Sarah is Dr. Blinn’s wife, she is a board certified advanced practice nurse practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. After delivering babies at all hours of the night for the past 4 years, she decided to take a break and assist her husband in opening his own practice. She plans to continue to help women (and men) through aesthetics, providing neurotoxin (Botox, Xeomin) and facial filler services in the Blinn Beauty Vault, located inside the Blinn Dental office. Sarah looks forward to having more time to spend with their three young children!

Sarah is originally from Shelton, Connecticut and met Dr. Blinn when they were both in undergrad at the University of Miami. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Miami and continued on to receive her Master’s in Nursing from the University of Florida. She has a diverse nursing background including trauma, neuro, cardiac and of course obstetrics. You are in very capable hands when you visit the Blinn Beauty Vault! In her free time she enjoys challenging herself at Burn Boot Camp and being the best mom she can be!

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Tamra is passionate about providing patients with the best dental experience possible. She greets patients with a friendly smile the moment they walk in the front door. Tamra began her dental career over 29 years ago as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. You will come to know Tamra as a competent, caring and non-judgmental dental care liaison. Patients and staff enjoy Tamra’s lighthearted, positive and calming personality! 

In her spare time, she loves traveling with her husband and enjoying time with her beautiful grandchildren. 

Colleen takes pride in everything she does and is passionate about making sure patients receive the highest quality service when they visit our office. Colleen’s warm smile always makes our patients feel welcome when they arrive. She began her dental career over 10 years ago as a Certified Dental Assistant. Colleen enjoys interacting with patients and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Our patients and staff enjoy her sweet, positive personality and radiant smile. 

In her spare time, Colleen loves long walks with her dog and spending time with her family. 

Lindsey graduated from Ferris State University's Dental Hygiene program in 2019. She recently moved to Florida from Michigan in October 2023 with her husband and 2 australian shepherds. She is commited to educating patients on the importance of good oral hygiene to maintain overall health. She goes above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable while under her care while being gentle, but thorough. With that being said, she genuinely enjoys being a dental hygienist and strives to help patients reach their goals to achieve a beautiful smile and happy gums. 

In her free time Lindsey loves to workout, travel, and is always on the hunt for a good coffee shop.

Kirsten is a third generation Floridian, who grew up in Sarasota Florida. After graduating from Riverview High Kirsten then received her Bachelor's of Science degree from the University of Florida, and her dental hygiene degree from Santa Fe College. While in school, Kirsten worked in the research labs in the College of Dentistry and the College of Medicine where she loved being around cutting edge, technology and research in the dental field.

Kirsten's favorite part of being a hygienist is meeting and developing relationships with her patients and their families and she enjoys hearing about what's new and exciting in their lives. She loves the fact that she can help her patients achieve long term dental health keeping the total body health in mind. In her spare time Kirsten loves spending time with her two girls, learning how to cook new and exotic dishes, and rooting for the Florida Gators!

Melissa has been in the dental field for over 24 years. She recieved her radiology license from the University of Florida and her EFDA at the School of Dentistry in St. Petersburg. 

She is passionate about dentistry and takes great care in making sure patients are comfortable and at ease. 

Melissa was born in Honolulu Hawaii, then went to elementary school in Frankfort Germany, a true "ARMY Bratt". She lived all over the United States before settling in Florida. 

In Melissa's spare time she loves to boat with her fiancé Tyler and dog Shadow. She loves science fiction books and movies, especially Star Wars.  

Karen is a wonderful asset to our team. She is bilingual (Spanish and English). Karen strives to make sure patients are at ease and comfortable. She values a hard-working team and recognizes the benefit of paying attention to detail. 

Karen was born in Mexico City and moved to Florida at the age of eight. She earned her Dental Assistant Certification in 2019.

In Karen's free time she enjoys going for runs, outdoor activities, and spending time with her cat. 

Jeanette was born and raised in upstate NY in the Catskill's where she grew up on a horse farm where horses were her whole world. Her first career and college degree were in graphic arts. She worked in that field for a short time then decided to go back to school and study dental assisting at a para profession school in Albany, NY in the 1980's. Jeanette has been in the dental field for over 37 years. She takes care of making patients feel comfortable and at ease and takes pride in helping our office run smoothly as a team. 

Jeanette and her husband moved to Sarasota from upstate NY in 2022. Her 4 children have also come to settle in Sarasota. She was inspired to do her artwork again which can be seen in a few of our office operatories and at the Bazaar on Apricot and Lime St. downtown Sarasota. She enjoys walking in nature, horseback riding, gardening, baking, spending time with family, friends and her kitties.