We take your child’s oral health seriously.
We always start by getting to know your family first. This helps us learn about past dental visits, concerns, and any discomfort your child may be experiencing. It also allows us to establish trust with your child so we can offer the most effective care.
We’re committed to excellence.
Our Team
Richard Baxter DMD, MS
Dr. Baxter loves working with children and is dedicated to helping them have positive dental experiences. He attended Vanderbilt University for his undergraduate studies where he met his wife, Tara.
Dr. Baxter then attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry where he graduated at the top of his class. In order to receive a specialty certification in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Baxter attended the residency program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric hospitals and busiest pediatric dentistry clinics.
Dr. Baxter is a board-certified pediatric dentist, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, member of the Alabama Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
He is a nationally-recognized speaker on tongue-ties, author of the bestselling book Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More, and creator of Tongue-Tied Academy.
Dr. Baxter enjoys spending time with his wife, who is a nurse practitioner, and their three girls, Hannah, Noelle, and Molly. Dr. Baxter serves as a small group leader and BH Kids Faith Trainer at The Church at Brook Hills and is on the board of Reach The Rest, a global missions organization.
Julie Jones, DMD
Dr. Jones is passionate about helping children have a welcoming, caring, and easy dental experience. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Biology from Birmingham Southern College. She went on to obtain her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Jones developed a passion for pediatric dentistry while in dental school and decided to focus her work on treating children and teenagers. She comes to Shelby Pediatric Dentistry with experience treating children of all ages.
Dr. Jones was born in Bogota, Colombia and is fluent in Spanish. She moved here at a young age and has lived most of her life in Birmingham. She and her husband, Matthew, and daughter Lucy live in the Oak Mountain area. In their free time, they love to travel, spend time with family and friends, and play with their Great Dane, Allie. Dr. Jones is looking forward to seeing you and your family!
Laura Adams, DMD
Dr. Adams graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University. She obtained her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Adams practiced dentistry in Chicago for two years before returning to Birmingham, her hometown. Since then, she has worked for pediatric and general dentistry practices, where she has gained years of experience treating kids of all ages.
Dr. Adams and her family live in the Homewood area where her husband, Ryan, pastors a local church, Philadelphia Baptist Church. They have three children, Rose, Luke, and Ruth. Dr. Adams is excited to be part of the Shelby Pediatric Dentistry team and work with its wonderful patients and families!
Brigitte Trego, DMD
From a very young age, Dr. Brigitte Trego knew that she wanted to work with children and that she aspired to be a pediatric dentist. After her own experiences at the dentist as a child, she strives to help make going to the dentist a positive and fun experience for all that will carry on into adulthood. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Alabama and went on to attend UAB School of Dentistry where she was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society for being in the top ten percent of her graduating class. Dr. Trego then went on to attend a two-year pediatric dental residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, recently named the top children’s hospital in the nation. Dr. Trego is specially trained to treat children with special healthcare needs and is highly trained in various forms of sedation dentistry.
Dr. Trego is married to her husband Austin and recently welcomed a baby boy, Barnes Thomas. She enjoys spending time outdoors with their rescue dog Layla, cheering on the Crimson Tide, cooking, and cycling. Dr. Trego loves getting to care for her patients!
You’ll love the rest of our team, too.
Our Office
Some children are intimidated and even scared of dental visits, especially if they’ve had a bad experience in the past. We want to change that! At Shelby Pediatric Dentistry, we keep your child entertained and engaged with kid-friendly amenities starting with a commercial-grade playground outside (complete with a restaurant-style pager system) all the way through to our bright, colorful treatment rooms!
Psst….We didn’t forget about mom and dad either.
Toys, Books & iPad Station
Whether your child likes to unwind with a good book, play with the toy kitchen, or get lost in an awesome game, we have something to entertain kids at every age!
Coffee Bar & Free Wifi
Ceiling TVs & Goodbye Treats
Distraction is a great way to help kids relax at the dentist, so there are TVs with the latest movies above every chair! And, before leaving, we make sure they select a special prize from our treasure tower.
Our Care
Along with providing your children a fun and friendly dental home, we also do all that we can to ensure that the dental visit is safe for their health and the environment. We have done a ton of research, consulted with experts and implemented a plan to maintain a “green” office and provide you and your family with pure, honest dental care.
We’ve also invested in state-of-the-art dental equipment that helps us catch problems like tooth decay and improper tooth eruption earlier so we can treat your child’s teeth in the best way possible. This technology often saves you time and money and your child from more extensive dental treatments in the future.
