All our professionals at Artistic Dentistry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.

Dr. Michael Pugh

Dr. Pugh received his Bachelor of Science degree from Samford University in 1990. While at Samford he was a leader in several organizations including the Tri-Beta Honor Society, Sigma Chi Fraternity, and served as President of the Student Government Association. In 1994 Dr. Pugh graduated with honors and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the UAB School of Dentistry. He continued his leadership role there by serving as President of the Honors Council. Dr. Pugh has a focus on cosmetic dentistry and pursues extensive training every year on the latest advances available.

Dr. Pugh is a musician, and enjoys writing songs and playing both the guitar and piano. Dr. Pugh brings this artistic approach to cosmetic dentistry. His creative nature allows him to first invision a patient's smile, then use his hands to create a beautiful result. Dr. Pugh's joy in Dentistry comes from surpassing a patient's expectations and providing the result he as an artist knew was possible.

Dr. Pugh enjoys sports, his family and being involved with his church. It is his desire to provide dental excellence in a Christian environment to produce healthy long lasting smiles.

Lynn Lanza

Lynn has lived in Madison County for 48 years and graduated from Madison County High School. She is married with two sons. Lynn has been employed with the practice as office manager for 30 years.

Lynn cherishes the relationship and trust that the patients have in her. Each day she looks forward to greeting our patients, many that she has know for years. In several families Lynn has had the opportunity to know three generations of patients.

Lynn enjoys gardening, exercising, and spending time with her family.

Pam Cooper

Pam is from the Huntsville area and has been practicing dental hygiene since 1991. She received her dental Hygiene license from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Over the years with our practice Pam has formed a special bond with many of her patients. Pam enjoys spending time with her son Lance. She also enjoys watching her son play baseball and volunteering at school functions. She is very involved in working with children at church.

Lois Kluka

Lois is a native Huntsvillian and has been practicing dental hygiene for 24 years. She received her degree from UAB and has been a member of Dr. Pugh's team for four years. Lois really enjoys the relationships she has built with her patients over the years. She and her husband, Wayne have 3 children, 2 Labrador retrievers and one fat cat.

Lois volunteers with her church and especially enjoys being involved with the youth program.

Lisa Treece

Lisa has been a chair side doctor's assistant in our practice for three years. She received her dental hygiene degree in 2008 from UAB. Lisa enjoys transforming patients with significant dental needs into those with healthy attractive smiles.

Lisa, her husband and four year old daughter enjoy spending time together and are avid hockey fans.

Amy Martin

Amy is from Arab and has been working in accounts receivable for 17 years. She graduated from Faulkner University in 2002 with a Bachelor Business Administration and in 2006 became a Certified Professional Coder. She is married with three children: Zachary, Parker and Allie Claire.

Amy enjoys educating our patients about treatment financing to realize the smile of their dreams.

Amy spends time watching her children play sports, serves as Education Officer of the Madison Chapter of the AAPC, attends Sweet Home Baptist Church and is an avid Ebay seller!

Dena Lawler

Dena grew up in the Rosalie area of Sand Mountain, and started her career in the dental field as an assistant in 1992. She received her dental hygiene license from UAB in 1995. She has been a team member here at Dr. Pugh's office since May 2009 where she enjoys working from both sides of the chair. She enjoys assisting Dr. Pugh with the creative side of dentistry, as well as, educating her Hygiene patients in preventative care.

Dena married Chuck Lawler in 2003 and they live in New Market where they attend Locust Grove Baptist Church. They have two children, Garren Annsley and Nathaniel Clifton. They are avid Alabama Football fans and love spending family time together and watching kids grow up too fast.

Candice Grace

Candi is the newest member of our dental team. She is from Amelia Island, Florida and has been working in the dental field since 1998. She obtained her certification for dental assisting from the University Of Florida College Of Dentistry in 2000. Candi continued to expand her education by completing additional Anesthesia Assisting training in Washington D.C. in 2002.

Candi enjoys educating our patients about their treatment options so they may realize the smile of their dreams.

Candi is an active member of The Rock Family Worship Center. She enjoys singing, playing the piano and guitar, as well as song writing.