Driven by a passion for promoting total body health through dental education, Dr. Franklin earned her Bachelor’s Degree in just three years from the University of Oklahoma, before going on to graduate in the top 3% of her class from Baylor College of Dentistry.
During her time at Baylor, she founded a local chapter of Give Kids a Smile, served as president of the Student Professionalism and Ethics Association, and was Vice President of the Student National Dental Association. She also organized the annual SNDA Pre-Dental Day for students from underrepresented backgrounds to learn about careers in dentistry. Dr. Franklin then pursued further education in Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University, where she earned a Masters of Science in Dentistry. During her residency, she provided care for patients with complex health needs, gained extensive experience in a hospital setting, and re-established the school’s Give Kids a Smile program to provide dental care to children without access to care.
Now, with over a decade of experience in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Franklin has opened Redwood Pediatric Dentistry in Oakland. Her mission is to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where children of all ages and needs can receive the highest-quality care. She stays current on the latest pediatric dental research, focusing on oral-airway and oral-systemic connections, conservative treatment alternatives, and minimally invasive procedures to enhance the patient experience.
As an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and Greater Bay Area Dental Society, Dr. Franklin also serves as an advisor to the board of Diversity of Dentistry, mentors pre-dental students, and supports her community through charitable initiatives.
In her free time, Dr. Franklin enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She enjoys Orange Theory classes, brunches, camping, and listening to lots of audiobooks!
