About Us
About Us
Bridges Dental is proud to serve Valrico, FL and the surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of dental medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.
If you have any questions about how we can care for your teeth and mouth, please don’t hesitae to call us at (813) 654-3399. Thank you!
Meet the Doctors
DR. Laura BRIDGES
Dr. Bridges was raised in the Valrico and Brandon areas since 1987. She graduated from Bloomingdale Senior High School and has continued to call Valrico home since graduating from The University of Florida College of Dentistry.
Dr. Bridges has prepared herself for the opportunity to acquire and build a practice in her hometown so that she can provide best-in-class service and technology to her own community. Dr. Bridges is honored to practice dentistry and raise 5 children with her husband, Brad, in this amazing community!
Technology
At Bridges Dental, Dr. Bridges utilizes the latest technology to make the patient experience as comfortable and efficient as possible. She is one of the few local dentists who uses the latest technology from Milestone Scientific called “The Wand.”
The Wand can do both bi-lateral mandibular (lower jaw) treatments in one visit and allows smile-line assessment at time of treatment, eliminating the unnecessary return visit. It also allows the patient to return to work or school without a numb face.
The Wand is cutting- edge technology that Dr. Bridges uses to provide local anesthesia for the patient. The Wand is significantly more comfortable than the “harpoon syringe” as it reduces the pain and anxiety for the patient and can eliminate collateral numbness.
Dr. Bridges' Education and Experience
Dr. Laura Bridges received her undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from Florida State University. After working in the computer technology field, she decided to follow her passion and continue her education at The University of South Florida to pursue a career in dentistry. After graduating from USF with a degree in Biomedical Science, Dr. Bridges attended The University of Florida and received her DMD degree from the College of Dentistry. Throughout her time in dental school, she served as class president for three years and was awarded the Delta Dental Senior Leadership Award. Dr. Bridges has worked in both corporate dentistry and private practice environments. Dr. Bridges has the diverse experience to treat her patients’ dental needs and is honored to practice in the community in which she was raised.
DR. Caroline Dau
Prior to joining Bridges Dental, Dr. Dau had been working in the St. Petersburg area for the past seven years. Her family recently moved to Fishhawk, and is excited to serve her hometown community. When she isn’t practicing dentistry, Dr. Dau can usually be found chasing around her two toddlers, biking down the Riverwalk, or watching The Great British Baking Show.
Dr. Dau's Education and Experience
Dr. Dau received her undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Notre Dame. She then headed to the West Coast to complete her Doctorate in Dental Science at the University of California in San Francisco. After a long stint away, she returned home for a residency at the University of Florida.
