5 /5 K Sparks: The staff, the assistants, and Dr. Hickman are genuinely the best. I have avoided the dentist as much as possible over the last several years due to bad experiences. The staff and assistants were patient and understanding for my initial visit, which was brought on by a broken tooth. I was very anxious, but the entire office created a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Dr. Hickman repaired my tooth and was very gentle and timely. I will continue to use Southern Smiles as our family dentist and highly recommend them to others as well.