Dr. Laura L. Justice, DMD

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Get to know General & Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Laura L. Justice, who serves patients in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Dr. Justice is a general & cosmetic dentist who was extremely honored to be selected as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry. She is currently serving patients’ dental needs at her private dental practice, Justice Dental in Lexington, Kentucky. “From one of the top 25 dentists in the nation to handpicked teams of doctors, hygienists, surgeons, and dental specialists – we create natural, beautiful, and healthy smiles which function with optimal comfort and durability. Our main focus is on aesthetics that function phenomenally. Our philosophy is, “function follows form.” We pay very close attention and detail to the form of the teeth and occlusion (bite), as well as how muscles, teeth, and joints work together” as stated on the dental practice’s website. 

Dr. Justice is highly committed to excellence and strives to consistently utilize the most cutting edge, state-of-the-art technology in her practice by placing a high value on continuing education and staying at the forefront of dentistry. Her distinguished level of expertise in cosmetic dentistry and patient comfort has allowed her to change the lives of patients not only in the Lexington community, but all over the country.

Dr. Justice earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 1989. Thereafter, she received extensive post-graduate certificates in advanced cosmetic procedures from Louisiana State University, The Center for Cosmetic Excellence, The Eubank Institute, and The Kois Center.

Dr. Justice is a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a Pre-Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. She is also the co-founder and past President of the Kentucky Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She has served on the Kentucky Board of Dentistry and is a member of the Blue Grass Dental Society, the Kentucky Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the American Association for Women Dentists. 

Dr. Justice is one of the official dentists of the Miss Kentucky Pageant and works closely with local and national television and movie celebrities in enhancing their smiles. She has also lectured internationally and has published articles on cosmetic and implant dentistry.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a general & cosmetic dentist, Dr. Justice has the skills needed to complete an array of commonly performed dental procedures that are simple or complex in nature. She is particularly passionate about restoring smiles because she believes it is an outward reflection of inner beauty. 

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