Dr. Julie Worthington loves to make her patients smile. She prides herself on providing top-quality orthodontic care in a relaxed and professional atmosphere, and enjoys developing friendly relationships with her patients while consistently providing the highest level of care. Dr. Worthington is constantly amazed at the transformations in our patients smiles. She is grateful to have the opportunity to give each person a smile he or she can be proud of for a lifetime.

Beginning her career in dentistry as a dental hygienist, Dr. Worthington has been practicing orthodontics since 1995. For ten years she practiced as an associate in the Tampa area, and in 2005, she opened her own orthodontic office. Dr. Worthington feels privileged to have served the wonderful people of Tampa and surrounding areas with exceptional orthodontic care for the past eight years.

A native of the Bluegrass State, Dr. Worthington attended the University of Kentuckys College of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. She later completed a one-year general dentistry residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York before finishing her formal education at West Virginia University, where she obtained a certificate in orthodontics and Master of Science.

Heather is very knowledgeable about orthodontics and shares information with our patients so they completely understand the orthodontic treatment process. Her goal is to ensure their treatment with our office proceeds with ease. She enjoys getting to know our patients so well that they become like family!

When not working, Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. They can usually be found at the ball fields with her daughter playing softball,her son playing baseball and her husband coaching both of their teams.

Niki can be found in the operatory assisting Dr. Worthington with our patients. She has over 8 years of experience working as an orthodontic assistant. She looks forward to helping give patients a beautiful smile that will last a lifetime.

Niki is a native Floridian and has spent the last 21 years living in Springhill. When she is away from the office, Niki is busy spending time with her husband and two children. Her daughter is on the high school cheer team, so Niki enjoys attending all the sporting events to watch her daughter cheer. She also actively volunteers at her sons school, but when they are home together he schools her on Fortnite!

Kristin is also a Florida native. Her hobbies consist of playing sports: softball, volleyball and flag football. Her weekend schedule is busy traveling the Southern states playing travel softball. When she is not playing sports, you can find Kristin hanging out with friends or relaxing at home watching tv.

We know that choosing an orthodontist is a very personal decision. At the orthodontic practice of Dr. Julie Worthington, we are dedicated to helping you achieve the oral health you deserve. We have been serving the Tampa, Carrollwood, and Lutz communities since 2006, and helping patients of all ages to achieve beautiful smiles.

Dr. Worthington is committed to treating our patients with the highest level of care, and in the process creating truly beautiful and unique smiles. She will not settle for anything less than the very best in her work. Recognizing that every patient has a unique set of needs, Dr. Worthington and our team strive to deliver the best possible individualized care!

We treat our patients like family, putting them and their loved ones at ease by creating a warm and caring atmosphere. Dr. Worthington spends time with each patient at every visit and communicates with parents every step of the way. Our compassionate team is dedicated to helping you feel comfortable at all times, and we are all available to answer any questions you may have about your treatment, whether during it or afterwards.

Lastly, because we know emergencies are never planned, we are committed to relieving your discomfort as soon as possible. Though true orthodontic emergencies tend to be rare, they do happen. We have emergency availability over the phone when the office is closed. Dr. Worthington is always ready to respond in your time of need, including evening or weekend emergencies, and will help you to solve the problem temporarily until you are able to come in to be treated.