George G. Collins III, D.M.D., known as Geoff to his friends and patients, is a native of Vero Beach. His undergraduate education was completed at Vanderbilt University in 1991. Dental school followed at the University of Florida College of Dentistry in Gainesville. Dr. Collins has been practicing general dentistry in Vero Beach since 1995.
Courtneys passion for dentistry began in high school when she volunteered in a dental practice, where she was able to help a family member with their dental needs. It was then that she realized how a smile can change a life, and thus began her passion for dentistry. Helping and interacting with patients is what she enjoys! Courtney went to school for her dental assisting degree in 2011 and for the past 3 years has found she really enjoyed working in the front office. Aside from work she enjoys spending time with her little boys, family, and doing anything outdoors.
As a Florida native, Tara was raised in Vero Beach. She has been practicing dental hygiene since 2000 and has been with Dr. Collins office since 2009. Tara graduated from Indian River State College in 2000 with a Certificate of Dental Hygiene and a certificate of Dental Assisting. Since 2017 she has sat on The State of Florida Dental Hygiene Board. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, being outdoors, boating, the gym and just enjoying time with her family, friends and her two Chinese Shar-peis and a parrot shes had since she was a child.
Deidra was born and raised in east Tennessee. Later she moved to Miami to attend high school and then attended Miami Dade College where she attained her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2000. She has had a passion for the dental field since she was a child. Through positive experiences and influences from her own childhood dentist and dental hygienist she gained an interest in helping others better their overall health through dental hygiene. After college she married her high school sweetheart and enjoys spending time with him and their two children. When not at work, she enjoys boating, doing yoga and playing with their many pets.
Meghan began her dental career as a dental assistant in 2004. Intrigued by the role of the dental hygienist she decided to further her education by becoming a dental hygienist. She attended the dental hygiene program at Brevard Community College in Cocoa, Florida. Meghan lives in Indiatlantic, FL and enjoys traveling with her husband and their one year old daughter.
Emily joined the practice as a dental assistant in 2015. Her outgoing and bubbly personality will certainly make your dental visit an enjoyable experience. Emily enjoys anything that involves sunshine and her playful pups. She will definitely send good vibes your way.
Billie was born and raised on the Treasure Coast of Florida. She became an office trained dental assistant in 2006, and earned an AAS in Dental Assisting Technologies and Management with DANB Certification in 2009 from Indian River State College. She spent her first 10 years specializing in pediatric and orthodontic dental assisting, with a focus on patients with special needs. Billie joined Dr. Collins team in the Fall of 2019, and has been a fantastic addition. Billie spends her free time with her loving husband, two handsome sons and two beautiful daughters.
Bennett was born in Vero Beach, Florida and is an aspiring dentist attending the University ofFlorida. He is a junior majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Business Administration.Bennett has worked with his father three years during the summer and is attaining his DentalAssisting Certification. When he is not learning clinical procedures from Geoff, Bennett can befound fishing, exploring, and enjoying the Indian River Lagoon on his boat. He loves spendingtime with his two brothers appreciating the outdoors!
