Dr. Otto Slater loves spending time with his wife Kim, and his daughters, Nikki and Sam and his dog, Goose. You will find them often at the beach together. He enjoys golf, boating, fishing, cycling and auto racing. He was an undergrad at Purdue University and still follows Purdue athletics. He attended Dental School at the University of Tennessee and trained in residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and has staff privileges at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville.
Dr. Kelsey LaPorte was an undergrad at University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She attended Dental School at the Creighton University Dental School. After dental school, Dr. LaPorte went into the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She attended medical school while at the Nebraska Medical Center where she received her Doctor of Medicine.
After medical school, Dr. LaPorte was then appointed as Chief Resident in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division at the Nebraska Medical Center. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons.
In addition to her academic accomplishments, Dr. LaPorte enjoys spending time with her husband Kevin and their three dogs, Daisy, Seor, and Lenny. She loves music, cooking, hiking, and being in nature.
Dr. Daniel Read has been practicing in the Knoxville area since 1997. He attended University of Milwaukee, Emory University and the University of Florida College of Dentistry. After dental school, he entered the Air Force where he toured in Korea, Germany and back to the states at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma. Upon leaving the air force, he completed his oral & maxillofacial surgery training at the University of Florida Health & Science Center in Jacksonville, FL.
He and his wife, Chris Testerman, have triplets, John, Rick, and Madison along with a rescue dog named Tally. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, tennis, skiing, hiking, boating, biking and most importantly spending time with his family.
Jules Talbott is our welcoming Director of Operations. She has 31 years of experience in the Accounting, Budgeting and Management fields. Jules feels each patient to walk through our door is an extension of our own family and should be treated as such. You will always be welcomed with a smile and treated with the utmost compassion and understanding while you are under our care.
Jules loves her front porch swing, bird watching, the mountains, baking, helping the community through her Women's Missions group at church, honoring our Veterans, spending time with her family, her little dog Daisy and most recently being Gran to her new grandbaby! He is the apple of her eye and she won't hesitate to share pictures and stories at any given moment!
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Rating 4.2 out of 5 based on 10 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestChristina Bivens
2 years ago
My dentist referred me to go here and have oral surgery and I am so glad he did! Dr. Slater and his staff are so friendly and treat you like family. They will do everything in their power to make as comfortable as possible. I had to get an IV and I did not even feel it! I'm not sure how that is even possible, but I didn't! I highly recommend! Dr Slater even said he is building a new office in Lenior City, right across the hospital, on highway 321.
Renee` White
3 years ago
I've been to Dr Slater several times and I'm hopping to be able to go back He is very professional has great bed side manner, his work is the best you will ever have ,he is sensitive CARING he called to check on me not his nurse he called. GOD has blessed him in what he does and it shows. Just a great Christian beautiful person that is highly intelligent. I would recommend him to everyone.
Renee` White
4 years ago
I've been to Dr Slater several times and I'm hopping to be able to go back He is very professional has great bed side manner, his work is the best you will ever have ,he is sensitive CARING he called to check on me not his nurse he called. GOD has blessed him in what he does and it shows. Just a great Christian beautiful person that is highly intelligent. I would recommend him to everyone.
Lex
4 years ago
Dr. Slater did a great job explaining and performing upper palate surgery.
Kevin Gilbertson
4 years ago
Had to have 17 teeth removed and reconstruction of my gums... Dr Slater is a God. Does excellent and cares about his patients. #1 in East tn.
Kevin Gilbertson
5 years ago
Had to have 17 teeth removed and reconstruction of my gums... Dr Slater is a God. Does excellent and cares about his patients. #1 in East tn.
Lex
5 years ago
Dr. Slater did a great job explaining and performing upper palate surgery.
Barry Steinberg
5 years ago
Great presence. We connected on several levels.projects great confidence
Audrey Dorsett
5 years ago
I went to Dr. Slater for a gum graft consult. Was there 5 minutes and he tried to tell me I would have to have multiple procedures before I could get the gum graft.Then he charged me $135 for a 5 minute consult. When I scheduled the appointment and while I was there I was never told that I would have to pay that much just for a consult. If I had known they would charge me $135 for a consult I would have went somewhere else. I have been to several consults before for the same problem and I have never been charged that much for them. I will definitely never be going back.
Audrey Dorsett
6 years ago
I went to Dr. Slater for a gum graft consult. Was there 5 minutes and he tried to tell me I would have to have multiple procedures before I could get the gum graft.Then he charged me $135 for a 5 minute consult. When I scheduled the appointment and while I was there I was never told that I would have to pay that much just for a consult. If I had known they would charge me $135 for a consult I would have went somewhere else. I have been to several consults before for the same problem and I have never been charged that much for them. I will definitely never be going back.
Barry Steinberg
6 years ago
Great presence. We connected on several levels.projects great confidence
K. Watson
6 years ago
Excellent and best ever experienced with oral surgery done by Dr. Otto Slater. I relayed my experience with anesthesia and he listened. I did not experience the normal nausea & vomiting from it. My mouth is sore but to be expected. Dr. Slater called that evening of my procedure to check on me and make sure all was well. I was sleeping off anesthesia still and missed talking to him. So next day I returned the call and left him a message. I was pleasantly surprised by my anesthesia experience and soreness being minimal and so thank you for a great experience. He returned my call later the second day from home. He made me feel he truely cared about my experience & well being. Thumbs up Dr. Slater. Third day I get a floral delivery from Coulter Florists from Dr. Slater & Dr Jarrell my dentist. "Thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for you." Never have I ever felt cared for by my doctors like this. Most amazing experience ever! Thank you for being an excellent oral surgeon Dr. Slater!
Darlene Ogle
6 years ago
Best oral surgeon hands down
Kim Watson
7 years ago
Excellent and best ever experienced with oral surgery done by Dr. Otto Slater. I relayed my experience with anesthesia and he listened. I did not experience the normal nausea & vomiting from it. My mouth is sore but to be expected. Dr. Slater called that evening of my procedure to check on me and make sure all was well. I was sleeping off anesthesia still and missed talking to him. So next day I returned the call and left him a message. I was pleasantly surprised by my anesthesia experience and soreness being minimal and so thank you for a great experience. He returned my call later the second day from home. He made me feel he truely cared about my experience & well being. Thumbs up Dr. Slater. Third day I get a floral delivery from Coulter Florists from Dr. Slater & Dr Jarrell my dentist. "Thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for you." Never have I ever felt cared for by my doctors like this. Most amazing experience ever! Thank you for being an excellent oral surgeon Dr. Slater!
Darlene Ogle
7 years ago
Best oral surgeon hands down
Mike Hunsaker
7 years ago
My 6 year old son was referred to Dr. Slater for an abscessed tooth. I was appalled by his bedside manner with my son. He was very rude and had no idea how to speak to children. I have no idea why a pediatric dentist would refer anyone to Dr. Slater. The rest of the staff was fantastic and I feel bad they have to work for him.
Mike Hunsaker
7 years ago
My 6 year old son was referred to Dr. Slater for an abscessed tooth. I was appalled by his bedside manner with my son. He was very rude and had no idea how to speak to children. I have no idea why a pediatric dentist would refer anyone to Dr. Slater. The rest of the staff was fantastic and I feel bad they have to work for him.
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