Welcome to our pad at Pediatric Dentistry! Dr. Lee Cope and Dr. Susan Fortenberry specialize in providing comprehensive dental care to infants, children, adolescents, and special needs patients. We aim to give our patients healthy, beautiful smiles that lead to a lifetime of confidence and health!
At Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Cope and Dr. Fortenberry and their staff have created an environment that is fun and welcoming to your child. From the slide and toys for the younger children to the TVs and study room for the older children, it is our desire for you to feel at home when you enter our office. Our treatment areas are thoughtfully designed for your childs dental experience to be performed in a nonthreatening and excellent manner. It is our utmost desire to treat your child as if they were our own and not only to treat their dental needs but help to also play a role in their emotional development and well-being. Several of our patients over the years have seen first hand/mouth the fulfillment of participating in the process of developing a beautiful smile and have chosen the dental profession as their career. That makes us happy.
But the atmosphere at Dr. Lee Cope's and Dr. Susan Fortenberry's office invites children and adolescents to enjoy their visits to the dentist. From the waiting room with toys for the little ones and TV for the older ones, to the examination areas with its comfortable colors and wholesome music, Dr. Cope's and Dr. Fortenberry's patients can relax while the highly trained staff performs their duties.
Speaking of his staff... they are more like a team! Each one radiates a warmth and charm which would disarm even the most nervous of patients. While they are completely serious about their jobs, they are just as serious about the well-being of their patients. Every task is professionally performed under the watchful eye of Dr. Cope and Dr. Fortenberry.
Dr. Cope has been in pediatric dentistry since 1978. He graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry and completed his residency at Children's hospital in Cincinnati, the top rated children's hospital in the United States. Dr. Cope moved to Jackson, MS in 1980 and began his private practice, specializing in pediatric and special needs patients. He has also served on thefaculty at the University of Mississippi Dental School for the past 34 years where he enjoys teaching and mentoring future dentists. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Mississippi Dental Association, the Mississippi Society of Pediatric Dentists, the American Orthodontic Society, the Gnathos Orthodontic study group, and lastly the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists.
Dentistry is just one of the activities that Dr. Cope enjoys- his family, church, and other hobbies keep him very busy. Dr. Cope has been married for almost 40 years and has 4 children. Three of his children, the three older girls, are practicing in various types of health related areas and the youngest, his son, is a financial analyst for a paper company and keeps Dr. Cope on his toes with sporting events and hunting on the weekends. Of course he is also blessed to spend a large amount of time with his second daughter, Dr. Susan Fortenberry, his dental partner in the office.
Dr. Cope's love for children and their health is what makes him tick. His attention to detail and the comfort of the patient -- however young or however a special need might be exhibited -- is the foundation upon which his practice is built.
Dr. Susan Fortenberry has grown up loving Pediatric Dentistry! From mowing the grass at the office as a child with her dad to working as a dental assistant in college, she has done it all at the office of Pediatric Dentistry, P.A. While on a medical and dental mission trip in college to Honduras, Dr. Fortenberry felt God calling her to be a pediatric dentist. She attended University of Mississippi School of Dentistry where she graduated with honors in 2007. She then attended a two year pediatric and special needs residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Fortenberry is a board certified Pediatric Dentist and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, American Board of Pediatric Dentists, Mississippi Dental Association, Gnathos orthodontic study group, and the American Dental Association. She is married to Brian and has three young children. Being a mommy is her favorite hobby! She also enjoys running and serving in her church and community. She serves on the steering committee of Lll Feet, a childrens consignment sale and ministry, and teaches Sunday School and Mission Friends and is very active with the dental clinic in Haiti and But God Ministries. Dr. Fortenberry feels so blessed to be able to work alongside her father, Dr. Cope!
Oh, and about the frogs... Ask Dr. Cope and he'll tell you one of his patients gave him this frog as a gift. He displayed the gift with pride in his office. Other patients noticed his delight and also gave him frogs. Big ones. Little ones. Fanciful ones. Realistic ones. Real ones, too! And continue to give him frogs. So now, there are hundreds of frogs decorating the office, making it an interesting place for children (and adults) to wait in wonder. The idea worked so well he enlisted the help of the Smile Inspector, a larger-than-life frog to entertain visiting children. While it is entertaining, it is educational, too. The children love it! And secretly Dr. Cope thinks that if he hangs around those frogs enough, he might possibly turn into a handsome prince. (Dr. Fortenberry disagrees.)
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 based on 31 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestJeremy Followell
a year ago
It is extremely rare for me to take the time to submit a review. Our experience at Pediatric Dentistry calls for the exception. My son had an awesome experience and was placed at ease during the entire visit. From the office staff, hygienist, to Dr. Fortenberry, everyone was extremely helpful and went the extra mile to ensure a positive experience.
{ LaUrEn } { PaRkEr }
2 years ago
Everyone was so very nice and wonderful with the kids! I would definitely recommend!
Holly Hony-Ott
2 years ago
Super helpful very caring and so good qith my 2 year old
Kieanna Coleman
2 years ago
Everyone was nice and friendly my kids loved it
Melissa Usry
2 years ago
Very very patient with my 7 yr old. He is adhd and autistic and we have had the best experience with them. They had to do sedation for his work and he is doing great!!! Would definitely recommend
TERESA LYNN
2 years ago
The Fortenberry Dentistry takes care of their patients and makes having dental work smooth and easy.
stacy lester
2 years ago
We loved visiting with Dr. Holland. She is so great with kids. The whole staff at the clinic made everyone feel welcome. We look forward to our next visit! It was a great experience.
Larkale Jackson
3 years ago
Jene was awesome with my frightened 4 year old. She took out exceptional time with him. I can't say enough about her. Leslie did an awesome job as well with my 2 year old. MD was gentle and God sent for our kids. Awesome place and I recommend them highly!!
Tralexis Powe
3 years ago
Most horrific experience ever, Parents are not allowed in the back & were not allowed in the back before covid restrictions were in place. Parents are to wait in their cars until services are completed, that's an unsettling experience in itself. My child said that he was pinned down & Dr.Fortenberry covered his mouth to keep him from screaming for help, he said it was three of them. He also said she talked to him really ugly in the back. He came out with a swollen eye & cheek scratches consistent to someone holding their hand over his mouth AWEFUL FEELING as a mom! We are never going back.
Sonia Lewis
3 years ago
The staff is great and wonderful. Whatever procedure that's perform is explain in detail before being done. They are patient and caring. They gain the trust with kids by having the same dental employee working with each patient.
Michael Bowen
3 years ago
Dr. Fortenberry and her team love our kids and interact so well with all of them...even my 3 year old! You won't regret taking your kids to her.
Erica Hobbs
3 years ago
The staff is very nice and professional. I took my 4 yo son Evan here for the first time, referred by Dr Foozi. Dr Susan, nurses and staff overall were so good with my son and I. We will be coming back!
Rene' Fields
3 years ago
We drive one hour from Brookhaven to see Dr. Fortenberry and have been for over 13 years. Our daughter is special needs and sedation dentistry is necessary for treatment. Dr. Fortenberry and staff are courteous, friendly and have children's best interests at heart. After treating a child's dental needs, parents are then given a brief consult with Dr. Fortenberry and the hygienist. I highly recommend Dr. Fortenberry for pediatric dentistry.
Kimberly Wade
3 years ago
We have been with the Cope/Fortenberry family for many years now and every visit has always been amazing!! Dr Fortenberry is always wonderful with my girls and they do great every time they go for their visits! I am totally fine with them going to the back without me because I know and trust that they are in good hands! Thank you so much for all that you do! We appreciate you!!
stacy lester
3 years ago
We loved visiting with Dr. Holland. She is so great with kids. The whole staff at the clinic made everyone feel welcome. We look forward to our next visit! It was a great experience.
Lauren Hopkins
6 years ago
My kids LOVE going to the dentist here! Dr Fortenberry and her staff are top notch. Best of the best. They make going to the dentist fun!! Highly recommend this place for your child's dental needs!
Becca Tharp
6 years ago
Parents should demand to go back with their children here!! This is a teaching office that have students doing many procedures and 2 family members have reported abusive or incompetent behavior from them (smacking hands down when child trying to alert student of severe pain, applying devices backwards, breaking off enamel by removing braces improperly, etc.)
Kylie Zumbro
6 years ago
By far Dr Fortenberry is the MOST Caring, Loving, Compassionate Pediatric dentist! My 4 children love her and her staff!!! She goes above and beyond to ensure the best dental care for each patient she sees!!! Love love love love Pediatric Dentistry!!
Kelly Robinson
6 years ago
Dr. Fortenberry and her staff are the best in the business.
Melissa Jackson
6 years ago
My kids LOVE going to the dentist! I always feel like they are in great hands.
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