SmilesInc Team
Dr. Steven Cardwell
General Dentist and Business owner
Attended Saltus Grammar School, Bermuda
Seven Oaks School, UK
University of Manchester, UK
2000 Vocational Training at Harbour Dental Practice under tuition of Dr. Chris Harbour, Cheshire UK
Dental Practice:
2001 Fully Licensed , General Dental Council, practiced mixed NHS and Private, Cheshire UK
2004 Returned to Bermuda as a Dental Associate at B.D.G.
2005 Completed Invisalign training
2010 Opened Smilesinc. in Bermuda with Dr. Akbar Lightbourne
Dr. Cardwell has two teenage children, and loves to be on the water.
Dr. Akbar Lightbourne
Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon and Business owner
Berkeley Institute, Bermuda
Bermuda College
1999 Howard University Undergraduate, Washington D.C., USA
2003 Howard University Dental School, Washington D.C., USA
2004 Howard University Hospital, General Practice Residency, Washington D.C., USA
2005 Woodhull Medical Center, Oral Surgery Intern, Brooklyn NY, USA
2009 Howard University Oral
& Maxillo-facial Residency, Washington D.C., United States
2010 Opened Smilesinc. in Bermuda with Dr. Steven Cardwell
Dr. Lightbourne is married with two young daughters, and is a huge Liverpool Football fan!
Dr. Cecilia Cruzado
General Dentist and Endodontic Specialist (Root canals)
Dr. Cruzado was formally at Fresh Breath Dental Office and joined the Smilesinc Team in October, 2024. She is accepting NEW PATIENTS. Dr Cruzado is very gentle and offers care and attention to all of her patients. After many years of experience and additional training in root canal therapy, you can be assured you are in good hands.
Dr Cruzado is originally from Spain but loves living in Bermuda.
Dr Cruzado is married to Dr. Bassi and they have a handsome three year old young son.
Dr. Guisseppe Bassi
General Dentist
Dr. Bassi was formally at Fresh Breath Dental Office and joined the Smilesinc Team in October, 2024. He is accepting NEW PATIENTS. Dr Bassi offers a comprehensive approach to Dentistry and will provide excellent care.
Dr Cruzado is originally from Spain but loves living in Bermuda. Dr Bassi is married to Dr. Cruzado and they have a handsome three year old young son.
Dr. Samuels is no longer practicing in Bermuda but can be reached at his practice in Boston, USA on 1-978 852 1270 or DrDSamuels@gmail.com
Useful link on periodontal disease:
http://www.perio.org/consumer/other-diseases
Dr. Hypolite attended CedarBridge Academy, and was part of the Smilesinc Team since 2016. She has just returned to Case Western School of Dental Medicine Cleveland, Ohio to further her studies as a Periodontist. We wish Dr. Hypolite all the best and hope to see her back in Bermuda one day!
Carol Palmer (Office Manager)
Direct Line: 249 1200
Email: manager@smilesinc.bm
Carol came to Bermuda in 1990 as a certified Dental Assistant for Dr. Fraser-Smith. With nearly 40 years of experience in Dentistry, she joined the Smilesinc team in 2010 as the Office Manager.
Carol is married, and has two children and a 'Westie' dog called Holly!
SMILESINC CLINICAL TEAM
SMILESINC DOCTORS
Dr. Cardwell ~ Dr Lightbourne
Dr. Cruzado ~ Dr. Bassi
All SmilesInc and SmileLab Staff are CPR and AED Certified.