Welcome to Smashing Smiles Orthodontics
For Allena Willis Kennerly, DMD, creating and restoring beautiful smiles in children, women, and men is a deeply personal mission. After she was nearly killed in a car accident as a child, she underwent a series of reconstructive facial surgeries and orthodontic repairs that lasted until she was 16 years old. Her firsthand experience of orthodontics’ restorative powers compelled her to help others similarly by founding Smashing Smiles Orthodontics in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Willis takes the desire for a beautiful, confident smile seriously, because she knows what a positive impact it can have on quality of life. She’s especially committed to helping children transform their lives by giving them a proud and radiant smile that helps them enjoy the success and happiness they deserve.
In pursuit of her goal of creating happy smiles everywhere, Dr. Willis left her native Las Vegas to obtain a Bachelor of Science from Spelman College in Atlanta. She did postgraduate training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, and then completed her postgraduate orthodontics training at New York University. She’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the D.C. Dental Society. She also teaches orthodontics and Invisalign® treatment to dental students.
Owing to her compassionate care and focus on accelerated healing and restoration, Dr. Willis received an America’s Top Dentists Award and was named a 2014 Invisalign Premier Provider. Her own restored smile helped her place 2nd runner-up in the 2014 Mrs. DC America contest.
When not helping families achieve optimal orthodontic health, Dr. Willis loves spending time with her husband and children, traveling, and meeting new people. She is happy to welcome you to Smashing Smiles.