Meet Dr. Alex
Dr. Alex is a skilled and qualified ABPD board-certified pediatric dentist, dedicated to providing excellent care for his patients. He has extensive experience in topics such as pediatric oral sedation, treatment under general anesthesia, behavior management, and orthodontics.
Dr. Alex’s dedication to his hometown community in Nashville, TN is reflected in his approach to pediatric dentistry. He strives to provide a positive experience making sure every child leaves their appointment with a smile on their face, feeling confident and proud of their healthy teeth and gums.
Dr. Alex's Experience
Pediatric Dentist, Zoo Crew Pediatric Dentistry, Lebanon, TN, 2020 – Present
Zoo Crew – Child focused dental care. Dr. Alex provides positive dental experiences for patients and parents in an established 4 location dental group. Dr. Alex’s home office is the brand-new Lebanon location which opened May 2020. Oral sedation and in-office general anesthesia are offered at this location in addition to minimally-invasive options such as silver diamond fluoride and Hall crowns.
Pediatric Dentist, Associated Children’s Dentistry, Nashville, TN, 2019 – Present
Focus on positive patient outcomes, prevention, and conservative evidence based dentistry. Pediatric dentist in a busy environment offering treatment as indicated under oral sedation and general anesthesia.
Pediatric Dentist, Complete Dental Care, Jackson, TN, July 2019 – February 2020
The sole pediatric dentist in a multi-specialty group practice working in a fast-paced environment over 3 locations.
Work in Huntingdon, Parsons and Jackson, Tennessee.
Lee Specialty Clinic, University of Louisville, KY, March 2019
Hospital based special needs rotation treating ASA 11 & ASA 111 under faculty guidance
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, December 2018
Oncology/Hematology rotation concerning dental implications of St. Jude patients. Rotated within both in patient & outpatient clinics
Rady Children’s Hospital,
San Diego, CA, November 2018
Trauma rotation with significant special needs experience
Associate Dentist, Aspen Dental,
Dickson, TN, December-June2017
Fast paced environment with attention to productive quality dentistry
Extern, Perfect Smiles Orthodontics, Nashville, TN, 2015-16
Worked under Dr. Kevin Robinson, DDS, an orthodontist
Extern, New Image Dentistry,
Franklin, TN, 2014-16
Shadowed and assisted Dr. Allen Blourchian, DDS, a general dentist with over 20 years of experience
Medical Device Representative, Atrymetrix, Nashville, TN, 2011-12
Promoted DNA analysis hardware and respective main ten an ce contracts
Medical Mission, International Leadership Development Institute, Brentwood, TN, 2010-12
Volunteered time, dental care, and expertise, both domestically and abroad (Sierra Leone/Senegal). to support mission critical goals
Dr. Alex's Credentials
Education
Post-Doctoral, New York University, Pediatric Dental Resident
Nashville, TN (July 2017 – June 2019)Doctoral, Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry, Nashville TN (2012 – 2016)
Undergraduate, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro TN (2009 – 2011); Morehouse College, Atlanta GA (2006 – 2009). Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA (2007 – 2008)
Leadership
Vice President, Fundraising Chair, Meharry Class of 2016, Nashville, TN (2014 – 2016)
Vice President, Community Chair, Meharry Orthodontic Study Club, Nashville, TN (2014 – 2016)
Board Member, National Organization for Workforce Diversity, Nashville, TN (2013 – Present)
Organizations
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
Bethal World Outreach Church
American Association of Orthodontics
- American Association of Public Health Dentistry
- American Dental Association