Dr. T. Douglas Splane was a football letterman at the University of Florida from 1965-1967 where he graduated with a BSBA in 1969. In addition to being an Armor Officer in the United States Army, he is also a 1977 graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry and a Distinguished Military Graduate.
While at Florida, Dr. Splane was a member of the All-SEC Academic Football Team. He is married with three grown children and a grandchild.
Dr. Splane has participated in a number of continuing education programs, including:
- Pankey Institute
- Dr. Carl Misch, Implant Prosthetics
- Dr. Pete Dawson, Occlusal and TMJ Function, Restorative Dentistry, and Aesthetics
- Dr. Frank Spear, Occlusal and TMJ Function, Restorative Dentistry, and Aesthetics
- Mini-Residency at the University of Florida Craniofacial Pain & Pathofunction, Continuum Education
Dr. Splane’s professional affiliations including:
- Member, American Dental Association
- Member, American Academy of Dental Practice Administration
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Member, American College of Oral Implantology
Dr. Splane’s leadership positions including:
- Elder, Riverside Presbyterian Church
- Former Chairman, Riverside Avondale Preservation
- Former Chairman, Riverside Presbyterian Day School
- Board Member, Rotary Club of Jacksonville
Our team members have “compassionate hearts,” a quality that just can’t be trained! But when it comes to training, our staff members possess an ongoing enthusiasm for learning more about their field and gaining new skills. Dr. Splane continues to invest in the excellence of his team by funding all of their educational initiatives.
Name: Patricia Baughman
Position: Registered Dental Hygienist
Education: Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene, Associate of Science in Nursing
Years in dentistry: 18
Years with Dr. Splane: 12
Personal info: Married with one son. Enjoys time with family, shopping, swimming, and traveling.
Name: Cindi Turknett
Position: Office Manager/Patient Coordinator
Education: Santa Fe Community College, Certificate of Dental Assisting, Expanded Duties of Dental Assisting Associate of Arts
Years in dentistry: 24
Years with Dr. Splane: 14
Personal info: Married with 2 sons. Enjoys traveling, swimming, spending time with family, and following the Gators!
Name: Suzanne Babcock
Position: Registered Dental Hygienist
Education: B.A. in French, University of Florida; A.S. in Dental Hygiene, Florida community College at Jacksonville
Years in dentistry: 21
Years with Dr. Splane: 10
Personal info: Married, no children. Owner of 2 very cute dogs (Mallory & Marmaduke). Enjoys reading, travel, scrapbooking and continuing education courses. Gator fan and Florida Alumni. Speaks and understand French.
Name: Regina Shuford
Position: Clinical Assistant
Education: Florida College of Medical & Dental, Certificate of Dental Assisting, Certificate of Expanded Duties Dental Assisting, Florida Licensed Cosmetologist
Years in dentistry: 25
Years with Dr. Splane: 15
Personal info: Married with one daughter. Enjoys reading, plays, concerts, and attending her daughter's volleyball games.
