About Us
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. James B. Leonard
Dr. James B. Leonard was born and raised in Opelika, Alabama. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Leonard received his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before graduating in 1996 from The University of Alabama School of Dentistry. Upon graduation, Dr. Leonard and his wife, Katy, moved back to their hometown of Opelika where he practiced general dentistry for twenty-two years. After the high school graduation of their second child, the Leonards decided to relocate closer to Lake Martin. In January of 2018, Dr. Leonard acquired the practice of retiring dentist, Dr. E. Kenneth Howard, Jr., in Alexander City, Alabama. He and Katy have two daughters, Kathleen and Olivia, and one son, Banks.
Dr. S. Myles Wiggins
Dr. Samuel “Myles” Wiggins is from Evergreen, AL. He attended Auburn University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology in 2012. After graduation, Myles attended the UAB School of Dentistry, where he received his DMD degree in 2016. Myles married his high school sweetheart, Morgan in 2013. They now have two precious children together, Evie Mason and Hugh. Dr. Wiggins enjoys cooking, golfing, hunting and being outside with his family.
Meet Our Team
Connie Speaks
Office Manager/Dental Hygienist
Connie was born and raised in Alexander City. She's been a team member with this practice for close to thirty years. Connie completed the hygiene program in 1995 while working for Dr. Ken Howard. She and her husband, Mark, enjoy Lake Martin. They have one daughter, Season, a son-in-law, Dylan, and two grandchildren, Truxton and Nash.
Rebecca Smith
Dental Hygienist
Rebecca was born and raised in New Site. She joined this office in 2002, and completed the hygiene program in 2010 while working for Dr. Howard. She is married to Derek, and they have two boys, Landon and Sawyer. Rebecca and her family live in New Site.
Jessica Adair
Dental Hygienist
Jessica Adair was raised in New Site, Al. She has been in the Dental Field for 9 years, and joined our practice Feb 2020. Jessica, is a registered dental hygienist and also helps our patients at the front desk. She is married to Cory Adair, and they have 3 children, Kinley, Bryleigh, and Jax. In their free time, they love spending time with family on Lake Martin.
Crystal Mitchell
Dental Assistant
Crystal was born and raised in New Site. She's been in the dental field since 2014. She finished her dental assisting training through the Auburn Dental Assisting Program. Crystal and her husband, Jake, live in Alexander City. They have one daughter, Hasten.
Katy Leonard
Bookkeeper
Katy graduated from Birmingham-Southern in 1990 in Business Management. She and Dr. James Leonard married in 1992. Katy handles all of the bookkeeping for the office, and assists in other administrative duties. She and Dr. Leonard have three children, Kathleen, Olivia and Banks.
Diane McClellan
Front Desk Administrator/Dental Assistant
Diane was born and raised in Alexander City. She's been a dental assistant in this office since 1999. Diane and her husband, Joe, enjoy time spent at Lake Martin. They have a daughter, Morgan, a son, Rob, a son-in-law, Chris, a daughter-in-law Ashlan, and one grandchild, Lillian.
Alison Claybrook
Dental Hygienist
Alison was born and raised in Roanoke, AL. She has been in the dental field since 2012. She completed the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program in 2017. Alison and her husband, Clay, live in Dadeville. They have a daughter, Tori.
Tasha Jackson
Dental Hygienist
Tasha Jackson was raised in New Site, AL. She has been in the dental field for 20 plus years and takes pride in being a Registered Dental Hygienist. Tasha, also helps us serve our patients at the front desk. She and Shaun Jackson married in 2007 and now have 2 children, Macie and Grey. She now resides with her family on Hanover, Al.
Lindsey Underwood
Dental Assistant
Lindsey Underwood is a resident of Alexander City and has been in the Dental field since 2014. She joined our practice in July 2020, where she is a full time Dental Assistant after completing the Auburn Dental Assisting Program. Lindsey, is married to Ethan Underwood and in their free time, you can find them on Lake Martin. She also enjoys making earrings and spending time with their 3 dogs.