Dr. Brian D. West, DMD
Dr. Brian West is a native of North Mississippi. His desire to be a dentist extends back to his childhood. His exposure to dentistry came early with multiple family role models. Two uncles were dentists, and his older sister was a dental hygienist who taught at the dental school. He graduated from Ripley High School in 1985. He then attended the University of Mississippi where he pursued degrees in both Biology and English. Dr. West graduated from Ole Miss attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. It was while at dental school that he was exposed to the specialty of Periodontics and Dental Implants. Showing great propensity in the field, Dr. West won the Dental College’s President’s Award in Periodontics for excellence in periodontics as a dental student. During his time in Dental school, he served as President of the Student Government and multiple other offices. He graduated from dental school in 1993 and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. After completing dental school, he continued his surgical training as a resident. After three rigorous years of surgical training in Periodontics and Dental Implants, Dr. West received his Specialist Certificate in Periodontics in 1995 from UAB School of Dentistry.
Dr. West began his career in Periodontics in 1995 when he joined Nashville Periodontal Group (NPG), and he continues to serve the community to this day. He is active in various organizations, including his church, the Boy Scouts, and other professional organizations. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), Southern Academy of Periodontology, Nashville Dental Society, and various local dental study clubs. He currently serves as an officer in the Southern Academy of Periodontology and the Nashville Dental Society. Dr. West served as Chairman of the Board of the Interfaith Dental Clinic in Nashville which is a charity clinic where he volunteers his time and expertise to this day.
Dr. West has been married for over thirty years to his wife Joanna. They have two children: a daughter (Rachel) and a son (William). Dr. West currently lives in Brentwood, Tennessee, and he continues enjoying the life he built there over the past several decades.