Meet the Team

Picture of the 5th Avenue Dental staff and doctors.

All that is good begins with a beautiful, healthy, smile. That’s why it’s important to visit your Boca Raton dentist regularly! Our new state-of-the-art center is in the 5th Avenue Shops, next to CVS, and Living Green.

At 5th Avenue Dental, our team of specialists provides you with the personalized, gentle care you deserve. Our team specializes in General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, and Orthodontics. We look forward to meeting you.

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Leticia Silva, D.D.S.

Dr. Leticia Silva, D.D.S.

Cosmetic & Orthodontic Dentistry

Dr Silva started her journey as a doctor in Brazil, where she received her dental degree at FAESA University in Vitoria - Espirito Santo. She completed her Orthodontics specialization at USC University in Bauru - Sao Paulo. Pursuance and passion drove her desire for constant growth. Dr Silva moved to the United States to further her career and education. With hard work and dedication, Dr. Silva completed her residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry and obtained her Dental License at the University of Florida.

Dr Leticia Silva now has over 10 years of experience caring for her patients. Her main focuses are cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, advanced restorations and Clear Aligner Therapy utilizing Invisalign.

You will always meet Dr. Silva with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. Her goal is to provide exceptional care and an excellent experience to all her patients. She ensures that each patient of hers is comfortable, informed, educated and happy throughout every step and visit. Dr Silva lives by the C.A.N.I principles of Constant And Never-ending Improvement by seeking out the newest techniques and innovations to dentistry. She keeps her thirst for knowledge growing as an active member of American Dental Association and American Academy of Clear Aligners.Dr. Silva loves to go for long walks with her dog to wrap up her fulfilling day at work. During her free evenings and weekends, she enjoys date nights trying out different cuisines and restaurants with her husband

Eric Rieger, D.D.S.

Eric Rieger, D.D.S.

Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry, Dental Surgery

As a member of our community, Dr. Rieger is committed to improving smiles all throughout South Florida. Dr. Rieger's patients benefit from his years of diverse and extensive dental training, as well as his personable, one-on-one approach. Dr. Rieger has ample experience in all phases of dentistry, specifically cosmetic, general, and family dentistry. He utilizes only the most advanced, high-quality technology and techniques. Dr. Rieger's goal is to ensure his patients get the best possible dental care in the most comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.

Dr. Rieger was born in Long Island, New York. He is a second-generation dentist who received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the State University of New York in 1985. In 1993, Dr. Rieger relocated to Florida to enjoy a more active and bright lifestyle all year-round in the sunshine state. In his free time, Dr. Rieger enjoys traveling, sports, being outdoors, exercising, and spending time with his family.

“I have always been very passionate about dental healthcare. As a dentist, it is important for me to stay up to date with the latest technologies and treatment options for the community. It is essential for me to provide that to my patients; they deserve it."

Jovani Gonzalez DDS

Dr, Antonio Maceda-Johnson, D.M.D.

Cosmetic, General & Family Dentistry

Dr. Antonio Maceda-Johnson DMD was born in Caracas, Venezuela and was raised in Weston, FL. He graduated from Boston University School of Dental Medicine where he received his master's in biomedical science and DMD.

Dr. Maceda-Johnson specializes in cosmetic full mouth rehabilitation. During his studies at Boston University, he was awarded four medals from the Orchestra Association for his ability to teach and play guitar. Dr. Maceda Johnson is fluent in Spanish and understands some Portuguese and Italian. He has an identical twin brother and a younger sister.

During his free time, Dr. Maceda-Johnson enjoys playing guitar, oil painting. surfing at the beach, and rock climbing. Dr. Maceda-Johnson is interested in expanding his knowledge in dentistry and likes talking to his patients. He says he likes to "work with his hand because it brings him back to his artistic side.

Dr. Andrew Forrest, D.M.D., M.S.

Dr. Andrew Forrest, D.M.D., M.S.

Periodontics, Dental Implants, & Dental Surgery

As a third-generation dentist, creating a beautiful, healthy smile is part of Dr. Forrest’s DNA. Dr. Forrest has repeatedly distinguished himself as an industry leader in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Throughout his 20 years of experience, Dr. Forrest discovered that the ultimate patient experience necessitates a “team approach” to dental care. This means utilizing a team of varying dental specialists instead of just one to provide care for each patient regardless of their needs.

Dr. Forrest completed his clinical research at the University of Miami on the interdisciplinary management of cancer treatment, irradiation therapy, and implantology. This earned him the prestigious Straumann ITI Implant Dentistry Scholarship Award. While attending Dental School, Dr. Forrest completed two Periodontics externships at New York University and Harvard University.

Dr. Forrest completed his three-year specialty training in Periodontics and Implant Surgery at the University of Florida, Shands Hospital, earning his Master’s Degree focusing on Oral Immunology. Additionally, he is a faculty reviewer for the Periodontics Chapter in the McGraw Hill Clinical Dentistry textbook. He retains a teaching appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Florida.

To date, Dr. Forrest has placed more than 20,000 dental implants while serving as the Clinical Director of 5th Avenue DENTAL, an elite multi-specialist dental center based in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Forrest had the honor to spend five years on the Clear Choice Dental Implant Team.  He lectures nationwide to practitioners on his methodology, teaching others how to attain the highest possible results in implant dentistry.

He maintains a reputation for achieving excellent results by consistently following the basic principles of proper treatment planning and team synergy. With a passion for dentistry and an artistic flair for creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Forrest serves patients from the South Florida community and nationwide. He continues to treat many of the most complex and challenging cases. His goal is to transform lives by restoring hope, health, and smiles. One patient at a time.

JONG PARK, R.D.H.

JONG PARK, R.D.H.

Hygienist

Jong was born in South Korea and raised in Maryland. He has been a Dental Hygienist for over 7 years and has practiced in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and Florida. Jong comes from a family of dentists which allowed him to learn and see a lot of perspectives on Dentistry while working with several Doctors and Dental Hygienists with decades of experience. Jong is soft-spoken and is excellent with patients that struggle with Dental anxiety. When not in the office, Jong enjoys traveling and spending time with his Family. After many vacations in the Sunshine State, he fell in love with the weather and the Floridian lifestyle and decided to make Florida his new home. Jong strives to provide excellent Dental Hygiene Care while making the experience as pleasant as possible for his patients.