Erin Sheffield, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

4.8
56 Ratings
Practices In: Quincy
Patients Seen: All Ages
I know that going to the den­tist, (and the Oral Sur­geon at that!), can be a nerve wrack­ing expe­ri­ence. My mis­sion is to pro­vide as pos­i­tive expe­ri­ence as pos­si­ble whether you are hav­ing a tooth extract­ed or some­thing even more com­plex. My team and I are com­mit­ted to pro­vide a car­ing and com­fort­able atmos­phere while offer­ing mul­ti­ple lev­els of anes­the­sia to cater to your needs and safety.

Locations

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Quincy
QMG Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

3915 Maine Street

Suite 3

Quincy, Illinois 62305

(217) 222-9434

(Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
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General Info
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Hospital Affiliations
Board Certifications
American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Diplomat, Doctor of Dental Surgery
Professional Certifications
Licensed Dentist Controlled Substance State of Illinois, Dental Sedation Permit, Licensed Specialist in Dentistry, Licensed Dentist, Certificate of Office Anesthesia Evaluation
Languages
English
Awards & Accolades
Teaching Appointment - Assistant Professor University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 2015-2020
Outstanding DDS Volunteer Award - Dental Lifeline Network
International Congress of Implantologists Award
Philip Boyne Scholarship Award
Dows Research Award
Clinical Interests
Den­tal implants, Pre-pros­thet­ic surgery (graft­ing, etc), Third molar removal and man­age­ment, Oral Pathol­o­gy, In office anes­the­sia, Den­tal anxiety/​phobia, and Antibi­ot­ic stewardship
Personal Interests
Dr. Sheffield con­sid­ers her work at QMG the best side gig around to being mom to her three young chil­dren. In a past life, she played lacrosse in col­lege and was a cer­ti­fied SCU­BA instruc­tor. She has a pas­sion for edu­ca­tion and men­tor­ship. She enjoys speak­ing, pod­cast­ing, and using social media to advo­cate for women and minori­ties in STEM/​healthcare and empow­er­ing patients to under­stand and take own­er­ship of their oral health and over­all well­ness. She enjoys exer­cise, piano, cycling, and work­ing on her his­toric home.
Memberships
American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Illinois State Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery American Dental Association Quincy Medical Group Antibiotic Stewardship Committee TL Gilmer Dental Society

Quincy Medical Group Surgery Center
3301 Broadway Street Quincy, Illinois 62301 (217) 277-4090 Get Directions
Blessing Hospital
1005 Broadway Street Quincy, Illinois 62301 (217) 223-1200 Get Directions
Blessing Surgery Center
1100 Spring Street Quincy, Illinois 62301 (217) 277-3505 Get Directions
Education
School
University of Iowa College of Dentistry Graduation Date: 2005 Degree: DDS, Doctor of Dental Surgery
Brigham Young University Graduation Date: 2001 Degree: BS, Biology
Residency
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Clinical Expertise

Procedures

Bone Grafting, Corrective Jaw Surgery, Dental Implants, Dentoalveolar Surgery, Facial Trauma Procedures, Oral Pathology, Sinus Lifts/Augmentation, Soft Tissue Grafting, TMJ and Facial Pain, Therapeutic Botox, Tooth Extractions, Wisdom Teeth Removal

Conditions

Dental and Facial Infection, Facial Fractures & Trauma, Missing Teeth, Non restorable Teeth, Oral Pathology, TMJ & Facial Pain, Wisdom Teeth

Ratings

Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.8
56 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.7
56 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.7
54 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.8
56 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.8
56 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8
56 Ratings

Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Dr Sheffield is fantastic, knowledgeable, highly skilled and devoted to helping her patient. She removed an impacted wisdom tooth and two molars. Fantastic results. I had little pain and everything healed wonderfully. Dr. Sheffield is a highly skilled wonderful oral surgeon!"
5
Sep. 6, 2024
"Dr. Sheffield is excellent."
5
Jul. 24, 2024
"Dr. Sheffield's description of what was going to take place."
5
May. 15, 2024
"Everyone very friendly and efficient!"
5
Apr. 25, 2024
"Good experience"
5
Apr. 24, 2024
"Dr. Sheffield very professional - very good follow up for bone scan. "
0
Apr. 15, 2024
"Dr. Sheffield always listens to my questions & concerns & is kind, knowledgeable & patient."
5
Mar. 12, 2024
"Always good."
5
Mar. 4, 2024
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