We take pride in staying up-to-date with all modern orthodontic advancements, as well as continually working to further our education. Offering patients the most modern and effective solutions to their orthodontic needs is our goal.
We are proud to offer several different treatments and technologies for you to achieve a straight, flawless smile in a way that works for you. We will go over all of your options in order to help you make the best decision for you and your desired results.
We also know how scary and anxiety-provoking it can be to have dental work done. Since most patients are uneasy about visiting, our staff makes sure to provide every patient with a kind and caring attitude. We are here to discuss any of your concerns, and we do our best to tailor every treatment to your needs, wants, and desired outcome.
I struggled with a fatal disease that caused me to spend one year at Johns Hopkins Hospital. At the age of 14 I was less than 40 lbs. By the grace of God I survived. I taught myself the 8th grade and then started a new path as a student leader.
I Entered high school and quickly transformed from a dancer to a nerdy socialite. I was a member of almost every club that existed, including the student government, and I even spearheaded the prom committee. I was a Homecoming Queen and on the Prom Court. I graduated from high school as a happy and healthy nerd.
After dental school, I followed my fiance to University of Florida in Gainsville where I completed one year of orthodontic training. During that time, I also worked in a facial pain clinic and did research on Invisalign and on the impact of orthodontics on the jaw growth of children.
I did a 3 year residency in orthodontics at the Ohio State University which I earned a Masters in Oral Biology as well as an Orthodontic Certificate. I also spent 3 years in a Cleft Clip Palate Clinic.
During the last year of my residency, we were ready to start a family so I had my first baby. My family is from Richmond and my husband's family is from Martinsville, we wanted to move back to Virginia. My husband had a job opportunity in Roanoke, so we chose to make Roanoke, VA our home. We moved to Roanoke and started my practice from the ground up: got a business loan, designed and built my own building in Botetourt County, and started from scratch. During this time, I also had 4 kids in 4.5 year time period!
My primary focus is being the best wife, mother, and orthodontist possible. I treat my practice like they're my fifth child. I put everything I have of myself into the things I love -my patient and practice is included.
I am known as being 'extra', I even decorate my office every 2-3 months. I go above and beyond what others do and put fluoride varnish on the teeth to prevent decalcification AND give free electric toothbrushes to ensure healthy teeth, not just straight teeth. I provide 2 retainers, not just one. I am told that I do more than others, but I am also told I do it at a better fee and with more friendly payment options.
I did not enter this field knowing a dentist 's annual salary. I entered the field because I got a lot of cavities in college and 'discovered' the field as a result of my life experience. I entered the field because I love Math, Science, Art, and people. The field of orthodontics is a niche where I can share my loves and talents with others.
I have made many mistakes over the years, primarily because I did not go to school to learn how to run a business and manage staff. I have learned and grown. My pursuit for excellence will probably never end. In the past six months, I have upgraded our x-ray equipment, scanner, computers, software, server, phone system, communication systems, and website. I have a list of ways I want to continue improving the care and service we provide. My ultimate goal is to not only create perfect smiles and healthy bites, but to give our patients the best experience possible.
I love my job. I love my staff. I love the community I serve. I invest so much time, energy, and emotion in the people associated with this business. I develop relationships and connections that far exceed the norm. My closest and dearest friends are a product of this practice. Lenk Orthodontics is more than an orthodontic office, it is a place where the doctor and staff know their patients. It's a place that truly cares about the quality care and service every person gets. It is a place where people are truly treated like family and friends because they all end up becoming just that.
Alexis is one of our sweet and amazing clinical technicians. When Alexis is not providing care for our patients, shes making everyone laugh with her quick wit. Alexis is officially the picture and band queen at the office: she is one of the best at fitting a ring on a tooth, and she is the only person in history to be able to keep up with all of the ridiculous pictures I require my staff to take Alexis is a mommy of two sweet kittens and a friend to everyone that knows her. For all of these reasons and more, she is a perfect fit for our office
Alexis words: My name is Alexis, and Im a cat mom of 2 (Cleo and Gizmo)! Working at Dr. Lenks practice has been a blessing. My favorite thing to do away from work is spend time with the people I love. One of my favorite things to do in general is to make people smile. Its truly incredible to be able to actually help create beautiful smiles for a living!
Brenna is our senior intern. This amazing girl was once a patient and is now an aspiring dental hygienist. Brenna is one of the smartest and most capable interns I have had. She is already a fully trained technician. She also has the ability to learn and do anything in our office. It will be one of the best and worst days of my life when Brenna graduates from JRHS and our office: I will be like a proud motherecstatic to see her accomplish all of her goals, but so sincerely sad to let her spread her wings and fly!
Brennas words: My name is Brenna, I have been an intern at Dr. Lenks for almost a year, gaining information and experience to pursue a career as a dental hygienist! I love coming into work each day and working as a team to provide the best care possible for our patients. Outside of work I love adventuring and spending time with friends.
Deana is one of our senior staff. She is a patient favorite in the clinic. She provides the highest quality of care simply because she gets to know and truly love each and every patient (their family members, friends, distant acquaintances, pets. etc. ). Deanas most special gift is her ability to work with our special needs patients. Deana is an amazing daughter, wife, and mother (one of which was a patient). She is also considered the mother of our practice: she keeps us under control and takes care of all of us at the office (patients, coworkers, etc ). Everyone loves Deana!
Deanas words: I have been with Dr. Lenk for many years (AKA: as D, Mama D, Dinkers and Deaner). Thats how my team family addresses me on a daily basis! When not working I greatly enjoy spending time with my family at the lake. My grand dogs entertain my spare time as well! The best part of my role as a clinical tech is that I get to help your transformation into a beautiful smile, and get a hug or high five at every visit. Past and present patients always bring a smiles to my face. One of my favorite quotes is A simple smile. Thats the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others Dalai Lama
Donnas original passion was for teaching. She became affiliated with our practice about eight years ago when she brought her kids to our office for orthodotnic care. Donna then became a patient. During this entire process, she became a dear friend. Now Donna is one of the shining stars of our practice. She is one of the first faces you see and voices you hear at our practice. She gets the job done at the front desk, but she refuses to work without making everyone around her laugh at least once an hour! Donna will always be a life of the party, even if that party is at work.
Dustin has been a part of this practice since he was about 8-years-old. Started as a patient and became an employee within 24 hours of graduating from LB! Dustin will probably always be the only orthodontic technician to become fully trained and efficient in literally 14 days. In order for you to understand the significance of this, some people are not considered fully trained after two years in a practice! Dustin is also one of the only members of this team to be fully cross-trained. He provides supplemental help for the business staff on Mondays and Fridays. The truth is Dustin literally helps us in every department and in every waythis guy even did our St. Pattys decorating this year. For those that know me, I am one of the most extra people around. The fact I am able to trust this guy with my decorating is a clear indication of the value this fella brings to the practice of Lenk Orthodontics. Dustin is a buddy to our patients and a dear colleague and friend to his work family!
Dustins words: Hello, my name is Dustin! I am an orthodontic assistant. Ive been an assistant for two years now. In the life of Dustin, youll find him doing all kinds of things. He loves to be with family & friends. His nieces & nephews are the reason hes so caring and loving. Dustin likes to hang outdoors, ride the razor and go camping. He spends a lot of his time outside of work fixing up cars and detailing them. He loves to explore and travel to many different places around the world! Dustin has many different traits. Hes certified in Dental Radiation Safety, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Accounting, State Inspection License, Automotive Body & Paint Repair, and Automotive Analysis & Repair. Youll find him smiling and providing the best care he possibly can! Dustin loves his job and working with children. If you get the pleasure of meeting him, youll fall in love with his caring and loving heart!
Jillean started as a preschool teacher. In fact, she was the teacher to Dr. Lenks kids!!!! Jilleans youngest daughter was the first love of Dr.Lenks son. Her oldest daughter is a best friend to Dr. Lenks second oldest daughter, Aubrey. Jillean is obviously a friend to Dr. Lenk. She is also a valuable and essential friend to the work family of Lenk Orthodontics. Jillean is in charge of our sterilization area and lab. More importantly, she is the go to person to every person in this office! With a smile on her face, she helps everyone in this office with whatever they need. None of us (especially Dr. Lenk) understand how life at Lenk Orthodontics was possible before Jillean became a member of the team! She is kind of like the backbone of the practiceholding all of us up. We love our Jillean!!!
Morgan has been a part of Dr. Lenks life for years. The first day Dr. Lenk met Morgan, she immediately knew this vibrant and beautiful woman would be a perfect fit for the office of Lenk Orthodontics. Not two months later, Morgan showed up on Dr. Lenks porch and immediately became a member of the family, taking care of Dr. Lenks kids and giving them one of the best Summers of their life! By the grace of God, Morgan returned home. This time she became the face and voice of Lenk Orthodontics! Morgan is a graduate of JMU, a cheerleading coach and judge, and a former business woman. More importantly, she is one of the most energetic, positive, and creative individuals you will come across. When Morgan is not working at the office, she may be managing the salon at SunTanCity. If shes not there, shes traveling across the US supporting her man on the hockey rink. And when shes not doing all of that, shes probably with her two best friends: her amazing mom (Sonya) and her adorable puppy (Darla).
Morgan wrote: I work at the front desk and am one of the friendly faces to greet you when you visit our office. I am a James Madison University graduate and have lived in Roanoke, Virginia my entire life. I am a proud mom of a dachshund, Darla, who you will probably see around the office periodically (shes great at answering the phones!). In my free time you can typically expect me to be jet-setting on a plane somewhere, usually to watch my boyfriend, Phil, play hockey. I am also a familiar face in the cheerleading world, being I spend my weekends in the fall judging competitions. I have known Dr. Lenk for around 7 years now, as I previously took care of Dr. Lenks kids. Now I love being a part of the #TeamLenk office family!
Shelly is another jack of all trades at the office of Lenk Orthodontics. With previous experience working at both a dental office and eye doctor office, Shelly is a master when it comes to working a front desk and providing excellent customer service. Like our buddy Dustin, Shelly could possibly get an award for mastering the skills of an orthodontic technician in record time. Shelly has a talent for fitting orthodontic bands/rings. She is an artist when it comes to decorating braces. We have also come to find Shellly is also an entertainershe literally sings to our patients, tells jokes, and surprises patients with her fun socks WHILE adjusting their braces. Shelly is one of the only fully-trained employees of our office When shes not in the clinic, sterilization or lab; shes at the front desk doing some of the most technical work in the practice. Shelly has only been with us for about a year, but she fits in like shes been here for a decade. We love our sweet Shelly and so will you!
Shellys words: I am one of Lenk Orthodontics friendly clinic staff. You can find me singing and laughing with all of our patients in the clinic most of the time. I work 5 days a week. On Mondays and Friday afternoons I help at the front desk. I am a pet mom of 5 (3 dogs, 1 cat, and 1 hedgehog). I love hiking, kayaking, and being outdoors. I was born and raised in the Botetourt/Roanoke area. I love the mountains, but the beach is my happy place.