We realize that to be trusted with your familys dental needs, we must earn that trust. To that end, we offer personalized service with your unique situation in mind. Dr. Hunter will always listen to your concerns and never push a treatment or service that you do not need or want.
Dr. Hunters office and Dr. Hunter himself are also very involved in our community. Dr. Hunter was an active duty officer in the US Navy and currently serves in the Navy Reserves. He also volunteers at a free dental clinic and assists with food pantry efforts. Both Dr. Hunter and his wife are natives of the Spring Hill area, and Patrick Hunter Family Dentistry is an independent practice not part of a huge conglomerate.
Dr. Patrick Hunter is the very definition of a hometown dentist. He grew up in Brentwood, TN and attended the University of Tennessee (Go Vols!). After graduating, Dr. Hunter was accepted to the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
He then went on to join the US Navy and served for six years, completing a General Practice residency at Bethesda Naval Hospital in DC. There, Dr. Hunter was selected as Chief Resident of his class. Later, he deployed aboard the USS Gunston Hall where he served as Dental Department Head. Dr. Hunter was subsequently appointed to the position of Assistant Director of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at Naval Station Great Lakes.
Today, Dr. Hunter holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy Reserves. He and his wife, Christy, are happy to be back in Middle Tennessee with their four children. In his free time, Dr. Hunter loves spending time with his family, home improvement, and woodworking. He volunteers with the Medical Dental Unit, a mobile dental office providing free dental care to those in need. He also partners with The Well Outreach, a Christian food bank in Spring Hill. Dr. Hunter believes that volunteering the time and resources that God has given him is vital and enjoys finding ways to do so along with his entire family.
Dr. Hunter has tailored his practice towards providing general dentistry for patients of all ages, from children to seniors. He especially enjoys seeing whole families and several generations, offering lifetimes of quality dental treatment.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 27 reviews
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2 years ago
I cannot say enough about how happy I am to have found such a great dentist. Dr. Hunter is so kind, amazing with kids and is smarter than any Dr. I have seen in the last 20 years. The very best attribute about not only Dr. Hunter himself, but every person he hired is their integrity. This is not a dentist office that is only concerned about maximizing profits. He has never even suggested some of the things I have had 2 dental offices in CoolSprings attempt to sell me. Such as deep route cleaning's or super expensive whitening. Dr. Hunter is not only a nice, kind and patient man, he's also a man who would never trade any of these attributes for any amount of prestige or money. He's a leader by example. He's treats his patients the same way he'd want to be treated. If you're searching for a dentist, look no further. I would drive 2 hrs each way if I had to, he and the staff are just that amazing. Thanks Dr Hunter for how you conduct your business. I pray other business owners see how he conducts business. So, they can implement these same principles.
Tara Durlin
2 years ago
This is a great office with friendly staff. They were gentle cleaning our teeth. I completely recommend them to anyone!
Ivan Nekrasov
2 years ago
Dr. Hunter is the absolutely best dentist I have ever been to! For the first time in my life I feel comfortable going to a dentist regularly. I highly recommend him and his office!
Savannah Moore
2 years ago
Dr. Hunter was SO good with my 3 year old. He explained every step to her as he went and made both of us very comfortable. I am so pleased with how our visit went. My whole family goes here now. It's safe to say it's the best dental experience we've ever had.
Rebecca Tether
2 years ago
I just moved to Spring Hill and I had a dental emergency. Dr Hunters office got me right in. The staff was the warmest and most welcoming. Dr Hunter did a great job making my teeth pretty again. Highly recommend this office where you're going to get that extra attention.
Savannah Moore
3 years ago
Dr. Hunter was SO good with my 3 year old. He explained every step to her as he went and made both of us very comfortable. I am so pleased with how our visit went. My whole family goes here now. It's safe to say it's the best dental experience we've ever had.
Rebecca Tether
3 years ago
I just moved to Spring Hill and I had a dental emergency. Dr Hunters office got me right in. The staff was the warmest and most welcoming. Dr Hunter did a great job making my teeth pretty again. Highly recommend this office where you're going to get that extra attention.
Tara Durlin
3 years ago
This is a great office with friendly staff. They were gentle cleaning our teeth. I completely recommend them to anyone!
Ivan Nekrasov
3 years ago
Dr. Hunter is the absolutely best dentist I have ever been to! For the first time in my life I feel comfortable going to a dentist regularly. I highly recommend him and his office!
Kristine Moore
3 years ago
Dr. Hunter is just the dentist I needed. He is compassionate and understanding of how negative dental experiences from my past have impacted my willingness to seek needed dental care. First dentist that didn't make me feel embarrassed of my feelings. Thanks Dr. Hunter for taking care of the whole patient, not just my teeth!
Greg Graham
3 years ago
During Covid-19 shutdown in April 2020, I was having extreme tooth pain...I only found one dentist that cared to help to help in an emergency... Dr. Hunter made me feel at ease and took care great care during an extraction.
Elimar Balgobind
3 years ago
Wonderful staff. They are all nice and efficient. The doctor is very down to earth and help a lot...He explained everything I needed done to me throughly. Will definitely recommend this place. Look forward to all my next appointments.
Carolyn Leverette
3 years ago
I have always been scared of going to a dentist but not any more. I have found my home. Every one is so friendly and caring. If I could give them 10 stars I would. If you want a honest and caring dentist you need to go to Dr Hunter . The whole team is wonderful !
Holly Hammock
3 years ago
This man just berated me in front of his entire staff for being 15 minutes late. He insisted it was actually 20, and told me that I was being "disrespectful of his time." Ok, intellectually that makes a little sense. But wow. He said he was holding it against me that I had cancelled an appointment back in January and my being late today meant he would no longer treat me, that "our relationship wasn't working out." Oddly, he actually called me himself and asked me to come in for the appointment, the day the state lifted the covid-19 rules on dentistry, as if he were desperate for clients. So of course today I was really shocked that he stood by me with his arms crossed and aggressively told me off. I was so shocked I could hardly form a sentence in defense. It was wildly bizarre and incredibly humiliating. Life happens. Sometes people are a little late because of children and spilled coffee, etc., I called on the way and explained that I was running a few minutes late, but the receptionist said he he would still take a look at my teeth. They sat me in a chair with a blue bib around my neck, and I waited ten minutes. I was told during that time that he had taken a walk-in. How is he able to take walk ins if his schedule is so crammed that he will berate me in such a manner over 15 minutes? I guess if he was poised to "fire me" as a client over the slightest timing mistake because of the cancellation back on january, then he shouldn't have called me and sought out an appointment with me. The whole thing was absolutely mortifying and felt very personal and misdirected, like he was upset about something else altogether. All I could do was take the rubber blue napkin from around my neck and walk out sobbing. Even if his personal office standards are so bizarrely strict that you cannot ever cancel or be late, he could have gone about letting me know he never wanted to see me again in a less horrifying way. Like, when I called and asked if I should still come in on my way there. I am not his employee, I was just a customer. So what the hell was that all about? Goodness gracious I've never been so embarrassed in a public business in my entire life and it could have happened to anybody. I'd have sworn this was a nice and talented man last year. It seemed really out of left field. if you may ever be late, are shy, and would not enjoy being fussed out by the dentist in front of two young girls in scrubs and another customer, then don't risk going to Patrick Hunter.
Greg Graham
4 years ago
During Covid-19 shutdown in April 2020, I was having extreme tooth pain...I only found one dentist that cared to help to help in an emergency... Dr. Hunter made me feel at ease and took care great care during an extraction.
Elimar Balgobind
4 years ago
Wonderful staff. They are all nice and efficient. The doctor is very down to earth and help a lot...He explained everything I needed done to me throughly. Will definitely recommend this place. Look forward to all my next appointments.
Carolyn Leverette
4 years ago
I have always been scared of going to a dentist but not any more. I have found my home. Every one is so friendly and caring. If I could give them 10 stars I would. If you want a honest and caring dentist you need to go to Dr Hunter . The whole team is wonderful !
Kristine Moore
4 years ago
Dr. Hunter is just the dentist I needed. He is compassionate and understanding of how negative dental experiences from my past have impacted my willingness to seek needed dental care. First dentist that didn't make me feel embarrassed of my feelings. Thanks Dr. Hunter for taking care of the whole patient, not just my teeth!
Holly Hammock
4 years ago
This man just berated me in front of his entire staff for being 15 minutes late. He insisted it was actually 20, and told me that I was being "disrespectful of his time." Ok, intellectually that makes a little sense. But wow. He said he was holding it against me that I had cancelled an appointment back in January and my being late today meant he would no longer treat me, that "our relationship wasn't working out." Oddly, he actually called me himself and asked me to come in for the appointment, the day the state lifted the covid-19 rules on dentistry, as if he were desperate for clients. So of course today I was really shocked that he stood by me with his arms crossed and aggressively told me off. I was so shocked I could hardly form a sentence in defense. It was wildly bizarre and incredibly humiliating. Life happens. Sometes people are a little late because of children and spilled coffee, etc., I called on the way and explained that I was running a few minutes late, but the receptionist said he he would still take a look at my teeth. They sat me in a chair with a blue bib around my neck, and I waited ten minutes. I was told during that time that he had taken a walk-in. How is he able to take walk ins if his schedule is so crammed that he will berate me in such a manner over 15 minutes? I guess if he was poised to "fire me" as a client over the slightest timing mistake because of the cancellation back on january, then he shouldn't have called me and sought out an appointment with me. The whole thing was absolutely mortifying and felt very personal and misdirected, like he was upset about something else altogether. All I could do was take the rubber blue napkin from around my neck and walk out sobbing. Even if his personal office standards are so bizarrely strict that you cannot ever cancel or be late, he could have gone about letting me know he never wanted to see me again in a less horrifying way. Like, when I called and asked if I should still come in on my way there. I am not his employee, I was just a customer. So what the hell was that all about? Goodness gracious I've never been so embarrassed in a public business in my entire life and it could have happened to anybody. I'd have sworn this was a nice and talented man last year. It seemed really out of left field. if you may ever be late, are shy, and would not enjoy being fussed out by the dentist in front of two young girls in scrubs and another customer, then don't risk going to Patrick Hunter.
Pam Rode
4 years ago
My husband went to Dr hunter with a very painful abscessed tooth. Dr Hunter took him right away an performed a root canal. Did a fantastic job with no run around, waiting for specialists etc. He will be our dentist for life.
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