Dr. Nick L. Kavouklis and Dr. Kristina Villafria practice general and cosmetic dentistry side by side on Sheldon Road — carrying forward a family practice established in 1994.
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Nick is a native Floridian who joined Tampa Dental in August 2008. He treats families across the Tampa Bay area — from first-visit children to lifelong patients — with a quiet, methodical approach that has become a signature of the practice.
His work spans the full range of general and cosmetic procedures: cleanings and preventative care, restorative fillings and crowns, veneers, bonding, implants, and full smile makeovers. Patients consistently single out his patience, his explanations, and the time he spends getting the result right.
General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Kristina joined Tampa Dental in October 2022, bringing a calm, attentive chairside manner and a focus on patient comfort across every visit. She treats new and returning patients across the Bay area and works alongside Dr. Nick on the practice's general and cosmetic caseload.
Her areas of practice include preventative care, fillings, crowns, Invisalign, whitening, veneers, and cosmetic bonding. Patients describe her as professional, thorough, and easy to work with — the kind of dentist who explains what she's doing before she does it.
"Tampa Dental was founded on a simple idea — that a neighborhood practice should feel like family. Three decades on Sheldon Road have only made us more certain of it."
Dr. Nick and Dr. Kristina share a single set of operatories, a single phone line, and a single way of treating people. What that looks like in practice:
Every step is walked through before it happens. Patients consistently mention this in reviews — both doctors stop, explain, and check in mid-procedure.
We confirm coverage and out-of-pocket cost before any work begins — and ask you whether to proceed once the numbers are in front of both of us.
From simple cleanings to sedation dentistry for anxious patients, we keep comfort at the center. The goal isn't just to finish — it's to make sure you'd come back.
"Dr Nick was just as amazing, dare I say the best dental exam, cleaning and experience I may have ever received. I am so thankful I found Tampa Dental — I can't say enough good about the entire staff."
"My first visit to Tampa Dental and completely pleased with the customer service and staff. They are truly invested in the patient's experience and care. Dr. Kristina absolutely wonderful."
Call the front desk or send us a message — we'll match you with the doctor that fits the visit, verify your insurance first, and confirm timing before you come in.