Dr. L. Barry Russell, DDS (Orthodontist)

Dr. Lofton Barry Russell (Barry) was born in Nassau, Bahamas, and after graduating from Queen's College attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he received the education and practiced training required to pursue his dream to provide first class orthodontic treatment to Bahamians of all ages. After receiving his BS (microbiology) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), he spent a year at Columbia University/Harlem Hospital in New York City completing his general practice residency training. The following year he returned to Howard University and completed his specialty training in orthodontics in 1991. As a dental student his outstanding academic and leadership achievements culminated with his selection to "Who's Who Among American Colleges & Universities."

Returning home in 1991 as the first Bahamian orthodontist, Dr. Russell established a practice from suitable rental quarters. His vision was to develop a practice that was first world, providing the highest quality treatment and customer service to patients; thus, a building here in Nassau was designed and built specifically to accommodate the necessary state-of-the-art equipment and staff. In 1996 the practice was officially given the name, "The Bahamas Orthodontic Center." In order to maintain the excellence Dr. Russell demands for patient care, B.O.C. has grown from a staff of two employees in 1991 to a current staff of twenty-one. Dr. Russell has established practices in Nassau and Freeport, Grand Bahama.

Dr. Russell is a past board member of the Bank of the Bahamas. He is a past Chairman of The Bahamas Dental Council, which has the responsibility of overseeing the regulation of dentistry in the country. He holds membership in the Bahamas Dental Association, the National Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Caribbean Orthodontic Society and the World Federation of Orthodontists. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and Sigma Pi Phi (Boule').

Dr. Russell is an accomplished vocalist, winning The Bahamas Musicians Union Song of the Year for his single "Without You." He is a founding member of The Gentleman's Club program for high school students. He enjoys sharing success principles and helping others to maximize their potential.

Dr. Russell enjoys staying fit, playing golf, and traveling. He is married to the former Mary (Missy) Thompson and they have three children: Lauren, Logan and Reagan.