Tim Warise, DDS

Dr. Tim Warise graduated from Watertown High School in 1981, and attended Middle Tennessee State University receiving a Bachelor’s degree in 1986. Dr. Warise and his wife Jacklyn married in 1985 and moved to Memphis while he attended the University Of Tennessee College Of Dentistry.

Jacklyn, having recently graduated from Western Kentucky University dental hygiene school in 1985, practiced dental hygiene in a busy family dental practice in Collierville, a suburb of Memphis. Dr. Warise obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1989 and joined the practice where his wife worked, as an associate. He spent a year there before moving back to the middle Tennessee area to be close to family and friends. They chose Smyrna to establish their practice and on February 2, 1991 opened the doors to their previous location on Enon Springs Road.

After eleven years of serving the dental needs of Smyrna they moved to the new Mayfield Drive building.

Dr. Warise is a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, and the 4th District Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association for Orthodontics and American Orthodontic Society; organizations devoted to promoting excellence in orthodontic education, clinical skills, and research among general dentists, pedodontists, as well as orthodontists.

Dr. Warise developed the “Pivot Arm Appliance” to orthodontically upright severely tipped mandibular second molars and co-wrote “Controlled, Rapid Uprighting of Molars: A Surprisingly Simple Solution-The Pivot Arm Appliance” in the Journal of General Orthodontics describing its design and application.

He enjoys fishing, hunting and flying radio control airplanes in his spare time.

Matt S. Warise, DDS

Dr. Matt Warise graduated Magna Cum Laude from Volunteer State Community College with an Associates degree in Radiology in 1990. He completed his Bachelors of Science degree in 1997 at Tennessee State University. He then pursued his degree in Dentistry at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. Dr. Warise is a member of the American Dental Association. He is married to Lita who teaches in the nursing program at Middle Tennessee State University. He enjoys fishing and biking in his spare time.

Sharon Smith, Registered Dental Hygienist Sharon graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been practicing for 8 years and has been working with our office for 4 years. She is also certified in Nitrous Oxide Administration and Monitoring. Sharon and her husband, Scotty have been married for 8 years. They have 3 children, Carter, Conner, and Kennedy. They are members of First Baptist Church Smyrna. Sharon enjoys exercising and shopping in her spare time.

	Cathy Dennis, Registered Dental Hygienist Cathy has been in our office for 12 years and has been a hygienist for 28 years. She also has 12 years experience as a dental assistant. She has been married for 29 years to her husband Doug. They have 3 daughters, Sarah, Amy, and Julie. Cathy and Doug like to spend their time riding motorcycles.
	Jacklyn Warise, RDH, Treatment Coordinator Jacklyn is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 20 years experience. She assists the doctors with treatment presentations. She and Dr. Tim Warise married in 1985 prior to him starting dental school. They have one daughter, Madison.
	Patty Pearre, Registered Dental Assistant Patty has been a registered dental assistant for 11 years. She has worked for Dr. Tim Warise for 12 years. She is registered in Coronal Polishing and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring. Patty has also attended numerous orthodontic courses. She and her husband, Jay have been married for 18 years. They have 2 children, Nikki and Courtney.

Jenny Heroux, Registered Dental Assistant

Jenny is a Registered Dental Assistant with 26 years experience. She moved here from Colorado in 1989 and was registered in Tennessee in 1990. She is also certified in Nitrous Oxide Monitoring. She has been with our office for 3 ½ years. Jenny and her husband Mark have been married for 17 years and have a son, Jeff.

April Wilson, Dental Receptionist April has worked in our office a total of 9 years. She has 20 years experience. She has a variety of job duties ranging from scheduling to insurance claims and payments. . She has been married for 26 years to her husband, Steve. They have 2 sons, one stepdaughter and 4 grandchildren April says she is very blessed!