Meet the doctor
Edgardo A. Leiva Cardona, DDS
Dr. Edgardo Leiva, a Honduras native, is excited to be a resident of the beautiful Brevard County. Dr. Leiva is the oldest of seven and a dedicated husband and father. Dr. Leiva enjoys working and serving people of all ages and backgrounds. He played collegiate soccer at Lewis and Clark Community College, McKendree University, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Such collegiate experience helps him value his dental team as they practice patient-centered care. As a way to give back to the community, he founded Soccer Roots, an organization that aims to contribute to the development of the youth through soccer. Dr. Leiva enjoys painting, traveling, and outdoor sports. The majority of his spare time is dedicated to his lovely wife, Mayne Chiaparro, and their baby boy, Kai.
Experience
While completing his dental degree, Dr. Leiva was awarded honors in Predoctoral Advance Studies in Endodontics and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry for Excellence in Esthetic Dentistry.
Dr. Leiva has great respect for his profession, therefore placing value on continuing education, technological advances, and personal development.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Dentistry - Kansas City, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry
University of Missouri - Kansas City - Kansas City, Missouri