About The Doctor
Dr. H. Grady Swicord graduated from Auburn School of Pharmacy in 1979 and University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1985. Dr. Swicord, the owner-dentist, has practiced in Birmingham, Alabama, since 1985. Dr. Swicord is a member of the American Dental Association, as well as the Birmingham District Dental Society and the Birmingham Society for Advanced Dentistry. He has lived in North Shelby since 1991 and his four children went through our fine schools.
Dr. Melinda Swicord Dollins was born and raised in Shelby County, AL, and is proud to have gone through the Shelby County school system. Dr. Dollins completed her undergraduate studies at the University of
Alabama at Birmingham. After graduating with a degree in Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Dollins chose to stay close to home and attend the UAB School of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine
degree. Dr. Dollins is married, and she and her husband, along with their two Siberian Huskies, live in the 280 area.
Dr. Dollins is experienced in crowns and bridges, root canals, and oral surgery. Dr. Dollins has a sense of excellence, and an eye for detail. Dr. Dollins has a gentle, chairside manner.
Dr. Sarah Flanagan has a comprehensive background in dentistry with over 20 years private practice experience in the Birmingham area. Dr. Flanagan enjoys a wonderful reputation for her practice philosophy to provide the highest quality dental treatment along with a compassionate understanding toward her patients. She enjoys taking advanced classes on implants, endodontics, and cosmetic dentistry to further her education. Dr. Flanagan did a one-year Comprehensive Implant Residency Program in 2015 with Alabama Implant Education, completing over 150 hours of implant education. Dr. Flanagan has also completed extensive training with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
Dr. Flanagan and her husband have two young sons. They are members of Canterbury United Methodist Church. In her free time, Dr. Flanagan enjoys Alabama football, running with her dog, family time, and traveling.
Education
Dr. Flanagan grew up in Shelby County, going to the Shelby County public schools. She graduated with honors from Birmingham Southern College in 2001 on academic scholarship with a B.S. degree in Biology. She received her DMD degree from UAB School of Dentistry in 2005. Dr. Flanagan strives to provide the best dental experience possible. She prides herself on getting to know her patients and she takes the time necessary to explain treatment procedures and to answer any questions so that her patients feel both comfortable and informed. Memberships and Affiliations
• Alabama Dental Association
• American Dental Association
• Birmingham District Dental Association
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics
