About us

Tiffany K. Shields, DMD

Dr. Shields is passionate about making Jacksonville smile! Born and raised in the area, she returned to her hometown to open her dental practice. Dr. Shields holds a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida where she also minored in Dance. She continued her studies in Gainesville at the University of Florida College of Dentistry where she graduated at the head of her class.

Dr. Shields’ husband, Don, is a United States Army veteran who served in “Operation Enduring Freedom” in Afghanistan. She is a proud mommy of two beautiful children, Donnie and Brooklynn, that keep her busy and full of joy. Dr. Shields is very active in her church. She enjoys volunteering weekly and seeing God change lives. Her favorite Bible verse is —“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6.

Dr. Shields is a member of many organizations including IABDM, Oxygen Healing Therapies, and HDA, and is a fellow with the IAOMT.

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.

Contact us

Smiles by Shields
3940 San Jose Park Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32217