Dr. Alec J. Temlock, DMD, MS
Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
Board Certified in Periodontal and Dental Implant Surgery
Dr. Temlock grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he attended the Baylor School. After high school, Dr. Temlock attended Vanderbilt University as an undergraduate where he received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. After graduation, he joined a medical research team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Department of Neurology for several years before moving to New York City to begin a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Several years later, Dr. Temlock decided to refocus his career towards patient-oriented outcomes and ultimately attended dental school.
Dr. Temlock graduated Cum Laude from Boston University School of Dental Medicine, receiving his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. At graduation, he was awarded the prestigious American Academy of Periodontology Dental Student Award recognizing his Outstanding Achievement in Periodontics. After completing dental school, Dr. Temlock continued his education as a surgical resident at the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF). After three years of specialty surgical training, he was awarded his Certificate of Residency in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. While receiving his intense surgical and dental implant training, he also completed a Master of Science (MS) degree in Oral and Craniofacial Biology.
Upon completing his surgical residency training, Dr. Temlock pursued Board Certification with the American Board of Periodontology. After two years of rigorous written and oral examinations, Dr. Temlock achieved Diplomate status which is the highest achievement recognized by any medical or dental specialty. He continues to maintain his status as a Board-Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon on an annual basis.
With licenses in California and Tennessee, Dr. Temlock continues to attend continuing education symposia around the world focusing on implant placement and restorations, advanced surgical techniques and plastic surgery, patient sedation and comfort, and safety precautions among other topics. He strives to educate and inform patients from the very first visit, and his greatest pleasure comes from the smiles when his patients happily complete treatment.
Outside the office, Dr. Temlock enjoys spending time with his wife (Jordana), son (Aiden), and daughter (Amelia). Other areas of interest include traveling and exploring domestic and international destinations, outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, training and participating in triathlons, cooking and exploring Nashville’s growing food scene, and attending a wide variety of live music events. Dr. Temlock is an avid sports fan, and one of his favorite activities is attending Vanderbilt (Go Dores!), Tennessee Titans, and Nashville Predators games.
Professional Membership’s:
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Diplomate of American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implants
- Board Certified in Periodontal and Dental Implant Surgery
- American Dental Association
- Nashville Dental Society
- Millenium Study Club
- Volunteer Study Club
