Over 33 years ago, Dr. David R. Heath began serving the dental needs of the rural community of Walkertown, North Carolina. Later he was joined by Dr. Justin H. Batten, a native of the area, who plans to work side by side with Dr. Batten and then continue his legacy into the decades ahead. They make an incredible team, along with a staff of dedicated, caring professionals who make up Drs. Batten & Heath Family Dentistry. Dr. Heath has proudly served Walkertown and the surrounding communities for more than three decades. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Zoology, David went on to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgerydegree at the UNC School of Dentistry. Immediately followingdental school, Dr. Heath took over a practice in Walkertown. He has been here ever since, providing quality care to his community.
Dr. Battens passion for dentistry was sparked during his early college years as he began volunteering with the Missions of Mercy dental practices in rural communities across North Carolina. There he witnessed the true need for dental treatment in our state and the difference that a quality dentist can make in the lives of his neighbors. Dr. Batten continues to volunteer with Missions of Mercy and NC Baptist Mens Dental Bus, as well as through international missions. Dr. Batten graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors degree from North Carolina State University.He then attended the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
Dr. Battens passion for dentistry was sparked during his early college years as he began volunteering with the Missions of Mercy dental practices in rural communities across North Carolina. There he witnessed the true need for dental treatment in our state, and the difference that a quality dentist can make in the lives of his neighbors. Dr. Batten continues to volunteer with Missions of Mercy and NC Baptist Mens Dental Bus, as well as through international missions.
Dr. Batten graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelors degree from North Carolina State University. He then attended the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.