AboutFara Bender DMD PA

Hi everyone, I'm Stephen! I was raised on Long Island and moved to South Florida in 1994. Prior to working in dentistry, I sold small kitchen appliances to large retailers all over the country. Since we opened in 2002, I have been working here and love working with the children. My role has been to help grow this practice from the ground up, and we have thrived in the last 20 years and we are so very proud of where we are today. Dr. Bender and I have 3 amazing children, and have been married for the last 24 years and still growing every day. We support the Leukemia/Lymphoma society, Breast Cancer Awareness, and ALS/Alzheimer's organizations. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing and spending time with my family.

Hey everyone, my name is Jessenia but people know me by Jess! I was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. I have more than 10 years of dental experience and have been a part of the Bender crew for 6 years. I started here as a front desk administrator and have since been given the opportunity to manage the practice alongside Dr. Bender. I have a pretty impressive memory, so chances are I'd have remembered your name by now. I take pride in going above and beyond for every single family I encounter. In my spare time, I enjoy staying active, going to the gym, skating, cooking, shopping, organizing, and spending time with my daughter. I love ALL things crime and my ultimate dream would be to become a detective!

Hello, my name is Andrea, I am originally from Boston, and I love my New England sports teams. Football Sundays are what I look forward to and yes, I will lose my voice from screaming. A goal of mine is to always make a difference, that first impression is always the most important one. Getting the opportunity to meet new people on a daily basis helps me grow into a better person. I am the proud mom of 3 young men who have grown up here and on their own, my husband is my best friend who makes me laugh every day. I love making memories with them by doing such things as going to concerts, a bit of thrifting, and eating adventures. Stepping out of my comfort zone 4 years ago entering the dental field has been a wonderful educational step, and I have learned so much from the team here at Little Teeth Big Smiles. As a mother, I understand how important it is for children to have healthy teeth and I admire how my philosophy aligns with Dr. Bender's.

Hi, my name is Jaimee, I’m a Florida native born and raised in Boynton Beach. I graduated from the dental assisting program at Palm Beach State College with an EFDA and x-ray certificate. I have 19 years of experience as a dental assistant in general dentistry and orthodontics and have been working in pediatrics for over 3 years. I love making children smile and helping them overcome their fear of the dentist. I have 2 chihuahua’s and a 5-year-old daughter and during my free time I enjoy doing all kinds of activities with her including, snorkeling and watching her practice gymnastics. When I'm not at work you'll find me on the softball field, at the beach, or at a waterpark!

Hello, my name is Rose. I was born in Montenegro Europe and raised in New York. My first Language was Albanian until we moved to America where I learned English. My dental journey began in New York in 2004 working for a pediatric dental office for 14 years as a dental assistant. When my husband and I moved to Florida in 2018, I was excited to find another office family like the one back home. I have been part of Dr. Benders team since 2018. In college I studied special education which gave me the passion to work with children with special needs. I am a mother of four adult children. When I’m not at work, you will find me at the beach, shopping, decorating my house, and spending time with my wonderful husband. One of my favorite hobbies includes DIY projects!

Hello, my name is Nadia, I was born in Honduras, raised in south Florida, and have been working in the dental field for more than 22 years. I have been a part of the Bender family for over 20 years. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family along with my puppies. I enjoy working with kids, especially ones with special needs. I grew up helping take care of my younger brothers that both have special needs. This gave me the knowledge, patience, and capability to understand how to cater to them in the most compassionate way!

Hi, My name is Destini! I’ve been working at Little Teeth Big Smiles for over 2 years now and it has been a blast! I started as a dental assistant and am now in charge of our social media. I’ve lived in Florida all my life and love going to the beach in my spare time. I went to Palm Beach State and received my Associate in Arts degree and earned my EFFA and CDA license through their dental assisting program. Outside of work I am the youth music director at my church. I enjoy worship leading, singing, playing the piano, electric guitar, and bass. I also write music and have plans to do a live recording to release my album within the next few years! Fun fact: my favorite color is pink and I am a MAJOR foodie!