Dr. John Thousand, IV received his bachelors degree in molecular, cellular, and developmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder before attending the Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine for his graduate dental degree. As a student at the School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Thousand accelerated in surgical aspects of dentistry with a concentration in implantology. In his senior year, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry awarded him the Student Research Grant, which he used to study the effects of inflammation around implants.

Dr. Thousand completed his specialty training in periodontics at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, where he received a masters degree in periodontology. As a resident, he researched the effects of bone grafting materials on the sinus floor topography, the variability in root volume as it relates to bone grafting, and the effect of various cementing techniques on residual cement around implant restorations.

After successful completion of his masters residency, Dr. Thousand was accepted into the Implantology Fellowship program, where he pursued additional research in bone grafting techniques and expanded his skill set in complex regenerative and prosthetic implant dentistry. During this time, he was awarded the John F. Prichard Graduate Research Award for his research on the changes in sinus floor topography after the extraction of teeth with or without bone grafting.

Dr. Thousand is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Associate Dental Surgeon at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Dentistry at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He has lectured internationally on the topics of periodontal plastic surgery and implant dentistry with an emphasis on final aesthetic outcomes.

Dr. Thousands specialty practice includes the complete spectrum of periodontal therapies, including minimally invasive microsurgical approaches for the treatment of periodontal diseases, dental implants, bone grafting, gingival grafting, full-mouth rehabilitation with implant supported prosthetics, dental laser treatment, periodontal plastic surgery, IV sedation and a ton of cheesy dental humor.

Dr. Thousand and his wife, Jenni, moved to St. Augustine from Denver, CO, where they fell in love with the coastal lifestyle and the rich history of the area. Dr. Thousands interests in the outdoors have transferred his daily Colorado activities of rock climbing, hiking and snowboarding to Floridas wakeboarding, kite boarding, and surfing.

Dr. Michael Romani received his bachelors degree in human biology with a minor in chemistry from California State University in Fresno. Upon graduation, he was admitted to the Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine to begin his graduate dental degree. Early in his dental education, Dr. Romani and Dr. Thousand became great friends and worked on several research projects together, including topics that covered the effects of bone grafting on sinus pneumatization and techniques to reduce retained cement around implant-supported prostheses. Dr. Romani accelerated throughout his dental education, quickly showed an interest in surgical dentistry and committed to pursuing a career in periodontics.

Dr. Romani attended his three-year post-graduate training at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. During his residency, he received extensive training in IV sedation, surgical extractions, complex implant placement, regenerative surgical dentistry including bone, sinus, and soft tissue grafting, and the prevention and treatment of advanced periodontal disease. He served as the chief resident during his last year and completed research in the MUSC Pathology Laboratory on gingival cysts of the adult. During his three-year program, Dr. Romani volunteered at the East Cooper Community Outreach clinic weekly, where he provided free dental care to the underserved community of Charleston, South Carolina.

After successful completion of his masters residency in periodontics, Dr. Romani joined Dr. Thousands practice in St. Augustine and Palm Coast, Florida. He is passionate about periodontics and strives to be a leader in the field of surgical dentistry. Dr. Romani will work closely with your restorative dentist to ensure total comprehensive dental health.

Dr. Romani is in the process of becoming a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and an associate dental surgeon at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine. He will also serve as an adjunct clinical professor in the Department of Stomatology at the Medical University of South Carolina. During his free time, Dr. Romani enjoys live music, traveling, surfing, kayaking, skiing, and fishing.

My name is Hailey Wilson McKinley, I received my bachelors degree in biology with a minor in chemistry and psychology from Indiana University in Bloomington. Similar to my parents and both grandfathers, I attended the Indiana University School of Dentistry. While in dental school, I developed an interest in Periodontics after receiving a soft tissue graft in my own mouth. I shadowed the periodontal residents throughout the four year of my dental school curriculum and my interest in periodontics was confirmed. I quickly found that I enjoyed periodontal surgical procedures and oral pathology.

Upon graduation from dental school in 2018, I matriculated into the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC (MUSC) for my periodontal residency. While there, I had the privilege of serving as Chief Resident in a program that is renowned for its focus on clinical exposure and case difficulty. Residency allowed me to expound upon the techniques that I began to develop in my dental school education. Through my extensive training, I am now confident and proficient with immediate implants, implants in the esthetic zone, ridge and sinus augmentations, soft tissue grafting, traditional and laser periodontal surgery, periodontal regeneration, and IV sedation. I earned my Master of Science in Dentistry and Periodontics in 2021 after defending my thesis on lateral periodontal cysts at the MUSC Oral Pathology Laboratory.

MUSC is where I had the distinct honor of meeting Dr. Michael Romani. Dr. Romani introduced me to Drs. Bob and John Thousand and the amazing team they have created at Dental Specialists of North Florida. I was honored to join the practice and couldnt be more excited to be a part of this exciting and humbling opportunity. I look forward to treating you in an honest, respectful, and professional manner while providing you and your patients with exceptional surgical results.

I am currently in the process of becoming a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, while maintaining my status as Clinical Associate Professor at MUSC. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter, running, painting, baking, going to the beach, playing pickleball, and trying new restaurants.

Were a high-energy, fun, funny, incredibly focused, and detail-oriented group, set on delivering only the most incredible periodontal and surgical services in St. Augustine, Florida. Our team members exercise true compassion for all those we care for, which, to us, is the ability to take the patients perspective and really empathize with them. This allows us to truly listen to our patients and find the best possible solutions to their problems in a way that is beneficial to their overall wellbeing. To visit with our periodontists, Dr. John Thousand, Dr. Robert Thousand, and Dr. Michael Romani, please call us at 904-794-1000. We look forward to meeting you!

Liz is originally from Upstate NY, but she has lived in Palm Coast for over 25 years. Shes been working with our periodontists for nearly 20 of those! As our clinic coordinator, she keeps us on track and running smoothly. Liz enjoys that every day, whether we are saving teeth or rebuilding what a patient has lost, we are changing lives, hers included. She loves her job and people she works with, and she loves making others laugh along with her.

After attending Frostburg State University in Maryland, Janet worked as a dental assistant for six years. She enjoyed assisting the dentist and became interested in getting more involved in the patients treatment. That decision led her to the decision to go back to college, and she soon received an Associate of Science degree in dental hygiene from West Liberty University. Janet has been working with Dr. Robert since 1988 and has continually advanced her skills by taking annual education courses. Janet enjoys working with our patients and the family atmosphere she shares with coworkers. She helps to ensure that education and quality of care is the rule and never the exception.

Janet enjoys traveling, scuba diving, creating computer graphics, web design and video editing. She recently fulfilled a personal goal of writing and illustrating a childrens book about the Tooth Fairy, titled So, Where Did All the Baby Teeth Go?

Originally from Ohio, Marcia has lived in Florida since 2001. She graduated with honors from First Coast Technical College in January of 2018 and has been with us since the end of 2017. She enjoys how energetic and optimistic our team members are as well as how compassionate we are to each other and our patients. Marcia is a positive person and helps our patients feel comfortable by treating them like family and making them a priority. Her favorite thing about her job is helping people feel better about themselves.

Im from St. Augustine FL born and raise for 25 years both my parents were born an raised here as well. I graduated from Pedro menendez class of 2014. When Im not at work I love to be outdoors, going hunting an fishing an riding four wheelers. I love to spend time with my family ! What I love most working at Dsnf is my team and how hard we work to make our patients happy. Our office is special because were one big family and we will do anything in our power to help you!

Im from Palatka, FL, born and raised! When Im not working, some of the things I love to do is spend time with my boyfriend, go hunting and go on walks with my dog.The thing I love most about working at DSNF is feeling like Im at home and that I made it to made final destination with my career.Stuff that makes our office so special compared to other dental offices is the laughter throughout the office, the willingness to make sure the patient has everything they need and make them feel comfortable as possible during surgery.

Im from St. Augustine born and raised. I moved from St. Augustine to Alabama when I was 16 and thats where I met my husband, Donald. Donald and I have two amazing little boys Rhett and Lucas. We also have a few reptiles who are also like our children. Our family loves to go fishing offshore and other outdoorsy things. What I love most about working at DSNF is that we are constantly learning. Every procedure, every patient is different and requires us to learn and grow. What makes our office different then your normal dentist office is that we work as a family not just a team and we treat our patients not as patients but as a part of our family.

Hello, Im Rachel Neville and I have lived in Florida all my life! I Moved here about 15 years ago from Titusville Florida. St Augustine has been an amazing place to live! When Im not working I love to spend time with my husband and our son! We also have 3 dogs that we love very much! We enjoy doing outdoor activities! Florida is perfect for that!When I came to DSNF my outlook on work changed I can now say I love my job I feel that I am working with professionals that I can learn from and that they will push me to take on new and challenging opportunities. Everyone cares about each other personally and we have fun when at work, it creates a perfect work family dynamic! What sets DSNF apart is the way everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission of giving our patients the treatment and care they deserve!

I was born in Anoka county, Minnesota and moved to Florida when I was 4 years old! When Im not working, I enjoy hanging out at the beach with friends, or walking around downtown St. Augustine with my family! What I love most about working at DSNF is the fact that Im able to be apart of a team that strives to make a positive impact on our patients lives every day! I have never worked for a company as driven and dedicated as ours and I am beyond thankful! What makes our office so special compared to other dental offices is that not only are we a professional team, but we are also one big family, we are all always there for each other when we need someone to talk to about anything. We show up to work with a positive attitude and welcome our patients as they are apart of our family as well!

My name is Hannah, ive lived in Hastings all my life! I love working with people and helping them feel better about them selves! I enjoy spending time with my friends and family outside of work! I love to be outdoors whether it be riding my horses, fishing, hunting or riding four wheelers.I love working at DSNF because here we are a family! I love my team. We keep work interesting, we are always laughing, joking and making our jobs fun! This office is so much different than any other because what we care about the most is our patients, we wouldnt be anything without you all. We always want to go above and beyond to ensure your happiness.

Amanda has lived in Florida her whole life. She moved to St. Augustine in 2016 and has been with Dental Specialists of North Florida since 2018. She loves going to the beach with her dog, Duke, spending time with her family, and going boating with her boyfriend.