Adam J. Barr, D.D.S.

For dentist Adam J. Barr, capable hands and a friendly demeanor go a long way in helping patients attain the healthy smile they’ve long desired. Realizing that the mouth is often a reflection of a patient’s overall wellbeing, he combines the art of creating a beautiful smile and the importance of total health to achieve long-lasting results.

“I treat the whole person so he or she not only looks better on the outside but also feels better on the inside,” says Dr. Barr.

Dr. Barr purchased his Eustisbased dental practice from Dr. V. Dale Meeks two years ago. While he incorporates the latest dental technologies to provide patients with the most beautiful results possible, his old-fashioned dedication to service is evident in how first-time visitors and longtime patients alike are treated with warmth, friendliness, and genuine concern.

That’s very reassuring to Dr. Meeks, who continues working at the practice two days a week. He opened the practice in 1994 and is satisfied knowing Dr. Barr shares his commitment to quality care and quality service.

“I couldn’t have asked for a nicer guy to take over my practice,” Dr. Meeks says. “To know patients are being properly taken care of is very satisfying. He is very compassionate toward staff and patients alike.”

He kept Dr. Meek’s staff intact, meaning patients see the same smiling faces they’ve become accustomed to throughout the years. Those staff members include hygienists Kim Powell (15 years), Jordan O’Hara (11 years) and Sharon Wallace (4 years); dental assistants Mary Lou Nichols (14 years) and Ashley Rioux (7 years); and dental coordinator Carol Newton (9 years).

A second-generation dentist, Dr. Barr graduated with honors in 2006 from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. His extensive training in minimally invasive dentistry gives him the capability to comfortably perform many procedures without the dental drill by using lasers and air-abrasion technologies. Also, each operatory is equipped with a multimedia center above the dental chair, allowing patients to view television shows, videos, or movies while they are being treated. It can also be used for showing patients intraoral pictures and x-rays of their mouths, which helps them better understand possible treatment options.

“For me, it’s vitally important that we develop treatment plans together,” Dr. Barr says. “We work together as a team so patients can receive the care and results they desire.”

Dr. Barr’s meticulous attention to detail and unyielding desire to produce superior dental work impresses patients such as Umatilla resident Bruce Edwards, who suffered multiple injuries to his mouth during a motorcycle accident. “It’s a great feeling when a dentist performs extensive work on you and you never feel pain,” Edwards says. “My family and friends tell me how the bridge work in my mouth looks like real teeth. Even if I lived in Orlando, I’d happily drive to Lake County so he could be my dentist.”

Outside of his practice, Dr. Barr spends quality time with his wife, Lianne. They have three beautiful children: Clara, 7, Ian, 4, and Sophie, 9 months old. He also serves as a volunteer pastor for the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints in Apopka.

“I went to Dr. Barr for a crown and root canal. I was very nervous going in but his professionalism and calm demeanor greatly eased my apprehension. Dr. Barr is a perfectionist and never rushes through anything. I felt no pain during the root canal and even went shopping afterward.”

Nancy Kirkbride, Tavares