Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Carlos Gomez
Dr. Carlos Gomez was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but grew up in Colombia. Dr. Gomez practiced orthodontics for 13 years in Colombia before he and his family relocated to the United States of America. He graduated as a dentist from the University of Pennsylvania, then pursued his Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Temple University Hospital Systems. Since completing his residency, Dr. Gomez has been practicing pediatric dentistry for sixteen years in Pennsylvania. He has been teaching at the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program of the University of Pennsylvania for many years, as well.
Dr. Gomez met his wife, had his two children, and attended dental school while living in Colombia, but chose Chester County, Pennsylvania as their home many years ago. He is an avid bicycle rider and swimmer, participating in triathlons every year! Dr. Gomez is a fan of the Philadelphia Union soccer team as well as the Philadelphia Eagles football team!
Dr. Paul Fortanasce
Dr. Paul Fortanasce was born in Nassau, New York on Long Island. He attended Villanova University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He then went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine to earn his DMD. After spending eight years in southeast Pennsylvania, he decided to venture west and completed his pediatric dental residency program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Despite all of his favorite sports teams rivaling Philadelphia, he is extremely excited to return to the Philadelphia area to continue his career.
Dr. Fortanasce knew he wanted to be a dentist since his high school years. He spent the better part of his time in Philadelphia volunteering at various women’s shelters and children’s organizations providing oral health education and free dental screenings. It was during this time that Dr. Fortanasce knew that he wanted to pursue pediatric dentistry and also when he was awarded the Penn Dental Medicine Community Dentistry and Pediatric Dental Health Award.
Outside of the office, Dr. Fortanasce enjoys being outdoors, running, boxing, rooting for his Villanova Wildcats, and staying up-to-date on the latest Disney movies, with his favorite movie being “Hercules”. Dr. Fortanasce is excited to bring his passion and enthusiasm for pediatric dentistry to Chester County Dentistry for Children!
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- American Dental Association
Dr. Heather Beers
Dr. Heather Beers was born and raised in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University, majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry.
During dental school, Dr. Beers discovered her passion for treating children and decided to further her training by completing a residency in Pediatric Dentistry at New York University. She had the opportunity to participate in several local and international outreach programs to provide dental treatment, education, and training to underserved communities.
Dr. Beers believes in establishing a dental home that is both welcoming and fun for children of all ages. She is affectionately known as “Dr. Heather” by all of her patients. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Pennsylvania Dental Association. Dr. Heather is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist.
In her spare time, Dr. Heather enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She resides in Chester County with her husband and daughter. She loves traveling, baking, and hiking with her dog.