Meet the Team

patient headshot of julie explaining her experience

“I love the quality of work and the staff. They are like friends of mine, I actually look forward to coming to my dental cleanings.”
– Julie, Current Patient

DR. CHAD EDWARDS

Dr. Edwards was born in Nashville and raised in Franklin. He attended David Lipscomb University and received his B.S. in Microbiology from The University of Memphis in 1995. He then attended the University of Tennessee where he received his D.D.S. in 2001. At UT he was involved in research and student government for which he received the Dean’s Leadership Award in 2001. Dr. Edwards is published in The Journal of Biochemistry and is on the Editorial Board of Implant Evolution. He is a member of the Nashville Dental Society, the Tennessee Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Academy of Clear Aligners, and he is a Fellow in the World Clinical Laser Institute.

Dr. Edwards enjoys spending time with his wife Kerri and his two children, Stiles and Daisy. He likes to cook, play golf and watch sports.

DR. RYAN TORTI

Dr. Ryan Torti is a native Nashvillian. He obtained his B.S. in Biology from Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Torti graduated from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a Doctoral Degree in Dentistry. Dentistry is his passion and this is reflected in how he treats his patients. Dr. Torti’s treatment philosophy includes providing exceptional dental care in addition to advocating for the complete well being of his patients.

Dr. Torti believes in professional development and is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, Nashville Dental Society, and the Academy of Clear Aligners.

Away from the offices, Dr. Torti utilizes his dental education by volunteering for medical-dental mission trips. He has a heart for serving those who do not have access to appropriate dental care.

Dr. Torti, his wife, Sarah, and their son, Jude, live in Franklin along with their English Bulldogs, Ernie and Nellie.

DR. ANDY BURTON

Dr. Burton has experience of 30 years of dental implants. He is a member of the Nashville Dental Society, the Tennessee Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Academy of Clear Aligners, and he is a Fellow in the World Clinical Laser Institute.

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