About Us

Our Philosophy

Dr. Kalarickal treats the entire smile – and the entire person. He devotes his time and energy to comprehensively address each client’s unique case. Our team delivers innovative dental solutions that improve oral and overall health and contribute to a high quality of life.

We believe that our most important role lies in helping our patients achieve their dental goals. This may include treating emergency dental situations, performing cosmetic treatments to enhance appearance and self-esteem, restoring smiles through targeted reconstructive therapies, or helping an established patient maintain an already high level of oral health. No matter the reason for your visit, we’ll treat you with professionalism and respect. Dr. Zack never pushes treatments on clients. Instead, he educates patients about their options and guides them through the decision-making process.

Our approach to dentistry is simple: we want you to have a strong, healthy, and beautiful smile that provides a lifetime of satisfaction. We’ll always do our best for you and your family – you can count on it.

“Our greatest service to our patients is that I and members of my team take the time to get to know our patients and really listen to them.” – Dr. Zack Kalarickal

Meet Dr. Zack

Zacharias J. Kalarickal, DDS has been creating beautiful smiles since 1995. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from Case Western Reserve University. Upon graduation, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at the US Naval Dental Center in North Carolina.He then served as a Navy dentist for a few years prior to returning to the Tampa Bay area and entering private practice in 2002.

Dr. Kalarickal is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and others. By completing an average of 100 hours of continuing education every year and investing in modern comfortable health technology, Dr. Kalarickal has been successful in helping each of his patients achieve and maintain excellent oral health.

With his highly trained and friendly team, Dr. Kalarickal consistently offers innovations in healthcare and skillfully delivers quality dentistry in a thorough and soothing manner.

Comprehensive Care

Your smile consists of several components. Teeth, gums, muscles, joints, and bone structure must work together fluidly for comfortable, efficient function. With something is amiss with one element, the entire system suffers. Dr. Kalarickal addresses the whole smile to deliver lifelong oral health and a smile that enhances appearance and confidence. As our patient, you’ll receive a level of service and care that we don’t think you’ll find anywhere else.

Meeting the Needs of Each Patient

Dr. Kalarickal treats patients of all ages and with all levels of oral health. He doctor applies a three-pronged approach to the practice of dentistry, which includes performing thorough evaluations and advanced diagnostics, determining exact diagnoses, and delivering personalized solutions. By gathering knowledge about each element of your smile, Dr. Kalarickal not only improves oral esthetics and function, he brings out the best in your smile.

Quality Treatments

The quality of our dental work is evident in a natural appearance, precise fit, and long-lasting durability. We use advanced tools and techniques and top-quality products and materials to exceed your expectations and change the way you feel about your smile. Dr. Zack isn’t happy unless you are!

Meet The Team

Ashley

Dental Hygienist

Ashley loves helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles and takes pride in making a positive impact on their overall health. As a Dental Hygienist, she strives to create a comfortable and caring experience for everyone who visits the office.

Outside of dentistry, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband and son. Their family also includes two dogs and two cats who keep life lively and full of love. Together, they enjoy being outdoors, traveling, and discovering new restaurants. Whether at work or at play, Ashley’s passion for people and new experiences shines through in everything she does.

Sheida

Dental Hygienist

Sheida enjoys helping her patients to gain a deep understanding of how oral health impacts total body health utilizing her broad clinical knowledge from her training as a dentist in Colombia. She is passionate about helping patients achieve healthier smiles through personalized, thoughtful, and compassionate care, where they can feel comfortable and supported. Fluent in both, English and Spanish, she connects easily with a diverse patient base, ensuring clear communication and a truly individualized experience.

Sheida enjoys spending time with her family and her Dachshund, Vince. She loves traveling to different places, experiencing new cultures, dancing, shopping, and discovering new restaurants with her husband, Ethan.

Julia

Scheduling Coordinator

Julia takes pride in helping every patient feel welcomed, supported, and well cared for from the very first phone call. She works diligently to keep the schedule running smoothly and is dedicated to ensuring each patient enjoys an efficient, comfortable, and positive experience from start to finish.

Outside the office, Julia enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Mike, and their dog, Sammy. She and Mike share a passion for travel and are avid cruisers who love discovering new destinations around the world. Whether they’re exploring new cultures, trying unique local businesses, or simply enjoying time at sea, their adventures continue to inspire Julia’s enthusiasm for connection and new experiences.

Marlie

Treatment Coordinator

Marlie loves helping patients be healthy and proactive with their care. She loves educating patients on ways to consistently improve their overall well-being and provide ways to optimize smiles. She always wants everyone to feel they are truly cared for with our patient's best interest in mind.

Outside of dentistry, Marlie enjoys spending time with her husband on their farm, with all kinds of furry and feathered friends. She is always spending time outside gardening, with her animals and kayaking. She loves cooking and viticulture and exploring new restaurants. She loves to lead a healthy and nutrition motivated lifestyle and share her knowledge with others.

Eileen

Eileen is a dedicated Dental Assistant with nearly 14 years of experience in the dental field and professional dental training from her home country. She began her dental career in Albuquerque, New Mexico, before moving to Florida, which she now proudly calls her home. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Eileen helps create a welcoming and comfortable experience for every patient. Known for her friendly sense of humor, attention to detail, and compassionate approach, she is committed to making each visit smooth, supportive, and stress-free.

Outside the office, Eileen enjoys spending quality time and creating beautiful memories with her family.

Office Tour

Team Pic of Dental Team at Wesley Chapel Dentistry

At our progressive, spa-like dental office, you’ll find the best of modern technology and comfortable amenities for an unsurpassed level of care. Dr. Zack invests in state-of-the-art tools, and he provides top-of-the-line services and products. This equates to comfortable, effective dental care for smiles that look great, feel comfortable, and function as nature intended.

Technology

CEREC: Our computer-aided custom-milling unit creates durable, attractive crowns while you wait.
DIAGNOdent: Laser cavity detection is safe, comfortable, and more effective than traditional methods to detect decay.
Digital Panorex: Detailed, two-dimensional images of the structures that support teeth and gums aid in efficient and effective diagnoses.
Digital photography: Pictures of your smile support efficient treatment planning and let you partner with Dr. Kalarickal to achieve your dental goals.
Digital X-rays: With 90% less radiation emission than traditional radiography, digital X-rays are safer for our patients.
Hard- and soft-tissue lasers: Experience non-invasive dentistry at its best! Dr. Zack uses lasers to remove decay, prepare teeth for restoration, perform biopsies, lengthen crowns, sculpt gum tissue, and more. Lasers are non-invasive and provide a level of precision not possible with traditional dental tools such as drills and scalpels.
Intraoral cameras: Watch a TV screen and see what the doctor sees as we use a tiny, pen-sized camera to take pictures inside your mouth.
Magnification and illumination: Up-close views enable finely crafted restorations with an impeccable look, feel, and fit.
Paperless charts: We’ve gone green with all-electronic records!
Sterilization protocol: Everyone on our team follows guidelines set by OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control to prevent infection, including using disposable items whenever possible and sterilizing instruments between each patient use.
Versawave laser: No-shot, no-drill fillings. Great for kids and adults!
VELscope: This potentially life-saving oral cancer screening tool locates suspicious lesions that require further investigation.