Meet Our Team

Dr. Leslie Holmes-Leach is from Anderson County and has been working in the dental profession for over 30 years. She received her B.S. degree in dental hygiene from ETSU and spent ten years working as a hygienist before returning to dental school. Dr. Leslie graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine and completed a one year Advanced Education of General Dentistry Residency. During her residency, she received training in the placement of dental implants as well as training with the medically complex, special needs and anxious patients. She is a Dawson Academy Graduate and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. She is a true caregiver and enjoys meeting the various dental needs of her patients. Dr. Leslie is passionate about dentistry and is very active in the dental profession. She is an alternate delegate representing Tennessee in the American Dental Association, a member of the Tennessee Dental Association, Second District Dental Society as well as the Academy of General Dentistry. She serves on advisory committees for two dental hygiene programs and is part-time clinical faculty at Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Leslie loves yoga and spending time on the lake with her husband Mark and daughter MaryJo. She also volunteers with Remote Area Medical and internationally on mission trips.

Dr. King is originally from De Pere, Wisconsin. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She and her husband moved to Louisville, Kentucky where she graduated dental school at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Dr. King is passionate about establishing and maintaining good relationships with her patients while providing quality dental care. She is committed to continuing her education to learn new techniques and skills. Dr. King is a member of the American Dental Association. Outside of the dental office Dr. King loves spending time with her husband Cal and husky Ringo. She enjoys hiking, baking, reading and traveling in her spare time.

Dr. Lash is a Midwest native, where she was born and raised in Canton, Ohio. She moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in 2016 following completion of her B.S. degree in Biology at Kent State University. She worked at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital before applying to dental school where she continued her passion in caring for people. She graduated dental school from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Lash enjoys all facets of dentistry and is devoted to providing the best patient-centered dentistry. Dr. Lash is a member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. She loves dogs, the outdoors and hiking with friends and family. Dr. Lash is enthusiastic about being involved in the Rocky Top community and providing the best care to her patients.