Crafting High Quality Smiles

In the Wellen Park, Sarasota and Charlotte county areas

About Us

Prime Smile Dentistry & Wellness was founded on the belief that exceptional dentistry should be as individual as the person receiving it. As a privately owned, fee-for-service practice, we prioritize personalized treatment, meaningful relationships, and the time and attention each patient deserves. Every detail reflects our commitment to clinical excellence, thoughtful hospitality, and a more personal standard of dental care.

At Prime Smile Dentistry & Wellness, exceptional care begins with understanding the whole person, not just the smile. We combine advanced dentistry with a thoughtful, wellness-centered approach to support lasting oral health and overall well-being. Every experience is guided by individualized attention, informed choices, and a genuine commitment to helping our patients feel confident, comfortable, and exceptionally cared for.

Dentistry with Your Whole Health in Mind

At Prime Smile Dentistry & Wellness, we believe oral health is an essential part of overall well-being. Our approach looks beyond individual dental concerns to consider how your oral health, personal needs, and long-term wellness work together.

Through preventive care, advanced technology, and thoughtful treatment planning, we strive to provide dentistry that is as individualized as the people we serve. We take a considered approach to the materials and treatment options we recommend, prioritizing biocompatibility, clinical evidence, and your unique health needs whenever appropriate.

Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and options to make confident, informed decisions about your care—supporting a healthy smile and a greater sense of well-being for years to come.

Meet Dr. Marino - Founder & Owner | Dentist

Thoughtful care. Exceptional dentistry. A vision built around you.

As founder and owner of Prime Smile Dentistry & Wellness, Melissa Marino, DMD, leads with the belief that exceptional dentistry begins with understanding the person behind the smile. Her philosophy combines clinical excellence, preventive care, and individualized treatment planning to support lasting oral health and confident smiles.

A strong advocate for patient education, Dr. Marino takes the time to help each patient understand their oral health, explore their options, and make informed decisions with confidence. Her approach integrates advanced technology, ongoing clinical education, wellness integration and thoughtful attention to each patient’s needs.

Dr. Marino earned her undergraduate degree from Florida International University and her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, in 2017. She remains committed to advancing her expertise through continuing education and training in Invisalign® clear aligners, nitrous oxide sedation, implant placement and restoration, PRP/PRF, sleep medicine, laser dentistry, and facial aesthetics.

Her commitment to the community extends beyond the practice. Dr. Marino has volunteered with Florida Mission of Mercy, Remote Area Medical, Give Kids a Smile, and Smiles for the Community, supporting efforts to expand access to dental care.

Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Dr. Marino fell in love with Florida’s Gulf Coast while attending dental school in Bradenton. Her life is grounded by faith, family, and gratitude for the country she proudly calls home. Outside the practice, she enjoys reading, fitness, and traveling with her husband, son and daughter. She is fluent in English and Spanish.