Braxton Henderson, DMD
Dentist Anesthesiologist
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Dr. Braxton M. Henderson is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. This credential is the highest level of anesthesia training that can be achieved in dentistry.
Dr. Henderson is a native of Covington, TN, a small town north of Memphis. Having spent many years living in Memphis and Covington, respectfully, he became familiar with the nuances of both city and small-town living. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh with a major in Biological Sciences.
He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed extensive training in a three-year postdoctoral dental anesthesiology residency program at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Henderson founded Southern Office-Based Anesthesia to increase access to high quality and comfortable dental care for all patients. Dr. Henderson is exceptionally well-trained at providing all levels of anesthesia so that dental professionals can fully focus on the dental surgical procedure.
Dr. Henderson's passion is to increase the safety of anesthesia in the field of dentistry. He enjoys educating dental students, residents, and dental providers on all subjects related to sedation and anesthesia. Dr. Henderson has lectured extensively to many dental societies and national organizations on topics such as conscious sedation, medical emergencies, office-based anesthesia, management of the medically complex dental patient, and more. He holds an adjunct assistant clinical professor position with the University of Pittsburgh Department of Dental Anesthesiology. He is also an Oral Board examiner for the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
He maintains current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS). He is licensed and holds a current General Anesthesia permit by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners.
Dr. Henderson and his wife, Chalis, are happily married and have three sons named Silas, Aldon, and Owen. In his free time, Dr. Henderson enjoys exercising, reading, traveling, and smoking meats.
Dr. Jessica Lempa is a highly trained licensed dental anesthesiologist who completed a rigorous three-year postdoctoral residency in dental anesthesiology at NYU Langone Brooklyn Hospital. This Level 1 trauma center, designated stroke center, and bariatric center is home to one of Brooklyn’s busiest emergency departments, where Dr. Lempa gained extensive experience managing complex anesthesia cases across a wide range of medical and dental procedures.
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A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Lempa earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 2017. She then spent five years practicing general dentistry in Louisiana, Texas, Washington, and Arizona, developing broad clinical expertise while caring for patients in diverse communities and practice settings.
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Motivated by a passion for patient safety and excellence in care, Dr. Lempa’s training encompassed providing all levels of anesthesia for both adult and pediatric patients in New York, Arizona, and California. She is skilled in managing patients with complex medical needs, allowing dental professionals to focus entirely on delivering outstanding surgical care.
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Dr. Lempa maintains current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).
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Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Lempa is deeply committed to her family. She and her husband welcomed their daughter, Emersyn, during her demanding residency—a milestone made possible through the unwavering support and partnership they share.
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Outside the clinic, Dr. Lempa leads an active lifestyle and enjoys hiking, rock climbing, scuba diving, rollerblading, and most importantly, spending quality time with her husband and daughter.
OURTEAM
Kendra Rolfe
Patient & Client Relations Specialist
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Miranda Moffitt
Financial & Billing Specialist
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​Chalis Henderson
Director of Operations