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Yarelis Cartagena DMD, PA

General dentistry · Lakeland, FL
4.51185 Google reviews
Yarelis Cartagena DMD, PA
Key facts
  • Yarelis Cartagena DMD, PA is 1 of 187 general dentists listed in Lakeland, FL.
  • License status on record at the Florida Board of Dentistry: active.
  • DSO-affiliated (Aspen Dental).
  • Public rating 4.5 from 1185 Google reviews.

SmilesAtlas verification

What we matched to public records, with links so you can verify it yourself.
Dental license: active (#DN26373)
Catherine Vukelich, a dentist at this practice, holds a license active with the Florida Board of Dentistry.
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No disciplinary actions on record
Checked against the board's published enforcement list. None found.
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DSO-affiliated (Aspen Dental)
Practice name matches a known DSO brand in public records. Many consumers do not realize a practice is corporate-owned; we surface it so you can decide.
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What we could not verify yet: We do not yet have a public source for this dentist's board-certification or CE status, so we have left it out. We never fabricate a credential.
Data freshness: NPI record 2026-08-23; license board 2026-06-10; Google listing 2026-06-07; practice website 2026-08-24. Confirm time-sensitive details directly.

About this practice

Yarelis Cartagena DMD, PA is a general dental practice at 3436 S Florida Ave in Lakeland, FL. Catherine Vukelich, a dentist here, holds a license the Florida Board of Dentistry reports as active (license #DN26373), with no disciplinary action on record. Public records show it as dso-affiliated (aspen dental) (practice name matches a known DSO brand in public records). It has 1185 Google reviews at 4.5 stars. Posted hours cover 7 days a week.

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Hours
Friday: 8am to 1pmMonday: 7am to 5pmSaturday: 8am to 1pmSunday: ClosedThursday: 7:30am to 5pmTuesday: 7:30am to 5pmWednesday: 7:30am to 5pm

Reputation

4.5
1185 Google reviews

Frequently asked questions

Is Yarelis Cartagena DMD, PA a verified dentist?
Yarelis Cartagena DMD, PA holds a license the Florida Board of Dentistry reports as active (license #DN26373), is dso-affiliated (aspen dental), and has 1185 Google reviews. The profile shows the source date and direct verification links.
How can I double-check Yarelis Cartagena DMD, PA?
Open the official NPI record at NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and search the Florida Board of Dentistry for the license number to confirm the status shown here.
Does Yarelis Cartagena DMD, PA accept new patients?
We do not have a confirmed new-patient status for Yarelis Cartagena DMD, PA; call the office to check.