East Brainerd Dentistry is owned and operated by Dr. Charles M. Hooper III and Dr. Adam W. Crow. With a shared goal of exceptional patient care through mastering the latest technology and advanced dental techniques, both Dr. Hooper and Dr. Crow hold themselves to the highest standard of care. Friends since college at David Lipscomb University, their shared vision for a comfortable, relaxed and patient focused dental practice is an honor and privilege to provide for the Chattanooga, TN community.

In 1970, Dr. Charles M. Hooper Jr., Charlies father, established the practice with the high standards and patient focused approach that continues to this day. In 2011, Dr. Hooper and Dr. Crow were also entrusted with the dental practice of Dr. Wiley Hooper, Charlies uncle. The ideals of genuine concern for people and quality dental care established by the previous generation, which we share and maintain today, are the foundation for our approach to the practice of dentistry.

Dr. Adam W. Crow graduated with a B.S. from David Lipscomb University in 2000 and obtained his DDS degree with honors from the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry in 2004. In order to provide exceptional patient care, he has maintained a dedication to post graduate continuing education in all aspects of dentistry including cosmetic dentistry, single-visit CEREC technology, oral sedation and dental implants.

In recognition to his commitment to excellence in dentistry, Dr. Crow was honored to receive a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. This is an award reserved for dentists who demonstrate a long-term commitment to going above and beyond continuing education requirements to provide the utmost treatment options and superior patient care. This achievement required over 500 hours of postgraduate coursework, taking over 3 years to complete, and passing an examination process exhibiting proficiency in all aspects of general dentistry.

In addition, Dr. Crow was awarded with a fellowship by the Academy of General Dentistry as well as an associate fellowship by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry for his peer-reviewed achievements specifically in the discipline of implant dentistry. This process required the completion of a yearlong comprehensive dental implant Maxi-course at Augusta University which included over 300 hours of intensive didactic and hands-on surgical implant training. This was followed by the submission of multiple surgical implant cases, treated exclusively by Dr. Crow, to an independent board of implant dentists for review and accreditation. This process took over 5 years to complete and is a distinction achieved by a limited number of implant dentists in the country. Dr. Crow has also published articles in the Implant Evolution Journal and is part of the publications Editorial Board.

Dr. Charles M. Hooper III is a native of Chattanooga and graduated from Boyd-Buchanan School in 1996. He received a B.S. in Biology from David Lipscomb University in 2000. In 2004, Dr. Hooper graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry.

Dr. Hooper is a member of the American Dental Society, The Tennessee Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and the Chattanooga Dental Society. Dr. Hooper has taken hundreds of hours of continuing education and has made it a priority to continue to learn. With a focus on digital dentistry and single-visit crowns, Dr. Hooper is an expert in the CEREC system, the most advanced digital CAD/CAM technology available today. He has used CEREC for over 10 years and has trained other doctors in the technology across the country and Canada. He is part of the Visiting Faculty at the cerecdoctors.com in Scottsdale, AZ and is also a CEREC Trainer for Henry Schein.

Dr. Hooper attained the rank of Eagle Scout with the local Troop 30 in Chattanooga and remains active with Scouts today. Dr. Hooper is married to Nisa Hooper, who owns and operates Cleveland Dance and Performing Arts Center. He enjoys saltwater fishing, snow skiing and traveling with his wife Nisa.

We truly believe that by investing in the best technology, we can provide the best care to our patients. Both Dr. Hooper and Dr. Crow have been on the cutting edge of digital dentistry and single-visit dentistry for over a decade. In fact, Dr. Hooper speaks about this topic across the nation to encourage and train other dentists to adopt technology into their practices in order to provide an unmatched service to their patients.

CEREC utilizes 3D photography and a Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) process to assist dentists in designing virtual restorations. The CAD/CAM system transfers the design to a milling machine that precisely cuts the restoration from a ceramic block. It allows us to restore decayed teeth, place crowns, remove defective amalgam fillings, or place cosmetic veneers in just one visit.

With 3D imaging we can see much more than we could in the past with less detailed 2D images. This technology allows the doctors to see and diagnose an issue with more accuracy and speed, thereby improving the level of care for our patients. Also, we can safely plan dental implants or even help analyze your airway, if you are struggling with sleep apnea, to determine possible treatment options.

Digital X-rays allow you and your dentist to see instant images of your teeth on a large computer screen right in front of you with incredible detail and clarity. They are taken with a digital sensor that fits comfortably in your mouth and requires significantly less radiation than the x-rays of the past that were taken on film.

With intraoral pictures taken of your teeth during your visit, the doctors and staff can show you exactly what we see when we are looking in your mouth during examinations. We can actually show you decay, cracks or a broken tooth on a computer screen so you can have a complete understanding of the state of your oral health.