Expertise

Before opening Accent Smile Center in December 2009, he practiced dentistry in East Tennessee and the Green Hills area in Nashville, TN. Continuous learning is a lifelong passion for Dr. Gatgens, and he and his team regularly attend continuing education courses to ensure they have the knowledge and training to offer the best quality dentistry for their patients.

In 2014, Dr. Gatgens completed a fellowship with the WCLI World Class Laser Institute, where he took an additional 50 hours of CE in laser dentistry, completed a written and verbal test, and presented two cases displaying clinical competency.

He uses his knowledge of lasers to help his patients receive the best outcomes possible in all areas of dentistry. In addition, he enjoys lecturing students at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry regarding lasers and their use in the dental field.

In 2019, Dr. Gatgens completed a year-long 300 hour AAID Maxicourse to learn advanced surgical techniques for placing implants and grafting. The course Director, Dr. Bernee Dunson is recognized across the United States as a top implantologist and surgical dentist. IV Sedation training was completed in April 2021, to offer the best process for the advanced surgical techniques for the ultimate patient comfort. In May 2023, Dr. Gatgens and his assistants completed a week-long digital workflow training on implants and full arch rehabilitation. This techniques uses digital intraoral scanning, photogammetry, and 3-D printing to deliver a custom smile design for esthetics and function. The training allows for our practice to deliver precise and predictable teeth the same day as implants are placed. He’s also undergone extra training for CEREC same-day restorations to offer the Dickson area only the best care.