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About the practice

Three women, eighty years of dentistry, one Tampa practice.

Tomlinson Dental is the practice on North Boulevard where your family becomes a part of ours. Dr. Angella Tomlinson founded it. Dr. Gail McDonald-Chang has been part of it since 1996. Dr. Lorraine Tomlinson, known to patients as Dr. L, came home to Tampa to join them. Together, they have built one of the city's most trusted dental homes.

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Inside Tomlinson Dental, Tampa
★★★★★
4.9 on Google
966 patient reviews
Our story

A practice built on trust, not turnover.

Most dental offices feel like they were designed for a chart, not for the person attached to it. We have tried to do the opposite. From the soothing waterfall wall in the seating area to the way Millie introduces herself before she ever lifts an instrument, every detail is built around the patient in the chair.

Our practice prioritizes understanding your oral health and providing detailed, understandable treatment plans. We will not start work until you know why we are recommending it, what the alternatives are, and what it means for your day-to-day life. That is the dentistry we wanted for ourselves and it is the dentistry we offer here.

From cosmetic dentistry to emergency appointments, we cater to a wide array of dental needs for everyone in your family. New patients are always welcome, and we keep room on the schedule for emergencies because pain should not wait for an opening.

What guides us

Four ideas that shape every appointment.

Family first

Where your family becomes a part of ours. We see grandparents, parents, and kids in the same week, and we keep the schedule flexible to make that possible.

Modern equipment

3Shape TRIOS 3D Oral Scanner, Cone Beam CT, and CariVu Caries Detection — the tools that let us diagnose accurately and treat with precision, not guesswork.

Clear plans

We will walk you through your treatment options in plain language, and we will help you understand what your insurance covers before we begin.

Loved by Tampa

Our patients are why we work as hard as we do. We have spent decades on North Boulevard because the community here has invested in us, too.

Meet the doctors

Three women dentists who have built their careers in Tampa.

Together, our doctors bring a wealth of experience and a shared passion for fostering healthy, beautiful smiles in a welcoming, family-oriented environment.

Founder
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Angella Tomlinson, DDS, PA

Founder · 30+ years of practice

Dr. Angella's journey has taken her from the sun-kissed shores of Jamaica to a Captain's commission in the United States Air Force (1987–1990), to founding Tomlinson Dental here in Tampa. She earned her degree from Howard University School of Dentistry and brings a vibrant personality and lifelong thirst for the latest advancements to every patient interaction.

Howard University Former USAF Captain
On staff since 1996
GM

Gail McDonald-Chang, DDS, MPH

Dentist · two decades on the team

With a nurturing spirit and over two decades of dental expertise, Dr. Gail has been an integral part of Tomlinson Dental since 1996. She holds a Master's in Public Health from the University of South Florida, and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. She dedicates her time outside the office to the Homeless Empowerment Project.

FAGD · Pierre Fauchard MPH, USF
Tampa native
LT

Lorraine C. Tomlinson, DDS

Dentist · known as "Dr. L"

Returning to her roots in Tampa after earning her dental degree from Howard University College of Dentistry, Dr. L embodies a blend of local familiarity and a keen pursuit of dental excellence. With music in her heart, the joy of travel, and the love for her pets, her passions extend beyond the dental chair, creating a warm atmosphere where patients feel at home.

Howard University Tampa native
The practice in numbers

Numbers that come from decades on North Boulevard.

The figures below are not marketing claims. They are the practice as it stands today: three doctors, hundreds of Google reviews, and a clinic outfitted with the equipment to back up the work.

80+
Combined years between our three doctors
966
Google reviews from Tampa patients
4.9★
Average patient rating on Google
3
Advanced diagnostic systems in-house
Treatment room at Tomlinson Dental
Modern & advanced

The equipment behind the work.

Our office uses the latest techniques and remains deeply committed to developing new and better ways to protect your teeth and gums. From routine cleanings to placing porcelain veneers, ClearCorrect or dental implants, our highly skilled team is here to change the way you think about dentistry in just one visit.

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    3Shape TRIOS 3D Oral Scanner

    A digital scan in minutes — no goopy impression trays.

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    Cone Beam Computed Tomography

    Three-dimensional imaging for accurate implant and surgical planning.

  • 3
    CariVu Caries Detection Device

    Radiation-free detection of cavities before they become a problem.

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My experience today was absolutely wonderful. I usually don't enjoy going to the dentist, but from the moment I walked in until the moment I left, I felt completely comfortable. The entire team was incredibly professional, welcoming, and caring.
★★★★★
Claudia Gorman · 2 months ago on Google

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Accepting new patients and available for emergency appointments. We would love to meet your family.

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