Dr. Megan Chavana grew up in the small coastal town of Port Lavaca, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin as an undergrad and earned her doctor of dental surgery at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. Dr. Megan has been trained in many areas of dentistry and is comfortable seeing patients of varying needs. She puts a heavy emphasis on patient education and preventative measures so that her patients can succeed with long-term oral health.

Shortly after graduation, Dr. Megan, her husband, and corgi (named Charlie) made Nashville their home. Every summer until she moved to Nashville, she worked at her familys snow cone business that they purchased when she was in the 7th grade. On the weekends, Dr. Megan enjoys baking, cooking, and playing tennis.

Dr. James Fleming was raised in Columbia, Tennessee and attended Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He continued his education at The University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry where he was awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Fleming regularly attends continuing education courses in Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry, Laser Dentistry, Implants, Endodontics, as well as General Restorative Dentistry. He maintains active membership in The American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, The Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and many others. Dr. Fleming was voted into 2016, 2017, and 2018 Top Nashville Dentist for Nashville Lifestyles.

Dr. Micheal Vaughan grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee and attended Vanderbilt University where he graduated with a bachelors degree in economics. He studied German and History at the University of Regensburg in Germany. Dr. Vaughan graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and completed a 2 year General Practice residency at Vanderbilt University.

Dr. Vaughan is an active member of the Nashville Dental Society, the Tennessee Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Dr. Vaughan received the designation Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1999 and was Editor for the Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry from 1999-2004.

Dr. Vaughan learned the technique of intravenous or IV Sedation at Vanderbilt University and holds a Comprehensive Conscious Sedation License to use both oral & IV conscious sedation in the practice of dentistry. He is certified in both Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Dr. Robert S. Elam is an honorary team member at Dentistry of Nashville and was an integral part of building a Nashville Tradition of Excellence. In 2020, Dr. Bob made the decision to retire and allow the Elam legacy to continue through Dr. Vaughan and Dr. Fleming.

Shelley began her career in dentistry in 2006 as an RDA until joining the Dentistry of Nashville team as our Office Manager in September of 2020. She was born, raised, and still resides in Mt. Juliet with her daughter, Presley, and their new Cavapoo puppy, Brady. Outside of the office, you can find Shelley spending time with friends and family, but preferably on a beach!

Marala has been in dentistry since 2016 and moved to Tennessee from Colorado. She loves getting to know every patient at Dentistry of Nashville and guiding them to their best smile. Outside of dentistry you can find her with her grandchildren, Alias and Bella, doing DIY projects or baking. Marala loves the family vibe of the DON team!

Born and raised in Nashville, Melissa has had a very diverse career background. She started in the dental industry and moved on to start a business in landscaping. Melissa has found her passion for dentistry again at Dentistry of Nashville. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their two fur babies, Sidney and Roxi.

Meredith grew up in the Nashville area and earned her degree from UT Chattanooga. Effervescent and witty, Meredith is a welcoming presence for all in our office. Outside of dentistry, she loves staying active with her two golden retriever babies!

Your smile is never in better hands when Janelle is your hygienist. Janelle has a big heart for patients with a long history of dental anxiety, and she makes sure to help you feel as comfortable as possible.

Annas career in dental career started in 2016 when she was accepted into the Dental Hygiene program at Northeast Mississippi Community College. She has been working at Dentistry of Nashville as a RDH since graduating in May of 2018. Thanks to her western Tennessee upbringing, outside of the office you can find Anna doing all things outdoors such as hiking, kayaking, and ATV-ing with family and friends!

Jenny joined the dental world in 2019 after becoming a certified RDH and joining the Dentistry of Nashville team. She loves being able to help patients be comfortable at the dentist and have confidence in their smiles. Outside of the office, you can find Jenny traveling, hiking, and spending time with her two fur babies, Caroline and Willow!

At our practice, we go to great lengths to provide comfortable and effective dental care. To help achieve this, our team is equipped with some of the most innovative technology available in dentistry. Read on to learn about some of the technology we feature at Dentistry of Nashville.

For patients suffering from periodontal disease, we offer LANAP laser treatment as an alternative to conventional surgery. This treatment is accomplished using a variable pulsed laser, eliminating the need for incisions. Between its minimally invasive procedure and proven results, its no wonder that more and more patients with periodontal disease are choosing LANAP for treatment.

The CEREC system creates porcelain crowns and onlays that are customized to match the color and size of each patients teeth. This technology allows us to condense a process that used to take weeks or even months into just one simple office visit. With CEREC same-day crowns, you wont have to wait to show off your new smile.

Our intraoral cameras produce high-quality scans of your mouth, allowing you to see the results of your treatment in real time. With the use of these cameras, we can identify diseases such as oral cancer in their earliest stages, greatly reducing your risk of serious health problems.

Digital x-rays have become an essential tool in dentistry because they allow us to identify potentially serious threats to your health while we still have time to treat them. Some of these threats that are virtually invisible without x-rays include cysts, tumors, and decay between your teeth. In addition to providing high-quality images in a short span of time, our digital x-rays expose patients to 90% less radiation than traditional ones.

Our advanced 3D imaging makes certain procedures easier than ever before, especially when it comes to the dental implant process. With this technology, we can identify the location of your nerves, assess the density of your jawbone, and find the optimal spots for placing your implants.