Dr. Sandra Lee Armstrong, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1891880969
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Dr. Sandra Armstrong is a Board Certified pediatric dentist in Southlake, Texas, with more than 20 years of experience caring for children and special-needs patients. Her practice, Giggles and Grins, is known for making dental visits fun and enjoyable — the team plays games, dances, and does whatever it takes to help kids feel comfortable. Dr. Armstrong has received numerous awards, including recognition as one of the Top Five pediatric dental practices in the United States, and she's passionate about preventive care and early intervention to keep teeth healthy. She's fluent in Spanish, accepts new patients, and loves building lifelong relationships with families — many of her young patients return years later with their own children. Dr. Armstrong's experience also includes training in anesthesia and pediatric medicine, and she works as a consultant for major health and pharmaceutical companies.
Specialties
- 1
Education & Training
- University Of Texas Permian BasinUndergraduate School, 1984
- Ben Taub Hospital - Anesthesia and pediatric medicine training
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS)
- University of Texas Health Science Center Residency - Pediatric Dentistry
- University Of Texas Health Science Center Dental Branch1988
- University of Texas Permian Basin - Bachelor's degree in Life Science with minor in Chemistry
- Herman Hospital - Anesthesia and pediatric medicine training
- University Of Texas Health Science CenterResidency Hospital, 1990
- MD Anderson Cancer Institute - Anesthesia and pediatric medicine training
Board Certifications
- Explained conditions well
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Appointment scheduling
- Wait times
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Long wait times
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Appointment was rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Staff friendliness
- Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 10/04/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
Awards & Recognition
- Two Graduate Merit Awards with Doctor's degree - one for outstanding care of pediatric patients, one for service to special-needs patients
- Voted by colleagues as one of Top Five pediatric dental practices in the United States
- Voted by patients and parents as 'Best of the Best'
- Voted by patients and parents as 'Who's Who in Dentistry'
- Voted by patients and parents as 'Top Docs'
- Voted by patients and parents as 'Mom Approved Doctor'
Beyond the Office
Member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation
Consultant for Proctor and Gamble
Consultant for OMNII Oral Pharmaceuticals
Published author
Editor and educator for the community
Participates in philanthropic organizations
Worked on fluoride varnish development
AIDS research involvement
Born in Fort Stockton, Texas
Grew up in small towns including Odessa, Texas
Started working in a pediatric dental office at age 15
Founded Giggles and Grins in 1991 in Southlake
Practice has been operating for 30 years
Enjoys reading, running, and biking
Married to husband Bruce
Has two dogs named Happi and Solovino
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