My name is Florencia, but everyone calls me Flo. I am a mom of four—Olivia, Lucía, Amelia, and Domingo. We also have two guinea pigs and a dog. I love hand crafts, from decoupage (I have an enormous collection of napkins), embroidery, imitation jewelry making, sewing (I made a lot of clothes for my kids when they were little), and more. I enjoy singing, whether in the car or in the shower , and spending time outdoors with my family.

• Why did you want to become a dentist? I always wanted to be a doctor. My parents are doctors, and I wanted to follow their example. I also loved fixing things; from a young age, I would repair the TV, the phone, the fax machine (back in those days), computers—anything really. I was fascinated by how things work mechanically. Dentistry is the perfect blend of what I enjoy.
• Where did you study? I studied at the Los Andes University, and I am very grateful for the education I received there. Later, I specialized in Oral Rehabilitation at Del Desarrollo University and in Pediatric Dentistry at Finis Terrae University.
• Favorites:
  – Food: Thai, Indian, Italian cuisine, and I am a chocolate fan.
  – Movie or activity: My favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice; I’ve watched it a thousand times.
  – Music: All things from the ‘80s, but I generally listen to a bit of everything.
  – Toothpaste: Lately, I’ve been using Elmex.
•  Tell us about the best experience of your life: Definitely, when my four children were born. There’s no better experience—those four days were truly magical.

What is your dream achievement as a dentist? My goal is for more patients to access quality, pleasant, pain-free care every day—feeling welcomed, understood, and fully valued to achieve comprehensive health, just as we strive to do here at COSS. In this regard, I would love to work again with a foundation in the future, helping those who need it most