Come meet the people behind your care
We're a family practice near Downtown Decatur that treats your mouth as part of your whole-body health.
We catch problems early, treat the root cause and not just the symptoms, and present you with the best treatment solutions that offer the best long-term stability to your oral and systemic health.
Take a look inside
See the space before your first visit — the waiting room, treatment rooms, our in-house lab, and imaging.
Preventative care is the foundation
Your oral health shapes your overall health, so every check-up is thorough. A routine visit with us includes:
High-resolution imaging with minimal exposure, taken annually to catch issues early.
Annual gum screenings to catch problems early.
Oral cancer screenings at every appointment.
A thorough cleaning, with tailored follow-ups if we spot a risk.
How modern tools keep treatment less invasive
Every tool here earns its place. Better imaging means we catch problems earlier, when they're smaller and easier to treat. Digital scans mean less guessing and fewer redos. A treatment microscope magnifies a tooth many times over, so a hairline crack or the worn edge of an old filling is easy to see — and we can work right to it, removing less healthy tooth. Seeing more, sooner, lets us reach for the least-invasive path — remineralizing instead of drilling, watching instead of cutting, wherever that's the right call.
The oral–systemic connection
The mouth is not separate from the rest of you. Inflammation in the gums, the bacteria that drive decay, the way your bite distributes force across your jaw — all of it connects to systemic wellness: cardiovascular health, sleep, even how comfortably you eat and speak. That whole-health view shapes how we diagnose, how we explain, and which treatments we reach for first.
Everyone deserves compassionate care — no exceptions
As an office we are committed to actively showing each individual love and compassion, regardless of the color of their skin or the ethnicity of their background. We strive to be a shelter where hate will not be tolerated — a shelter of love.
Meet the team
The people who will look after you, from the front desk to the chair.
Business Team
Carolyn P.
Most Likely to Leave a Sticky Note Reminder on Her Gravestone
Her sticky notes have sticky notes. She thrives on numbers, and tolerates people; so she's best with math, not small talk.
Joey L.
Most Likely to Send a 'Reply All' to a Text Message
The group chat terrorist, she has a lot to say. She may forget to check you out in favor of the conversation.
Kristen U.
Most Likely to Fix it Herself
IT, maintenance, and scheduling — all before coffee. Once we watched her reboot the entire office and fix the sheetrock casually while sipping Starbucks; we are convinced she can fix everything, except other people.
Candice H.
Fastest Clock-Out Finger in the West
She's an insurance ninja. Fights for you, but not one minute past clock-out time. She will save your day, make an insurance company cry, then save herself from extra hours; you've never seen someone pack up mid-sentence like her.
Dental Technicians
Addy U.
Nerd with the Desire of Knowledge
Think of her as a walking, talking Wikipedia entry that accidentally gained extra insight and developed a caffeine habit. She doesn't just "learn" things; she aggressively harvests information like a digital combine harvester in a field of data.
Becca H.
Tiny Tool Terrorizer
She's not short; she's just more 'aerodynamic' for high-speed sterilization maneuvers. She's not 'vertically challenged,' she's just closer to the debris she's about to incinerate. Keeps our sanitization procedures rolling with precision.
Expanded Duty Dental Assistants
Morgan F.
The Unicorn We Share with Academia
The assistant who saves the day — when she's here. She is the most likely to appear, save us, and disappear again. The most elusive, yet essential.
Briana L.
Chief Information Networking Officer
Most likely to know your secrets before you do. Yet that is not her most infamous skill set: she can smell food from the parking lot, she's here for the food (and we respect it).
Amanda H.
The Sweet-Tooth Swiss Army Knife
Most organized and most dangerous to our diets. Runs the back office like the military, feeds it like grandma.
Carrie C.
Best Born Ready Energy
She had the most seamless career plot twist: walking out of homeschool-mom life into dental chaos like she had been training for it. We are all wondering if she is accidentally overqualified for our chaos.
Hygienists
Briana B.
Shortest Hygienist / Tallest Attitude
Standing at 4'11", proof that happiness does not require reaching the top shelf. Can't reach anything… still somehow gets everything done. Always smiling, even while climbing cabinetry like it's CrossFit.
Jaime C.
Hufflepuff Heart, Ravenclaw Energy, Gryffindor Sass
A classic Hufflepuff: doesn't need praise, lets the results speak for themselves, steady, calm, loyal to dogs, silent with humans. Dogs > people, she may like dogs more than people, but judging by her work, your teeth definitely make the cut.
Mila H.
Most Likely to Turn the Office Into a Tropical Paradise
Drives an hour just to fight the thermostat like it's an immortal enemy, adds a fan for the perfect sweaty breeze, and somehow makes the office her personal sauna — all before patients even arrive.
Doctors
Dr. Dillon
Most Likely to be in Continuing Education Class, Talking Non-Stop, and Singing Off Key While Your Mouth is Open
Part scientist, part drill sergeant, part off-key performer, but full of corny jokes.
Dr. Jennifer Dillon grew a strong compassion for dentistry, having been a problematic patient herself. After years in braces and orthognathic surgery, Dr. Dillon truly understands what it's like to be on the patient's side of the chair, and is fully committed to being the most patient-friendly dentist she can be.
Dr. Dillon received her undergraduate degree in chemistry and biology from University of the Cumberlands, a small private school in Williamsburg, KY, and then graduated with a Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Kentucky.
Ever since graduation, Dr. Dillon has made a commitment to provide the highest level of care in the gentlest manner possible, along with a desire to make her patients feel entirely at ease.
Dr. Menendez
Teeth LOVER Extraordinaire, Chart Commander
Most likely to do the Lord's work in loupes: head down, handpiece on, saving teeth and souls. But will definitely fact-check your medical history. Form-filling overlord, plaque vigilante, energy machine, and absolutely obsessed with your teeth — whether you are or not.
Dr. Menendez earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Biology from Georgia State University before pursuing her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from NYU College of Dentistry. She then completed a General Practice Residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, gaining extensive experience in restorative and comprehensive dentistry. She devotes hours each week to continuing education and meets with colleagues from other dental and specialist offices on a regular basis to gain perspectives into so many areas of dental care.
Dr. Coleman
Silent Enforcer of Left-Handed Chaos
Everything runs smoother when she is here… except the cords, the hemostats, and which side the doctor chair is on.
Dr. Carden
Most Experienced Hands in the Office
Seen it all, fixed it all, and somehow still remembers where the loupes are. Most likely to outlast the office furniture; retirement? Never heard of it.
What our patients say
A few recent reviews, straight from Google.
Dr Dillon is a great dentist and an awesome person who really cares about her patients! I would not consider going anywhere else!
The best doctor and staff. Very well trained, always forward with treatment and results. Best dentist.
I had a great experience here. The dentist finally fixed a tooth that had never felt right for years, and the entire process was painless. Dr. Menendez was extremely thorough, honest, and took the time to explain everything. I really appreciated the laid back and comfortable atmosphere. Everyone was friendly and professional, and I left feeling taken care of. I'll definitely be returning and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy dentist.
I can't say enough good things about Decatur Smiles! I have seen Dr. Dillon and Dr. Menendez, and both of them are phenomenal. The entire team is efficient, ethical, knowledgeable, and truly the absolute best. From the moment you walk in, you feel cared for and valued. They take the time to explain everything thoroughly and always provide honest, exceptional care. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dental office they can genuinely trust.
Dr Dillon and her staff are so friendly, caring, thorough and offer fair pricing. I have been to many Dentists throughout my life and this is the best experience I have ever had! I have been going here for a few years now, ever since they opened this Decatur location, and I actually look forward to going to the dentist. No one ever wants to go to the dentist. But if you have to go, this is the one to see! I strongly recommend you check this dentist and location out and you will concur!
Everybody here is so pleasant! I have always been anxious when it comes to getting dental work done, but they are patient and kind, which really helps me feel better. Very helpful and always a job well done. Highly recommend!
Come see for yourself
We're welcoming new patients. Book online or call with any questions before your first visit.