How Nurse and Hospital CEO Ann Storjohann Found Her Smile — and Herself — at Park Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
After decades of running hospitals, founding surgical centers, and leading healthcare teams across the country, Ann Storjohann is no stranger to high standards. A critical care nurse turned hospital CEO, she spent her career managing complex medical systems, building new facilities, and caring for patients from the ICU to the boardroom.
But despite a lifetime dedicated to healing others, Ann quietly carried a personal wound of her own—one that began at age 10 with a broken tooth and lingered for decades.
“I spent my entire professional life smiling with my lips closed,” she recalls. “The crown I got back then to fix my broken tooth did not aesthetically match my other teeth. I was so embarrassed, I just learned to hide my smile. Over the years, fixing my teeth was never a priority. If I hadn’t worked 40 hours by Wednesday, it was a light week.”
A Sign at Just the Right Time
Now living full-time in Naples after years as a snowbird, Ann found herself in sudden need of dental care when the childhood crown finally came loose one weekend. While chatting with her massage therapist, she mentioned the pain. The therapist recommended Park Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (PFCD)—not just for their expertise, but because they offer emergency services Monday – Saturday.
Driving home that day, Ann spotted a billboard for PFCD. “I knew in that moment—this was the place I was meant to go.”
Her instincts were right. She walked into the office that Saturday and met Dr. Tamer Eshra, who not only fixed her crown, but also took the time to review her full-mouth X-rays and discuss her long-term dental concerns.
“He looked at me and asked, ‘How do you feel about your smile?’ That stopped me in my tracks,” Ann says. “It wasn’t just about the emergency crown anymore. He was asking about me. I realized he cared about me not just as a patient, but as a person.”
A Full-Smile Transformation
After a detailed consultation, Dr. Eshra proposed a comprehensive plan to restore Ann’s smile completely—both upper and lower teeth. It was a bold, transformative step, but one Ann was finally ready to take.
“He was young, confident, and calm,” she recalls. “I had an immediate sense that he was going to be my guy. I trusted him completely.”
What followed was a journey that gave Ann far more than a new set of teeth. “I love going to PFCD,” she laughs. “My friends would tease me and say, ‘You’re glowing—you must be heading to the dentist!’ I have a favorite room in the office. Maybe one day they’ll name it after me.”
From the very beginning, Ann says, she felt like part of the family. “Dr. Eshra is a perfectionist, and you can see that reflected in his team. Miriam, Anita, and my hygienist Ayleen—they all made me feel so supported. He’s assembled the perfect people to help him do his work perfectly.”
The Smile That Sparked Something New
After her husband passed away, Ann wasn’t sure she’d ever find joy—or companionship—again. “When you lose a spouse, life becomes very traumatic. You don’t feel like smiling. You don’t want to leave the house. But working with Dr. Eshra gave me something back—confidence. I felt like myself again.”
Her new smile didn’t just change how she looked—it changed how she lived.
“I’ve always loved to travel, but after slowing down at work, I began to explore more. My goal is to see every ocean at least once,” she says. “I was in Greece recently when a gentleman came up to me and said, ‘I love your smile.’ That moment made me realize—it’s time for something new. Something to smile about again.”
Today, Ann is a vibrant part of the Naples community, with season tickets to The Naples Players and a growing list of new friends, new adventures, and renewed joy.
A Smile That Impacts Everything
When asked how her dental transformation has impacted her life, Ann doesn’t hesitate.
“My self-confidence has increased 100%. I used to smile with my mouth closed. Now I smile with my whole face. I find myself smiling for no reason—just because I can. I never knew my smile would impact my whole life.”
And for someone who’s spent her life caring for others, being on the receiving end of exceptional care means everything.
“Dr. Eshra gave me back a part of myself I didn’t realize I was missing. I’ve worked in hospitals my entire life—I know quality care when I see it. This is it.”
About Dr. Tamer Eshra
Tamer Eshra, DDS, combines world-class training with a compassionate, patient-first approach. With advanced experience in implants, cosmetic smile transformations, and full-mouth rehabilitation, he helps patients achieve healthy, confident smiles in a comfortable setting. Certified in IV sedation, Dr. Eshra makes even the most anxious patients feel at ease. He’s passionate about creating a positive dental experience—where trust, comfort, and stunning results come together.
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690 Goodlette – Frankd Rd. N.
239-330-4208