In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue doing everything within our power to ensure the safety and health of each patient who visits us. We continue to follow the latest infection control recommendations from leading health organizations, including the WHO and CDC. You can view a non-exhaustive list of the steps that were taking to keep our environment clean and prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses below. If you have any concerns or questions, dont hesitate to reach out to our team!
At Lauri Barge, DDS, were dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized dental care for each patient who enters our dental office. We take the time to truly get to know our patients and educate them on their oral health and wellbeing. That way, they can enjoy a healthy and happy smile for a lifetime. To learn a little bit more about what makes our dental office stand out from all the rest, read below!
Our patients comfort is one of our top priorities. We want everyone who visits us to be able to count on the fact that theyll have an enjoyable and stress-free time. Thats why were happy to go out of our way to answer patients questions, are dedicated to keeping up with the latest technological advancements in our field, and are happy to answer any dental insurance questions or concerns that our patients have.
Dr. Barge believes that the key to safe, comfortable, and precise treatment is using the latest, most reliable technology that the dental field has to offer. Thats why youll see that our dental office is equipped with highly effective and amazing instruments, like our digital impression system, soft tissue laser, and intraoral cameras. You can learn a little more about these gadgets and what they do by clicking on the link below.
When she was a teenager, Dr. Barge had to undergo jaw surgery. The process of preparing and then healing from the surgery gave her tons of amazing insight into the dental world. Later in life, she worked for the surgeon who performed her procedure as an assistant, followed by a stint of assisting a general dentist during her undergraduate career. Although her initial inclination was to become a physician, these experiences (and her own unique interests) propelled her to pursue dentistry as a career instead and shes never regretted that decision!
After graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Barge pursued her dental doctorate at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. Upon graduation, she underwent a General Practice Residency program at Olin E Teague VA Hospital in Temple, TX. Since then, she has been committed to pursuing continuing education whenever possible, including the Core Curriculum for complex restorative and aesthetic cases as the Las Vegas Institute. She has also been selected as one of the charter members of the local chapter of the Seattle Study Club, which brings dentists and specialists together in order to find the best solutions and best methods to care for patients. Additionally, she holds memberships in the following organizations:
Dr. Barge is married to Devin, a great husband, father, and partner in the dental office. They are the proud parents of a wonderful daughter named Taylor and an amazing son named Coleman. They also have two dogs at home. When she isnt busy caring for teeth, you can often find her traveling beaches are her favorite! Some of her other favorite hobbies include antiquing, restoring furniture, interior decorating, going to the movies, consuming mystery-themed media, and spending quiet days at home with loved ones.