The Tanglewood Dental Associates team posing together in front of a large abstract painting

The People Behind Your Smile

Our team at Tanglewood Dental Associates is dedicated to providing expert care with sincerity, precision, and a commitment to lasting relationships. Every visit feels as comfortable and trustworthy as the smiles we help create.

Dr. Reynolds Lawnin, owner of Tanglewood Dental Associates, smiling in a blue shirt
Dr. Lawnin
Dentist. Father. Golfer.
About
Dr. Nikki Korloo, dentist at Tanglewood Dental Associates, in a white coat
Dr. Korloo
Dentist. Longhorn. Brunch Enthusiast.
About
Alice Buchanan, Patient and Team Coordinator at Tanglewood Dental Associates
Alice Buchanan
Patient & Team Coordinator
Renee Ponquinette, Chief Order and Operations Officer at Tanglewood Dental Associates
Renee Ponquinette
Chief Order and Operations Officer
Dayana Medina, Dental Assistant at Tanglewood Dental Associates
Dayana Medina
Dental Assistant
Daniel Martinez, Dental Assistant at Tanglewood Dental Associates
Daniel Martinez
Dental Assistant
Alison Austria, Dental Hygienist at Tanglewood Dental Associates
Alison Austria
Dental Hygienist
Lynne Cash, Dental Assistant at Tanglewood Dental Associates
Lynne Cash
Dental Assistant
Claudia Slifko, Dental Assistant at Tanglewood Dental Associates
Claudia Slifko
Dental Assistant
Elaina Lam, Dental Hygienist at Tanglewood Dental Associates
Elaina Lam
Dental Hygienist
Stephanie, Treatment Coordinator at Tanglewood Dental Associates
Stephanie
Treatment Coordinator

Polaroids from the Practice

Patients and staff, caught between appointments. These are the moments the process doesn't put in a slide deck.

Meet our staff

Tanglewood has been a two-clinician practice since Dr. Korloo joined Dr Lawnin, backed by a team of twelve. Most of them have been here long enough to know your name when you walk in. That is not an accident.

Tanglewood Dental Associates tree emblem logo

The Three Branch Legacy

Our emblem features a stylized tree rendered to mimic a Nashville Hatch Show Print honoring Dr. Lawnin's Vanderbilt roots. The design weaves three rings to symbolize the essential layers of tooth structure: enamel, dentin, and pulp with the central trunk and source of life extending downward representing the tooth's vitality and connection that extends past the tooth structure. Precisely eighteen leaves and stars encircle the interior marking our 1800 address. The tree showcases three branches with each representing one of the owners of our office during its 65 year history: Dr. Heyne, Dr. Boswell, and Dr. Lawnin.

We built a lab so we never have to hand your care off to someone we haven't met.

Technology That Puts You First

Your smile deserves the best, and that’s why we use cutting-edge dental technology to make your experience more comfortable, precise, and efficient. With our intraoral scanner, say goodbye to messy impressions, your treatment starts with a fast, painless digital scan of your teeth.

Our 3D printer allows us to create custom dental models and guides with pinpoint accuracy, ensuring every step of your care is tailored to you. And with our advanced milling machine, we craft durable, natural-looking restorations in a single visit.

Collage of dental technology: intraoral scanner, a patient in a CBCT scanner, a milling unit and a 3D printer

Inside Tanglewood Dental Associates

Our expanded office gives us more room for in-house milling and 3D printing, private consultation spaces for bigger treatment conversations, and a waiting area that feels less like a waiting room.

Let’s Create A Plan That Fits You.

Whether you're looking to enhance your smile or simply maintain lifelong oral health, we’re here to guide you with expert care and honest conversations.

Dr. Reynolds Lawnin pointing to a dental X-ray on a monitor while a patient looks on