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Comprehensive Dentistry

Practice Makes Patients Feel Safe, Comfortable Due To Exceptional, Life-Changing Dental Care

Article by Julie Brown Patton

Photography by Chanlie Beckham

Originally published in Brentwood Lifestyle

Cue up a sparkling smile gallery: The Burkitt Center dental practice team has served patients in Brentwood, Nolensville and the South Nashville area for more than three decades. "Kindness and compassion are at the forefront of our practice, so patients can rest assured we're their advocates and have their best interests at heart," says Dr. Will Jones, owner.

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to dentistry, affirms Dr. Will, indicating that by addressing each patient’s distinct needs, this compassionate dental staff is able to accommodate treatments with ease and precision through individualized, custom plans.

Fellow Burkitt Center dentist, Dr. Hayden Ray, adds they have a judgement-free office, understanding that sometimes life gets in the way of getting the dental care one needs. "Our goal is to establish a culture of friendship and inclusivity among our patients and staff. We're here to offer honest advice, recommend the best treatments, and support our patients in any way we can." 

The practice's therapy dog, Bodie, also offers support and brightens the visits of patients. 

As one patient who's terrified by dental situations, Allane W., stated online: "Dr. Jones makes me feel safe. I have never in my 42 years of life felt so comfortable with a dentist. He is kind. Calm. Gentle. And Bodie absolutely helps. Lol. I cannot thank Dr. Will enough."

Dentistry runs deep in Dr. Will's family. His sister is a dentist, his parents met in dental school, and his grandfather also was a dentist. He attended University of Miami for his undergraduate work before graduating from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2014. He went on to complete his surgical and sedation residency at The Foundry AEGD in 2015. After completing his education, he began working at his father’s practice. When the time came, Dr. Will says he was honored to make the practice his own.

As a Nashville native, Dr. Hayden attended Lipscomb University before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. With a special interest in dental implants and IV sedation, he completed the Foundry Dental Center residency program in Birmingham, Alabama, earning his Advanced Education in General Dentistry. 

The Burkitt Center team provides the full spectrum of dental services, including preventive dentistry, implant dentistry, restorative assistance, IV sedation, oral sedation, veneers, implant-retained dentures, oral surgeries, Botox, emergency dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign applications, dental bonding, sleep apnea treatment and full-mouth rehabilitation. 

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"Although I considered other careers, I always came back to dentistry because I love that dental work gives me the ability to help people while working with my hands." ~Dr. Will Jones