Our staff is in the people business. We are experienced in creating the best possible smile for you. Every smile problem has a solution, including yours. We take the time to get to know you and the smile you want.
Clifton C. Higgins, D. D. S.
Born in West Memphis, AR May 17, 1969. Dr. Higgins was raised on a cotton, rice and soybean farm south of Marked Tree, Arkansas. He attended grade school and high school at Marked Tree. He graduated with Honors from Marked Tree High School in 1987. Dr. Higgins attended college at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, then he attended dental school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, where he graduated with High Honors. Dr. Higgins has been practicing general dentistry in Jonesboro since 1994.
He has been married to Leiandrea Smith since 1992. They have five children: Sydney, Nathan, Landon, Ashlyn and Kendal.
Dr. Higgins hobbies include: Hunting, Fishing, Singing, Playing the guitar
Dr. Higgins and his family are members of Walnut Street Baptist Church where they are very active. He serves as a deacon, and sings in the church choir.
What he likes most about dentistry is: getting to know and help so many different people and their families.
Jennifer R. Barnett, Registered Dental Hygienist
Jennifer has worked with Dr. Higgins since June 1994. After graduating with honors from Trumann High School in 1994, she attended ASU in Jonesboro and started working part time in Dr. Higgins’ office as a dental assistant. After attending ASU for 2 years she transferred to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where she received a Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1998. Jennifer is responsible for helping manage the business office as well as all aspects of patient care relating to dental hygiene. She reviews medical histories, performs oral cancer and periodontal disease screenings. She performs prophylaxis (cleanings), periodontal therapy, and applies sealants. She also offers Oral Hygiene Instructions and has done presentations in area elementary schools. To enhance your comfort level, she is also licensed in local anesthesia and can administer nitrous oxide (gas). Jennifer is a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association and the Northeast Arkansas Dental Hygiene Association.
Jennifer is married to Kevin Barnett of Bay. They have been married since August 1994. They have 2 sons Matthew Curtis and Michael Cade. Jennifer and Kevin are members of First Free Will Baptist Church in Jonesboro where Kevin serves as Pastor. She enjoys spending time with her family, working with children, going to Lake Norfork, scrapbooking and reading.
Leiandrea Higgins, Business Administrator
Born in Jonesboro, Arkansas August 4, 1971. Leiandrea was raised in Trumann, Arkansas. She attended grade school and high school at Trumann Public Schools. She was a 1989 Honor graduate of Trumann High School. She attended college at Arkansas State University. She graduated Cum Laude from Arkansas State University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a minor in Chemistry. Leiandrea is also a Registered Dental Assistant.
Leiandrea has been married to Cliff Higgins since 1992. They have five children: Sydney, Nathan, Landon, Ashlyn and Kendal.
Leiandrea's hobbies inlcude scrap booking, playing saxophone, swimming, water skiing, sewing, playing with her children, and spending time with family and friends.
Leiandrea and her family are members of Walnut Street Baptist Church where they are very active. Leiandrea plays saxophone in the church orchestra. She teaches in the Children’s Department and she is also an AWANA Leader.
Leiandrea's duties involve Accounts Payable and Payroll. She is also involved with all aspects of office including assisting Dr. Higgins with patient care and all business aspects of the office. Leiandrea has been employed with Dr. Higgins since 1994.
Donna Slagley, Office Manager
Donna handles all aspects of our business office, including: Accounting, Insurance, Treatment Planning, Billing, Checking out patients and more. She has worked for Dr. Higgins since 2008.
Donna is married to Billy Slagley. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Tabatha Wright, Office Manager
Tabatha's has been employeed by Dr. Higgins since November 2009. Her duties include all aspects of our business office including: Insurance, Accounting, Recall, Treatment Planning, Billing, Checking out patients and more.
Tabatha is married to Ben Wright. They have two children: Jacob and Ashlynn. She enjoys reading, watching her children play sports and spending time with her family.
April Smith, Certified Dental Assistant, Chairside Assistant
April has worked for Dr. Higgins for since 1999. She is a graduate of Nettleton High School and also graduated from Pulaski Technical College as a Registered Dental Assistant. She is a member of the Dental Assisting National Board as a Certified Dental Assistant. Her duties include all aspects of Chair side assisting including: Assist Dr. Higgins with patient care, Sterilization, Lab work, and Order supplies.
April has been married since 2002 to Adam Smith, and has two stepsons: Zack and Aiden. She enjoys camping, reading, and spending time with her family.
Sandy Bryant, Registered Dental Assistant
Sandy attended Jonesboro High School and is a graduate of Concord Career College in Memphis, TN. She has worked for Dr. Higgins since 2002 and her duties include: Assisting Dr. Higgins chair side and with patient care, Lab work, and Sterilization.
Sandy has been married since 2001 to Barry Bryant and has three children: Tera, Spencer, and Ben. She enjoys bowling, NASCAR racing and going to the lake. Sandy and her family attend Magnolia Road Baptist Church.
