Dr. Tom Popp has been providing orthodontic care in Chattanooga for over 25 years. He is one of the most experienced Invisalign providers in the area and was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthodontics at Vanderbilt University. He graduated from Hixson High and UTC before his dental education at Emory University in Atlanta. He practiced general dentistry for five years before his orthodontic residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Popp loves outdoor activities and spending time with his wife Starr, and their four adult children. Of course, he is thrilled to have his son, Colton, with him at Team Popp Dental.
Dr. Colton Popp joined Team Popp Dental in the summer of 2018 to provide quality pediatric dental care for Chattanooga area families. He graduated from Baylor School and UTC before completing dental school at UT Memphis. Colton and his wife, Leah, traveled to Pennsylvania for his pediatric dental residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He also enjoys outdoor adventures and coaching youth sports. Colton is excited to be back in Chattanooga and practicing with his dad.
Dr. Gill grew up in the Chattanooga area and Soddy Daisy. He attended the University of the South at Sewanee. Upon graduation, he attended Dental School at The University of Tennessee at Memphis. After receiving his dental doctorate, Dr. Gill went on to earn a Masters in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Sam Gill has been practicing pediatric dentistry in the Chattanooga area since 1969. When not in the office or participating in continuing education, Sam spends time playing tennis, riding motorcycles, boating, and spending time with his seven grandchildren.
Dr. Popp was born and raised in Nashville, TN. She is proud to be a second-generation dentist that was inspired to pursue dentistry after witnessing first-hand the impact that her father had on his community.
Dr. Popp attended Lipscomb University where she received a Bachelor of Science in biology in 2011, graduating cum laude, while balancing her life as a collegiate soccer player. After graduating from college, she then went on to dental school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. In Memphis, she met her husband, Dr. Colton Popp, who is a pediatric dentist and native of Chattanooga.
After graduating from dental school, Dr. Popp worked as a general dentist at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania while her husband was doing his pediatric dental residency. At Geisinger, she gained experience in treating patients with extensive medical and dental needs.