Dentists Near Sylacauga, AL

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About the Southern Smiles of Sylacauga Dental Practice

The Southern Smiles of Sylacauga facility has served as a dental practice in Sylacauga for over 50 years. It’s our mission to provide healthy and beautiful smiles for everyone who walks through our doors. Our team carries an incredible amount of combined dental experience, so you can trust that we’ll provide exceptional care to people of all ages. Choose Southern Smiles and you’ll join our dental family from your very first visit.

Meet the Dentists

Dr. Rick Redmond

Dr. Redmond has been helping patients and families smile brighter here in the Sylacauga community for over 25 years so far – and he looks forward to many more! He has a true love of working directly with others and is always striving to keep his dental office modern with the latest tools and technologies, so his patients receive the highest quality care imaginable.

Dr. Redmond was actually pretty young when he first thought about becoming a dentist for his career. In his childhood, he had family members on both sides who were dentists. While he didn’t grow up around the work, it was definitely in his blood right away. In fact, he even saved his baby teeth – when he officially joined the field, he took a much closer look at them! In college, he volunteered at the dental school at Florida, and that eye-opening experience convinced him that this was 100% the right path he should follow. All these years later, and he hasn’t looked back!

After attending the University of Florida for his undergraduate degree, Dr. Redmond pursued his doctorate at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also attended a residency at Washington Dental School Hospital and recently completed a Comprehensive Implant Residency Program in Birmingham as well! He then bought his uncle’s practice in Sylacauga and came to make his home here. He is currently a member of the following dental organizations:

Dr. Redmond is happily married to his wife Joany; he has a son named Jake and two stepchildren named Jared and Emily, all of whom are grown. When he isn’t busy at the dental office, he usually spends his free time fishing and running. He loves doing triathlons and endurance sports in particular. So far, he’s completed approximately 15 marathons, including Boston, Chicago, New York, and the Marine Corps in Washington, DC! He’s also done seven 70.3 Ironman distance triathlons and one 140.6 Ironman distance triathlon.

Dr. Rick Redmond

Dr. Drew Sumrall

Dr. Sumrall grew up in Vancleave, Mississippi, and is proud to call the South home. He completed his undergraduate studies at Mississippi College and then went on to attend dental school at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

Dr. Sumrall began his career in Madison, Alabama, and is excited to be relocating to Sylacauga to serve the community.

Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time outdoors, whether he’s running, playing tennis or pickleball, or traveling with his wife, Emily. He also loves training their energetic Weimaraner, Luna.

Dr. Rick Redmond

Meet the Southern Smiles Dental Team

Michelle

Michelle

Office Manager

Michelle joined our dental team in 2021. She has worked in the dental field for over 20 years. She loves meeting people, building relationships, and being in a Christian filled, team based environment. Michelle obtained her BSBA from Auburn University in Montgomery and is CPR Certified. From Hollins, AL and she now resides there with her husband and 3 girls. She loves spending time with her family, loves traveling, and spending time with her church family.

Joany

Joany

Public Relations and Marketing

Joany joined our dental team over 20 years ago. She really enjoys being able to go out into the community to share the smiles of our office. She enjoys talking with people and sharing the goodness of a great smile. Joany and her husband, Dr. Redmond, have three kids, two grandsons, and two grand-dogs. When she isn’t busy at the dental office, you can usually find her doing yard work, sewing, going to church, playing music, traveling, and spending quality time with the grandbabies.

Wanda

Wanda

Insurance Coordinator

Wanda has been a member of our dental team since 1994 with a dental career covering 46 years! She loves building long-lasting relationships with patients and works hard each day to create a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Helping each person maximize their dental insurance is her favorite part of the job. She attended UAB for her education and is also certified in CPR. Her hobbies outside of work include spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, hiking, canoeing, fishing, and watching movies.

Morgan

Morgan

Implant and Treatment Plan Coordinator

Morgan joined our dental team in 2021. She loves helping patients improve their smile. Morgan works with patients helping them achieve any necessary financing. Morgan is a University of Montevallo alum and is CPR, AED and First Aid Certified. Morgan lives in Sylacauga, Alabama with her firefighter husband, daughter, and son. Morgan loves camping, swimming, kayaking, riding horses, and spending time with her family. She loves to travel and has been to more than 40 states and 4 countries.

Sarah (Bug)

Sarah (Bug)

Dental Assistant

Sarah joined our dental team in 2016. Her career in the dental field covers six years, and she actually helps design the dental crowns made here! A person’s smile is such an important feature, and she really enjoys being able to improve it alongside Dr. Redmond. Originally from Clay County, Sarah now resides in Oxford, AL and is married to her high school sweetheart. Outside of work, she spends her free time baking sweets and singing and dancing. Her other hobbies include singing and dancing.

Summer

Summer

Dental Assistant

Summer joined our dental team in 2023 and has been a wonderful part of our Southern Smiles family ever since. Originally from Westville, Florida, she now proudly calls Sylacauga home. Outside of the office, Summer loves spending time with her family, especially her three children, Sophia, Lennon, and Tatum, who mean the world to her. She enjoys traveling, camping, and swimming and making memories with the people she loves most. Summer is passionate about growing in her career and is excited to continue expanding her knowledge and learning more about all things dental!

Takiesh

Takiesh

Dental Assistant / Lab Coordinator

Takiesh joined our dental team in 2023. She has worked in the dental field for over 20 years. She loves working with people and being in a team-based environment. She loves spending time with her family.

Sarah

Sarah

Dental Assistant

Sarah lives in Alpine, Alabama, with her husband, Michael, and their two youngest children. She enjoys working alongside Dr. Sumrall and especially loves building meaningful relationships with her patients. Outside of the office, Sarah loves spending time with her family, relaxing at the beach, and visiting her oldest daughter in Georgia. She enjoys making memories with the people she loves and is grateful for the opportunity to care for and connect with patients each day.

Chasity

Chasity

Dental Hygienist

Chasity joined our team in 2021 and has proudly served the Sylacauga community as a dental hygienist for 31 years. What she enjoys most about her career is the lasting friendships she builds and the trust she develops with her patients.
Chasity attended UAB for her dental hygiene education and infiltration license and is also certified in Advanced CPR. Originally from Hollins, she has been married to her high school sweetheart for 32 years.
Outside of the office, Chasity’s greatest joy is being a mother and Mimi. When she’s not caring for patients, she loves spending time at home on the farm surrounded by family and friends.

Kayla

Kayla

Dental Hygienist

Kayla has been a part of our dental team since 2020 and has worked in dentistry since 2017. She completed her Associates in Dental Hygiene at Wallace State Community College, followed by her Bachelor’s in Biology (Pre-Dentistry) from Auburn University in Montgomery. Today, what she enjoys the most about her work is being able to help patients achieve the smile they want while also alleviating any anxiety they feel about coming to the dentist’s office. She also loves that the entire staff feels just like family!

Myra

Myra

Dental Hygienist

Myra has been with our dental since 2012 and has a dental career that spans 37 years! She really enjoys helping patients maintain good oral hygiene over the years. Seeing them achieve the smile they want is always a wonderful experience! After first attending Nunnelley State Technical College, she received her dental education from the University of Alabama in Birmingham and is also certified in CPR. Outside of working hours, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends and watching movies on the Hallmark channel.

Tracy

Tracy

Dental Hygienist

Tracy joined our team in 2021, bringing with her more than 27 years of experience in the dental field. She attended UAB for her dental hygiene education and infiltration license and is also certified in Advanced CPR.
Originally from Clay County, Tracy continues to call it home, where she lives with her husband. Her greatest joy and accomplishment is being a mother and Nonna.
When she’s not at work, Tracy loves spending time with family and friends and enjoying the peaceful life at her farmhouse in the country. Tracy is also incredibly creative, and we love seeing her beautiful decorating skills throughout the office!

Jamell

Jamell

Dental Hygienist

Jamell has been a member of our team for over 30 years and has been in the dental profession for over 35 years. She enjoys being able to provide patients with the best quality care for the health of their teeth and gums and showing patients how to improve their oral health. Jamell studied dental hygiene and received her license at the UAB Dental Hygiene Program. She is from Sylacauga and is married to her sweetheart Jeff. When she is not busy at work, Jamell enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking and enjoying God’s beautiful creations.

Alysia

Alysia

Admin Team

Alysia joined our team in 2025 and has quickly become a vibrant and valued part of our Southern Smiles family. Originally born in Texas and raised in Georgia, she now proudly calls Sylacauga home. Outside of the office, Alysia enjoys baking and cooking and, most importantly, loves being a mom to her four beautiful children. She brings a warm, energetic personality to our team and is excited to continue learning, growing, and discovering more about the world of dentistry.

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