Emerald Coast Dental Spa & Sleep Medicine - Dr. Tara M. Griffin

08/14/2023

☎️ We apologize for the inconvenience but our phones and internet are down.

If you need help, please message us!

Thank you for your patience!

07/05/2023

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from our team at ECDSpa!

Make sure to stay safe and enjoy time with your loved ones.

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05/25/2023

We hope you've got your best cowboy hats, cut off jeans and boots ready!

We've pulled the winners for our Gulf Coast Jam tickets and know these patients are going to be singing to Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert and Hardy all night long!

Want to find out if you're one of our winners? Click the video below!

05/11/2023

💗 We love hearing from our patients and their families.
Thank you to Carol Cowley for a recent five star Google review!

🦷 If you're looking for a new dentist and want the best service, give us a call at 850-249-9311. Let us help you get to the root cause of your healthcare concerns.

05/03/2023

04/12/2023

🏎️Vroom Vroom!

🌟 You can't stop this amazing A-Team from a good time.

🏎️ We recently had a little fun outside the office at the Kartona Electric Speedway in Panama City Beach.

🏅 In absolutely no surprise, Dr. Griffin smoked all of us with her speedy driving skills. And, she did it all in a boot for her broken foot.

👀 Are you looking to join the best team in town? Give a call at 850249-9311 and you could be racing to your next career.

04/05/2023

📣 Our practice is expanding in 2023 with new physicians and services.

🦷 We now offer clear and metal braces for the entire family.

🗓️ As a gift to celebrate, book your free consultation by May 31st and receive $500 off your fixed orthodontics treatment.

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Meet our new addition to the team - Dr. Michael O'Donnell

Dr. Michael O’Donnell opened Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics in 2005. With offices conveniently located in Santa Rosa Beach and DeFuniak Springs, (and now PCB), he is able to serve patients throughout Northwest Florida.

Dr. O’Donnell is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, a national leader in dental education, research and service. He traveled across the country to continue his education at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. This institute is the world-renowned educational center for aesthetic and neuromuscular dentistry. Additionally, Dr. O’Donnell received Laser Dentistry training at the World Clinical Laser Institute in Huntington Beach, CA. The expertise he gained has translated into beautiful results for his patients.

Read more about him here: https://www.greatfloridasmiles.com/staff

02/14/2023

❤️ We LOVE our patients at ECDSpa ❤️

Happy Valentine's Day from our team to each of you!

11/16/2022

It's time to meet our Top 5 Finalists for the Thank You for Your Service Smile Makeover! Don't forget - voting begins this Friday and runs through Friday, December 9th at 5pm CST. To vote for Todd, please visit https://www.ecdspa.com/service-smile-voting/
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Todd Swartzman

When you meet Todd, you can immediately tell from the way he speaks that his family means everything to him. It’s evident he is an amazing father and husband because he focuses more on his family's needs rather than his own. That’s likely why his wife surprised him by entering him into the giveaway. In her nomination she wrote, “He has a servant’s heart and would give the shirt off his back if he needed to. He is generous and always willing to give, even if it takes from himself.”

After growing up in Clearwater, Florida, Todd served in the Army from 1987-1990 and then again from 1995 to 2000. He traveled across the world and had several different jobs while in the military. In Italy he was part of the Airborne Infantry and in Germany he served on the Long Range Surveillance team. He met his wife while they were both stationed in Germany. They later got married and settled down in Dothan, Alabama. They now have three sons ranging in age from 26 to 9.

After the Army, Todd went to work for an IT company founded by Veterans. About a decade later he and his other partners were able to purchase the business and they’ve been blessed to continue doing IT work around the Southeastern US. The company was recently recognized for their commitment to hiring Veterans.

Todd is also ingrained in his community through volunteering with his church. Before the IT company took off and while in college, Todd had a short stint in owning a restaurant. His love for good food stems from a heart of hospitality. He’s comically known as the food tzar at his church. He works behind the scenes planning and preparing meals for church events and other needs. He doesn’t have to be told. He just gets it done. The church hosts an annual weeklong event, and one day is set aside just for his fish and chips. Cooking and feeding people are his passion. According to his wife, If you’re ever invited to the Swartzman home for dinner- you will be in for a treat- wanting more but leaving satisfied.

Besides helping with sound engineering and preparing delicious meals, his other community service efforts are focused on helping individuals through the church. The needs are always different depending on the person but Todd has been able to help with construction projects, home rehabs, moving, and after surgery care just to name a few. One of the most notable ways the church helps is through their dedication to assisting individuals leaving prison to get back on their feet by connecting them with the right resources to be productive members of society. He’s donated his time, talent and resources because, “there’s all sorts of people that may or may not need help and they come into your sphere of influence.”

As his wife mentioned in his nomination, “Todd has a great smile. His whole face lights up. I even prayed my boys would have his smile when I was pregnant and thankfully they do!” But, while in the military, Todd experienced amalgam mercury fillings. These fillings need to be replaced not only due to cosmetic reasons but also for his overall health. Todd wants to take care of his health and teeth so he can be around to see his youngest son’s grandkids.

11/16/2022

It's time to meet our Top 5 Finalists for the Thank You for Your Service Smile Makeover! Don't forget - voting begins this Friday and runs through Friday, December 9th at 5pm CST. To vote for Raymond, please visit https://www.ecdspa.com/service-smile-voting/
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Raymond Ragsdale

A big part of being a parent is the sense of protection someone feels over their child. From the moment Raymond Ragsdale’s son was born, he not only felt that sense of obligation but also acted on it. Just two short hours after his son was born, Raymond was deployed to Jordan and then onto Syria to protect and serve. His wife was left to navigate the newborn stage alone without the help of her husband. As a new father, his heart was left in the states while his mind was focused on helping others.

Raymond joined the United States Marine Corps in early 2010. He was deployed twice and served as a Combat Engineer, Urban Breachers Instructor, and Demolition Instructor. In 2020, he was medically discharged from the military due to five traumatic brain injuries. The sustained injuries are due to experiencing thousands of loud blasts at decimals high enough to rattle your brain. Today he is left with migraines that take him out for days, as well as blackouts. Even with the residual effects of the TBIs, Raymond shared he is thankful to be home with his family - as many of his friends did not make it home from deployment and paid the ultimate price.

The blasts have impacted his jaw alignment and with the help of ECDSpa, he would likely experience less pain and migraines. Winning the giveaway and proper treatment would not only prolong not only his life but also improve his quality of life.

Today Raymond spends his time with his four year old little boy and his wife. His son is homeschooled and they have a farm in Quincy, Florida. His mother-in-law is currently undergoing cancer treatments so they visit her in South Carolina when possible making every moment count.

11/16/2022

It's time to meet our Top 5 Finalists for the Thank You for Your Service Smile Makeover! Don't forget - voting begins this Friday and runs through Friday, December 9th at 5pm CST. To vote for Sharon, please visit https://www.ecdspa.com/service-smile-voting/
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Sharon Alderman

Hoorah! Hoorah! Meet Ms. Sharon Alderman. Sharon served in the Army as a 68 Whiskey Combat Medic, Healthcare Instructor and Sexual Assault Victim Advocate from 2000 - 2020. For a period of time, she served as platoon sergeant and deployed four times to Iraq. One of those deployments was especially difficult because she had to leave her only 5 month old daughter for 9 months. She cared for and treated hundreds of her fellow soldiers on the frontline and in the garrison. She remembers the harsh conditions soldiers endured during the beginning of the War in Iraq. From sleeping on the ground without a tent to eating the same MRE for a week, there were few comforts provided to those serving on the front lines.

After 20 years of service and a great deal of physical pain, Sharon retired from the military. Her body felt physically broken when she left; she’s been managing the symptoms as best as possible for the last several years. She aspires to return to school and become a nurse, if her health issues allow her to do so, in order to continue caring for others. In the meantime, she’s found joy in spending time and caring for her 17 year old daughter.

“I was gone a lot - oftentimes serving in Iraq - when my daughter was little so we missed out on so much. We are making up for that lost time now.”

Sharon shared that she’s now the mom in the pick up and drop off line at school. She didn’t get to experience those memories with her daughter in elementary school and soon her daughter will be off to college. They are making the most out of every second they can together. After she graduates, Sharon plans to re-enter the workforce.

Winning this giveaway would mean a lot to Sharon. Besides the discoloration of her teeth, she has dark fillings, receding gums and ill-fitted crowns. Due to the crowns being the incorrect size, she must carry placards with her to restaurants because she feels food often gets stuck between her teeth. Sharon shared with our team that she’s never won anything and this contest would boost her self confidence and provide a healthy smile. Now that she is out of the military and looking to re-enter the workforce she is concerned about the impression she will be able to give future employers. She would love to have a beautiful smile to help make a great first impression.