RESTORING CONFIDENCE & SMILES
What do you love most about your profession?
I get to relieve pain and suffering – and see immediate results most of the time. By collaborating with general dentists, I’m able to help restore a patient’s confidence and smile.What is one of your happiest professional moments?
Retiring from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years, as well as starting a private practice in 2010 that is still going strong after 12 years and a tornado.What do you see as the most exciting new development for your profession?
Digital X-rays and scanners replacing film and impression materials. Rather than having a big gloopy tray of play-doh in a patient’s mouth, we can now scan with a handheld device and produce a model for restoring teeth.What would you consider to be your main strengths?
I’m grateful to God for my talents and gifts, and I offer prayer with each of my patients. I sincerely think prayer before surgery helps with a positive outcome and recovery.Why did you choose to become an oral surgeon?
I spent a lot of time with two of my uncles growing up, both of whom practiced dentistry into their 80s. While I always admired their work ethic, I’ll probably retire before that!"It means a lot when a patient says that they were really dreading a procedure, but we made it pleasant."
Credentials
Dental Degree:
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center – Memphis, TN
Medical Degree:
University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio, TX
Certifications:
Board-Certified, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial
Specialities
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Implants & Oral Surgery of Chattanooga
1350 Mackey Branch Drive, Suite 110
Chattanooga, TN 37421
5022 Old Godsey Lane, Unit 10
Hixson, TN 37343