Our Mission
“My goal is to always strive for perfection while providing quality dental care. I am only satisfied when I achieve excellence. My staff and I believe it is essential to listen to the patients and understand their needs and desires. We work to educate all our patients so that they can take an active role in their treatment. Together as a team, we can accomplish the smile they desire. Maintaining our patient’s dental health is our commitment. We unconditionally do our very best to always provide the finest of care while maintaining sound ethics and integrity.”
– DR. ROTTER –
ASTRID M. ROTTER, DMD
PEMBROKE PINES DENTIST
Dr. Astrid Rotter received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine degree from University Of Pennsylvania in 1994. Upon completion of her studies she opened her first private practice in North Miami, and fifteen years ago her second private practice in Pembroke Pines.
Dr. Rotter graduated and is an Implant Fellow from one of the world’s most advanced training centers in dental implantology, The Misch International Implant Institute. Also, she is an Implant Fellow from The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).
DR. RAFAEL URBINO, DMD, FAAHD, MACSD
PEMBROKE PINES DENTIST
In addition to private practice, Dr. Urbino has been on the medical staff at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach since 2007, where he performs dental and oral surgery for persons with special needs under anesthesia. He is also involved in the oral-dental care of patients with Head & Neck Cancers. He is a member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the Florida Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the Special Care Dentistry Association, and the Mt. Sinai Medical Center Foundation. Dr. Urbino is also a Fellow of the American Association of Hospital Dentists (FAAHD), and a Master of the College of Sedation Dentistry (MaCSD).
Dr. Urbino is an Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University-College of Dental Medicine, and at the University of Florida-College of Dentistry. He is a lecturing faculty member, and also teaches dental students on humanitarian trips abroad approximately one week per year. He has participated in humanitarian trips to Haiti, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic. In 2009, Dr. Urbino was awarded the prestigious University of Florida – Outstanding Young Alumnus Award.
When Dr. Urbino is not in the office or in the operating room, he enjoys traveling, motorcycling, martial arts, and being in nature. He has also been highly involved in several community, civic, and philanthropic organizations throughout the years.
Dr. Urbino’s Professional Affiliations (Links):
- American Dental Association
- University of Florida – College of Dentistry
- Nova Southeastern Univ. – College of Dental Medicine
- Special Care Dentistry Association / American Assoc. of Hospital Dentists
- Mt. Sinai Medical Center
- Florida Dental Association
- St. Mary’s Medical Center
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- Children’s Medical Services
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Florida Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Why Choose Us
While you have many options to choose from for dentists, this is what makes West Pines Dental different: