John Thousand
D.D.S., M.S.D.
Dr. John Thousand received his bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular, and developmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder before attending the Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine for his graduate dental degree. He completed his specialty training in periodontics at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, where he received a master’s degree in periodontology. He then completed his Followship training in Implantology at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, where he expanded his skill set in complex regenerative and prosthetic implant dentistry.
Dr. Thousand’s research has been, and continues to be, focused on the effects of bone grafting materials and dental implants on ridge preservation/augmentation and sinus floor topography, the effects of implant surface design on inflammation, and the effect of various cementing techniques on implant restorations.
Dr. Thousand is the recipient of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Research Award, the John F. Prichard Post-Graduate Research Award, and has also completed the American Academy of Periodontology L.E.A.D. Program. He is the author of two books written on the topics of implantology.
Dr. Thousand is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (Board Certified), Associate Dental Surgeon at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Dentistry at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He continues to lecture locally and nationally on the topics of periodontal plastic surgery, complex bone augmentation, and implantology.
Dr. Thousand’s specialty practice includes the complete spectrum of periodontal therapies, including minimally invasive microsurgical approaches for the treatment of periodontal diseases, dental implants, bone grafting, gingival grafting, full-mouth rehabilitation with implant-supported prosthetics, dental laser treatment, periodontal plastic surgery, IV sedation and a ton of cheesy dental humor.
Dr. Thousand and his wife, Jenni, moved to St. Augustine from Denver, CO, where they fell in love with the coastal lifestyle and the rich history of the area. Dr. Thousand’s interests in the outdoors have transferred his daily Colorado activities of rock climbing, hiking, and snowboarding to Florida’s wakeboarding and surfing.
Professional Affiliations:
- Florida Association of Periodontists
- Southern Academy of Periodontology
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Florida Dental Association
- Academy of Osseointegration
- International Team for Implantology
- American Dental Association
Michael Romani
D.D.S., M.S.D.
Dr. Michael Romani received his bachelor’s degree in Human Biology with a minor in Chemistry from California State University, Fresno. Upon graduation, he was admitted to the Anschutz Medical Campus School of Dental Medicine to begin his graduate dental degree. Early in his dental education, Dr. Romani and Dr. Thousand became great friends and worked on several research projects together, including topics that covered the effects of bone grafting on sinus pneumatization and techniques to reduce retained cement around implant-supported prostheses. Dr. Romani accelerated throughout his dental education and quickly showed an interest in surgical dentistry and committed to pursuing a career in Periodontics.
Dr. Romani attended his 3-year post-graduate training at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. During his residency, he received extensive training in IV sedation, surgical extractions, complex implant placement, and regenerative surgical dentistry, including bone and sinus augmentation, soft tissue grafting, and the prevention/treatment of advanced periodontal disease. He served as the Chief Resident during his last year and completed research in the M.U.S.C. Pathology Laboratory on gingival cysts in adults. During his 3-year program, Dr. Romani volunteered at the East Cooper Community Outreach clinic weekly, where he provided free dental care to the underserved community of Charleston, South Carolina.
After the successful completion of his master’s residency in Periodontics, Dr. Romani joined Dr. Thousand’s practice in St. Augustine and Palm Coast, Florida. He is passionate about Periodontics and strives to be a leader in the field of surgical dentistry. Dr. Romani will work closely with your restorative dentist to ensure total comprehensive dental health.
Dr. Romani is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (Board Certified) and serves as an adjunct clinical professor in the Department of Stomatology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He and his wife, Alyssa, and daughter, Eva, love the coastal lifestyle and enjoy the opportunity to serve members of this community. Dr. Romani’s interests include boating, fishing, hunting, and surfing.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Board of Periodontology, Diplomate
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Southern Academy of Periodontology
- American Dental Association
- Florida Dental Association
- Florida Association of Periodontists
- Academy of Osseointegration
- Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity
Hailey Wilson McKinley
D.D.S., M.S.D.
Dr. Hailey Wilson McKinley received her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry and psychology from Indiana University in Bloomington. Similar to her parents and both grandfathers, she attended the Indiana University School of Dentistry. While in dental school, she developed an interest in Periodontics after receiving a soft tissue graft in her own mouth. She shadowed the periodontal residents throughout the four years of her dental school curriculum, and her interest in periodontics was confirmed. She quickly found that she enjoyed periodontal surgical procedures and oral pathology.
Upon graduation from dental school in 2018, Dr. McKinley matriculated into the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC (M.U.S.C.) for her periodontal residency. While there, she had the privilege of serving as Chief Resident in a program that is renowned for its focus on clinical exposure and case difficulty. The residency allowed her to expound upon the techniques that she began to develop in her dental school education. Through her extensive training, Dr. McKinley is now confident and proficient with immediate implants, implants in the esthetic zone, ridge and sinus augmentations, soft tissue grafting, traditional and laser periodontal surgery, periodontal regeneration, and IV sedation. Dr. McKinley earned her Master of Science in Dentistry and Periodontics in 2021 after defending her thesis on lateral periodontal cysts at the M.U.S.C. Oral Pathology Laboratory.
M.U.S.C. is where she had the distinct honor of meeting Dr. Michael Romani. Dr. Romani introduced Dr. McKinley to John Thousand and the amazing team they have created at Dental Specialists of North Florida. She was very excited to receive the opportunity to join the practice. Dr. McKinley says she looks forward to treating patients in an honest, respectful, and professional manner while providing exceptional surgical results.
Dr. McKinley is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and also maintains her status as a Clinical Associate Professor at M.U.S.C. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, running, painting, going to the beach, playing pickleball, and trying new restaurants.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Association of Periodontology
- Southern Academy of Periodontology
- American Dental Association
- Florida Association of Periodontists
- Phi Beta Kappa Society
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society
