Operation Dental Celebrates Fifth De Novo Practice Opening With Launch Of Live Oak Dentistry In St. Cloud, Florida

St. Cloud, FL – October 2026 – Operation Dental, a rapidly growing, Orlando-based, dentist-led, privately owned group practice, proudly announces the opening of Live Oak Dentistry, its fifth de novo dental practice, marking another significant milestone in what has been a year of exceptional growth and expansion for the organization.

Located in the rapidly growing St. Cloud area, Live Oak Dentistry was established to meet the increasing demand for high-quality, patient-centered dental care in one of Central Florida's fastest-developing communities. The new practice reflects Operation Dental's continued commitment to bringing modern, accessible dentistry to thriving neighborhoods throughout the region.

Leading the clinical team is Dr. Beatriz Berríos Ouslán, a highly trained general dentist known for her compassionate approach and dedication to personalized patient care.

"I am honored to join Live Oak Dentistry and help establish a practice centered on trust, compassion, and clinical excellence, " said Dr. Berríos. “St. Cloud is a vibrant, rapidly growing community, and I look forward to building meaningful roots here while delivering the high-quality, accessible dental care this neighborhood deserves."

Dr. Berríos earned both her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees from the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus after completing her Bachelor of Science in General Biology at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. She further advanced her clinical expertise through a prestigious General Practice Residency (GPR) at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, where she received advanced training in treating medically complex patients, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics.

A member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Berríos combines hospital-based clinical experience with a passion for restorative and cosmetic dentistry, comprehensive family dental care, and Invisalign treatment. Fully fluent in English and Spanish, she is committed to making every patient feel comfortable through clear communication and trust-based relationships.

"My clinical goal is always to create an environment where patients feel genuinely heard, respected, and completely comfortable in the chair,” added Dr. Berríos. “Building long-term relationships and partnering with families to achieve healthy, confident smiles is truly what I am most passionate about."

In addition to launching its fifth de novo practice, Operation Dental expanded patient care in the Jacksonville community by adding Dr. Bansbach to the team at Blue Wave Dental, making the office a three-dentist practice. The organization also acquired two additional dental practices in the Florida Panhandle, further expanding its footprint across key Florida markets. Together, these milestones reflect Operation Dental’s continued growth across the state while maintaining a strong focus on clinical excellence, operational innovation, and exceptional patient experiences.

Live Oak Dentistry is now welcoming new patients and offers comprehensive dental services for individuals and families, including preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic treatments, Invisalign, and emergency dental services.

For more information about Live Oak Dentistry or to schedule an appointment, visit www.liveoakdentistry.com or call (689) 210-7210.

About Operation Dental - Dentistry powered by people, not profit.

Operation Dental is a dentist-led, privately owned group practice committed to putting people before profits. We serve communities across Jacksonville, Sarasota, and Central Florida without being private equity-backed. We offer comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages, including general, family, cosmetic, restorative, implant, reconstructive, oral surgery, emergency, endodontic, and periodontic care. Our mission is to break the DSO stereotype by pioneering a management style that prioritizes people over profits and always puts our dentists, employees, and patients first — not the bottom line. We provide our dentists and expert medical staff with the systems, resources, and support they need so they can focus entirely on what matters most, patient care.