Jerald A. Bryant, D.D.S.

Dr. Bryant grew up on a farm in Cookeville. He graduated from Cookeville High School in 1991. After Attending the University of Memphis and TN Technological University, he attended dental school at The University of Tennessee in Memphis. He graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2001 and moved back to Cookeville to begin his practice.

It is Dr. Bryant’s desire to stay on the cutting edge of Dentistry. With that goal in mind, he strives to exceed the continuing education requirements required each year by his profession and encourages his staff to do the same. He has completed a year long class on Implantology at the Medical College of Georgia. In 2010 Dr. Bryant became an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. (AAID) This is a very elite group. There are only 20 dentist in Tennessee who have met the qualifications to be considered for this honor. He continues to work toward a full Fellowship in the AAID.

Dr. Bryant is also working towards his Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). This means that he must complete 1100 hours of training in many different dental areas.

Dr. Bryant is an active member in many other professional organizations, including: The American Dental Association, The Tennessee Dental Association, The 6th District Dental Society, and the Seattle Study Club (TN Branch).

In 2011, Dr. Bryant was one of 5 nominees for the Tennessee AGD Dentist of the Year. This honor was based on his high level of academic achievement, and his committment to his community.

Dr. Bryant also volunteers for community outreach activities each year. This includes working in the clinic at the Cookeville Rescue Mission. Dr. Bryant and his staff feel that it is important to be able to help those in need through dental outreach programs.

Dr. Bryant, his wife, Tonya, and their two sons, and daughter are happy to call Cookeville home. They are active members of the community and church. 

Carol Baxter, DDS
Bio coming soon

Michelle B. Alley, RDH, BS

Michelle has been on our staff for over 10 years. She graduated from Pickett County High School and then attended TN Technological University for Pre-Dental Hygiene. In 1997 she received her Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene from TN State University and then furthered her degree by earning her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2000. Michelle is also certified in the administering and monitering of nitrous oxide.

Michelle stays up to date in her profession by taking continuing education courses each year. She also participates in professional associations such as The 6th District TDHA and the ADHA, where she served as the president and as a trustee for two years.

Michelle lives in Cookeville with her husband and two sons.

Miki Hopkins, BS, RDH

Miki is a native of Cookeville. She graduated from TN Technological University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics and Nutrition. In 2004 she graduated from Western Kentucky University with her Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene and joined our staff. Miki is also certified in the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide.

Miki is a member of the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society. She continues her professional development with her membership in the ADHA and The 6th District TDHA, where she has served as the vice president. She also completes continuing education courses each year.

Miki and her husband live in Cookeville, with their son and daughter. They attend The River Community Church.

Jamie Kinnaird, RDH

Jamie is a native of Cookeville. She attended TN Technological University for Pre-Dental Hygiene, and then completed her Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at Chattanooga State Technical Community College. Jamie has worked as a hygienist since graduating in 2003, and joined our staff in 2006. Jamie is also certified in the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide.

Jaime is happy to practice her chosen profession in her home town. She continues her professional development by attending continuing education classes each year.

Jamie lives with her husband and son and daughter in Cookeville. They attend Collegeside Church of Christ.

Sharon A. Smith, RDA

Sharon has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 1999 when she completed her training at TN Technology Center in Livingston. Sharon joined our office in 2002. She has also received expanded certifications in coronal polishing, nitrous oxide monitoring, and sealant application. She has also received special training in the design and manufacture of Cerec crowns.

Each year, Sharon completes a series of continuing education classes to stay up to date in the dental field. She is a member of the ADAA, a professional association for assistants.

Sharon and her husband live in Jackson County. They have two married daughters and three grandchildren.

Tracie King, RDA    
Tracie joined our office staff in 2009, having been a registered dental assistant since 2008. She completed her training at Chattanooga State Technical Center. Tracie has also received special training in the design and manufacture of Cerec crowns. Tracie is certified in nitrous monitoring and sealant application. She continues to expland her dental knowledge through classwork each year!

Tracie and her husband live in Cookeville, she has a teenage son. She is an avid scrapbooker! 

Anca Sexton, RDA

Anca is a native of Romania where she studied computer programming. She served as an interpreter for mission trips in Romania before coming to the United States, and speaks several languages. In the past, Anca worked in our insurance and billing office.

Anca received her assisting education at TN State Tech in Livingston and became registered in 2007. She currently assists Dr. Balch and has continued her education by studying to receive expanded duties certifications in sealant application and nitrous oxide monitering.

Anca and her husband and daughter live in Cookeville and attend Crossroads Community Church in Baxter.

Tonya Bryant, BS

Tonya serves as our practice administrator. She graduated from TN Technological University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and has also received special training in dental practice management and in meeting OSHA and HIPAA standards. Tonya has worked in the dental field since 2001. Each year, Tonya attends continuing education classes to further her knowledge of the dental field.

Tonya is happy to be able to work with her husband, Dr. Bryant.

Bethany Moore, RDA

Bethany graduated from Cookeville High School and began her dental career with us in 2003 as our sterilization tech. She received her Registered Dental Assistant license after completing her training at TN Technology Center in Livingston. She has also received expanded certification in the application of sealants, coronal polishing, and nitrous oxide monitoring. Bethany rejoined our team in 2006 as a hygiene assistant.

Today, Bethany is our scheduling coordinator. She also continues to pursue her dental career by attending continuing education courses and studying to receive further expanded duties certifications.

Bethany lives in Cookeville with her husband and son. 

Karen Bradford, BS

Karen is originally from east Tennessee and has lived in Putnam County since attending TN Technological University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics with a minor in business administration. Karen has been working in the medical and dental fields since 1994. Karen is our treatment coordinator and will help you in scheduling your recommended treatment. In the past, Karen has learned much through membership in professional organizations. She is very proactive and is always expanding her knowledge of the dental field, through both continuing education courses and daily experience.

Karen and her husband live in Cookeville with their daughter and son. They are active in their church, Nash Grove Baptist.

Angel Presley

Angel is a native of Monterey and has a background that includes both dentistry and banking. Angel is our Financial Coordinator. She handles billing and insurance for our office. As a dental assistant, Angel received clinical training in dentistry. She continues to expand her knowledge of the financial aspects of dentistry through training and classwork.

Angel lives in Cookeville with her husband and daughter, where they attend Stevens Street Baptist.