William Carter, DDS, MS

Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality of periodontal and dental implant care in a gentle and caring environment.

A hallmark of our practice is our experienced staff. Dr. Carter has been in dentistry for 40 years and has placed well over 8000 dental implants. Most of our staff have been at the practice for over 10 years and are experts in patient care and coordinating with your family dentist. We engage in a great deal of continued education to remain at the forefront of our specialty.

Meet Dr. Carter

Dr. William J. Carter, D.D.S., M.S., has been practicing periodontics for over 29 years. He graduated with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry and completed a residency program in periodontics at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Dr. Carter began his dental career with the U.S. Military. He served in the Dental Corps from 1972 to 1981, earning Commendations and the Meritorious Service Medal in 1981. Presently, he serves in the United States Army Reserve and is proud to serve the Hermitage community in private practice.

Dr. Carter works to continually remain at the forefront of his field. He completes far more than the required hours of Continued Education each year, actively lectures at dental societies, and holds office in local periodontal associations. He is currently on staff at the Summit Medical Center. His commitment to periodontology and implant dentistry, and to your wellbeing,, allow him to provide the highest quality of care.

His memberships to local and national associations include:

• Tennessee Society of Periodontists - President
• Music City Dental Study Club - Former President
• American Academy of Periodontology
• American Dental Association
• American Academy of Oral Medicine
• American Society of Osseointegration
• International Congress of Oral Implantology
• Tennessee Dental Association
• Nashville Dental Association