We follow infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We do this to make sure that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agencies recommendations.
Surgically Clean Air's medical grade purifiers use multi-stage air purifying technologies that work together to clean, purify and re-energize the indoor air. The six (6) stage filtration system captures dust particles, pollen, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), gases, mold, allergens, viruses, odors (like formaldehyde and smoke), bio-aerosols, and many other pollutants that are found in inside workspaces. The negative ion generator makes indoor feel more pure, clean and energized to help combat fatigue. For an air purifier to deliver its benefits throughout the indoor space it needs to move large volumes of air through its filtration system effectively without impacting those people that are closest to it or being too loud.
At Braces by Dr. Ruth, we love to make our patients smile. In addition to providing comprehensive orthodontic treatment in Nashville, we also want you to feel right at home when visiting our clinic. From the moment you step into our clinic to meeting our caring staff and Dr. Ruth to receiving a customized treatment plan, our goal is to give you the most pleasant experience possible. We are aware that for most patients, orthodontics work is tedious and, sometimes, even scary. When you come to us, we will strive to make you feel at ease. Our office even created various rewards programs to excite children and adults alike when receiving treatment.
Dr. Ruth knew since 6th grade that she was destined to be an orthodontist. Inspired by her own orthodontist who wore funky, ostrich boots, Dr. Ruth carried on the vibrant, youthful spirit of her patients into her own practice.
Achieve the perfect smile youve always wanted with Braces by Dr. Ruth. We also accept patient referrals from general dentists throughout Nashville. Dr. Ruth and our professional team are committed to taking care of all our patients no matter the age. We are here to make them feel at ease and confident throughout their entire treatment process.
After completing her undergraduate work, she enrolled at Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry, to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) with top honors in the fields of pathology, physiology, and microbiology, as well as the Alpha Omega Award for highest GPA. Dr. Ruth continued her studies at the University of Tennessee in Memphis where she completed her graduate training in Orthodontics. Upon graduation, Dr. Ruth set up her private practice, Braces by Dr. Ruth, near downtown Nashville.
Dr. Ruth Edmonds served as assistant professor and course coordinator in the Department of Orthodontics at Meharry Medical College from 2002 to 2011. Always eager to expand her knowledge of new technology and trends in the field, she regularly attends seminars to consistently build on her foundation in orthodontic treatments.
As a leader in the orthodontic field, Dr. Ruth has been asked to lecture at the Capital City Dental Society as well as the Pan-Tennessee Dental Society with her research published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. In 2008, Dr. Ruth graduated from the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership and received the National Dental Association Convention Chairperson Award and the Capital City Dental Society Committee Chairman Award.
Married to vocalist, Kevon Edmonds, lead singer of R&B Group After 7, together they have a daughter Karmella Rose Edmonds. Outside of the office, Dr. Ruth is passionate about fitness, traveling, shopping, reading and creating works of stained and fused glass that earned her recognition in 2012 when the Mayor of Nashville appointed her to the Metro Arts Commission.
We understand that referring your patients to another practice for treatment can be an uneasy process. Fortunately, youll never need to worry when you send one of your patients to Braces by Dr. Ruth! Our team of joyful, energetic professionals will act as an extension of your own general practice.