Dentist-Jonesboro, AR

Get to Know Sarah Yarnell, DDS

Whenever Dr. Yarnell talks about practicing dentistry, you’re going to hear the word “love” a lot! She loves to help people feel confident about their teeth so they can be around friends and family and smile for pictures without worry. She also loves giving people what they need to get out of pain and enjoy foods they have avoided for years. She has always had a soft spot for patients who have extra challenges when it comes to getting dental care, which is why she goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone is able to receive what they need in her office.

Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?

Dr. Sarah Yarnell

From a young age, Dr. Yarnell was interested in biology, physiology, and helping people, so a career in medicine seemed like the way to go. Initially, she wanted to become an ophthalmologist, but after observing (and passing out during) a cataract surgery, she knew she needed to change direction. So, she decided to shadow a dentist, and according to her, it was love at first sight! She likes that she gets to work with her hands while also establishing one-on-one relationships with each patient.

Where Did You Study Dentistry?

Dr. Yarnell earned a B.S. in Biology from Lyon College before going on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Following dental school, she worked with a dental anesthesiologist for four years at an outpatient surgery center. Eventually, she got her conscious moderate sedation certificate from Oregon Health Science Center University.

The following year, she passed the exam to become a Master of the College of Sedation Dentistry through the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.

Today, she is an active member of many professional organizations:

American Dental Association
Arkansas Dental Association
Northeast Arkansas District Dental Society
Academy of General Dentistry
CEREC Doctors
International Dental Implant Association

Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

Dr. Yarnell and her husband, Tim, got married in 2014, and they now have a young daughter, Anna Grace, as well as three chihuahuas. One of her favorite things to do in her off time is sing karaoke, and no, she is upfront that she is NOT good at it. That doesn’t make it any less fun though! Country music is her favorite, but classic rock is a close second.

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