  Joseph A. Faiz, D.D.S
American Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Joe is originally from Kingsport, TN and graduated with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Joe attended dental school at The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis, TN. While in dental school, Dr. Joe received the Dr.Dubb and Dr. Petrovsky Scholarship Awards, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Certificate of Merit. He was also inducted into the Richard Doggett Dean and Marguerite Taylor Dean Honorary Odontological Society, and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Scholastic Honor Society, awarded to students with high moral character and in the top of their class academically. Dr. Joe also recieved the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award for his dedication to the leadership and advancement of dentistry through service. After dental school, Dr. Joe completed an additional two year residency program to specialize in pediatric dentistry at UT Memphis. During his residency program , Dr. Joe was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Throughout his pediatric dental residency he received extensive clinical, emergency, and surgical training at LeBonheur Children's Hospital and Crittendon Regional Hospital. Dr. Joe's favorite part of his residency was treating children from all over the world at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Dr. Joe is passionate about dentistry and is very active in the dental profession. Dr. Joe is board certified and is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He has a specialty license to practice pediatric dentistry in Tennessee and he is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry (SSPD), and the Tennessee Dental Association (TDA).
Dr. Joe has a remarkable dedication to children that shaped his decision to become a pediatric dentist. He passionately believes in helping those less fortunate; he has traveled to Macedonia, Greece, Honduras, Mexico, and Kenya to bring much-needed dental care to underprivileged children.
When Dr. Joe isn't taking care of kid's teeth, he enjoys traveling, working out, being involved in his church, and spending time with his wonderful wife, Sophia.
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