Barrett Family Dental does not “specialize” in one type of dental treatment (cosmetic, implants, etc), but rather is able to provide a diversified range of treatments that promotes oral health in the community. We strive to provide for the needs of our patients through trust, compassion and clinical excellence so they can have the confidence to tackle their dreams.
Barrett Family Dental is focused on providing patient-focused quality dental care to the entire family. We use the best materials, dental laboratories and clinical techniques to ensure that you receive the highest level of care at every appointment.
Our mission is to be completely committed to excellence in all of our services to our patients so that we may help them achieve the highest standards of oral health appropriate for their needs in an atmosphere of trust and compassion.
Barrett Family Dental will continually strive to educate ourselves on the most current materials, technologies and clinical techniques in dentistry and infection control.
We will treat the patient’s dental needs with the highest level of care, skill, judgment and comfort, while adapting, growing and evolving with our profession and our community.
Through appreciation, communication and empathy with our patients and our team members, we will enhance the lives of every person involved with achieving our mission.
Dentistry is a unique health care field that allows us the opportunity to create lasting relationships within the communities in which we serve and provide whole person health care. Oral diseases ranging from dental cavities to oral cancers cause pain and suffering for millions of Americans everyday and there is a growing body of evidence that has linked poor oral health with several chronic diseases including: diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Being a clinician in this field provides us with the opportunity to not only create beautiful smiles, but also help reduce diseases that claim the lives of millions of Americans each year. Although everybody hates the dentist, we are one of the few health care professions that a patient can come to in pain and leave the appointment pain-free.
Dr. Elizabeth Barrett, DDS grew up in Mount Vernon, a small farming community in Southwest Missouri, where her family owned and operated a third-generation dairy farm. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Oregon State University, then went on to graduate from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry with endodontic (root canal) honors. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, Greater Saint Louis Dental Society, and the Illinois State Dental Association.
Dr. Barrett is married to Travis who share three amazing children; Tristen, Kaiden, and Kylie. They are family focused and are always looking forward to enjoying all that life has to offer. When not in the clinic, Dr. Barrett enjoys spending time at the hockey rink watching her boys play, road trips, and visiting different community parks with her family. She is honored to apply her family focused mindset to Barrett Family Dental and provide you and your family with comprehensive dental care!
Fun fact about Dr. Barrett: She loves combining crops and she milked cows until she left for college.
Dr. Travis was born and raised in Oregon among the beautiful Cascade Mountains. After graduating High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Sill, OK. During this time he was assigned to the 212th Field Artillery Brigade as a Heavy Wheeled Mechanic, and deployed for 1 year to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
After completion of his 4 years of military service, Dr. Travis settled in Missouri and received an undergraduate degree from Missouri State University before continuing on to A.T. Still University – Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health where he received his dental education and obtained the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine. Although Dr. Travis could have stopped there, he decided to advance his career further by attending Saint Louis University for an additional 3-years to obtain a degree in the dental specialty of periodontics. In 2025, he achieved the highest designation offered in his specialty, Board Certification in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery.
Fun fact about Dr. Travis: Prior to entering dental school he worked as diesel mechanic for nearly 16 years.
Organizations:
Dental Office Manager
Dental Hygienist
Business Manager
Dental Assistant
Front Office/Assistant
Dental Hygienist/Assistant
Every year Barrett Family Dental opens its doors on Veterans Day to provide free exams, radiographs, cleanings, fillings, and dental extractions to current and past service members as a way to show our appreciation for their service.
It is the single most anticipated day of the year for the staff at Barrett Family Dental, as we are given the opportunity to give back to those who willingly sacrificed everything for us. The clinic opens at 8:00am and all patients are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis until the doors close at 3:30pm.
Jessica is from Waterloo, IL and graduated from Missouri College in 2015. Jessica loves to travel to the ocean as much as possible, go to the lake, and being involved in her kids’ school and sports activities. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband Jason and 3 daughters. One of her favorite hobbies is being a fishkeeper! She loves setting up new tanks at home that keep getting bigger in size!
Alicia is an experienced dental hygienist, having been in the dental field since 2004, and graduating from Southwestern Illinois College and Southern Illinois University – Carbondale.
She loves to spend time outdoors and painting in her free time. She values quality time with her family, including her husband Tyler, their son, and a (very cute) puppy.
Alicia has also written a children’s book, and is currently working on getting it published! She was previously published as a co-author in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
Haley is a dedicated professional in the dental field, serving as both a Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant. She started her journey in the dental profession back in 2017 and studied at John A. Logan College, where she earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in 2016, along with a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
Originally hailing from Carbondale, IL, Haley now calls Red Bud home. Beyond her role in dentistry, Haley is an outdoor enthusiast, finding joy in activities like hiking and kayaking. She also has a penchant for ceramics, and loves spending quality time with her husband, their beautiful baby boy, Owen, and two beloved dogs.
