Leslie Blackburn, DDS

When you visit Dr. Leslie Blackburn at her pediatric dental practice, Growing Great Grins, you will meet a staff full of leading women who have your child’s very best interests at heart.

Many of these experienced and highly trained ladies have been with Dr. Blackburn for a decade or more. Office Manager Kim has worked with the practice for 17 years. Ms. Jeflyn, who staffed the front desk and recently retired, had worked at the practice for 20 years.

Dr. Blackburn is committed to the highest level of care for her littlest patients. Every child is special, but this team holds a particular place in their hearts for children who need just a bit of extra care.

“Special-needs patients help us understand the beauty of the moment,” Dr. Blackburn says. “They show us how to live with challenges, and how to carry on and find joy no matter how overwhelming the obstacles may be. What an example they – and their parents – are to our community. That’s why we take the responsibility of keeping their smiles as strong and healthy as they deserve to be, so seriously.”

To provide the very best in dental treatment Dr. Blackburn goes to great lengths in selecting her team members. The hiring process can last as long as eight months. She’s looking for those who have what she calls “emotional intelligence,” the ability to assess a situation, quickly grasp how patients and parents are feeling, and provide the support that is needed. She takes great pride in sharing that almost all patient reviews mention the help of a team member.

After these leading women join Dr. Blackburn’s team, they meet at least quarterly to discuss how their care process is working and what they can do better. One of their highest goals is to make sure patients and parents never feel rushed and that they receive all the time they need from the staff working with them.

Dr. Blackburn and the Growing Great Grins team take a holistic approach to dental care for little ones. They understand that what goes on in the mouth impacts the overall health of the body. That’s one reason they work so hard to make sure their patients have the healthiest teeth possible. A healthy mouth and strong teeth lead to healthier bodies, higher self-esteem, and even better performance in school. And the right dental professionals are important in supporting those important smiles.

Dr. Blackburn and her team can provide more than just basic checks and cleanings. They also offer cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, laser dentistry, and sedation dentistry.

The dental professionals at Growing Great Grins specialize in making sure each child is comfortable and calm and enjoys every visit. And that parents and caregivers also understand the need for each procedure and how it will benefit the child. These leading women are dedicated to creating and caring for the most beautiful smiles around.