Dentistry Today uses the latest science and technology to provide the best possible patient comfort and longest lasting results. . We seek to achieve exceptional care by using the best materials available, partnering with the best dental labs in the country, hiring the highest quality team, and continuing our education and training to remain on the cutting edge of dentistry. With total patient comfort, we create healthy mouths and beautiful smiles to enhance our patients oral health and self image.
Dr. Leslie Barrilleaux is a native of Central Kentucky and graduated with Honors from the University of Louisville Dental School. After dental school and after being elected to serve as the President of the National Dental Student Research Organization, she choose to continue her post-graduate education and start her career in dental research. During this time, she was awarded a NIDR National Dental Research Grant to work with Louisiana State University conducting dental research. While in New Orleans, she got married and a few years later moved to Alabama and began private practice. In addition, Dr. Leslie has participated in hundreds of hours of advanced study and seminars with distinguished dentistry mentors such as Dr. Pete Dawson, Dr. Frank Spear, and Dr. David Hornbrook. She has over 25 years of experience in providing dental care to adults and children.
Dr. Leslie is Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). An Accredited member has successfully completed the comprehensive Accreditation process, which consists of a written examination, delivering and extensively documenting a broad range of cosmetic treatment solutions for several patients, and an oral examination administered by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Board. By successfully completing this process, an Accredited Cosmetic Dentist demonstrates a very high level of clinical skills in Cosmetic Dentistry and is recognized by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry as having exceptional skills in that area. At the present time, less than 600 Cosmetic Dentists in the country hold this credential, and she is the only one in Alabama. Before her accreditation, patients in Alabama looking for a cosmetic dentist who was accredited would need to travel to Nashville or Atlanta for cosmetic treatment.
Tammy was born and raised in Pisgah, Alabama. She graduated from Scottsboro High School in 1985 and received her certificate in dental hygiene from UAB in 1994. Tammy got her start in dentistry in high school when she started working for a local dentist in Scottsboro. The reason she pursued a career in dentistry is because she loves people and enjoys interacting with everyone she meets, and dentistry gives me the opportunity to get to know my patients on a personal level. Tammy has been working in the dental field for 26 years; working specifically as a dental hygienist for 24 years and has two children, a son and a daughter.
Peggy, Dr. Leslies Mother, is from Central Kentucky and attended Eastern Kentucky University, earning a BS Degree in Educational Psychology and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Peggy served as a public school Counselor, School Psychometrist, and Director of Federal Programs. After retirement, she committed to a part-time position as concierge at Dentistry Today
Coming from Kazakhstan with her husband and little daughter, Olga did not speak any English and had to learn rather quickly on her own, which we think she did beautifully. She would laugh and say that it required a lot of reading and watching movies. After a brief time in Texas, Olga and her family moved here to Huntsville. Shortly after that Olga signed up for one of Dr. Leslies dental assisting classes and passed with flying colors. The timing was perfect, as there was a spot available, and she stayed on and became a valuable member of our team. Besides assisting, Olga also handles most of the design and fabrication of our in-office Cerec crowns.
Tina was born in former West-Germany. She is certified in mechanical drafting, but chose her family over her career and followed her husband to the United States just one year before the Berlin Wall came down. One day, over 22 years ago, and while in the waiting room at her dental office, Tina decided to ask for a job and was hired as their new insurance coordinator. In 2016, with the kids grown and out of the house, Tina decided to join her husband (owner of an 18 wheeler) on his road trips. After one short year, he became ill and they had to come home. Shortly after that, Tina became a full-time member of our dental team here at Dentistry Today.
Patti, our Patient Coordinator, was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts but moved to Alabama in 1978. She started her career in the dental field in an orthodontic office in Huntsville in 1991. A few years later she moved to North Carolina, where she met the love of her life, Mike. When Mike retired from the Police Force they both moved back to Huntsville. Both enjoy camping with family and friends. Together they have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.
Patti is a people person and loves working in the dental field, helping create beautiful smiles. Outside of work she loves to go antiquing and shopping for treasures. Most of all, she loves spending time with her beloved family