About Smiles By Shields
Dentistry That Cares for the Whole Person
At Smiles By Shields, we believe dentistry should feel personal, thoughtful, and connected to your overall well-being. Our practice was built around the idea that oral health is deeply connected to whole-body health, and that every patient deserves care that is both comprehensive and compassionate.
Led by Dr. Tiffany Shields and Don Shields, our Jacksonville practice takes an integrative approach to dentistry that combines modern technology, biocompatible materials, and individualized treatment planning. We focus on building genuine relationships with our patients, understanding their health goals, and creating a comfortable environment where people feel heard and supported.
Whether you are seeking holistic dental care, cosmetic dentistry, airway-focused treatment, or long-term wellness support, our goal is to provide care that helps you feel healthier, more confident, and truly cared for.
Mission Statement
At Smiles by Shields, our mission is to provide compassionate, biological dental care that nurtures both oral health and overall well-being. Guided by faith, we honor each patient as a whole person-mind, body, and spirit – offering gentle, advanced care in a healing environment. We are dedicated to serving with integrity, kindness, and excellence, empowering every smile to reflect the love and grace of God.
Meet Our Doctors
Tiffany K. Shields, DMD, NMD, CIABDM, FIAOMT
Dr. Tiffany Shields is passionate about helping her patients achieve optimal oral health while recognizing that the mouth is an integral part of the whole body. As an integrative and biological dentist, she believes dentistry should look beyond individual teeth to consider the connection between oral health, overall wellness, and each patient’s unique needs.
Born and raised in the Jacksonville area, Dr. Shields returned to her hometown to establish her practice and serve the community she loves. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Cell Science with a minor in Dance from the University of Florida before earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, where she graduated at the top of her class.
Dr. Shields has pursued extensive advanced education in biological, integrative, and holistic dentistry. She is Board Certified in Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine and Board Certified as a Naturopathic Dentist. She is a Fellow of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and Certified with the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM). Her advanced training includes oxygen/ozone therapy in dental medicine and a Mastership in Laser Aesthetic Applications.
For Dr. Shields, biological dentistry is about much more than dental materials or techniques. It means looking at the whole person, understanding the oral-systemic connection, educating patients, and empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. Her goal is to create an environment where patients feel heard, respected, educated, and cared for as a whole person.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Shields is a devoted wife and mother of two. Her Christian faith, family, and service to others are central to her life and influence the way she cares for her patients.
Dance has also been a lifelong passion. Today, she enjoys sharing that passion by teaching dance, including teaching her own daughter. She loves helping young dancers develop confidence, discipline, creativity, perseverance, and joy—qualities that have shaped her own life as well.
Ultimately, Dr. Shields believes dentistry is about people—not just teeth. Through her commitment to biological and integrative dentistry, lifelong learning, faith, family, and service, she strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and families she is privileged to serve.
Andrew Zerbinopoulos, DMD
Dr. Andrew Zerbinopoulos has been helping his patients improve their smiles and overall health here in Jacksonville since 2007! He is a native of Fernandina Beach, Florida. He went to college in Birmingham, Alabama earning degrees in biology (B.S.) and Spanish (B.A.). Following his passion for science and problem solving, he decided to join the profession of dentistry by studying at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, from which he graduated in 2006 (D.M.D.) He continued his dental education in Boston, Massachusetts the following year, where he completed a fellowship in general dentistry at the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine and The Cambridge Health Alliance.
He genuinely believes that education is never complete. He is a member of the IAOMT. He is enthusiastic about staying on top of emerging technologies and developments in the dental field that can benefit his patients.
Outside of his profession, he enjoys outdoor activities, spending time with his dog, Virgil, travel, food and wine. He is excited to meet our existing patients and work with new patients on their oral care goals.