Broward DDS Michael Barnard & Associates Ft Lauderdale

About Us

To Honor GOD In What We Do, Say & Deliver To guide those who are interested to optimal health and wellness, for life. To uncritically deliver the highest possible level of care with empathy and understanding. To deliver Excellence! To accept a patient as a partner in their wellness. To be a leader internationally and locally to physicians and the public concerning cutting edge cosmetic and biocompatible dentistry.

Dr. Michael Barnard

Dr. Barnard has been practicing dentistry in Ft. Lauderdale for 35 years. He graduated from the University of Iowa. He is married for 27 years to Luz his wife and has four children. He is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, only about 20,000 dentists of the 160,000 in the United states has attained this award. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, The Florida dental

Association, The Academy of Implant Dentistry, The American Orthodontic Society, The Academy of General Dentistry. He has taken over 1000 hours of continuing education since graduating dental school to stay up to date with all the new methods in dentistry. He volunteers in many free dental venues including overseas to India, Brazil, Colombia and other churches and organizations.

Dr. Zelka Licina

Dr. Zelka Licina is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry where she graduated in 2012. She also completed a General Practice Residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2013. Dr. Licina completed an Oral Surgery internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital where she enjoyed honing her surgical skills. She is a member of the American Dental Academy and Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Licina is also an accredited member of the Canadian College of Dental Medicine and has completed the Canadian Dental Licensing Exam.

Originally from Belgrade, Serbia, Dr. Licina has lived in several parts of the world. She moved from Toronto, Canada to Florida in 2013, for some warm weather, surf and sand. Along with her husband and Children, she enjoys learning new languages, travelling and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Nicole Peña

Dr. Peña graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in 2020. She then completed her General Practice Residency at East Carolina University / Vidant Medical Center in Greenville , North Carolina in 2021. She is a member of the American Dental Association , the Florida Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Peña is a Cuban American who was born in Miami, Florida. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and outdoor activities with her dog.