Dr. Moreira studied dentistry in Brazil and even ran his own dental office in Rio for several years, but eventually, the sociopolitical climate started to deteriorate to a point where he didn’t feel safe raising his kids there. He and his family decided to pursue the American dream, where he completed a rigorous examination and the normal licensing board exams to be able to practice in Arizona. After securing his dental license in 1994, he was ready to start improving smiles – and the rest is history!