Dr. Roslyn Moore Crisp has more than 38 years of experience in dentistry. She knew from a very early age that dentistry was her career ambition. A native of Burlington, Dr. Crisp graduated from Walter M. Williams High School. Following high school, she attended and graduated cum laude from Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga. After receiving a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University Of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry, she remained in Chapel Hill and completed a residency program, and received a Master of Science degree in pediatric dentistry. She further distinguished herself by becoming a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Crisp is the proud mother of two sons, Dr. H. Alexander Crisp and Dr. Benjamin G. Crisp. Her hobbies and interests are varied. She enjoys music, art, travel, and sports. Most of all, she enjoys learning new things. She is passionate about giving back to the community through volunteer efforts, especially as they pertain to the improvement of dental health.
Jennifer Crisp Dr. Jenn is originally from Raleigh, NC and is a Tar Heel through and through! She completed her undergraduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, and then got her Master of Science in Biology from NC Agricultural and Technical State University. She then returned to UNC Adams School of Dentistry, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After dental school, she completed a General Practice Residency at UNC Hospitals where she worked with medically compromised adult and child patients with complex dental treatment needs. During this time, she realized she enjoyed working with all patients, but her true calling was working with children. She returned to UNC Adams School of Dentistry to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, receiving her Master of Science degree and Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. With her experience from her general practice and pediatric dental residencies, she will offer a full scope of clinical knowledge to the practice with her gentle and loving approach. Dr. Jenn also has the distinction of being a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Jenn always says if she were not a dentist, she would be a teacher because of her natural love for children. However, she knew she wanted to be a dentist from a very young age. Being a pediatric dentist allows her to combine her dream and her passion. She is humbled and thrilled to be entrusted to take care of children in the practice of Roslyn M. Crisp, DDS, MS, P.A. and Associates. She is looking forward to being back in the Burlington community. In her free time, you can find Dr. Jenn spending time with her husband, Alex, and her daughter. You can usually find them spending time outside or enjoying one of their favorite hobbies- cooking! She is also an animal lover and hopes to add a dog to her family at some point in the near future!
Dr. Melissa Jackson, known around the office as Dr. Missy, joined Roslyn Crisp and Associates in Sept. 2019. Dr. Missy has been practicing dentistry for fourteen years with 12 of those years solely in pedodontics. Dr. Missy always knew shed be a doctor of some kind as a natural people person who loves caring for others. When a professor from alma mater, Saint Augustines University, recommended dentistry, she knew immediately this would be the perfect fit, caring for one of a persons most prized possessions, their smile! While matriculating at Temple Universitys Kornberg School of Dentistry, Dr. Missys interest in pediatric dentistry grew immensely leading to a career in repairing and maintaining growing smiles. Dr. Missy is happiest seeing a fearful, tearful face turn to a fearless, happy smile!
When not giving tickles to tiny and growing teeth, you can find Dr. Missy juggling between dance and gymnastics with husband Lee and daughters, Zyah and McClaren. Dr. Jackson also enjoys exploring parks, shopping, and staying abreast of the latest education of pediatric dentistry!
Dr. Gayla Bivens was born and raised in North Carolina. She graduated from Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, North Carolina. She received her bachelors degree in biology from North Carolina Central University and attended dental school at the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry. After graduating, Dr. Gayla moved to the triad area and joined Dr. Roslyn Crisp and the team. Her lifelong love for children is what brought this general dentist into a pediatric setting 16 years ago. Dr. Gayla has devoted her dental career to taking the fear and anxiety out of the dental experience for both the young patient and the parents.
Her educational approach provides parents with the knowledge and emotional support to introduce healthy dental habits at an early age. Dr. Gaylas love for children does not just stop in the dental office it carries over into her personal life. As a Lifetime Girl Scout member, she currently serves as a troop leader, she is an active volunteer with the youth department and nursery ministry at her church.
Some of Dr. Gaylas favorite things are enjoying football, musicals, singing & dancing, jigsaw puzzles, and anything Disney! But her all-time favorite thing is being a mother to her only daughter, Nyla.
Dr. Gayla is a very family-oriented person and she brings that family spirit right into the dental office daily, from the staff to the patients. After your experience with Dr. Gayla you will feel like you just added a new member to the family.
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Rating 3.7 out of 5 based on 47 reviews
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a year ago
Terrible customer service especially at the Church Street office. Lady who schedules appointments is blatantly rude! Don't waste your time.....
D. Tyndall
a year ago
Wonderful place, wonderful staff! My children went there and now my grandchildren go also. Dr. Crisp is the best!
Catalina Osborne
2 years ago
If any of Dr. Jennifer's offices were closer than my son's normal dentist, he'd 100% be going to them. I really like my son's dentist but he was referred to Crisp&Associates for a procedure due to them not currently having an anesthesiologist. I was worried but honestly they did great! Dr. Jenn gave a great first impression at the first appointment and Brittany went above and beyond to help me. The rest of the staff are awesome as well- very friendly and informative. Thanks guys!
Jennifer Pinkston Sparks
2 years ago
I was hesitant to leave one star because the staff is pretty nice, but here goes. Our regular dentist does not do certain fillings on younger children, so he asked that we take our child to a pediatric dentist. Dr. Crisp's office had more immediate availability, so we scheduled there. The office is beautiful and the staff is nice. They pushed nitrous, but it's literally an asphyxiant and unnecessary for most children. Our son never has problems at the dentist, even with shots, so I refused it. When we arrived the front office staff advised me that when he goes back I needed to go back to my car. I responded with, "Oh, no." Informed her that it was the law and I would be accompanying my 7 year old child. Well, it ended up being a non-issue, but they weren't exactly happy about it. I'm glad I insisted on being with my my child. Mind you, I didn't process it all at once, but when I left it all felt stretchy. I informed the dentist, Jennifer Crisp, that we have EDS, which requires more local/topical analgesic beforehand. She quickly swabbed his gums with topical then immediately started poking him. Obviously it hurt and he started shaking all over. I then consented to nitrous, but that didn't calm his nerves. Mind you they did not use a pulse ox or anything to monitor his oxygen levels even though nitrous displaces oxygen. That's how it works. It made me nervous, but I watched him carefully for respiratory depression. She couldn't do the work because at that point my son had lost faith in her. Only a lazy dentist pushes nitrous. They don't want to properly do their job or deal with children and that's why they don't want parents back there. Don't trust this place with your babies. She then recommended general anesthesia, in office. At first I was okay with this because there will be an anesthesiologist, but then I thought these are freaking dental hygienists and a dentist providing care for my intubated child. They claim to be PALS certified, but I know without a doubt none of them would know what to do with a child who needed resuscitation since the dentist couldn't even explain properly how nitrous works. These aren't nurses or paramedics monitoring my child they're inexperienced dental professionals. At the end of the day after I processed everything I thought to myself no way would anyone from this office ever touch my child again and I would leave this review so no one else would put their child in such a risky situation. Also, it's $1,000 upfront to use the anesthesiologist. How cruel is that? It essentially makes dental care unaffordable for a lot of parents. I was prepared to pay it, but instead I'm going back to our regular dentist for options.
Iesha Crisp
2 years ago
Me and my little sister love Dr. Crisp she's so sweet and her staff all of them are so great
Aglaope Vang
2 years ago
I wish I could give this place 0 stars. We brought our 3-year-old in for 4 crown placements back in April. In June (only 2 months later), one of the crowns already fell out. While most dentists would assume fault and replace the crown for free, this office was going to charge us for everything all over again! We were going to have to pay for a brand new crown (even though we saved the one that fell out) and mind you they are ~$500 a piece and insurance does not cover it. They were going to charge us for an evaluation, the procedure, and the crown all over again. We couldn't afford it so we just cut our losses and my son's $500 crown is just sitting in a Ziplock bag at our house. Now it's August and ANOTHER one of his crowns has fallen out! I am seriously so livid at this place! They are scammers and they do a horrific job! Crowns are supposed to be permanent and our son's fell out within TWO months! Take your business somewhere else and do not let these scammers touch your children! Update: It's now November (7 months post-procedure). 3 of the 4 crowns have fallen out. Horrible job by this office.
Lori Powell
2 years ago
Dr. Crisp and her staff are the absolute best!!
Amanda Poindexter
2 years ago
Our family loves this entire practice! My husband seen Dr. Crisp as a child and now our daughter is her patient. Our first experience with our daughter was a removal and she had sleep apnea at the time. Dr. Crisp sent her to the surgical center so she could be monitored. They did so well and were so patient and kind. You couldn't ask for better care. Thank you to all at Dr. Crisp and associates!!
Beth Whittington
2 years ago
We have brought our kids to Dr. Crisp for years and have always been pleased. My son has Autism and Epilepsy and Dr. Crisp and her associates have always been fantastic working with him and his differences. With 3 kids in the past (now 4) we have had a few dental emergencies over the years and we've always been fit right in with no problem. Brittany at the front helped me tremendously getting an appointment scheduled for my son and getting proper authorizations from his doctors. I also love that after hours they have a text line to check in on your child. Melissa (I believe is her name) made sure to check on my son and texted me back and forth for about an hour helping us through a dental emergency for him. You don't get this kind of care everywhere. You can tell they really care about their patients!!
Brittany Bigelow-Bishop
2 years ago
Dr. Crisp office has been around for years. Her exceptional staff is loving and caring. The staff is untiring easing scared children into the chair for successful appointments. My three children look forward to their 6mnth visits. If you are looking for a new dental care please contact the office on Vaughn road or South Church street Burlington,NC.
Tiffany Atkins
2 years ago
Both of my children are patients of Dr. Crisp and just love their visits! She and her staff are very patient, friendly, and thorough. Great practice!
Toccaro Jordan
2 years ago
My children absolutely love their dentist and dental hygienist! I'm so glad I made the switch to this awesome practice! We absolutely adore the practice!
Linnea Power
2 years ago
They are so friendly and it's a pleasure seeing them
claudia garcia
2 years ago
Very professional.My 6 year old felt like at home.All the staff are very informative and attentive. Definitely recommend.One million stars for this office.
Brandy Nelson
2 years ago
I bring my 3 children here. I have 2 that are special needs and I really like the way they take care and treat everyone. They are so nice and understanding.
Daisy_ pxnk
2 years ago
My child has been going here since she was one now she's 11 years old. The staff are so awesome they are helpful and answer any concerns that you have about your child. This is the best dentist hands down. I have told all my friends about yall and most of them are now taking there kids here. Lashonda Wardlow
Lisa Montes
2 years ago
My great niece have been a patient of Dr. Crisp for many years. We love Dr. Crisp! She is very gentle and puts the kids at ease!! Very friendly and professional as well as the staff!
Ronald Saunders
2 years ago
All three of my kids like going here. I haven't had any problems staff are friendly. We have been in a timely manner for the appointment.
Brittany Bigelow-Bishop
3 years ago
Dr. Crisp office has been around for years. Her exceptional staff is loving and caring. The staff is untiring easing scared children into the chair for successful appointments. My three children look forward to their 6mnth visits. If you are looking for a new dental care please contact the office on Vaughn road or South Church street Burlington,NC.
Daisy_ pxnk
3 years ago
My child has been going here since she was one now she's 11 years old. The staff are so awesome they are helpful and answer any concerns that you have about your child. This is the best dentist hands down. I have told all my friends about yall and most of them are now taking there kids here. Lashonda Wardlow
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