Dr. Shoemaker and his professional, friendly staff not only provide you with the best service available but also with health-focused options – options that will not only allow you to keep your smile for a lifetime but your health as well.
Stephanie
DANB, Certified Surgical Assistant and Fellow of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries
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Stephanie
Fellow Status
Registered Dental Assistant and Fellow of the Dental Implant Auxiliary
Stephanie is a Fellow of the Dental Implant Auxiliary and Registered Dental Assistant. She makes her patients treatment visits comfortable while guiding them through their dental care from start to finish and enjoys answering any questions they might have. She finds assisting with surgeries, implant or otherwise to be most rewarding. She has been a hospital surgery assistant and a registered dental assistant for more than 20 years. She also served as a medic in the Navy for 8 years. Her Credentials include: Certified Implant Auxiliary, ADLS, AED Certification, HIPAA Certification, CPR Certification, Radiology Certification, N2O Certification and she is a Texas State Board Registered Dental Assistant. Stephanie appreciates being part of such a caring professional dental office. She is a wonderful asset to our office using her knowledge to enhance our patient care in every possible way. Her organizational skills keep our clinical staff functioning at its best. Her free time is spent exercising and relaxing with her two dachshund dogs. She also finds time spent with her children and their families special.
Caroline
Registered Dental Hygienist and Fellow of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries
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Caroline
Fellow Status
Registered Dental Hygienist
Caroline, our Registered Dental Hygienist and soft tissue therapist, graduated with high honors from Northeast Texas Community College. She has superior skills to help you maintain healthy gum and bone support helping you to keep your teeth for a lifetime. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association and Texas Dental Hygienists Association, and The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries. Her credentials include healthcare providers CPR & AED certification, N2O Monitoring, OSHA and HIPPA/HB 300 certifications. She is a Texas State Board Registered Dental Hygienist and member of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries. She is also involved with extensive ongoing continuing education and research regarding periodontal therapies and comprehensive dental health. She appreciates working with Dr. Shoemaker and his wonderful, friendly, professional staff and treating our patients as family. She enjoys volunteering her time with the Texas Smiles on Wheels program, the Texas Mission of Mercy and TDA Smiles Foundation. Caroline is a proud mother of 2 boys and 2 girls and enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Sandi
Implant Coordinator/Registered Dental Assistant
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Sandi
Secretary/Registered Dental Assistant
Sandi has been involved in dentistry for a number of years. After graduating from Grayson County College as a Certified Dental Assistant she worked in our office as chairside assistant for 12 years. She took a break from dentistry to spend time with her husband and enjoy raising their two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family and being involved with their array of school organizations and church activities. Sandi is a Registered Dental Assistant and is x-ray, HIPPA, CPR, and AED Certified. She enjoys meeting and greeting new people and will be happy to help you make appointments and answer any treatment questions you may have. Sandi is happy to be back with her dental family and looks forward to getting to know each one of you.
Patsy
Insurance Coordinator/Registered Dental Assistant
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Patsy
Secretary/Registered Dental Assistant
Patsy graduated from Collin County Dental Assisting Program in 2002, from 2003 to 2006 she worked in our office as a dental assistant. After working for several years in the office she worked for Cigna as a dental claims processor. Patsy is a Registered Dental Assistant and is x-ray, HIPPA, CPR and AED Certified. She enjoys going to the movies with her family, kayaking, reading and comi-con events. We are very pleased to have her back in our practice.
Dr. Dashty
DDS / Anesthesiologist
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Dr. Dashty
DDS / Anesthesiologist
Dr. Kourosh Dashty, DDS, PC is our anesthesiologist who administers our IV sedation to our patients with surgery cases. He strives to provide our patients with an unparalleled level of safety. He has the most current, well-maintained and organized anesthesia equipment in the industry. Additionally, during his free time he reads extensively to maintain his knowledge of the most current advancements and treatment modalities in his field. He provides our patients with a safe, controlled and hospital-grade anesthetic experience in the comfort of our office. He is a graduate of Loma Linda University Dental Anesthesiology program, one of the largest and best dental anesthesia programs in the country. He also has a BS in Biology from UCLA and graduated from Loma Linda School of Dentistry in 2006. He and his wife of 21 years met in medical school in Romania. They now reside in the McKinney area. He enjoys reading, watching TV, playing golf, and involvement in various community activities. Dr. Dashty is a great asset to our patients and our dental practice.