Meet Our Team
Sparkle Pediatric Dentistry
Our Clinical Supervisors
The staff members at Sparkle Pediatric Dentistry are the backbone of our practice. They have the knowledge, experience, and character to make our young patients feel safe and secure from the moment they come to our office, throughout their appointments, and as they leave to go about their day. They help keep your child entertained throughout the visit. Count on our 40+ years of combined experience - and the latest technology - to care for your children's dental health. Schedule an appointment by calling our Mechanicsville, VA office or our Short Pump, VA office.
To learn more about our team, check out the bios shown below!
Myofunctional Services
Christine Hedblom, RDH OMT
Orofacial Myologist
Christine attended Virginia Commonwealth University for her undergraduate studies, majoring in forensic science and Arabic. She graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at the VCU School of Dentistry in 2010. She received the Colgate STAR Award, top 50 VCU Alumni Award, and has written several oral health articles, published in Your Health magazine. She also won the award for Richmond Top Hygienist in the Richmond Magazine for 2021, 2022, and 2023! Christine has been a practicing dental hygienist for 15 years, and has worked as a biological hygienist, in holistic dentistry for the past 5 years.
Christine has been practicing as an orofacial myologist (myofunctional therapist) for 5 years and is constantly taking continuing education courses to learn even more!
She has taken several myofunctional and airway health related courses under the direction of world renowned educators including: Dr. Soroush Zaghi, Dr. Kevin Boyd, Dr. Ben Miraglia, Dr. Simon Wong, Dr. Michael Gelb, Dr. Bret Christensen and Melissa Mugno.
Christine actually had a tongue tie herself, and did not have it addressed until she was an adult, and became her own myofunctional therapy patient. She is especially passionate about helping children breathe and sleep better. She enjoys thinking outside of the box to help people improve not only their oral health, but also their overall health. In addition to her career, she has a passion for all things fitness and nature related.
Outside of work, Christine enjoys traveling the world with her flight attendant sister.
She's been to six continents and is hoping to visit the last one, one day!
Lexie
Myofunctional Assistant
Lexie has been in the dental field for a little over a year. She is currently completing classes to expand her knowledge and become a dental hygienist. Lexie became interested in the dental field through Dr. Lewis. She's been a patient at Sparkle Pediatric Dentistry for over 6 years and immensely enjoyed her experience here growing up. Lexie hopes to continue learning and growing in the dental field.
When she isn’t at work or focusing on her studies, she spends her time with her younger sister.
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