This is what we strive to give everyone who comes to see us, and its why our patients couldnt imagine going anywhere else. Our dedication to combining comfort, quality, and convenience will change the way you think about going to the dentist, and youll have the smile to show for it for many years to come.

I value working in a minimum-stress environment. That means allowing adequate time to listen to patients and gain an understanding of what is important to them. You will likely never find a packed reception room in my office. Our daily schedule is not overbooked and you will generally be seen at your appointed time. A frequent complaint from patients: I did not have time in the reception room to read the magazine article that I started. If that happens to you then I will probably just say to take the magazine. We stay on time because that is the way I like to be treated.

I value working with a team that enjoys their work and enjoys being together. I have been blessed to employ capable, caring individuals of high moral character with a long track record of service to dentistry and their own families. My patients often comment on the special touch and manner that our team members use to put everyone at ease. Most of my team members have been with me for more than 10 years and some even over 20 years. I consider my team to be a most important asset!

I value being thorough, which starts with giving each new patient a complete dental exam and a written treatment plan. This is what I would want as a new patient. A complete exam involves listening, asking questions, observing, measuring, and explaining all findings to the patient. There are no shortcuts to a complete exam. Being thorough means treating conditions appropriate to my skill level but referring patients to dental specialists when it is in the patients best interest. I maintain good and active relationships with dental specialists who see my patients promptly and report their findings and treatment to me. This is important to me.

I value being current in my professional knowledge and training. I generally spend over 100 hours per year in continuing education classes and attending professional meetings. Becoming a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry involved attending over 500 hours of continuing education courses and passing a rigorous written examination. I have served twice as the General Chairman of the Annual Session of the Tennessee Dental Association, making sure that hundreds of Tennessee dentists and staff have access to quality continuing education. Patients look to me for advice and I want them to have answers that reflect current research findings.

I value having patients who are at ease because they know everyone on my team is acting in their best interest. Patients deserve to know what we are doing, what is planned, and how much it will cost. They need to know I am available to answer their questions and listen to their concerns.

My professional relationship with each patient mirrors the importance I place on the other relationships in my life. My wife has been my trusted advisor in management decisions, designing practice systems, and building our dental office facility. We have done this together with four children who grew up working around the office painting, making repairs, and caring for the lawn. As adults, three children have gone on to work in dentistry. Our youngest son, Jackson, graduated from University of Tennessee Dental School; has completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEDG) residency at the University of Texas in San Antonio; and is a National Health Service Corp dentist in Alamosa, CO where he will be working for 3 years. I also treasure the long-term relationships formed by serving in my church, in the local Boy Scout district, and in various community functions.

Creating the comfortable at home feeling of Petty Dental has been my job since we arrived in Tullahoma in 1984. I am Carol Petty, wife of a great dentist. After spending many years both chairside as a Registered Dental Assistant and Treatment Coordinator, most of my work is behind the scenes supporting the team as we integrate new state-of-the art technologies to better serve our patients. Since I designed and contracted the construction of our office building, I continue to oversee building maintenance and decor. My interests include project management of any type; especially construction, cooking, nutrition, and alternative health. My most important focus is my family and honoring our Creator.

I am one of the voices you will hear on the phone as I work to help our patients utilize their dental insurance benefits. You will also see me chairside assisting Dr. Petty and other team members to help keep everything running smoothly and on time. I have worked with Dr. Petty for over 25 years. I grew up in Manchester but was able to attend the United States Air Force Dental Assisting Program while my husband was in the Air Force. I enjoy spending time with my family, three adult children, their spouses, and grandchildren while we share in church activities, singing, watching sports, and doing crafts.

Hello! Im Logan from Manchester, TN and a dental hygiene graduate from Remington College. I am passionate about dental hygiene because I love having a positive impact on my patient's lives and helping them maintain a healthy & beautiful smile for a lifetime. I love getting the opportunity to have relationships built on trust with my patients, from dental hygiene education to impactful life chats. I love Jesus, spending time with my family and friends, the beach and anything outdoors. In my spare time you can find me at the lake with my husband, Chad, and our three dogs- Annie, Bella & Hank- and of course our families. Use your smile to change the world!

Hi! I am Shelby. After graduating high school in Manchester, I played softball on a scholarship at Motlow State Community College. I went on to Remington College in Nashville where I received my degree in dental hygiene. I joined Petty Dental as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2015. I love going to the lake and spending time with my family and friends. Theres also never a dull moment with my chocolate lab, Levi.

I have been working with Dr. Petty since July 1996 as one of the Registered Dental Hygienists. I started out in dentistry as a dental assistant and then pursued a degree in dental hygiene from the Community College of Baltimore, being a native of Maryland. When not working with patients, I love traveling or being outdoors, whether it is gardening, fishing or kayaking.