Meet The Team

  • Dr. Mark R. Holmes
    Dr. Mark R. Holmes

    Dr. Holmes grew up in Clearwater, FL graduating from Clearwater Central Catholic high school, before attending the University of Florida (GO GATORS!) where he earned a Bachelors in Microbiology and Cell Science. He was accepted to the University of Florida College of Dentistry where he returned after graduating as a courtesy clinical assistant professor. Dr. Holmes lives in St. Petersburg with his wife Heather, a commercial airline pilot and Veteran United States Air-Force Pilot.

    Dr. Holmes founded the Dental Walk-In Clinic in 2002 and is the current clinical director. He has dedicated his professional career to providing quality focused, accessible dental care to the Greater Tampa Bay Area. Since 2002 he has treated thousands of dental emergencies, including traumas while embracing new technology to perfect the delivery of state of the art dentistry.

    Dr. Holmes also believes in the importance of dental education. He has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education in multiple disciplines of dentistry. Over the past 19 years he has mentored and trained numerous dentist, team members and student dentist in the diagnosis and delivery of emergency dentistry. Dr. Holmes is a recognized speaker, lecturing dentists, physicians, students and United States Special Forces Combat Medics on the topics of emergency dentistry, sedation dentistry, management of dental trauma and dental infections.

    Honors & Affiliations:

    Educational and Professional Awards

    • Bachelors of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science University of Florida
    • Doctor of Dental Medicine University of Florida College of Dentistry
    • Awarded Merits in Oral Surgery University of Florida College of Dentistry
    • Awarded Merits in Pediatric Dentistry University of Florida College of Dentistry
    • Young Health Care Professional of the Year 2009 South Tampa Chamber of Commerce

    Appointments

    • Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Oral Surgery University of Florida College of Dentistry
    • Courtesy Instructor United States Special Operations Combat Medics

    Other Professional Affiliations

    • American Dental Association
    • Florida Dental Association
    • West Coast Dental Association
    • Academy of General Dentistry
    • International Congress of Oral Implantologist

    Continuing Education Training Completed at the Following Institutes

    • Misch Implant Institute
    • Pikos Implant Institute
    • Dental Education Laboratories
    • Esthetica Maxillofacial and Dental Hospital Cairo, Egypt
    • University of Southern California College of Dentistry
    • Scottsdale Center for Dentistry
  • Dr. Daniel Slaybaugh
    Dr. Daniel Slaybaugh

    Dr. Daniel Slaybaugh graduated from The University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2000. Thereafter, he completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry program in St. Petersburg, Florida.   Dr. Slaybaugh served honorably in The U.S. Army Reserve as a dentist for seven years from 2001 to 2008 and achieved the rank of Captain.  Dr. Slaybaugh became a member of The Dental Walk-In Clinic of Tampa Bay in 2002.

    Continuing education is a priority for Dr. Slaybaugh as he has taken hundreds of hours of courses to keep up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry and to ensure a high level of patient care. He takes pride in helping thousands of patients overcome their fears and anxieties during a dental emergency or creating a comprehensive plan with a patient to help restore and maintain oral health.

    Dr. Slaybaugh and his wife, Sally, live in Tampa with their two daughters, Lauren and Jamie. Any given weekend, he can be seen cheering on his two cheerleading daughters at a high school football game or at a competitive cheer competition. When he is not working or traveling with his family, Dr. Slaybaugh is trying to improve his golf game.

  • Dr. Adiba Khan
    Dr. Adiba Khan

    Dr. Adiba Khan is originally from Karachi, Pakistan where she received her Bachelor Of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) and practiced dentistry for three years in a hospital based practice

    After moving to U.S she completed two years of Advanced Education in General Dentistry program with New York University in 2017.

    Dr Khan is sensitive to her patient’s needs, She enjoys getting to know her patients and treat them with utmost care. She is dedicated to staying up-to-date with advances in dentistry and provide quality dental care

    In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and two beautiful children. She is fluent in English and Urdu/Hindi

  • Dr. Jose Horak
    Dr. Jose Horak
    Dr. Jose Horak
    Dr. Jose Horak

    Dr. Jose Horak received his bachelor’s degree in Biomolecular Science from Central Connecticut State University and received his dental degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

    After completing his dental degree, Dr. Horak completed a rigorous residency program in advanced general dentistry at the University of Florida in St. Petersburg, FL. Dr. Horak enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and their energetic Goldendoodle.

    Other Professional Affiliations:

    • American Dental Association
    • Florida Dental Association
    • West Coast Dental Association
    • Academy of General Dentistry
    • International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • Alan Holmes
    Operations Manager
    Alan Holmes
    Operations Manager
  • Priscilla
    Dental Assistant
    Priscilla
    Dental Assistant
  • Massiel
    Dental Assistant
    Massiel
    Dental Assistant
  • Margarita
    Dental Assistant
    Margarita
    Dental Assistant
  • Jeanne
    Dental Hygienist
    Jeanne
    Dental Hygienist