All of our doctors are highly educated professionals who are passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. Each one is well-versed in comprehensive dentistry while also bringing specialized training and knowledge into the practice.
Elite Dental Care is unlike any other dental practice. Our experienced team, fantastic results, and state-of-the-art technology set us apart from other practices in Tennessee. Our dentists are constantly continuing their training and education so that we can offer you the most modern care.
Sedation dentistryisone of our most notable offerings, providing significant benefits with minimal risks. If you have delayed dental care due to anxiety, oral conscious sedation combined with nitrous oxide can put your mind at ease. All of our doctors have completed post-graduate training from the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation (DOCS). Since that time, they havetreated more than 5,000 patients using safe, gentle oral sedation.
Our Trenton location opened in 1979, but our newly renovated waiting room and business office have added a modern feel. Located near the high school, it is a freestanding building with plenty of available free parking.
We believe in incorporating advanced technology into our practice. We use 3-D cone beam CT scanners to obtain sharp, detailed images of individual teeth and overall bite alignment. We also offer state-of-the-art E4D CAD/CAM technology to provide same-day dental crowns to qualified patients.
Some of our doctors grew up in close-knit Trenton. With a true affection for the town and its people, we are proud to be a part of this community. To better care for local families, we offer a full range of general and restorative services, as well as cosmetic dentistry. Treatments include:
Though we proudly provide outstanding care for local patients, people also come to us from outside the immediate area. Many of our patients travel over 100 miles each way to benefit from our sedation dentistry techniques, a unique service in the region.
Dr. Mark Harper is a lifelong resident of Trenton. He opened his practice in 1979 after graduating from theUniversity of Tennessee College of Dentistry. Hes involved in many local organizations, and is the chairmanof the Trenton Special School District. In 2003, Dr. Harper completed post-graduate training with theDental Organization of Conscious Sedation(DOCS), an accredited program that certifies dentists in the art of sedation. Since then, he has performed over 5000 procedures in which patients are responsive, yet completely comfortable.
Dr. Harper's passion is helping you overcome a lifetime of dental fear; he understands that you want to be reassuredandneedtobe made comfortable. He hopes to eliminate the barriers that have kept many families from accessing dental care, and hes doing that with one-on-one care. Dr. Harper is known for taking quality time with each person and creating a treatment plan that meets each individual long-term need. He then proceeds at a pace that makes you comfortable. In his free time, Dr. Harper loves being near the water with his wife Mary Lynn and their two children, Lindsay and Peyton.
Dr. Clint Buchananis a life-long resident of Trenton, TN. He completed his Bachelors of Science degree at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He graduated from the University Of Tennessee College Of Dentistry and joined Elite Dental Care in 2005. He is a member of Tennessee Dental Association (TDA) and American Dental Association (ADA).As a general dentist, Dr. Clint enjoys all areas of comprehensive dental care from preventive treatment and simple restorations to root canals, crown and bridge work, implants and cosmetic care. Providing the most advanced dental care in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere are his priorities. He works closely with all patients, children and adults, to create life-long dental care plans that promote daily attention to good oral health in Trenton, Jackson, and Germantown.
Dr. Clint remains abreast of the most advanced dental care procedures while utilizing state-of-the-art technology, supplies and equipment. He has completed multiple courses from Spear Education specializing in cosmetic dentistry. He is a graduate of the Comprehensive Implant Residency Program in Birmingham, Alabama. By placing dental implants, providingcosmetic dentistry,sedationdentistryand general dentistry, Dr. Buchanan creates smiles that last a lifetime.
When Dr. Clint is away from work, he values being a good husband, father and community member. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Cicily Abbott Buchanan and they have two children, Greyand Lily.He is an active member of the First United Methodist Church. He enjoys cheering on the Tennessee Vols, traveling and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Dr. Clint Buchanan enjoyed visiting the dentist when he was a child. He later shadowed Dr. Mark Harper at Elite Dental Care and knew that he wanted to become a dentist himself. He loves being a dentist because he gets to help his patients achieve a better quality of life.
Dr. Mike Farrar is a native of Shreveport, LA. After graduating from C.E. Byrd High School, he completed his undergraduate courses in Biological Sciences at the University of Mississippi and continued to his DDS from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He is a member of the South District Dental Society of Tennessee, the Tennessee Dental Association, and the American Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Mikes desire is to provide the highest quality dentistry in the most comfortable setting possible. In an effort to do this, he is certified in provide nitrous oxide sedation and oral conscious sedation. He also dedicates much of his time attending numerous continuing education courses to stay up to date on the most recent advancements in the dental field.
Dr. Mike resides in Jackson with his wife, Sarah, and two children, Ellie and Conley. In his spare time, Dr. Mike enjoys being outside, whether it is running, cycling, or just spending time with his family.