About the Team
We love our ability to help patients and their families with their dental health. Whether it is establishing and maintaining ideal gum health, restoring teeth that have worn out silver fillings, repairing teeth damaged by wear from grinding and clenching or restoring a youthful, healthy smile with invisible orthodontics or conservative bonding, we get to see patients who benefit from the best care available. We use the comfort of our office and our technology to allow our patients to be comfortable and well informed prior to any dental treatment. Our patients become our friends, our family.
You'll find Dr. Grant Hensley and his staff to be both personable and professional. The more you get to know them, the more you appreciate them. Their talent, their skill and, most importantly, their genuine concern for your welfare, is what makes them one of middle Tennessee's top dental team.
Dr. Grant D. Hensley grew up in Richmond, Virginia and decided to become a dentist at age 10. After graduating from David Lipscomb College in 1983, he attended the College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee, graduating in 1987. Following six years of service in the US Army Dental Corps, Dr. Hensley and his wife, Maresa, moved to Franklin.
Dr. Hensley has been in dentistry for over 20 years, and he attends many continuing education courses to attain cutting edge information that benefits his patients. The office is continually upgrading technology that benefits the patients. Dr. Hensley is an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Member, and he is proud to partner with the American Dental Association (AAD) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
He and his wife have three children, Maria and twins, Hudson and Taylor. They enjoy family activities such as sports and travel as well as golf and reading
Barbara has been a hygienist in our practice since 1991, and she has over 38 years of experience in dentistry. She is the mother of 2 sons and three grandchildren, Aiden, Ellie, and Emily. She has a passion for children and elderly patients, treating several of our patients at their nursing homes. She and her husband Mike enjoy traveling and camping.
Dena is a registered assistant (RDA) who has worked in dentistry 21 years: 10 years in Kentucky as an expanded duties assistant, 5+ years in Tennessee in Prosthodontics, and the remaining years in general dentistry. Her main concerns in her work are patient care, comfort, education, and quality work. She and her husband Bob have one married daughter and a granddaughter. Dena enjoys her family and reading.
Diane serves as our office manager and works to see that the office runs smoothly. A native of Williamson County, she has been with this practice since 1998, with a total of 15 years in the dental field. Diane is our expert in dealing with insurance and financial issues. She enjoys spending time with her husband Ronnie, gardening and thinking of her daughter Carrie, who now resides in San Francisco.
Joy is likely the first voice you'll hear when you call or visit our office. A part of our staff since 2000, and with 18 years of experience in the field, Joy sees that our patients are scheduled and served efficiently. She moved here from Wisconsin eight years ago with her husband and two of her four children. Joy and her husband enjoy traveling and working together on home projects.