Meet the Team

Dr. Matthew Harris grew up in Ridgeland, MS, and attended Mississippi State University where he earned his undergraduate degree in 2006. Dr. Harris continued his studies at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he earned the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2010.

Dr. Harris worked for two years in a community health center dental clinic in North Carolina and is currently working at Happy Smiles in Meridian MS, 2012- present and joined the team at Mississippi Smiles Dentistry in 2015. He is a member of the Mississippi Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Harris lives with his wife Allyson and four children John, Ava, Noah and Eden. He enjoys sports, hunting, snow skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Lauren Crenshaw  was raised in Indianola, MS. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi where she majored in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Doctor Crenshaw is passionate about each patient’s experience in the dental office. It is her commitment that patients leave happier and healthier each time they visit our office.

Dr. Crenshaw and her husband are proud parents of son, Fin and two daughters, Tyner and Mila. Dr. Crenshaw and her family are active members of Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church where she teaches kindergarten Sunday school class. The family spends their time on the weekends traveling for soccer and baseball with Fin and competitive cheerleading for the girls.

Dr. Preston McAlexander grew up in Holly Springs, MS and attended the University of Mississippi where he received his undergraduate degree in 1999. He continued his studies at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and was awarded the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2004. While at the School of Dentistry, he served as student body president and representative to the American Dental Association.

Dr. McAlexander worked for five years in a community health center dental clinic as part of the National Health Service Corps. He is a member of the Mississippi Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

At the health center dental clinic, Dr. McAlexander was able to see first-hand the impact that quality dental services can have on a family. He is proud to continue his work to bring great dental care to all children, regardless of their family income.

Dr. McAlexander enjoys life outside the office with his wife and two kids. He is an active member of his local United Methodist Church.

Dr. Wendy Almon was born and raised in Clarksdale, MS  before attending The University of Mississippi. She chose dentistry to give back to the community and enjoys talking to the kiddos. Dr. Almon can speak Russian, has a Persian cat named Albert Einstein, and is a vegetarian that used to deer hunt.

She enjoys biking, running, swimming and spending time with her niece and nephew.

Dr. Jason Leach was born and raised in Jackson, MS. He is proud of his Alma Mater, Ole’ Miss, having earned both his undergraduate degree and his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Mississippi.

Dr. Leach believes in providing the children he serves with the very same treatment he would want his own kids to receive. By all the smiling faces in his dental chair, we think he is succeeding!

A leading dentist in our mobile dentistry outreach program, Dr. Leach is passionate about helping families access critical preventative services for their children. This program partners with our local schools and Head Starts to help improve health outcomes for the children they support.

In the mobile program and at the office, Dr. Leach encourages healthy habits that will prevent tooth decay in Mississippi children.

Dr. Leach spends his spare time with his wife and two kids. What could be better than that?

Dr. Cayce Wallace  is a board-certified pediatric dentist and has been setting the highest standards in kids dentistry since 2010. Born and raised in Mississippi, Dr. Wallace attended Mississippi College where he played baseball and received a B.S. degree in Medical Biology.

He attended Dental School at the University of Mississippi and completed specialty training at the Batson’s Children’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. Dr. Wallace was named Chief Resident and became a diplomate for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Wallace has focused on developing his skills to combine exceptional dentistry in a fun and relaxed environment. He believes that good oral health requires educating the child and parent at an early age. He brings passion and energy to provide the kids of the community the service they deserve.

Dr. Wallace is an active member of many of the leading dental organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association and the Arizona Dental Association.

Dr. Anne Howell was born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She attended Mississippi State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. Following her undergraduate studies, Dr. Howell pursued her passion for dentistry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.

Inspired by her love for the medical field, Dr. Howell explored various healthcare careers before discovering her passion for dentistry while shadowing local dentists. The combination of hands-on care and the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives led her to fall in love with the profession.

Her top dental tip is simple yet essential: eat healthy foods and brush your teeth twice a day to maintain a bright and healthy smile!