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Our team was built with a shared goal - to give patients their dream smile. Get to know us!
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"I am passionate about dentistry because it is the ultimate way to connect with people and help improve their lives. I love listening to patients and understanding where they have been and where they want to be. It's exciting to have the knowledge and skill set to help patients of all ages improve their oral health and be proud of their smiles. I look forward to continuously learning new ways to provide my patients with the best possible care. I make it my mission to help patients achieve their dental goals through personal attention and professional excellence."
-Raquel M. Hamrick, DMD
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Raquel M. Hamrick, DMD
In addition to spending time with her husband and two sons, Dr. Hamrick enjoys going on family walks, reading, and working out.
Experience
Dr. Hamrick has advanced training in esthetic crowns and veneers, restoration, and implant placement. She is also Invisalign certified.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Florida College of Dentistry – Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science
University of Central Florida – Orlando, Florida
"I strive to form long-lasting relationships with my patients while providing the highest quality dental care. I pride myself on having compassion for my patients and providing them with a pleasant experience each visit. I am here to listen and create a personalized treatment plan that meets your needs in a comfortable environment."
-Rachel A. Shepard, DMD
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Rachel A. Shepard, DMD
Dr. Shepard grew up in the Tampa Bay, Florida, area. After graduating from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, she practiced as a dental hygienist for three years in Cary, North Carolina. She was excited to return closer to family and warmer weather for dental school at the University of Florida. Outside the office, Dr. Shepard enjoys spending time with her husband and 5-year-old English Lab, Hudson. She also enjoys reading mystery thrillers, working out at Orange Theory, doing yoga, waterskiing, and cheering on her favorite college basketball team, The North Carolina Tar Heels. She is excited to be back in the Tampa Bay area!
Experience
Dr. Shepard is an active member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Association of Women Dentists, the American Dental Association, and the Florida Dental Association.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Florida College of Dentistry – Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Dental Hygiene
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, North Carolina