Meet The Team
OWNERSHIP
Dr. Tarek Elzawahry, DMD - President-Owner
Dr. Tarek Elzawahry is the owner and solo dental practitioner of Advanced Dental Clinic. He opened the business in 1997 in Panama City, Florida. Before moving to Florida, he was a general dentist in the New England area. He graduated from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dentistry in 1995. He also holds a master’s degree in Prosthodontics from Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. There, he practiced dentistry and was a university professor of Prosthodontics for 8 years before emigrating to the United States. He and Hanan married in 1989 and have three children.
Hanan Elkomy - Business Director
Hanan Elkomy is the Business Director of Advanced Dental Clinic. She opened the business alongside her husband, Tarek, in 1997. Before operating the business, she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida in 1989 and worked as a magazine journalist and freelance writer. She also taught middle and high school English and worked as an adjunct instructor at Gulf Coast State College. She received her master’s degree in education from Florida State University in 2014. She and Tarek are married with three children, two dogs, and a lizard.
OUR CLINICAL TEAM
OUR HYGIENIST
Bonnie Young, RDH
Bonnie has been working as a dental hygienist for more than 20 years. She joined Advanced Dental Clinic in 2016. She received her Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from Gulf Coast State College and returned to obtain her Certificate to Administer Local Anesthesia in 2013. Bonnie’s favorite part of her job is providing patients the experience of good dental care and the feeling of a great smile. She loves getting to know her patients and building long-term relationships. Bonnie grew up in the Panhandle and resides in the local area. Her interests are in health and wellness. She enjoys cooking and reading in her free time.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Samantha Halcomb, CDA
Samantha graduated from Northwest Florida State College’s dental assisting program. She is highly trained and DANB certified. She strives to stay up to date on all required continuing education to better serve her patients with the best dental health. She has been working with Dr. Elzawahry since 2017. She and Jay married in November 2020. They enjoy spending time with family and friends and have three dogs.
CLINICAL ASSISTANT
Ameer Elzawahry
Ameer began at Advanced Dental Clinic in 2013, while a high school student. He began in the chart room, filing patient records. He moved on to the sterilization center, preparing dental tools for use. Finally, he moved to the field of dental assisting. His after-school job led to a love of dentistry. He is majoring in microbiology and will one day realize his dream of becoming a dentist. In his spare time, he enjoys paragliding, hand gliding, adventure sports, and will obtain his private pilot license soon.
OUR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
INSURANCE COORDINATOR
Constance Riley
Constance has been working with the team at Advanced Dental Clinic since 2019. Her medical office experience and reception background provided a great base for starting out fresh in the dental field. Outside of work, Constance enjoys adventures in traveling, spending time with family and friends, and her dog.
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Brenda Criswell
Brenda joined the team in 2022. She brings several years of experience working with patients. She is passionate about people and helping them improve their dental health. She also enjoys seeing our patients happy and smiling after treatment. In her free time, she enjoys family, traveling, exploring new places, amazing beach sunsets, reading, cooking, or just visiting friends.