Dr. Bryan Byrnside was born and raised in Charleston, SC. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He proceeded to the Medical University of South Carolina, where he obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. It was during his dental training that Dr. Byrnside discovered the exciting and rewarding field of pediatric dentistry. After graduating from dental school in 2003, Dr. Byrnside went on to pursue advanced graduate training in pediatric dentistry at Boston University / Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA.
During his two-year residency, Dr. Byrnside received clinical and didactic training in the areas of restorative dentistry, oral surgery, growth and development, treatment of special-needs patients, orthodontics, pediatric medicine, and sedation/anesthesia. Dr. Byrnside has been proud to call Middle Tennessee his home since 2005.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Kayla joined our team in March 2016. She graduated from Remington College as a registered dental hygienist in July 2015. She is excited to be able to provide the best dental care to your child(ren) and is passionate about educating all of our patients on the importance of dental hygiene. Kayla currently lives in her hometown of Hartsville. When she is not at the office you can find her at Southern Gypsies, a boutique that she owns on the square in Gallatin. She loves spending time with her family and her sweet dog, Gypsy.
Amanda joined our team in 2016 and it has been thrill to have her. She has been working in Pediatric Dentistry since 1998. Amanda's contagious smile and warm personality will make your child feel comfortable and ensure that they have an amazing visit. Amanda is a native of Mt. Juliet and lives here with her loving husband and 3 beautiful children Brycen, Emmy and Landrie. On her time off she enjoys spending time with her family on the lake.
Jamiejoined the team in 2018, she has been working in the dental field since 1997 and holds an Associates's Degree in Dental Assisting. Her expanded functions, sealant certification, and CPR instructor experience make her the perfect assistant for any and all procedures in our office. You'll see her building strong bonds and creating bright smiles with our patients and families.Jamie is from Mt.Juliet and is proud to raise her family there with her husband, Chris. She loves spending time riding horses with her little boy, pool days with her friends, and is also a photographer in her downtime.
At Middle Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry, our focus is always on providing exceptionally gentle, thorough dental care to infants and toddlers, children, teens, and individuals with special needs. We believe that every visit to the dentist should be an enjoyable experience, and we know its essential that children have positive dental encounters when they are young, in order to learn that the dentists office is not a place to worry about.
Dr. Bryan Byrnside and our team love working with our young patients. They bring a lot of smiles and laughter into our office, and its an honor to watch them grow up. A childs excitement and natural curiosity means he or she wants to learn how the mouth works, so we spend a lot of time teaching our patients about their teeth and how important they are. We work one-on-one with patients and their families, to educate them about the best home oral hygiene practices, and keep their teeth and gums healthy and beautiful.
Communication is always emphasized here. We want our patients and their parents to feel comfortable talking with us and asking questions. It is essential that each person we care for knows that we will always be honest with them and give them the information they need. We excel at talking with children in a manner that they easily understand.
Children are sometimes fearful about coming to the dentist. They may have heard things from friends that make them worried, or maybe its just being in a new environment; but whatever it is, its okay. Were patient and we understand. Instead of rushing a timid patient through an exam or procedure, we work at a pace the patients are comfortable with: listening to them, talking with them, and reassuring and encouraging them.
Although we are a small, friendly practice, each of us is an experienced professional and we use only the latest, proven dental technologies and treatments to care for our patients. We believe in the combination of modern medicine and the old-fashioned, human touch in order to provide our patients with the best care available, which leads to the strongest outcomes in the shortest length of time.