About Us

Deanne M. Rife, D.M.D.

An LVI trained Dentist.

Dr. Rife brings to our practice a rare combination of well-rounded medical knowledge and well-developed aesthetic sensitivity.  Much of this is attributable to her wealth of training and experience, having earned degrees and pursued clinical practice in intensive care nursing, dental assisting, dental hygiene, and for the past 11 years, cosmetic restorative dentistry. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree in 1991 from the University of Florida.

Dr. Rife continues to add to this education, obtaining not only a specialized knowledge of the teeth, gums, and bite, but also gaining a clear understanding of the esthetic proportions of the human face. She pursues these studies at the Advanced Post-Graduate level at the Las Vegas Institute—the country's premier cosmetic dentistry training center. Dr. Rife is certified in the use of dental lasers, and holds membership with the Academy of Laser Dentistry; she is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and travels nation wide to stay informed about other modern dental advances and techniques.

But even beyond her broad base of medical knowledge, Dr. Rife possesses an inherent passion and skill for the artistic aspect of dentistry. These are qualities that simply can't be taught, but which impact the beauty and balance of every smile she creates.

Dr. Rife is married to husband Eric, a pediatric anesthesiologist.  Her daughter Heather received her Masters in International Business & undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, Go Gators! She is currently teaching French at Orlando area High School.

Team From the moment you walk into our practice, you'll notice the sincerity, devotion, and capable confidence of our dental care team. This takes a balanced amount of effort on everyone's part, putting the patient's needs first, and seeking to support the other team member's efforts in every aspect of our work. And we work this way for a reason: we're convinced that each patient should be treated like royalty!  So, feel free to get to know us online, and we'll look forward to meeting you in person soon. Carol, our Office Manager, will be your concierge. She is warm, friendly and easy to talk with. She will answer most of your questions and you can tell she really cares. Emily, our treatment coordinator, will hold your hand throughout all treatment procedures.  She loves to help and will go out of her way to make you comfortable.