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Meet Our Doctors
Goodlettsville dentists Dr. Rick Barkley and Dr. Stephanie Harding are committed to providing only the highest quality of care while treating our patients like family. We know that everyone has a different set of goals for their smile. We promise to listen to your unique needs and concerns while offering solutions that will have you smiling for years to come.
Dr. Rick Barkley
Dr. Barkley grew up in the Madison-Inglewood Area and graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy. After graduating college, he attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. Since his graduation in 1976, he has practiced dentistry in the Madison, Rivergate, and Goodlettsville area for over 40 years. These years of practice give him a wealth of experience to provide top quality dental care. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, and the Nashville Dental Society. In order to provide his patients with the current techniques and procedures, he frequently participates in continuing education courses.
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Dr. Barkley and his wife, Ann, have two daughters. Their oldest, Laural, and her husband Wayne along with their three children recently relocated back to the Nashville area from Cape Town, South Africa. Their youngest, Becca is an NICU nurse at Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Barkley and Ann are actively ministering at Parkway Baptist Church. He has traveled the world for the past 25 years doing volunteer mission work for the Lord serving in the Phillippines, West Africa, Brazil, Chile and Venezuela. Dr. Barkley always says, “Our goal is to treat each patient as if they are a member of our family. The relationships we have with our patients are most important to us. And The best thing about teeth is that they are connected to people. We love people!!!”
Dr. Stephanie Harding
Dr. Harding grew up in Goodlettsville and graduated from Goodpasture Christian School in 1999. Upon her graduation she attended Lipscomb Univeristy where she obtained a bachelors degree in science and graduated magna cum laude in 2003. Dr. Harding then attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and graduated with honors in 2008.
Since her graduation, Dr. Harding has worked as a general dentist in the Nashville area before returning here to her hometown of Goodlettsville. During that time she has honed her clinical skills and taken many hours of continuing education on everything from CAD/CAM Cerec technology to limited orthodontics including Invisalign.
Dr. Harding is a member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association and the Nashville Dental Society. She has been honored to be voted one of Nashville's Top Dentists for the past five consecutive years by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine.
Dr. Harding is an active member at Northfield Church in Gallatin and sings on the church's praise team. She also helped to establish up a community dental clinic for the underserved at the Sumner Center located inside of Northfield church and volunteers her services there regularly. Dr. Harding and her husband have three pups and when not working they enjoy spending time outdoors, on the lake or at the beach! Dr. Harding says her favorite part of being a dentist is helping others to smile again! "Teeth are important, but bringing back someone's authentic smile is what it's all about!"
Dr. Mikaela Maier
Dr. Mikaela Maier is originally from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. She pursued her undergraduate degree as well as her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Minnesota. After graduating in 2022, Dr. Maier completed a residency program in Advanced Education of General Dentistry with Health Partners and Regions Hospital.
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Outside of the dental operatory, Dr. Maier enjoys spending time with her niece and nephew and her loyal pup! She thrives on adventure whether it's traveling, diving into a good book, belting out karaoke tunes or soaking up the sun on the lake.
Meeting new people every day is one of the highlights of being a dentist, says Dr. Maier. In her own words, "It is a privilege to connect with my patients, understand their needs and help them to achieve optimal oral health. Let's embark on a journey to a healthier and happier smile together!"