Meet Dr. Leigh Weldon

With well over a decade of experience in the pediatric dental field, Dr. Leigh is passionate about creating fun and positive dental experiences for kids. She loves helping children keep their teeth in pristine condition as they grow - all without fear of the dentist! As a mother of two boys, she understands the importance of maintaining your little one’s oral health as well as nurturing their confidence in a safe and compassionate environment. As a pediatric dental specialist, she looks forward to building positive relationships with her patients while helping educate and keeping kids cavity-free!

Why Did You
Want to Become
a Pediatric Dentist?

Dr. Leigh Weldon decided to pursue a career in pediatric dentistry during her work abroad in Sliven, Bulgaria. While there as a dental student, she had the opportunity to spend ten days assisting a pediatric dentist as she treated the Romani children in the region. During this time, she witnessed how effectively the doctor was able to calm, encourage, and connect with the little ones—even though there was a language barrier! This inspired Dr. Weldon to learn more about the specialty of pediatrics, and the rest is history.

Where Did You
Study Dentistry?

After graduating from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!), Dr. Leigh pursued her doctorate at The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. She then completed an additional two years of residency training in pediatric dentistry, where she served as chief resident during her second year. As part of her training, she split time between the hospitals and clinics of The Dental College of Georgia and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA).

Dr. Leigh is Rome’s only local Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. The AAPD current fellow status focuses on leadership, scholarly activity and community involvement, distinguishing Fellows from the standard norm of the profession. Dr. Leigh is licensed in enteral and inhalation-conscious sedation, holds current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and is credentialed to treat patients at AtriumHealth Floyd as well as the Surgery Center of Rome.

She remains committed to advancing her expertise through ongoing education and is an active member in several notable organizations:

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry College of Diplomates
Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Georgia Dental Association

Doctor Weldon and his family in front of the dental office

Outside of the Dental
Office, What Do You
Like to Do?

Born and raised in Rome, GA, Dr. Leigh Weldon loves to spend time with her husband, Dr. Ryan Weldon, and their two boys—one of which likes reading and robotics while the other enjoys sports and making things with his hands. She also enjoys working out with friends at Rome Strength and Fitness, drinking coffee at Swift and Finch, walking along local river trails, and serving as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Rome. Recently, she’s taken up piano lessons and finds it very fun and challenging. One fun fact about her: she will forever love 90’s/2000’s hip hop music!

Pediatric Dentist – Rome, GA

Get to Know
Your Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Leigh Weldon
Rome’s only local Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Why Did You
Want to Become
a Pediatric Dentist?

Where Did You
Study Dentistry?

Outside of the Dental
Office, What Do You
Like to Do?

Pediatric Dentist – Rome, GA

Get to Know Your Pediatric Dentist Dr. Leigh WeldonRome’s only local Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Why Did You Want to Become a Pediatric Dentist?

Where Did You Study Dentistry?

Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

Get to Know
Your Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Leigh Weldon
Rome’s only local Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Why Did You
Want to Become
a Pediatric Dentist?

Where Did You
Study Dentistry?

Outside of the Dental
Office, What Do You
Like to Do?