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Elizabeth Laborde

Dr. Elizabeth Laborde was born and raised in North Texas. She decided to become a dentist because she had a kind, compassionate dentist growing up that made her feel comfortable while receiving her care. She always had cavities, and cannot recall ever being a part of the “no-cavity club.” She claims she was more of a “frequent flyer” at the dental office, which is why her positive experiences at the dentist early on really piqued her curiosity towards dentistry. Through her frequent dental visits, she learned a lot about dentistry and was interested in how it integrated science, art, and working with people.

Dr. Laborde went to Wellesley College and graduated with a BA in Neuroscience. She then went on to Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. After dental school, Dr. Laborde completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital-Harvard Wide GPR in Boston. During her training, she worked with medically compromised patients, most of whom had cancer. She also was able to work with a large pediatric population in one of the local community health centers. It was there that she decided to pursue a career in pediatrics and learned the importance of critical care for patients with vulnerable health, and how important the entire family unit is when making healthcare decisions.

Dr. Laborde was accepted to Texas A&M Health Sciences Center Baylor College of Dentistry for a Residency in Pediatric Dentistry. The Baylor residency program afforded her the opportunity to train at the Children’s Hospital in Dallas, Scottish Rite Hospital, Baylor College of Dentistry (now Texas A&M,) and a variety of community health centers.

Dr. Laborde decided to open her own office in 2019 so that she could practice closer to her family.

Dr. Laborde served for several years on the board of the Fort Worth District Dental Society, including President in 2020-2021. She enjoys participating in dental study clubs and collaborating with her peers.

When she’s not at work, you can almost always find Dr. Laborde with her family. She loves spending time with her husband and their three young children. She is also very committed to wellness and is often in training for a marathon. In addition, she is a life-long learner and loves study clubs and attending a continuing education courses.

Dr. Laborde believes that it is extremely important for parents to feel comfortable and heard because making healthcare decisions for someone else can be stressful. There is not a one-size-fits-all approach to pediatric care, and each individual has their own needs. It is critical that each child have their treatment completed in a manner that is kind and respectful, empowering, and promotes education. They can also have fun! It is great for children to have an overwhelmingly positive experience because it promotes better self-care, and in turn, better health overall.

When she’s not at work, you can almost always find Dr. Laborde with her family. She loves spending time with her husband and their three young children. She is also very committed to the Fort Worth District Dental Society, so you’ll see her at almost every FWDDS meeting and event! In addition, she is a life-long learner and is often at a study club or attending a continuing education course.