As natives of West Texas, Dr. Epperson and his wife, Hollie, have established their home and family in Lubbock. The Eppersons were blessed witha son, Cy, in 2009 a daughter, Lila, in 2010, and later adopted a daughter, Millie, in 2021. Dr. Epperson has passion for life and enjoys an active lifestyle while living for and advancing Gods Kingdom. His favorite pastimes include exercising, being at the lake, and many outdoor activities; backpacking, fishing, and hunting. He and his family are active members of South Plains Church of Christ.
Dr. Epperson is a deeply embedded professional in the dental community, both locally and nationally. He is a member of the South Plains District Dental Society, the Texas Dental Association, the American Dental Association. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.In 2010 he completed a 300-hour implant training program through the Medical College of Georgia's renowned MAXI Course. He has also trained in restorative dentistry with Spear Education. Dr. Epperson proudly graduated from the Kois Center in 2018, he considers the curriculum from the Kois Center the most transformational post graduate training he has done.
Jordan D Payne was born and raised in Idalou, TX. After graduating from Idalou High School, he attained a Biology degree from Abilene Christian University. Jordan got his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. After working a year in the metroplex, Jordan returned back to the great city of Lubbock and a few months later met his wife, Taylor! Jordan and Taylor are active members at Monterey Church of Christ. He also serves on the Board ofDirectors for the local non-profit, Lubbock Impact. Alongside some other local dentists he volunteersat the Lubbcok Impact Dental Clinic. Jordans hobbies include spending time on the golf course, flying his drone to catch West Texas sunsets, walking his rescue dog-Peanut, and traveling with his wife.
Dr. Jordan Payne enjoys practicing all aspects of dentistry and is passionate about the newest techniques in digital dentistry. He is committed to a life-long learning journey, through continuing education, striving to always provide the best for his patients. He hascompleteda multi-year post-graduate program through Progressive Orthodontics and is proud to offer both traditional braces as well as Invisalign for children andadults.Dr.Payne is currently enrolled in the Kois curriculum in Seatle, WA and attends those courses when his schedule permits. Heloves building relationships with his patients and workingwith the fun team at Epperson Payne Dental Group every day!
Riley B. Payne was born and raised in Idalou, TX where his parents worked as cotton and wheat farmers. Each summer he worked on the farms with his brother, Dr. Jordan Payne. Riley went on to study biology and play basketball at Abilene Christian University, where he met his wife, Bonnie. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX, and his wife attended graduate school for speech language pathology. Riley and Bonnie lived in Asheville, NC following dental school before deciding to move back to Lubbock! Rileys hobbies include fly fishing, fly tying, hiking, basketball, golf and spending time with his Bernese Mountain Dog, Moose!
Dr. John Epperson started our dental practice in 1978 and retired from the practice in June of 2020. Hegrew up on a family farm located in Pampa, TX. After attendingLubbock Christian University, Dr. Eppersongraduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch at the Houston Medical Center.Following dental school, he served as an officer anddentist in the Air Force for three years before settling down in the Lubbock community.
We are fortunate to have an team of friendly, compassionate professionals to assist patients with any dental or administrative needs. The Doctors at Epperson Payne Dental Groupalso have a network of skilled specialists to refer patients to when special dental needs arise. Because we value relationships, we refer to only proven professionals whom we trust and respect.