A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.

As a practice, we are true believers that preventive care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary.

We also know that routine dental cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, but were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.

Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

After graduating from Middle Tennessee State University with honors in 1977, Dr. Bateman graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1981. There, he was an active member of the Dean's Odontological Society and the Baptist Student Union. He has been passionately practicing dentistry in Kingsport for 32 years.Dr. Bateman, the oldest of 3 boys, was born in England to 2 US Air Force officers. He grew up in Lexington, TN, 100 miles from Memphis. Always balancing a job with school, he held a variety of positions: soda jerk on the town square, lifeguard and swim instructor at the city pool, laborer on trash pick-up, a manual laborer in a chain factory, and a busboy in the kitchen for the VA Hospital.

The Batemans enjoy all athletics,especially golf, biking, yoga, and the Great Body Company! Dr. Bateman has a particular interest in theology and has taken several classes at Milligan and Emmanuel School of Religion. Rick and Sandy are members of Colonial Heights Christian Church and have been on several medical missions including, Belize, RAM, and two local Kingsport clinics.

Bateman Dentistry's goal and mission are to treat each client as they want to be treated, while always being mindful of their faith. Their passion is to make each dental experience the best it can be in an environment of mutual respect and concern while being gentle and kind. We hope to infuse fun with staff and with YOU, the patient.

Dr. Bateman has been very active in organized dentistry on the local and state level. He is committed to his continuing education and to providing the latest research-based dentistry for his patients. Rick is most proud of becoming a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, which requires 1300 hours of CE in 8 disciplines of dentistry and an 8-hour exam. Currently, 50 of 3500 dentists in Tennessee hold this distinction.

Dr. Jake Batemanwas born and raised in Kingsport. During high school, Jake was a 3-time letter winner on the golf team while commuting to Knoxville 4 times a week for gymnastics. After graduating from Dobyns-Bennett, he received a full scholarship to compete for The Ohio State University Mens Gymnastics team. Leaving Columbus as a Big Ten Rookie of the Year, 2 time All-American, and a 2 time Team Captain, Dr. Jake moved to Colorado following college to continue training at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Dentistry couldnt wait though. A year later, he began his next career at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Jake is happy to be back in East Tennessee. He has a passion for excellence and is honored to serve Kingsport and surrounding communities.

Additionally, Dr. Jake was a member of the Honors and Scholars program at Ohio State. During his junior and senior year, he was ESPN CoSIDA 2nd Team Academic All-American. Jake was also the first buckeye ever to receive the NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship. While at UT College of Dentistry,Jake received several scholarships and awards for his academic and clinical performance. During his senior campaign, he received the Restorative Dentistry Award for Excellence, Fixed Prosthodontics 'Best of the Best' Award, and The Academy of General Dentistry Outstanding Performance Award. Jake was the first UT Dentistry student in 5 years to receive the 'Jack Wells Excellence in Dentistry' Award.

He currently is the President of The First District Dental Society for Northeast Tennessee. He has also served asNew Dentist Chair for the Tennessee Dental Association (1st district) and Program Chair for the Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He holds standingmembership withthe American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. He has received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, which only is held by 6% of Dentists in the US. Dr. Jake has also been invited into the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the Internation College of Dentists (ICD). Furthermore, he is also an active memberof the Spear Appalachian Study Club, visiting the Campus in Scottsdale, AZ regularly for education. On a yearly basis, Dr. Jake accumulates more than 100 hours of Continuing Education yearly and currently has 600 hours of Continuing Education.

Regardless of the task, Dr. Jake has always left it on the table. His philosophy is to listen intently andtreat everyone as a brother and sister in Christ. He alsostrives to be his best at whatever he does. Dentistry is no exception.

Alice has been a dental assistant for 17 years and joined Bateman Dentistry in May of 2012. She loves her job and what she does. Alice lives in Kingsport with her husband, Chad, and 2 children Julian and Caroline. When she is not spending time with her children at the ball field or at a gymnastics event she is most likely at the gym for a workout; an activity she loves!

Jenni grew up in Kingsport. She and her husband, Phil, have 2 beautiful children, Alivia and Preston. Jenni is a graduate of ETSU with a bachelors in Dental Hygiene. Jenni has been a part of the Batman Dental Team for over 20 years. She is committed to educating and treating patients by using a fun, relaxing approach to dentistry. She prides herself on giving exceptional care, but also establishing relationships that last a lifetime.