Dr. Lezley Patricia McIlveen is a patient-focused pediatric dentist with over 35 years of experience in private practice and education. Her extensive background includes training dental professionals of all levels in both university and hospital environments. Over her many years in practice, Dr. McIIveen has gained broad and deep experience in working with medically compromised and complex patients and their families. As a strong advocate for the correlation between oral health and total body health, she has focused on the benefits of early and preventive care to promote total well-being. Dr. McIIveen has published in peer review journals and medical and dental textbooks. In addition, she has been repeatedly nominated by her peers and recognized by inclusion in Washingtonian Magazine, Top Dentists of America and others.