Meet the Doctors

Dr. Alan J. Bussell

Dr. Alan J. Bussell

I am proud to have served patients in our community. Through continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to offer you and your family the high level of care you’re looking for. My staff and I will give you a warm welcome and our ongoing commitment to your dental health. "

Credentials and Memberships

  • Fellow of The Academy of General Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Florida Dental Association
  • Atlantic Coast District Dental Society Dental Association
  • Broward County Dental Society
Dr. Dora Vilk-Shapiro

Dr. Dora Vilk-Shapiro

Dr. Dora Vilk-Shapiro received her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 1986 from UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School and became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry in 2002. She is fluent in Spanish and is an adjunct Clinical Faculty member of the Broward Dental Research Clinic-Hygiene program at Broward College. She received her AA and BA degree from the University of Florida.

Becoming interested in Dentistry after a bicycle accident at age 10, "Dr. Dora" as her patients affectionately call her, is best known for her tender touch, her entertaining personality, and outstanding smile creations. She welcomes kids from 3 to 100!

Business Memberships

= Past-President of Ft. Lauderdale/Broward Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners

= President-Elect of the Coral Springs Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association

= Member of Women's Executive Club

= Member of Women of Spanish Origin Awards

= NAWBO Triple Teal Heart Award 2000

= ABWA Woman of the Year 2008

= Crystal Slipper Award 1999

= Hispanic Woman of Distinction Honoree 2008

= Best Dentist Coral Springs Parkland -Forum voters 2007

= Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Mother of the Year Honoree 1998

Credentials and Memberships

  • Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
  • Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Member of the American Association of Women Dentists
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • National Association of Women Business Owners, Broward, Ft. Lauderdale
  • American Business Women's Association, Coral Springs
  • Women's Executive Club
  • Tamarac Chamber of Commerce
  • Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce
  • Ambassador committee
  • Tamarac Chamber Women of Success
  • American Association of Women Dentist's South Florida

The Tamarac Dentist

Appts:(954) 721-2330

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Dr. Alan J. Bussell

Dr. Dora Vilk-Shapiro

The Tamarac Dentist

6269 N. University Drive

Tamarac, FL 33321

General Info: (954) 721-2330

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Mon. 8:30am - 12pm 12pm - 5pm
Tue. 8:00am - 12pm 12pm - 6pm
Wed. 8:30am - 12pm 12pm - 5pm
Thu. 8:30am - 12pm 12pm - 6pm
Fri. 8:30am - 12pm 12pm - 5pm
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The Tamarac Dentist, 6269 N. University Drive, Tamarac, Florida 33321 - (954) 721-2330
Dr. Alan J. Bussell and Dr. Dora Vilk-Shapiro

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(954) 721-2330

General Info: (954) 721-2330