Dr. Alex Touchstone, D.D.S, F.I.C.O.I.
Dr. Touchstone’s commitment to providing the best care possible to the Hattiesburg community is based on a foundation of constantly improving his own skills and knowledge—especially in regard to advances in dental technology. He is now recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on advanced digital dentistry.
After seeing the positive changes digital technology was making in his patients’ lives, Dr. Touchstone began teaching other dentists what he’d learned. A popular lecturer on digital dentistry, Dr. Touchstone has delivered talks and workshops to audiences around the world. Today, he teaches hundreds of dentists every year how they can use digital dentistry to improve their own patients’ lives. He has also written many articles and produced several videos on digital dentistry.
Dr. Touchstone graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1990 with a degree in biology, and received his DDS from the College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee in 1994. For most of his career, Dr. Touchstone has operated a private practice serving Hattiesburg. Dr. Touchstone is proudly affiliated with the Academy of General Dentistry and American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and is proud to have received a fellowship to International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Touchstone lives in Hattiesburg with his wife and two sons. He’s a licensed pilot with over 2,000 hours flight time, and enjoys travelling with his family and taking long walks around his neighborhood with his 2 dogs, an Australian Shepherd named Marco and his 8lb Pomeranian named Piper.
Denise
Our patients often compliment Denise on her kindness and that she makes them feel well cared for from the first phone call to the completion of each visit. As our office manager, Denise will assist you with your appointments, financial arrangements, insurance questions, and just about anything else you need to have a positive dental experience.
Denise’s talents are not solely dental-related. She first attained a degree in Chemistry and upon graduation from Spring Hill College, she created a successful water testing and filtration business in Mobile, AL. Always interested in learning, she later attained her real estate license and joined the Judy Corts RE/MAX real estate team in Hattiesburg. Her team won many awards for excellence and high production during Denise’s tenure.
In her free time, Denise volunteers with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Denise is a licensed pilot and loves to fly in her free time! She is also an avid photographer and travels extensively with her husband, Dr. Alex Touchstone (if you hear Dr. Touchstone or Denise refer to each other as “honey”, now you know why!) Both are also kept busy and entertained with their two young adult sons, Vincent and Jack. To round out the family, they have a cat, Scooter, and two dogs, Marco and Piper. Piper is frequently seen behind the front desk eager to make friends with the patients and help their visit be a little more fun!
Amanda - Dental Hygienist
Amanda is a dedicated dental hygienist with 19 years of experience providing exceptional, patient-centered care. She is a proud recipient of the Golden Scaler Award and a member of the Dental Hygiene Honor Society, reflecting her commitment to excellence in her field. Amanda is passionate about patient education and preventative care, creating a comfortable environment where patients feel confident in their oral health. When she is not in the office, Amanda is likely spending time with animals, at a concert, or listening to her favorite podcasts. She brings that same laid-back, positive energy into every appointment.
Taylor - Dental Hygienist
Taylor graduated from Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg, MS with an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2019 where she was awarded the Mississippi Dental Hygiene Association Award and Sigma Alpha Award fee academic achievement. Taylor also holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration and Education from William Carey University.
Taylor loves working in dentistry and could not imagine herself in any other field of work. She enjoys getting to form relationships with her patients and strives to help patients feel at ease, comfortable, and well cared for while in the dental chair. Recently, she received her Dental Hygiene Certification with the ICOI to elevate and sharpen her dental implant knowledge and care skills for our patients.
In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband, Matthew, and their pets, Teddy, Luna, and Steve. She is an avid Taylor Swift fan, and her hobbies include curling up with a good book, playing cozy games on her Nintendo Switch, and vacationing to the Caribbean and Walt Disney World.
Gina - Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant
Gina received her Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Meridian Community College. She graduated in 2018 with High Honors. She was a member of the academic club Phi Theta Kappa and received the William D. Mobley scholarship.
Gina is committed to creating a pleasant and comfortable experience for all patients, especially for those with anxiety in the dental office. While licensed in Dental Hygiene, Gina also enjoys assisting in surgical, restorative, and treatment planning procedures. She received her Dental Assisting Certification with the ICOI to improve her knowledge in maintaining the health of implants and continue her education in infection control during placement.
She is married with two beautiful, and rambunctious, children that keep her thoroughly busy. She loves going on vacations with her family, but enjoys spending time at home. If she has any extra time, she enjoys reading, board games with friends, and singing.
Aliyah - Dental Assistant
Aliyah studied at the University of Southern Mississippi and has earned over 30 credits towards medicine and dentistry. Passionate about health sciences, she combines an academic drive with helping any and everyone she can.
Outside of academics, Aliyah enjoys quality time with her fiancée and family. An avid basketball fan, she loves the energy of the game and teamwork. She applies that same drive to her work and wouldn’t want it any other way. Although technically an assistant, she will be your friend, consultant, and/or teacher to keep/get the smile you’ve always wanted.