About Tiffany K. Shields, DMD, CIABDM

Smiles by Shields is a holistic dental practice on San Jose Park Drive serving the greater Jacksonville, Florida area, with an oral-systemic orientation stated plainly on its own site: mercury and fluoride are described as neurotoxins, and only biocompatible materials are used. Clinical work spans restorative dentistry — fillings, crowns and implants intended to repair decay, protect remaining tooth structure and maintain bite function — alongside preventive cleanings positioned as part of total wellness rather than an isolated procedure. Regenerative and adjunctive modalities are integrated into that work: Platelet-Rich Fibrin drawn from the patient's own blood, ozone therapy prepared as fresh ozonated water daily and circulated through the practice's dental equipment, and Fotona LightWalker laser applications including NightLase therapy for snoring and airway health. Every new patient begins with a comprehensive oral exam reviewing concerns and oral-systemic health before treatment is planned.

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Credentialed Clinician

Tiffany K. Shields, DMD, CIABDM

Certified

IABDM recordverified 13 September 2026

Procedures

Biocompatible Materials Biomimetic Inlays Biomimetic Onlays Ozone Therapy Fluoride-Free Prophylaxis Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Sleep & Airway Dentistry Veneers

Practice Details

Common Questions

How does this practice use ozone, and where does it appear during a visit?

Ozone is described as oxygen carrying a third, unstable atom, which produces a transient oxidative burst that eliminates microbes. The practice prepares fresh ozonated water daily, uses it during procedures and circulates it through its dental equipment, including cleanings — what the site calls an ozone cleaning. Ozone is also applied to periodontal issues, integrative root canal therapy, extractions, caries, sensitivity and cavitations.

What is Platelet-Rich Fibrin and how is it prepared here?

PRF is created from a small sample of the patient's own blood, processed to concentrate platelets, fibrin, white blood cells and growth factors that may support tissue repair. Because it derives from the patient's own body, the practice frames it as a biocompatible approach used for tissue healing after dental procedures and, in its facial esthetics work, for PRF injections and PRF bio-filler without synthetic additives.

Does the practice address snoring or airway concerns?

Yes. The Fotona LightWalker laser is used for NightLase therapy, described as a non-invasive in-office procedure performed without anesthesia to reduce or eliminate snoring. The site states it uses laser heat to tighten the airway, takes about fifteen minutes, requires no downtime, and that patients resume daily routines immediately afterward. Laser treatment is not appropriate in every situation and suitability is determined at consultation.

What materials position does the practice take?

The practice states directly that mercury and fluoride are neurotoxins and that it uses only biocompatible materials. Its stated purpose is protecting patients and families from what it calls unnecessary harmful chemical practices in common dentistry, under the principle first, do no harm. The practice is privately owned and family focused.

What happens at a first appointment, and how is paperwork handled?

Every new patient begins with a comprehensive oral exam by the doctors, reviewing dental issues and concerns and what may be needed to improve oral-systemic health. The practice recommends completing new patient paperwork forty-eight hours before the scheduled appointment to reduce wait time. Resources for financial matters and for out-of-town patients traveling into Jacksonville are maintained separately.

Is insurance filed, and how are payments made?

The practice states it is happy to file insurance electronically the same day as the appointment to assist with reimbursement. Scheduling an appointment and completing the new patient packet are the two steps to becoming a patient. A secure online payment portal is linked from the patient services section for those who prefer to settle accounts online.