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To learn more about Dr. Akel’s practices, visit
                                                                                   PerfectSmileDentistry.com and BigSmileDentistry.net.








                                  Over time, Dr. Akel’s passion for both dentistry   Many family members and friends have
                                  and BMWs continued to grow. Two decades in,   followed his lead and procured BMWs from
                                  he has expanded to five offices, including two   Braman Motorcars. The newfound Club
                                  locations for his affiliated practice Big Smiles   Braman membership has even allowed them
                                  Dentistry in Lake Worth and Greenacres—the   to take advantage of some tutelage at Palm
                                  latter an ultra-modern space showcasing Dr.   Beach International Raceway under Braman
                                  Akel’s constant pursuit of perfection. This is   Performance Driver, Freddie Rhemrev.
                                  an obsession reflected by his carefully curated
                                  collection of Bavaria’s most iconic automobiles.   Unlike some who enjoy a flashy sports car that
                                                                           falls apart under everyday driving demands,
                                  Dr. Akel’s stable includes a classic 3.0 CS,   Dr. Akel prefers the comfort, class, and peace
                                  which gave birth to the 3 Series; an 850 CSi,   of mind that comes with BMW ownership.
                                  from which today’s M-cars can draw a direct   While there’s no unwanted attention, each of
                                  lineage; America’s only Alpina B12 5.0 Coupe,   his cars still pack a punch—most especially his
                                  which was previously on display at the brand’s   newly-purchased 494 horsepower M4 GTS.
                                  factory in South Carolina; and a quirky Z1,
                                  with its extraordinary up-and-down doors,   The experience is an extraordinary one,
                                  and unbelievable 187 original miles.     best enjoyed by extraordinary people (and
                                                                           dentists!), like Dr. Akel.
                                  There’s also his daily driver: the one-year only
                                  M8 Competition coupe.


                                  Despite this collection of breathtaking
                                  machines, Dr. Akel’s favorite is a factory-
                                  restored 3.0 CS. To Dr. Akel, the CS’s sharp looks
                                  and unique style are the very pinnacle of BMW.






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