Meet Our Dental Team Nocatee

Mary – Practice Administrator

Mary Broe grew up in Orange Park, FL, and has always loved going to the dentist! She attended the University of Florida, where she earned her degrees in business and later met owner Dr. Broe at a football game. Since then, they’ve shared many adventures together, along with raising their wonderful son and sweet Labradoodle.

Mary truly cherishes being part of a family-owned practice and takes great pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment where every patient feels comfortable, cared for, and treated like a guest. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, staying active at the beach, scuba diving, and traveling.

Charlene – Front Office Coordinator

With a dream of working in the dental field for years after attending Florida State College at Jacksonville, Charlene is happy to now be a part of such a wonderful team at Palm Leaf Dental. She enjoys learning new things every day and getting to know and help out patients in any way she can—she truly loves what she does!

Charlene was born and raised in Jacksonville but loves the cold weather. Whenever she’s not at the office, she loves spending her days at the beach, with family, and travelling.

Makenzie – Lead Dental Hygienist

Having grown up in Jacksonville, Makenzie attended Florida State College at Jacksonville, where she went through their Dental Hygiene Program and became a Certified Registered Dental Hygienist. Immediately upon completing her education, she went to work at a pediatric dental office, which taught her so much about patience and working as a team. After that, she then worked in a general dental office, where she loved being able to make connections with all of her patients. Now, she’s excited to do the same at Palm Leaf Dental!

Makenzie and her husband have been married since 2018, and they love to spoil their nieces and nephews together. She has two cats that bring her joy every day and loves trying new restaurants, spending time with family, and visiting national parks. She also has a love for all things Disney! Have you ever met someone that can solve a Rubix Cube? Makenzie can!

 

Anneka - Dental Hygienist

Anneka is passionate about helping you keep your smile healthy and bright. Her goal as your dental hygienist is to provide exceptional patient-focused care so that your mouth stays healthy for years to come.

Anneka received her degree from Palm Beach State College and has been caring for patients as a hygienist since 2009. She grew up in Maine, lived in Boston & Atlanta and now calls beautiful Ponte Vedra home.

Outside of the office, Anneka loves spending time with her family. She and her husband are foodies who enjoy dining out and trying all types of cuisines. They also like listening to live music and attending comedy shows together. Their son keeps them very busy and loves to play basketball and golf. Their rescue pup, Louie, also provides them with lots of cuddles and laughs!

“We shall never know all the good a simple smile can do.” ~Mother Teresa

Jerome - Dental Hygienist

Jerome is a friendly, patient-focused hygienist who loves helping people feel comfortable and well cared for during their visits. He enjoys getting to know each patient, listening to their concerns, and making every appointment as stress-free as possible. Though his family moved often as part of Navy life, Jerome grew up in Florida and now lives in St. Augustine with his wife and son. Outside the office, he enjoys traveling and exploring new places, as well as spending time on hobbies like woodworking and photography. He brings a calm, down-to-earth presence to the office and is grateful to be part of the Palm Leaf Dental family.

Ashlee - Dental Assistant

Hi ! I’m Ashlee. I’ve been in dentistry for almost 7 years now. I have 4 loving kitties and spend all my extra time with my family. Dentistry is a passion of mine. Helping and watching people gain back their confidence and smile is a reward in itself. I am blessed to know that I can wake up each day coming to a job and confidently knowing we are helping out our patients the best way possible in our wonderful community.

Faith - Dental Assistant

My name is Faith and I was born and raised in Alabama, I recently just moved to Jacksonville Florida for my Husbands new career opportunity. I have always had a dream to work in the dental field, after high school I began my dental career. I have been working in the dental field 3 years now and I love getting to know every single patient and building that relationship! I love being apart of the patients transformations in their smile. I am married and we have a sweet fur baby that we love to spoil! In my free time I love spending time with my family and friends and spoiling my two precious nephews. I love shopping and trying new restaurants! I am so glad I can continue to do what I love here at Palm Leaf Dental! They are like family!