Broward County Dentist - Meet The Staff of Dr. Saba M. Rizvi, DMD

Marlene Gotthoffer Office Manager
	Marlene has over forty years of experience in dental care and will assist you in scheduling an appointment, addressing insurance concerns, and answering any questions you have about fees and financial arrangements. She initially began her training as a dental assistant in Freehold, New Jersey. She moved to South Florida in 1986 and has since focused her attention on dental care administration and management. Marlene lives in Coral Springs with her husband and is the proud mother of two grown children. Her daughter, Alyse is now a Professor of advertising at the University of Miami while her son, Ross, is a practicing CPA in Fort Lauderdale.
Kate Louiny, RDH Registered Dental Hygienist
	Kate is an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist and provides exceptional care to patients including medical history reviews, dental charting, perio charting, and all aspects of treatment comprising cleaning, polishing, x-rays, and the application of sealants and fluorides. Kate is passionate about her work andprides herself on educating patients on the prevention and treatment of gum disease. She lives in Miramar with her husband and three children.
Adela Rivera, CDA Certified Dental Assistant
	Adela graduated from the School of Health Careers in Fort Lauderdale and is a Certified Dental Assistant with the practice. She assists Dr. Rizvi with all aspects of the practice including taking x-rays, making temporaries, applying sealants, and denture adjustments. Adela takes a proactive role in patient education. She often assists in taking intra-oral photographs and treatment videos. She lives in Fort Lauderdale. In her spare time, Adela enjoys playing basketball and bowling.