Our Story
Our story goes all the way back to 1912, when Dr. Rowe's great-grandfather established his dental practice in Fort Pierce. In 1959, his father, Dr. Phil Rowe, began a practice of his own in the same area. Samuel V. Rowe, DMD joined in 1985 and continues to serve the Treasure Coast with the same exceptional dentistry our patients know and love.
Dr. Samuel V. Rowe
General Dentist
Dr. Sam Rowe has been practicing dentistry since 1985. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Florida before going on to dental school there. After graduating, Dr. Rowe completed a rigorous one-year general practice residency at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, where he gained advanced, hands-on experience treating a wide range of dental needs in a hospital setting.
With that training, Dr. Rowe returned home to Ft. Pierce to practice alongside his father, continuing a family tradition of dentistry that has served the community for generations.
Dr. Rowe remains deeply committed to lifelong learning and staying current with modern advancements in dentistry. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the Treasure Coast Dental Society, Atlantic Coast Dental Society, Florida Dental Association, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Oral Implantologists, and the Academy of Osseointegration. Through continued education and professional involvement, he ensures his patients benefit from both experience and evolving best practices.
Judi Murphy
Dental Hygienist
Judi began working with Dr. Rowe in the late 1980s as a dental assistant, building strong relationships with patients early in her career. After years chairside, she went on to pursue dental hygiene and graduated in 2004.
Judi returned to work with Dr. Rowe in 2020, bringing with her decades of experience and a genuine passion for helping patients feel comfortable and cared for.
Outside the office, Judi loves spending time at the beach, fishing, hunting, and making memories with her family.
Debby Garrison
Dental Assistant
Debby has been a dedicated member of the dental team for decades, bringing experience and hometown pride to everything she does. She graduated from the IRSC Dental Assisting program in 1984 and began working with Dr. Rowe in 1999, where she has been caring for patients ever since.
A lifelong Ft. Pierce native, Debby has deep roots in the community and loves seeing familiar faces in the office. Outside of work, Debby’s passion is horseback riding—something she’s always happy to chat about.
Angela Coderre
Dental Assistant
Angela has been a valued part of the practice for over ten years. A devoted wife and mom, Angela is deeply family-oriented, and that sense of care carries naturally into her work each day.
Born in West Virginia and raised largely in Ft. Pierce, Angela considers this community home. She has been with us for approximately 12 years and is known for her kindhearted nature and genuine concern for patient comfort.
Rachel Rowe
Dental Assistant/Lab Technician
Before entering dentistry full time, Rachel received her Bachelor of Arts in Technical Writing from the University of Central Florida and spent just under a decade working as an editor. She eventually found her true passion in the dental lab, where she enjoys the hands-on, technical side of dentistry and the satisfaction of creating work that directly impacts patient results. She’s proud to work alongside her father, continuing a multi-generational family tradition rooted in Ft. Pierce.
When not working, Rachel enjoys reading, writing, and spending quality time with Indie, her Australian Shepherd.
Indie
Dog
Indie’s just happy to be here.