As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians.  We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy.  To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning.  We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care.  Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

Lavelle Ford, DDS, a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, has practiced in Harker Heights since his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1996.  He specializes in the removal of wisdom teeth, dental implants, and the treatment of jaw deformities and facial injuries to restore function with reconstructive solutions.  Dr. Ford has extensive experience in implant replacement of teeth, temporomandibular joint problems and diseases of the jaw and facial structure.  Born in Louisiana, Dr. Ford is a graduate of Meharry Medical College's School of Dentistry.

Dr. Barbra G. Griffin is a native Texan.  She received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology from Prairie View A & M University in 1992.  Upon graduation she attended San Jacinto College in Houston and obtained her license in Nursing and as an Emergency Medical Technician.  In 1998, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the School of Dentistry at Meharry Medical College where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.  After a fellowship at the Harlem Hospital in New York, Dr. Griffin returned to Nashville to enter Meharry's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program.  She currently holds certifications in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success.  We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience.  Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

We thank you for allowing us to take care of your dental needs and look forward to serving you.

Make an appointment today…..we’ll give you a reason to smile!