Sylvana Chimenti, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Sylvana Chimenti, who serves patients throughout the State of North Carolina.

A top professional in the field of dentistry, Dr. Chimenti is affiliated with Friendly Dental Group, working with patients in the Charlotte and Gastonia areas.

With over twenty locations in North and South Carolina, Friendly Dental Group has established a presence that’s familiar and trusted particularly in the Charlotte proximity. Serving the Carolinas since 1999 and operated by dentists, the group has grown with excellence and experience building a reputation of having, not only the best but also, friendly dentists.

A native of Brazil, Dr. Chimenti obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with honors from the Faculdade de Odontologia de Campos RJ. After working as a dentist for a few years in Brazil, she moved to New York to attend dental hygiene school at the NYU College of Dentistry and worked as a dental hygienist from October 2011 to March 2015. 

Because of her love and passion for the practice of dentistry she decided to further her education in dentistry, graduating with her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree at The University of Illinois in Chicago. Upon receiving her degree, she moved back to New York where she completed her general practice residency at St. Barnabas Hospital. After finishing her residency, she decided to leave New York and move to North Carolina.

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. Chimenti has been married to her husband for 14 years who she shares three adorable children with. When she is not at work, she loves exercising, eating healthy, and spending quality time with her beautiful family. Speaking several languages, she is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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