AboutMiami Beach Smiles

Miami Beach Smiles is a Miami Beach based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers and more.

We also perform emergency dentist services that include bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges. As a local dentist, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Dr. Gaertner and our staff invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 305-534-2526 and experience why our patients think Miami Beach Smiles is the best dentist in Miami Beach.

TOMMY GAERTNER, DMD

With his fresh perspective, valued experience and background, Dr. Gaertner has the privilege to treat all patients in his Miami Beach office like family. He is passionate about dentistry, which is why he attends multiple continuing education courses and local study clubs to guarantee dental excellence to his patients.

Dr. Tommy Gaertner is originally from Antwerp, Belgium where he grew up in a family of dentists. From an early age, Dr. Gaertner has always been exposed to high-quality dental care which has lead to his passion and knowledge for dentistry. After graduating high school, he went on to attend Nova Southeastern University in Florida where he completed his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, and Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Patient satisfaction and quality of care are his main priorities. Over the years being exposed to dentistry, Dr. Gaertner has developed a special interest towards compassionate dental cosmetic procedures to enhance patients’ smiles and self-esteem. Dr. Gaertner has completed training in esthetic dentistry by world renowned doctors including Dr. Michael Apa, Dr. Larry Rosenthal (New York) and Dr. Clayton Chan (Las Vegas). Over the years, he has had the honor of enhancing the smiles of numerous athletes, models, and music personalities.

Dr. Gaertner is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. Dr. Gaertner is fluent in English, French, Hebrew and Dutch, which allows him to communicate and optimize dental care for patients from all around the world. Dr. Gaertner has a way of making patients, even the most apprehensive ones, feel at ease.

DR. ILON CHOAI

Dr. Ilon Choai is a general dentist that was born and raised in Westchester, New York. He did his undergraduate work at Stony Brook University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Dr. Choai graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 2019, where he completed a highly competitive honors program treating survivors of torture and domestic abuse in conjunction with Bellevue Hospital.

After graduating dental school, he went on to complete a General Practice Residency post-graduate training at the Mount Sinai Hospital in 2020, where he treated a variety of communities that lacked dental care.

In Dr. Choai's spare time, he has a deep love for photography, exercising, and Paddleboarding . He is one of the founding members of Stribe Dental, an online learning platform for dentists to further their skills. In addition, he is a published author in the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Choai is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and stays current on the latest techniques and skills in the profession through coursed and continuing education.