Leigh Griffeth was born January 19, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee. Her father was in dental school at that time. Upon completion of dental school, he moved the family to Copperhill, TN, where he set up a private practice and continues to practice today. Leigh grew up in Copperhill, the younger sister of two athletic brothers who helped develop a competitive edge that she carries with her today. She graduated from Fannin County High School and later attended Anderson College on a basketball scholarship. After realizing that her dream was to follow in the footsteps of her father as a dentist, she transferred to the University of Tennessee to pursue the requirements necessary to get into dental school. While in high school, she often worked at the side of her father, developing the understanding of what dentistry encompasses. Similarly, she worked summers with her father while she attended college. It was during these times that she developed her passion for patient care.
Spencer Griffeth was born September 8, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The second of four children, Spencer spent the first 9 years of is life in Utah, before his father relocated his business to Marietta, GA. Spencer spent his teenage life on basketball courts and baseball diamonds across the southeast, playing competitively in each sport. It was also during this time that Spencer developed a solid work ethic as he spent countless hours working for his father and uncle at Griffeth Brothers Construction. He was exposed to dentistry for the first time as he helped the Griffeth Brothers construct a dental office. He saw all of the interesting designs and instruments necessary to practice dentistry and it sparked an interest that never subsided. After graduating from Lassiter High School, Spencer attended Brigham Young University where he graduated in three academic years in preparation for dental school. After is first year of college, Spencer spent two years in northern Spain on a mission for his church. Leaving home for two years at 20 years old helped Spencer grow up and become independent. At the same time, the mission also helped Spencer become fluent in Spanish; an attribute that has served him well, not only in his dental training but in his private practice as well.
In 2003, Leigh and Spencer entered the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in Augusta, GA to begin their dental training. It was here that, due to their course work and common interests, Leigh and Spencer began spending large amounts of time together. The relationship initially began on the basketball court, but quickly spilled over to studies as they realized that school would be a lot easier if team work was put into practice. Spencer and Leigh made quite a team as the strengths of one were often the weaknesses of the other and vise versa. They both give each other all the credit for helping one another complete the requirements of dental school ahead of schedule.
During their second year of dental school, a friendship had developed into a relationship that Leigh and Spencer agreed should continue for the rest of there lives. In August, 2004, they were married in Blairsville, GA. They not only began a marriage together, but a business relationship that continues to develop today. Upon graduating from dental school in May 2007, they began working for Dr. Dennis Muse, Leighs father in McCaysville, GA. They worked there in an effort to expand their dental skills until January 2008 when Leigh became pregnant and they both realized that they were ready to begin practicing on their own. In May 2008, they purchased Jasper Family Dentistry from Dr. Bobby Childree in Jasper, GA where they both practice today.
While dentistry is one the passions of their life, the ultimate joy entered their life on April 10, 2008: A wonderful baby boy and along with him, parenthood. Private practice and practice ownership have afforded them the ability to focus on raising children. Currently, Leigh works one day a week allowing her to spend time at home with the children God has blessed them with: Spencer, Jaidyn, Maddox, Bryce and Toby. Private practice allows Leigh the ability to maintain her dental skills while also focusing on raising children.
Spencer continues to practice full-time at Jasper Family Dentistry in order to meet all the financial demands associated with owning a practice and providing for a family. Dentistry is a great profession that not only provides the financial means to do many exciting things, but also the satisfaction of helping people in need. Besides dentistry, Spencer and Leigh enjoy many sports, the outdoors and the lake. They are both very active in their church and, with the skills that God has given them, they both volunteer for indigent care at a dental clinic in Woodstock,GA. They look forward to the challenges and rewards that life will bring as they pursue not only dentistry, but several other business investments in the future.
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 based on 21 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestShannon Davenport
a year ago
Everybody that works in this office is outstanding very helpful and really puts nice smile on your face when you come and go I highly recommend this group check them out
Michael Patterson
2 years ago
Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff and I didn't have a long wait. They have appointments early in the morning that work great. I've already recommend to friends. Definitely found my new dentist.
Cameron Schoenbachler
2 years ago
Great place, good people, always happy with them and their work. Highly recommend!
josh hilborn
2 years ago
Great friendly staff! Fast service!
dylan lynch
2 years ago
I like this Dentistry. We tried several dentistry before and this one was the best. Moe did a great job of taking care of us.
Christin Ewing
2 years ago
The staff is so sweet. The girls at the front desk make you feel so welcome as soon as you walk in. They get you in and out in a timely manner as well. I look forward to my appointments here.
Cameron Schoenbachler
3 years ago
Great place, good people, always happy with them and their work. Highly recommend!
josh hilborn
3 years ago
Great friendly staff! Fast service!
dylan lynch
3 years ago
I like this Dentistry. We tried several dentistry before and this one was the best. Moe did a great job of taking care of us.
Rachel Hoffbauer
3 years ago
My first visit to this practice was pleasant. The staff was friendly and the fees were acceptable. The second visit was very different. Both my son and I were switched to a higher level cleaning (which is considerably more in fees) without any prior notification or discussion. I would suggest you watch them very carefully so you don't get taken advantage of like I did.
Christopher Jones
3 years ago
I can't recommend them highly enough. They do great work and the staff is friendly and helpful. They try to save me money and have even worked on me in a snow storm! Give them a try. You won't regret it.
Wesley Collins
3 years ago
Best dentists and staff my family and I have ever been to. We have been going here for over 10 years and don't plan on changing.
Legacy Garage Doors
3 years ago
Great staff who made my daughter feel comfortable. She had to have three teeth removed after a fall. The office was clean and the Dr Spencer took the time to make sure we understood what and why and options. He also checked on her the next day. They seem like they genuinely cared about how she felt and was recovering.
Rachel Hoffbauer
4 years ago
My first visit to this practice was pleasant. The staff was friendly and the fees were acceptable. The second visit was very different. Both my son and I were switched to a higher level cleaning (which is considerably more in fees) without any prior notification or discussion. I would suggest you watch them very carefully so you don't get taken advantage of like I did.
Wesley Collins
4 years ago
Best dentists and staff my family and I have ever been to. We have been going here for over 10 years and don't plan on changing.
Legacy Garage Doors
4 years ago
Great staff who made my daughter feel comfortable. She had to have three teeth removed after a fall. The office was clean and the Dr Spencer took the time to make sure we understood what and why and options. He also checked on her the next day. They seem like they genuinely cared about how she felt and was recovering.
Christopher Jones
4 years ago
I can't recommend them highly enough. They do great work and the staff is friendly and helpful. They try to save me money and have even worked on me in a snow storm! Give them a try. You won't regret it.
Justin Sparrow
4 years ago
Always feel like I'm getting conned when I go there. Always need things that insurance won't cover even though my teeth are extremely healthy. Always need deep cleaning even when I only have one spot of tarter according to the x-rays. Recently called them out on an obvious fear-tactic and fraudulent swindle. they changed gears quickly. I realize that most dentists are like this but that's no excuse.
NW media
4 years ago
Well am having trouble with a tooth that needs pulling which they had told me in the past that it would at some point . And I had Talked to Dr spencer probably a year and a half ago he recommend I go to an oral surgeon which I understand is the best option but I ask if he could do it in office he looked and said yes if I am willing to go through it so I go to the oral surgeon to get it checked it was going to cost me around a thousand dollars even with insurance which I just don't have . So today I go in to make an appointment to With dr spencer to get it done because I am starting to hurt from it the lady at the desk told me that no dentist there would touch it I told her that I had been to the oral surgeon and could not afford it . She told me there's nothing they can do she did not even check with the dr as far as I could tell so I guess if you can't afford an oral surgeon you just have to hurt
LINDSAYandJUSTIN MATTINGLY
5 years ago
Moving to a new area can be difficult to find a dentist you like and trust... especially when you've had as much dental work as I've had done, it's easy to think you've got a target on you when you walk in. I had a couple loose fillings and previously went to another unnamed dentist in Canton for x-rays and cleaning... I about had a heart attack when they gave me the list and potential bill for everything they said I needed done. I decided to get a second opinion and scheduled an appointment with Jasper Family Dentistry finding them on the directory for our dental network. It took some time to get an opening but to me a full calendar is a good sign. :) Communication by phone & email was excellent, they were very welcoming, friendly and informative in explaining what was really going on with my issues and offered the best and most cost effective way to fix the problem. They did a great job with my crown and filling... and at a fraction of what the other dentist was going to charge. They were also understanding and flexible when we had to reschedule last minute due to a child with the flu. I look forward to my next cleaning as I know they'll take good care of my family... which is saying a lot since I've got plenty of 'baggage' from past dental work.
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