself to be a premier dental caregiver and provide the most effective, personalized and comfortable treatments possible for his patients. Over the past 17 years, Dr. Mai’s expertise has grown to include virtually all restorative, preventive and cosmetic dental procedures and, when needed, in combination with various forms of conscious sedation, including intravenous. As a result, Dr. Mai has earned some of the highest patient ratings in the region.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Mai deeply enjoys personal time with his son, traveling and working on personal fitness.
About Dr. Francesca LaPace, DMD
Meet Dr. Maurici! She is a Tampa native and a true Gator fan, having attended the University of Florida School of Dentistry for her undergraduate studies, dental education, and her AEGD residency program. Dr. Maurici received extensive advanced training in her residency program in the art of enhancing her patient’s smiles, confidence, and overall systemic health. A positive and individualized experience is what she strives to attain with all of her patients.
In her free time, Dr. Maurici enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, cooking healthy meals, and going to the gym.
Carey
Regional Manager
Since joining our practice in 2014, Carey has been an important part of our team, driven by her passion for dentistry and helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their care.
Starting out as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, she’s grown into her role as Regional Manager, working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly and support our amazing office teams.
When she’s not working, Carey enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband, Jordan, and their pets. You’ll often find them out hiking, on the water, or relaxing with a good movie night at home.
Brenda
Office Manager
Brenda is a proud mother of three children and grandmother to five wonderful grandkids. Originally from Northwest Arkansas, she moved to the St. Petersburg area in March 2024 to embrace the sun, sand, and beach lifestyle she loves.
Brenda joined our dental practice in April 2024, bringing her passion for helping others and her warm, friendly demeanor. Whether she’s managing the office or enjoying the beach, Brenda’s dedication and positive attitude shine through in everything she does.
Angelynn
Hygienist
Angelynn was raised in Honolulu, HI and moved to Florida at an early age. She has lived in FL for over 30 years. After several years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist, she joined Dr. Mai in his Hudson office and is now a member of the St. Pete team. In her free time she volunteers with foster kids, loves spending time with her husband, son and daughter, and enjoys traveling, diving, boating and photography.
Yvonne
Lead Dental Assistant
Born and raised in St. Pete, Yvonne speaks both English and Vietnamese fluently, thanks to her hard-working immigrant parents. With nearly seven years of experience as a dental assistant, Yvonne’s passion for helping patients feel better and more confident about themselves is the most rewarding part of her job.
On her days off, Yvonne loves spending time with her baby boy Sylas and her mini–Australian Shepherd fur baby, Klaus
Jackie
Dental Assistants
With nearly six years of experience in the dental field, Jaqueline is passionate about providing compassionate care and creating a welcoming experience for every patient. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she enjoys connecting with patients and making sure they feel comfortable, heard, and valued throughout their dental journey. She is hardworking, dedicated, and committed to making every visit a positive one.
She believes that a great dental experience begins with genuine communication, kindness, and making every patient feel like part of the dental family.
Outside of the office, Jackie loves discovering new places, creating new memories, and spending time with her French Bulldog, Leo.
Tavian
Dental Assistants
Tavian has lived in the St. Petersburg area his entire life and brings positive energy and plenty of smiles to the office each day. Known as the office jokester, he enjoys keeping everyone laughing while helping patients feel comfortable and at ease. Outside of work, Tavian enjoys fishing, working out, and kickboxing, and he is always ready for his next adventure.
Amy
Dental Hygienist RDH
Kayla
Insurance Coordinator
Born and raised in the St. Petersburg area, Kayla enjoys making memories with her children and spending quality time with her family. In her free time, she loves cooking, working on craft projects, and finding creative ways to bring new ideas to life. Kayla’s caring personality and creativity help make every patient experience a positive one.
Brionna
Patient Care Coordinator
Brionna has called the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg area home her entire life. She is a proud mom to her son and enjoys spending her free time fishing and enjoying the Florida outdoors. Brionna loves building relationships with patients and helping create a welcoming experience for everyone who visits our office.
Sue
Billing Specialist
Sue is a valued part of the Mai Dentistry team, handling billing for our St. Pete office. Working remotely, she helps ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
With her attention to detail and dedication to great service, Sue keeps our billing process accurate, efficient, and easy for patients to navigate.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, relaxing at home, and making the most of her downtime.