I am a native Alabamian, born in Tuscaloosa, and growing up in Florence. I earned my BS degree in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Alabama in 1974 before moving on to the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, where I graduated in 1977. After graduation, I was part of a General Practice Residency in Dentistry at Huntsville Hospital. I have also completed several hands-on courses of study at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies where I cared for a number of patients requiring extensive cosmetic and restorative treatment, including full-mouth neuromuscular restoration for the treatment of TMJ/TMD and headaches.

Continuing to learn about my field is like second nature to me, so youll regularly find me attending dental study club meetings, the annual Alabama Academy of General Dentistry meeting, alumni meetings for the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, and numerous national meetings of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. I also put in many additional hours of continuing education every year to stay as current as possible. Im very excited about the future of dentistry, in particular the amount of patients who could benefit from TMJ treatment and oral appliance therapy!

Giving back to my community is important to me, and I currently volunteer at the Community Free Clinic in Decatur treating indigent dental patients. Ive served on Free Clinics board since it first opened its doors. Ive also been on many dental mission trips to Central and South America.

I lived in Decatur for 34 years before moving to Huntsville last year, where I live with my wonderful wife Linda. We have five grown children together and have been blessed with ten grandchildren! After the workday is over I usually go to the gym to work out, and when I find the time I enjoy a good game of golf and going to college football games. Ive been in my churchs choir for over 20 years. Above all, I love spending time with my family; those are my happiest times!

We recognize that all of 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. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.

My duties include examining patients for signs of oral diseases and providing preventive dental care. I also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. Everything I do helps better the health, and therefore lives, of my patients. Even though Ive only been a part of this team since 2013, I really love it here. Everyone works well together and pitches in whenever needed to provide the best care for our patients.