About US

Little Smiles is a state-of-the-art Pediatric and Orthodontic dental practice with offices in Palm Coast and St. Augustine, Fl. We emphasize a preventive approach to keeping our patients cavity-free and with a beautiful smile. Superior oral health is vital for a child's development, and we are here to help in every way possible. The child who begins the exploration of dentistry early, can look forward to having strong filling-free teeth as an adult.

At Littles Smiles, your child will receive personal attention and compassion with quality care, in an at-home environment. We strive to make this journey - for infants, children, teens and special needs patients a fun and rewarding experience. Our aim is to provide a positive experience for you and your child and make this their dental home. There is no doubt that your child's path to optimum dental health starts here!.

Luis A. Cruz, D.M.D - Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Cruz was raised in Puerto Rico. He attended University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, earning his bachelor's degree in biology in 2000. He received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) in 2004 from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus.

After Dental School, Dr. Cruz moved to New York to continue a Pediatric Dentistry Specialty program at New York University were he finished in summer 2006.While at the University, Dr. Cruz participated in numerous research projects in Oral Medicine and Clinical Trials. Volunteering through a dental outreach program, he provided free dental care in Nicaragua and US Virgin Islands.

Dr. Cruz live in St. Augustine with his wife Doushka and his children Lucas and Pablo. Doushka is an Agronomist Graduated from the University of Puerto Rico.

Brianne Desantis, D.M.D. - Orthodontist

Dr. DeSantis grew up in Merritt Island Florida, where she also met her husband of 8 years, Jason. She graduated with honors from The University of Florida (Go Gators!) and attended Nova Southeastern University School of Dentistry. She pursued her orthodontic specialty training at the University of Minnesota.

Dr. DeSantis considers it a privilege to work together with Dr. Cruz and his team to help make beautiful, healthy smiles.