AboutKaroline Asbell, DDS
Karoline Asbell, DDS is a Boca Raton based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dental office that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, veneers, Implant crowns, dentures, and more. We also offer Nitrous Oxide!
We also perform emergency dentist services that include bonding, crowns, and bridges. As a local dentist, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Dr. Karoline Asbell and our team invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 561-225-2063 and experience why our patients think Karoline Asbell, DDS is the best dentist in Boca Raton.
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Dr. Karoline Asbell
Dentistry has been Dr. Karoline Asbell’s dream since she was six years old! She enthusiastically pursued that dream while attending Hunter College in New York City, ultimately earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry (NYU) in 2008. NYU provided a world-class education and invaluable experience treating one of the most diverse and challenging patient populations in the country. She also gained research experience through her work with the Genetic Cancer Research Institute at NYU Medical Center.
Dr. Asbell is deeply committed to continuing education and regularly participates in advanced dental study clubs and professional societies. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, and full-mouth reconstruction—always delivered with a patient-centered approach and attention to detail.
Continuing education is very important to her and she is active in advanced dental studies, and participates regularly in several dental study clubs and dental societies. Dr. Asbell's intention and focus is to deliver the highest level of care with emphasis on prevention, cosmetic enhancement and reconstructive services.
Originally from Brazil, Dr. Asbell is fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese. She has two wonderful children and is married to Dr. Rafael Cordero, with whom she shares a passion for dentistry and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Doctor of Dental Surgery – Periodontist
Dr. Rafael Cordero
Dr. Rafael Cordero earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Francisco Marroquín University in his hometown of Guatemala City. After moving to the United States, he completed his specialty training in Periodontics at the University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, in 1991. His talent and dedication earned him a professorship in the Graduate Department of Periodontics shortly after.
Dr. Cordero relocated to Palm Beach County, where he established both his private practice and his home. He is committed to lifelong learning and has completed advanced surgical training through internships at the University of Miami and the Medical College of Georgia. He holds an associate fellowship with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and remains active in local and national periodontal and implant societies.
In addition to lecturing nationally and internationally, Dr. Cordero leads the Palm Beach Gardens Peer Practicum Study Club and contributes to oral care research as a clinical examiner and principal investigator. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys outdoor activities and spending quality time with his wife, Dr. Karoline Asbell, and their family.
Damalyz Butler
Dental Assistant
Damalyz began her dental career over 25 years ago after earning her Dental Assisting Certificate at Springfield Technical Community College. She later went on to receive her Expanded Functions certification from Nova Southeastern University—a distinction held by only a select few dental assistants. Ten years ago, Damalyz became our dedicated Practice Manager. Since then, she has completed numerous continuing education courses focused on patient care, administrative excellence, and insurance coordination. Known for her warmth, efficiency, and enthusiasm, Damalyz is an essential part of what makes our practice feel like home. At home Damalyz is a mother of 3 boys and loves basketball
Margarita Echavarria
Dental Assistant
Originally from Colombia, Margarita moved to the U.S. as a teenager and grew up immersed in the world of dentistry, spending much of her youth helping in her father's dental lab. With over 25 years of experience as a dental assistant, Margarita brings both skill and heart to everything she does. She holds an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification and has shared her expertise as an instructor at Palm Beach State College’s Dental Assisting program. Enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated to patient comfort, Margarita is also a proud wife and mother of two.