Dr. Miguel J. Santamarina, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Miguel J. Santamarina, who serves patients in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Enjoying all aspects of adult comprehensive dentistry, Dr. Santamarina is a part of the team at Palm Beach Prosthodontics in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is directly involved in the treatment of patients who require advanced care in order to reestablish their function and smile.

Since 1973, when Palm Beach Prosthodontics was established as the first prosthetic dentistry practice in Palm Beach County, the objective has been to provide patients with the highest level of oral healthcare. Each new member joining the practice over the years has brought their unique training, skill and experience as contributions to the welfare of patients. The assembled principled team of professionals and staff thrive on providing the best specialized dental care in a relaxed and comfortable environment, while maintaining an emphasis on compassion and integrity. They offer prosthetic, esthetic (“cosmetic”), restorative, implant, preventive, and maintenance services to meet patients’ dental needs in a modern, convenient, and comfortable setting. 

After receiving his undergraduate education from the University of Miami, Dr. Santamarina earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. There, he was honored with the Thomas P. Hinman Scholarship, named a Hinman Scholar and graduated first in his class of sixty-six. Among the awards he received while at University were the prestigious Alpha Omega Award for highest scholastic standing, and the annual Quintessence Publishing Company awards for Clinical Achievement in Restorative Dentistry and in Periodontics.

Remaining at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Dr. Santamarina completed his postdoctoral training in General Practice and earned his certificate of Advanced Specialty Training in General Dentistry, which included training at Shands Hospital and the Veterans Administration Hospital. The highly specialized training that he received in the General Practice Residency program made him the perfect Advanced General Dentist to join Palm Beach Prosthodontics. He has the expertise to treat medically compromised patients and provide the high level of support and patient care Palm Beach Prosthodontics demands. 

Through thousands of hours of continuing education, Dr. Santamarina has continued to expand his knowledge in the fields of implant surgery and prosthetics as well as cosmetic dentistry. 

In good standing with a number of professional organizations, he is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Atlantic Coast District Dental Association, the Central Palm Beach County Dental Society, the Florida Dental Association, and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.  

On a more personal note, Dr. Santamarina enjoys outdoor sports in his free time and is an avid fisherman and free diver. He donates time at his local church of Saint Thomas More and offers his dental services locally and on medical/dental mission trips to Central America.

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