Dr. John Sterrett is a board-certified periodontist with 21 years of experience treating gum disease and placing dental implants in Maryville, Tennessee. He studied at prestigious universities across the United States and Canada, including Virginia Military Institute and Dalhousie University, and has been recognized with a Fellowship Award for Distinguished Service from the Tennessee Dental Association. Dr. Sterrett uses state-of-the-art technology to provide advanced surgical care and believes in treating each patient as an individual, working closely with you and your dentist to create a personalized treatment plan. With over 30 years of teaching experience and groundbreaking research contributions to the field, he brings deep expertise and compassion to every patient he cares for. He is accepting new patients.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
William & Mary
University programs in Lexington, Williamsburg (Virginia), Memphis (Tennessee), Gothenburg (Sweden), and Augusta (Georgia)
Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Credential: DDS, MSO

NPI registered: 07/07/2005

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Areas of Focus

PeriodonticsPeriodontologyGum disease treatmentPeriodontal diseasesDental implantsImplant dentistryBone grafting for implantsTissue graftingCosmetic careCrown lengtheningMinor tooth movementTori removalOral pathologyComplex case treatment

Technology & Equipment

State-of-the-art periodontal and implant surgical care

Professional Memberships

3 prestigious honor societies in dentistry

Awards & Recognition

Fellowship Award for Distinguished Service from Tennessee Dental Association
Inducted into 3 prestigious honor societies in dentistry

Beyond the Office

Teaching for over 30 years (university-based and lecturing locally/nationally)

Groundbreaking dental research contributions

Varsity diver on swim team at Virginia Military Institute

Played 4 years of Division I soccer at VMI and William & Mary

Member of Dalhousie University Cross Country Team at age 30 while in advanced specialty program

Active in competitive running, swimming, bicycling, and triathlons

Enjoys photography, fishing, golf, and bicycling touring

Married with 2 active children, 2 cats, and 1 dog

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