After earning his dental degree from the University of Tennessee, Dr. Heeren served as a military dental officer for four years in the U.S. Navy. He completed a general practice residency at the National Naval Medical Center, “The President’s Hospital.” before practicing for more than 4000 active-duty patients in support of Marine Corps units en route to their missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. During his tour with the USMC, Dr. Heeren deployed for eight months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was the sole provider of dental services in the western Iraq area of operations. Upon returning, Dr. Heeren earned his Postgraduate Certificate in Endodontics and a Master’s of Science in Dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina. During his free time, Dr. Heeren plays the guitar, enjoys live music and a variety of sports and outdoor activities.
After earning his dental degree from the University of Tennessee, Dr. Heeren served as a military dental officer for four years in the U.S. Navy. He completed a general practice residency at the National Naval Medical Center, “The President’s Hospital.” before practicing for more than 4000 active-duty patients in support of Marine Corps units en route to their missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. During his tour with the USMC, Dr. Heeren deployed for eight months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was the sole provider of dental services in the western Iraq area of operations. Upon returning, Dr. Heeren earned his Postgraduate Certificate in Endodontics and a Master’s of Science in Dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina. During his free time, Dr. Heeren plays the guitar, enjoys live music and a variety of sports and outdoor activities.
Dr. Ben F. Locke, Jr. is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee and a graduate of the Baylor School for Boys in 1964. He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville for two years and then the U.T. College of Dentistry in Memphis where he graduated in 1969 with a D.D.S. degree. He was a general dentist for 8 years in Chattanooga before earning his Certificate in Endodontics and a Masters of Science in Dentistry from the Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry.
Since that time, Dr. Locke has been in private practice limited to Endodontics in Nashville, Tennessee. Outside of the practice, he enjoys golf, jogging and spending time with his wife of 45 years Lucy, their fours sons and their seven grandchildren.
Dr. Ben F. Locke, Jr. is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee and a graduate of the Baylor School for Boys in 1964. He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville for two years and then the U.T. College of Dentistry in Memphis where he graduated in 1969 with a D.D.S. degree. He was a general dentist for 8 years in Chattanooga before earning his Certificate in Endodontics and a Masters of Science in Dentistry from the Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry.
Since that time, Dr. Locke has been in private practice limited to Endodontics in Nashville, Tennessee. Outside of the practice, he enjoys golf, jogging and spending time with his wife of 45 years Lucy, their fours sons and their seven grandchildren.
Raised near Denver, Colorado, Dr. Brandon Pitcher graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brigham Young University and went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry. Following this, he completed a 2-yr General Practice Residency at VA-Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in Los Angeles, California. He then returned to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he received his Endodontic certificate. During his residency, Dr. Pitcher completed research that has been published in the Journal of Endodontics. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports, and traveling with his wife.
Raised near Denver, Colorado, Dr. Brandon Pitcher graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brigham Young University and went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry. Following this, he completed a 2-yr General Practice Residency at VA-Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in Los Angeles, California. He then returned to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he received his Endodontic certificate. During his residency, Dr. Pitcher completed research that has been published in the Journal of Endodontics. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports, and traveling with his wife.
Dr. Dyriw grew up near Toronto, Canada and attended Bishop’s University, located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, for his undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences. Dr. Dyriw received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Following dental school, he completed a residency earning a Certificate in Endodontics and Masters of Science at Marquette University in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Dr. Dyriw is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Endodontics, and the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Dyriw is proud to represent his profession and recently completed the examinations required to become a Board Certified Endodontist.
Dr. Dyriw resides in Brentwood with his wife who is a retired Army Captain and practicing General Dentist, and his daughters Olivia & Layla. In his spare time, Dr. Dyriw enjoys quality time with his family, hiking, camping, and playing hockey.
Dr. Dyriw grew up near Toronto, Canada and attended Bishop’s University, located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, for his undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences. Dr. Dyriw received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Following dental school, he completed a residency earning a Certificate in Endodontics and Masters of Science at Marquette University in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Dr. Dyriw is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Endodontics, and the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Dyriw is proud to represent his profession and recently completed the examinations required to become a Board Certified Endodontist.
Dr. Dyriw resides in Brentwood with his wife who is a retired Army Captain and practicing General Dentist, and his daughters Olivia & Layla. In his spare time, Dr. Dyriw enjoys quality time with his family, hiking, camping, and playing hockey.
Dr. Miller grew up in central Minnesota, attending high school, college, and dental school within 70 miles of each other. After graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, he moved to Seattle where he married his wife and practiced general dentistry for four years. He then earned his post-graduate specialty certificate in endodontics from The Dental College of Georgia, before the Millers made their home in Nashville.
Like any good Minnesotan, Dr. Miller was on hockey skates as soon as he could walk, and he also enjoys golf, music, good food, and travel. Chairside, Dr. Miller takes pride in managing his patients’ dental anxiety. He is especially grateful to be an endodontic specialist, making a career out of relieving pain and infection.
Dr. Miller grew up in central Minnesota, attending high school, college, and dental school within 70 miles of each other. After graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, he moved to Seattle where he married his wife and practiced general dentistry for four years. He then earned his post-graduate specialty certificate in endodontics from The Dental College of Georgia, before the Millers made their home in Nashville.
Like any good Minnesotan, Dr. Miller was on hockey skates as soon as he could walk, and he also enjoys golf, music, good food, and travel. Chairside, Dr. Miller takes pride in managing his patients’ dental anxiety. He is especially grateful to be an endodontic specialist, making a career out of relieving pain and infection.
After graduating from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2008, Dr. Steven Todd entered active duty service in the US Army. In those years of service, he has served overseas in both Germany and Afghanistan and has been accepted to and completed two separate, advanced residency programs in general dentistry and endodontics.
Dr. Todd is currently board certified by the American Board of General Dentistry and is in the process of pursuing board certification in endodontics from the American Board of Endodontics. He is currently stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky where he is a mentor for the US Army Advanced Education in General Dentistry. His highest priority is the comfort and safety of his patients, and it’s his goal is to provide a superior level of customer service.
In his spare time, Dr. Todd loves spending time outdoors with his wife of seven years and their two very active little boys, Levi and Luke. He also enjoys golfing, running, brewing beer and watching college sports.
After graduating from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2008, Dr. Steven Todd entered active duty service in the US Army. In those years of service, he has served overseas in both Germany and Afghanistan and has been accepted to and completed two separate, advanced residency programs in general dentistry and endodontics.
Dr. Todd is currently board certified by the American Board of General Dentistry and is in the process of pursuing board certification in endodontics from the American Board of Endodontics. He is currently stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky where he is a mentor for the US Army Advanced Education in General Dentistry. His highest priority is the comfort and safety of his patients, and it’s his goal is to provide a superior level of customer service.
In his spare time, Dr. Todd loves spending time outdoors with his wife of seven years and their two very active little boys, Levi and Luke. He also enjoys golfing, running, brewing beer and watching college sports.
Ashley Bryant grew up in a small Kentucky town called Princeton before becoming a Hilltopper at Western Kentucky University where she studied education. Ashley has worked in the dental field for 13 years, and she uses that experience in her extensive role as Regional Manager. Outside of the office, Ashley loves spending time with her daughter, Piper, and they both enjoy boating and being outdoors.
Ashley Bryant grew up in a small Kentucky town called Princeton before becoming a Hilltopper at Western Kentucky University where she studied education. Ashley has worked in the dental field for 13 years, and she uses that experience in her extensive role as Regional Manager. Outside of the office, Ashley loves spending time with her daughter, Piper, and they both enjoy boating and being outdoors.