Robyn Lesser, DMD
Dr. Robyn is a native of Clearwater, Florida, and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her DMD from the University of Florida with honors in research. She also completed her pediatric residency at the University of Florida. Dr. Lesser is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She has been recognized by Tampa Bay Magazine as a top pediatric dentist in Tampa Bay. Dr. Lesser is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association®, the Florida Dental Association and the Hillsborough County Dental Association. She is also a member of Florida Blue Key and is currently president of Pedo Gators, the pediatric dental alumni association for the University of Florida. Dr. Lesser is a Fellow of the AAPD who contributes above and beyond in the field of pediatric and organized dentistry.Dr. Lesser enjoys volunteering in the schools to help educate children on good oral health. She has been in private practice in Tampa since 2002. When she is not working, she is busy with her husband, Gene, and two daughters, Sasha and Mila.
Rebecca Pikos, DMD
Dr. Rebecca, a board-certified pediatric dentist, is a native of South Carolina. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of South Carolina and was inducted into the most prestigious academic honor society, Phi Beta
Kappa. Following her undergraduate studies, she attended The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. It was there that she received her Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society representing the top students in the graduating class.
After graduation, Dr. Rebecca completed a 1-year General Practice Residency in Columbia, SC at Palmetto Health Hospital. She then pursued a pediatric dental residency at The University of Alabama Birmingham in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. Rebecca received her certificate in pediatric dentistry and was the one resident to undergo extensive training with the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program at Civitan Sparks Center. This training aims to provide long-term, graduate level interdisciplinary training as well as interdisciplinary services and care for individuals with disabilities, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
She is a member of the American Dental Association, The Florida Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Pinellas County Dental Association. When Dr. Rebecca is not working, she can be found playing with her dogs, spending time with her family, exercising, or enjoying the outdoors.
Shana
Practice Administrator
Shana has worked with Dr. Lesser since the opening of Smile Builders Pediatric Dentistry. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. She is originally from Toledo, Ohio, and but moved to Florida at age 9, so she pretty much considers herself a Floridian! When not at work, she enjoys time with her husband and son, going to movies, shopping, swimming, traveling, and cheering on the New York Giants and Florida Gators. She also loves going to Orlando to visit the parks. Her favorite food is sushi! She enjoys helping provide a warm, positive experience for children and families when they come to the dentist.
Stacey
Appointment Coordinator
Stacey is the warm and friendly face you will see at the front desk in our Dunedin office! Stacey brings over 20 years of customer service experience and is dedicated to making sure our patients and families have a comfortable and positive experience. Stacey is originally from Tallahassee but has lived in the East Lake area for over 10 years. She is married to her wonderful husband Jim, and has 2 great college-age kids who are Florida Gators. She also has 2 dogs, a cat, and a bunny! When she is not at work, Stacey enjoys spending time with her family, friends, bike rides, and loves sunsets at the beach!
Kaitlyn
Appointment & Insurance Coordinator
Kaitlyn is originally from Tennessee and moved to Florida in 2020, and has been in the dental field for 6 years. She lives with her husband and daughter right here in Dunedin! You will find Kaitlyn’s smiling face at the front desk and hear her beautiful voice when you call our office! She loves to swim and go to the beach, go horseback riding, and all things Disney. Kaitlyn describes herself as a goofball and loves to laugh and have fun! Her main goal is to make people feel better and it brings her joy to see kids come in and get their teeth cleaned!
Tiffany
Dental Assistant
Tiffany was born and raised in St. Petersburg and is raising her own family here too! She lives with her husband, her son Everett, and 1 Corgie Jack Russell terrier named Harley. She brings 16 years of experience to us at Smile Builders! Tiffany loves to go to the beach, reading, and spending time crafting.
She loves helping kids who have dental anxiety overcome their fears, loves seeing the outcome of cosmetic procedures, and enjoys watching patients grow up with us!
Lexie
Dental Assistant
Lexie is originally from Utah but has now been in Florida for the last few years! She brings 5+ years’ experience to our office. She enjoys a lot of outdoor activities like hammocking, swimming, and camping. Her favorite food is pasta and she would love to travel internationally at some point. You may find Lexie taking a nap at lunch time because she loves her rest! Lexie has always been fascinated with teeth and loves working with kids, so becoming a pediatric dental assistant was the career for her!