Dr. Jeffry D. Barnes, D.M.D.

Dr. Barnes is a specialist in Periodontics and Dental Implantology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Barnes graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in 1990. He then received his specialty training in Periodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1992.

Dr. Barnes, being a fourth generation Floridian, returned to his home of Winter Haven and began serving the Central Florida communities in the summer of 1992.



  • Qualifications and Memberships
  • Honors

  • Licensed by the Florida Board of Dentistry
  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • Member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Member of the Florida Dental Association
  • Member of the West Coast District Dental Association
  • Member of the Polk County Dental Association

  • Thomas P. Hinman Scholar
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society

Dr. Eros S. Chaves, D.M.D.

Dr. Chaves received his DDS degree from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil in 1977 and later his DMD degree from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine in 1999. Dr. Chaves obtained his periodontal specialty training at UNICAMP in 1981 and his certificate in Periodontics as well as his master’s degree at the University of Michigan in 1984. Dr. Chaves is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Chaves has practiced and educated other doctors in the field of Periodontics and Implantology. You will find Dr. Chaves’s knowledge and passion obvious in the specialized dental field of Periodontics and he looks forward to helping patients with their individual needs.



Dr. Blake A. Crosby, D.M.D.

Dr. Blake Crosby is a Periodontal Specialist and Implant Surgeon. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Florida Southern College before pursuing his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from The University of Florida.

During his academic journey, Dr. Crosby garnered numerous accolades, notably being honored by The American Academy of Periodontology as the recipient of the 2021 award for Outstanding Achievement in Periodontics. After, he pursued advanced training through a rigorous three-year Periodontics residency program at the Dental College of Georgia, specializing in Periodontal and Implant Surgery.

Born and raised in Lakeland, Dr. Crosby has a deep-rooted connection to his community. Outside of his professional pursuits, he finds joy in spending quality time with his family, hunting and golfing. He and his wife welcomed a precious baby girl into their lives in February 2024.



Our Staff

We are proud of our staff, which is comprised of caring and dedicated professionals. They ensure that our patient’s surgical, post-surgical, preventive maintenance and administrative needs are met as efficiently and smoothly as possible.

We strive to make your visits with us as comfortable and pleasant as possible by creating a warm and caring environment. We strongly believe that our patients’ comfort is an important part of quality dental care.





We strongly believe that our patients' comfort is an important part of quality dental care.

We strive to make your visits with us as comfortable and pleasant as possible by creating a warm and caring environment. We strongly believe that our patients’ comfort is an important part of quality dental care. We are here to listen to your questions and concerns and to help provide solutions leading to your better health. Please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail us if you have any questions regarding your care.