Meet Our Staff and Cosmetic Dentists Serving Nashville and Surrounding Communities
Our patients quickly discover that we are not your ordinary dental practice. We believe our patients deserve exceptional care, and it is our dedication to high-quality procedures and personal attention that sets us apart. Through the use of advanced technology, artistic cosmetic dentistry, and personalized care, our cosmetic dentists ensure the complete dental health of their patients from Nashville, as well as surrounding areas (including Antioch, Brentwood, Cool Springs, Franklin, Goodlettsville, and Hendersonville). Dr. Clayton C. Cummings and Dr. Ford Gatgens develop thoughtful treatment plans to ensure not only a beautiful smile, but also long-term oral health for all of their patients.
From porcelain veneers, advanced teeth whitening procedures, and orthodontics to our fresh breath center, and comprehensive preventive care plans, we offer our patients everything they need for a healthy smile. At the Advanced Dental Health Center, our skilled cosmetic dentists are dedicated to providing personal attention and exceptional comprehensive dental health care to patients in Nashville and surrounding areas (including Antioch, Brentwood, Cool Springs, Franklin, Goodlettsville, and Hendersonville).
Dr. Clayton C. Cummings
"I've never lost sight of the fact that patients are people first with real feelings and concerns. That's why I've always made a special effort to keep up on the latest dental techniques. My memberships and ongoing advanced training enable me to provide you with many benefits, including ways to improve your smile's appearance and dramatically increase your comfort level." - Dr. Clayton C. Cummings
DDS:
- University of Tennessee, Memphis College of Dentistry
BS:
- Louisiana Tech University
Member:
- American Dental Association
- Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Tennessee Dental Association
- Nashville Dental Society
- Metro Study Club
Advanced Training:
- More than 800 hours of continuing education courses
Dr. Clayton C. Cummings has advanced training in a variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures and has accumulated more than 750 hours of continuing education. He is also highly experienced in placing dental crowns and bridges, and has advanced training in implant dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, and geriatric dental care.
Dr. Ford Gatgens
“You never know when something as simple as a smile will uplift and brighten another person’s day. My desire and commitment is to help each person feel comfortable and confident with ability to share a beautiful smile each and every day.”
-Dr. Ford Gatgens
Residency:
- Lutheran Medical Center, AEGD, Memphis
DDS:
- Univ of Tennessee, Memphis College of Dentistry
BS:
- David Lipscomb University, Nashville
Member:
- American Dental Association
- Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
- Academy of Osseointegration
Advanced Training:
- Comprehensive residency at Lutheran Medical Center in placing and restoring implants
- More than 300 hours of continuing education courses
Contact Our Cosmetic Dentists
Our skilled cosmetic dentists serve patients in Nashville as well as its surrounding communities (including Antioch, Brentwood, Cool Springs, Franklin, Goodlettsville, and Hendersonville). To schedule an appointment with Dr. Clayton C. Cummings or Dr. Ford Gatgens, contact the Advanced Dental Health Center.
To schedule a consultation with one of our cosmetic dentists, contact our Nashville practice by filling out the following form. Dr. Clayton C. Cummings and Dr. Ford Gatgens also serve patients in areas surrounding Nashville (including Antioch, Brentwood, Cool Springs, Franklin, Goodlettsville, and Hendersonville).
