Dr. Robert Charles Sjursen, D.D.S.
OrthodonticsNPI: 1114131943
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Dr. Robert Sjursen is an orthodontist in Franklin, TN with 19 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. He specializes in complex cases, including cleft lip and palate and other birth-related jaw differences, and offers modern treatments like clear aligner therapy and digital scanning. Dr. Sjursen completed his orthodontics training at Vanderbilt University and has taught other dentists as a faculty member there, staying current with the latest techniques. He believes that straightening teeth and improving oral health can be life-changing, whether for adults addressing longtime concerns or children becoming more confident. Dr. Sjursen is accepting new patients and is active in professional dental organizations.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Summer fellowship, Southwestern Medical Center/Children's Hospital in Dallas (after third year of dental school)
- Certificate of Orthodontics Specialty, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Orthodontics (completed 1995, started 1993)
- Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Stony Brook
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 05/10/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Intraoral scanning
- Digital radiography
- Clear aligner therapy
- Digital platform
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- Tennessee Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Tennessee Dental Association
- Nashville Dental Society
Beyond the Office
Full-time faculty position at Vanderbilt Medical Center (post-residency)
Taught orthodontic biomechanics, diagnosis, and treatment planning to training residents and fellows
Active in continuing education through professional organizations
Raised in Williston Park, Long Island, New York
Married to high school sweetheart Dina for over 25 years
Has two daughters: Ava and Mia
Has two dogs: Cody (German Shorthaired Pointer) and Frankie (Mini Dachshund)
Often found on the sideline of soccer fields watching daughter Mia play
Loves cycling in Middle Tennessee
Enjoys running trails in Percy Warner Park
Passionate about saltwater fishing and the beach/ocean
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