Trent Pryor, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Trent Pryor was raised in Cedar City, Utah and graduated from Cedar High School. He obtained his pre-dental requirements at Southern Utah University. Dr. Pryor received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 2007 at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He then completed his 2-year pediatric specialty dental residency at Nova Southeastern University in 2009 and is a board-certified pediatric dentist. Dr. Pryor grew up coaching youth sports programs and knew he wanted to be a positive influence in the life of child for the rest of his life. When not in the office, Dr. Pryor enjoys spending time with his wife, Holly, and their four children. He also enjoys competing in triathlons as well as playing basketball, golf, and basically any other sporting activity.
Jeff Higbee, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Jeff Higbee was born in Utah and raised in the small town of Cedar City. He attended Southern Utah University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology. His dental school training was completed at the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine.
After dental school, Dr. Higbee became a board-certified pediatric dentist by completing his 2-year specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Saint Joseph’s Hospital for specialty care in Providence, Rhode Island, where he served as chief pediatric dental resident in the final year of his training. During his specialty training, Dr. Higbee enjoyed treating patients from all over the world and especially enjoyed working with patients with special health care needs, including those with cleft lip and palate, autism, down syndrome, and many others conditions.
When Dr. Higbee is not in the dental clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family, wife, and four children. He loves the outdoors, being active in the community and coaching youth sports. One interesting thing about Dr. Higbee is that he is fluent in Spanish and enjoys using this special skill to better communicate with many of his patients who speak Spanish as their first language.
T Jay Robinson, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
With a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of his patients through dentistry, Dr. T Jay thrives on helping children feel comfortable when they are in his dental chair.
As a father of three children, he understands the importance of compassion and patience when treating kids. Many years ago when he was in dental school, during a humanitarian trip to the Dominican Republic, Dr. T Jay realized the need for skilled pediatric dentists.
At that point he decided to focus his career on children’s dentistry. With more than a decade of experience, he continues to look forward to seeing each of his young patients – and helping them grow into healthy adults.
Lacey Sweetwood — Practice Manager
Lacey grew up in Cedar City and has moved around the state of Utah, settling in St. George. She loves the warm weather and enjoys spending time outdoors with her kids, playing at the park, hiking, and relaxing in the sun with a good book.
Lacey started her dental career shortly after high school and spent her first eight years in the back office as a dental assistant. She is now our office manager here at St. George Kids Dental. She loves being able to help families coordinate their children’s dental needs and achieve great dental health for all of the amazing kids who come into our office.
Lacey has been a great addition to our team, and we do not know what we would do without her! She keeps us all on our toes and laughing throughout the day!
Paula Gee – Office Manager
Hi, my name is Paula, I am from Quito Ecuador but have lived in Utah since 1999 and have loved it. I graduated from dental assisting school in 2016 and have been in the dental field ever since: I have worked in general and oral surgery through the years but have been with St.George Kids since 2019 and working with kids is by far my favorite. When I’m not at work I love spending time with my family. I have an amazing husband and 3 daughters who keep me busy all the time.
Alexa Hunter – Snow Canyon Office Lead
Alexa was born and raised in Cedar City, Utah. After graduating from Cedar High and working in general dentistry for a year, she moved to St. George to attend Dixie State University. Now working as a pediatric dental assistant, she loves everything this field has to offer, as well as getting to work with children. Alexa enjoys doing just about anything outdoors, whether it is at the lake or up in the mountains. Alexa is a great addition to our team.
Andrea – Surgical Coordinator
Andrea was born in Anaheim, California but raised most of her life in Southern Utah, where she met her husband and had two kids. She graduated from Sun Rock Dental in 2016, started working with us as a dental assistant in 2021, and then moved up front, she is bilingual and always ready to help anywhere she is needed. She has always loved working with kids, but working upfront has shown her a different way to communicate with parents and kids. She loves being a part of this team as much as we love having her here. When she is not at work you will find her spending time with her husband and kids or with her nose in a book.
Kierra – Front Office Receptionist
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Madison – Front Office Receptionist / Treatment Coordinator
Hi, My name is Madison. I was born and raised in Santaquin and moved to St. George, Utah when I was 15 years old. I recently started here as a dental assistant at St. George Kids and have loved every minute of it. Working with children is great because there are always new stories to hear and each day is different. I love helping each one of our patients feel special and helping to take the fears of the dentist’s office away. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends or putting my cosmetology license to use by doing hair.
Randi Goodell – Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Randi is from Bountiful, Utah, where she met her high school sweetheart, Chad. They moved to St. George so Randi could attend the dental hygiene program at DSU. When she is out of the office, she is either shopping or spending time outdoors with friends and family. Randi is with us full-time; she enjoys working with kids, and she loves the fact that her “job” consists of playing with children all day. One of her main goals is to make each patient feel like her best friend before they leave. We love having her around and the positive attitude she brings!
Erin – Pediatric Dental Hygienist / Clinical Manager
Erin is a native of West Bountiful, Utah. After graduating from Bountiful High she moved to St. George to attend Dixie State University. Working as a dental assistant at St. George Kids Dental solidified her resolve to become a dental hygienist. A recent graduate of Dixie State’s dental hygiene program, Erin is thrilled to begin a new career in a familiar and positive environment. In her spare time, Erin loves to travel and spend time with her amazing husband, Kade, and their golden doodle puppy, Donny.
Megan – Pediatric Dental Hygienist
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Erica – Surgical Lead Assistant
Erica was born and raised in Southern Utah. Her interest in all things teeth started at a young age. At a routine dental appointment she shared her plans to pursue the hygienist path, to which the dentist asked her “why not dentistry?” Since that day and a lot of thought, she has been on the path to become a dentist. When her day is over with us, she works on her Bachelor’s degree coursework in the evenings. Planning to apply to dental school in August of 2024. She has enjoyed the time working with the kids so much, that she now plans on pursuing a pediatric dentist degree.
Allie – Dental Assistant
Allie was born in Las Vegas Nevada and then moved to St George when she was a freshman in high school. She just recently graduated and is now attending utah tech to pursue a career in dental hygiene. When Allie is not at work she loves all things sports, she played competitive soccer all growing up and now continues that by coaching younger girl’s teams now.
Abby – Dental Assistant
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Hadley – Dental Assistant
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Eli – Dental Assistant
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Brylin – Social Media Content Creator
Hi! My name is Brylin and I was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. I started out with St George Kids by working at the front desk, but have transitioned to managing our social media pages. I graduate from Utah Valley in 2024 with a degree in digital marketing. I’m passionate about connecting with our community through our content and highlighting the amazing work we do here at St. George Kids. When I’m not working I like to spend time with family, shop, read, and be outside!