Meet our Doctors!

Dr. Jeffrey Meeks

“Putting your best smile forward”

Dr. Jeffrey Meeks is the founder and lead Orthodontist at Islandsmiles. With a passion for his practice and over 40 years of experience in the field of dentistry, both as a certified orthodontist and as an instructor, Dr. Meeks is a pioneer in Jamaica’s industry.

A proud alumnus of Mona Prep and Jamaica College, Dr. Meeks balanced academics with exploring his other passions – sports, drama and dub poetry. Following high school, Dr. Meeks continued his studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI) in the faculty of Natural Sciences, majoring in Chemistry and Biochemistry. He went on to study dentistry at McGill University in Montreal, Canada and in 1983 graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Meeks was then accepted to a postdoctoral residency in orthodontics at Howard University where, in 1985, he completed the program with the Departmental Award for Achievement. From 1985 to 1987 Dr. Meeks was on staff at Howard University as an instructor in the Department of Orthodontics with the responsibility of teaching both dental and orthodontic students. In addition, he was also involved in a part-time private practice in the state of Maryland.

Since 1987 Dr. Meeks has been in private practice in Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica. In addition to his doctoral & teaching experience, Dr. Meeks is also the author of several scientific articles which have been published in leading journals. Outside of his practice, Dr. Meeks also serves as a member on several boards and councils, sharing his knowledge and expertise. Dr. Meeks is a  past President of the Jamaica Dental Association  and he  is a founding member of the Caribbean Society of Orthodontics, an affiliate of the World Federation of Orthodontists.  In addition, he is a member in good standing of the American Association of Orthodontists and the World Federation of Orthodontists. He has also served as President of the Kingston Study Club and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Orthodontics Program in the UWI Dental Program.

When he’s not in office, teaching or mentoring, Dr. Meeks enjoys ( he is current holder of a Commercial Pilots license,) scuba diving, water skiing and entertaining family and friends at home

Dr. Gail-Ann Allen

“You’re never fully dressed without a smile”

Dr. Gail-Ann Allen completed high school at Immaculate Conception High School and continued her studies at Essex County College in New Jersey, where she earned an Associate in Applied Science Degree, Biological Sciences, with the highest honours. Further studies in Biological Sciences at Rutgers University in New Jersey earned her a Bachelor of Science Degree, Summa Cum Laude.

Dr. Allen pursued her dental degree at the New Jersey Dental School and obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2000. Upon completing a one-year General Practice Residency at the same institution, Dr. Allen did her postgraduate studies in Orthodontics at the Saint Barnabas Hospital in New York and graduated in 2004.

Before returning to Jamaica, she practiced as an Orthodontist in New York and New Jersey.