Our Doctors
Dr. Justin Warcup
Dr. Warcup is the owner and lead pediatric dentist at North Texas Smiles, dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care in a kid-friendly environment. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University and completed a two-year pediatric residency at SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. With extensive experience treating children of all ages – including dental trauma and special needs patients – Dr. Warcup focuses on comfort, trust, and positive dental experiences. He’s a member of multiple professional dental organizations and is active in the Fort Worth community.
Dr. Katie Freeman
Dr. Freeman is a board-certified orthodontist joining the North Texas Smiles
team with a passion for creating confident, healthy smiles. She completed
her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry
with honors and went on to finish her orthodontic residency at the
University of Florida, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Freeman
brings advanced clinical expertise and a warm, uplifting approach to
orthodontic care and is committed to continued learning and improving
access to care. Outside the office, she enjoys staying active and spending
time with family and friends.
Dr. Wilson
In 2010, Dr. Raven Wilson graduated from Mississippi College with a Master of Science in Biology and Medical Sciences. During her time at Mississippi College, she became a Dental Assistant and found a true passion for dentistry. Dr. Wilson continued to Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, where she obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2015. Post-graduation, Dr. Wilson worked as a general dentist for three years. During this time, she discovered her passion for providing gentle, comprehensive dental care to children of all ages and individuals with special health needs. Dr. Wilson’s gentle and kind approach to pediatric dentistry and desire to help children overcome their dental anxieties inspired her to continue her pursuit of becoming a pediatric dentist, and she completed her Pediatric Dental Residency at Howard University College of Dentistry in 2020.
Dr. Wilson’s dedication to improving smiles extends far beyond the office level. She proudly participates in outreach programs and has served in several community outreach organizations and events, including Team Smile with the Washington Commanders, Give Kids A Smile Day, American Heart Walk, and more. She is also an active member of many esteemed associations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, the National Dental Association, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. When Dr. Wilson is not serving in her community or seeing patients, she can be found visiting her family in Jackson, Mississippi, or trying new recipes or restaurants.
Dr. Wilson feels blessed to be a pediatric dentist. She understands that open and friendly communication is vital, and she takes the time to connect with each patient and their family to ensure they feel heard and understood. She takes great pride in helping patients of all ages overcome their fears and anxieties about the dentist by utilizing gentle, child-friendly techniques. Dr. Wilson looks forward to getting to know your family and providing your little one with quality pediatric dentistry throughout childhood and adolescence here at Smile Team Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Paxton
Born and raised in Bountiful, Utah, Dr. Paxton always wanted to be a dentist. After graduating from Brigham Young University in Exercise Science, Dr. Paxton attended The Ohio State University School of Dentistry. It was here that he found a passion for the art of dentistry, as well as for helping patients to fall in love with their smiles. Every year he attends the Texas Dental convention where he receives many hours of continuing education. He regularly attends other CE courses to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in dentistry.
Dr. Paxton has worked as a general dentist since 2011 and loves going to work each day. He is extremely gentle and caring. You will enjoy his fun, and friendly personality, radiant positivity, and genuine care. He is an active listener, and wants to learn about your specific goals for your smile. His philosophy of dentistry is to provide the quality of work that he would provide for his own family. He is guided by his belief in precise and exceptional dentistry, with a focus on educating patients about their oral health. Each patient can expect to feel comfortable, welcomed, and at “home” in his practice.
Dr. Paxton has been happily married to his wife, Krista, for over 15 years, and they have five adorable children. They love to create traditions and memories with their children and most evenings they enjoy playing games, going on family walks, and having dance parties in the family room. Dr. Paxton loves living in Texas and is an avid sports fan. Volunteering for two-years as a missionary in Peru, Dr. Bart Paxton learned to speak Spanish fluently. He is an Eagle Scout and an active member of his church.
What Fort Worth Families Are Saying
Always a great experience! We take my son who is almost 3 and they are always so patient and use great tactics for young kids. We really appreciate the staff and can't say enough good things!
Dr. Warcup and his team at North Texas Smiles are amazing! My daughter chipped her front tooth while we were on vacation. We were able to get an appointment as soon as we got home and have her tooth fixed the same day. Dr. Warcup is knowledgeable and his work is always impeccable.
The staff and Dr. Warcup were very informative for my little guy’s tongue and lip tie revisions. I especially appreciated the fact that he was given numbing injections as some places just do topical and others nothing at all… subscribing to the old school belief that babies do not feel pain! My baby was comfortable during his procedure and that comforted my mama heart greatly!
