"Our Team"

Dr. Tom Galinis grew up in Delray Beach, Florida and went on to attend the University of Florida, College of Dentistry. After graduating, Dr. Galinis decided to reside in Stuart, Florida, and has been practicing in this area since 1996.

Dr. Galinis is an accredited member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Florida Dental Association, the Atlantic Coast Dental Society, the Tri-County Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Galinis is also an active member of the Seattle Study Club.

"My passion for cosmetic dentistry gives me the opportunity to change people's lives."

"It is my obligation to advance with the profession and give patients what they deserve - a new smile, an implant reconstruction ... whatever the treatment may be, my patients deserve the best."

Dr. Shannon Plymale-Galinis is a long time resident of Martin County. She grew up in Palm City, Florida, and went on to complete her undergraduate studies at Clemson University. Dr. Galinis attended the University of Florida College of Dentistry and returned to her home community to practice dentistry.

Dr. Galinis is an accredited member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Florida Dental Association, the Atlantic Coast Dental Society, the Tri-County Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Galinis is also an active member of the Seattle Study Club.

"Today's patients are demanding aesthetics: I feel it is my obligation to exceed patient expectations and deliver both a functional and beautiful smile."

Dr. T.L. Plymale moved to Florida from his native West Virginia in 1964. He attended the University of Florida where he received an Associate of Arts degree in 1967, and graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. He received his dental degree from West Virginia University in 1974. Dr. Plymale moved to Stuart that same year and opened his practice, as the 5th general dentist in Martin County. Four years later he moved his practice to Palm City and was the very first dentist to this area.

He is a 31 year resident of Martin County and is active in community affairs, currently serving as chairman of the Palm City Redevelopment Advisory Board. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Tri County Dental Society, and has served on the Peer Review Committee.