Born and raised in Tullahoma, TN, Dr. Jackson Petty grew up being around his father’s dental office and learning to appreciate the environment of the dental lab as well as interacting with new people every day. This experience helped cultivate his passion for dentistry and the healthcare field. He was in the 1st grade when he decided he wanted to pursue a career as a dentist, and the rest is history! Since then, he’s spent years refining his skills and expertise so that he can provide others with high-quality dental care just like his father.
Dr. Petty first attended Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas to obtain his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Bible minor in Medical Missions. He later went on to study at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis to earn his dental doctorate. Dr. Petty then completed his residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He worked as a general dentist for 3 years at Valley-Wide Health Systems and also served as a clinical instructor at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine for third- and fourth-year dental students. Today, he remains dedicated to continuing education so that he can expand his techniques and knowledge in dentistry.
Away from the dental practice, Dr. Petty enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their two children. His hobbies involve camping, hiking, hunting, backpacking, photography, reading, learning anything that piques his interest, and simply being with friends and loved ones. One fun fact about him: he’s 6 foot 5 inches tall!