Amanda has been a part of Panhandle Dental Care for the last 8 years, with 13 total years being dedicated to the field of dentistry! She completed her education in Dental Assisting at the Gulf Coast Community College Dental Assisting Class of 2009 and maintains her Dental Assisting Certification, and then her Dental Hygiene studies at the Gulf Coast State College Dental Hygiene Class of 2013. In addition, she also earned a Local Anesthetic Certification from GCSC in 2016. As a CRDH, Amanda has some important responsibilities at the office. She helps prevent disease with regular prophylaxis cleanings, radiograph exposure and periodontal pocket measurements, and home-care instructions. She also educates her patients on perio disease and decay risks and provides them with a customized treatment plan. After the treatment plan, Amanda follows through with the treatment of Periodontal Disease. She loves the teamwork and friendships she’s developed at Panhandle Dental Care and takes pride in her impact on her patients’ oral health. When she’s not at the office, you can find Amanda caring for her nine chickens and dogs, anything outdoors, and raising three kids.