Who we are
Dr. Robert Pulliam
Robert Pulliam, DMD, MS, RPh, was a hospital pharmacist before earning his D.M.D. degree, and has served the Nashville area as a periodontist for more than 23 years. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has received awards in periodontal research and operative dentistry. His skill and experience allow him to provide continuing education in periodontics and implant dentistry to other doctors.
Dr. David Meister
David Meister, DMD, MS, received his dental education that the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, graduating with high distinction. After 8 years in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Meister elected to continue his education in periodontics and implant dentistry. Dr. Meister is practicing periodontics in the Nashville area, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is committed to delivering the best, most advanced care possible to his patients. His practice involves the full spectrum of periodontal therapy, dental implant site preparation, dental implants, and IV sedation.
Dr. Jeff PEnner
Jeff Penner, DDS, MS, received his dental education at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, graduating at the top of his class. He completed further dental training through residency in periodontics and implant dentistry. Dr. Penner is committed to providing state of the art dental care to his patients in a safe, comfortable environment. His recent research has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Periodontal - the premier journal within the field of periodontics. Dr. Penner is also an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology and Nashville Dental Society. In his spare time, Dr. Penner enjoys dining out, hiking, biking and scuba diving. .
DR James M. Fili
James M. Fili, DDS, MS received his dental degree at New York University College of Dentistry following the footsteps of his father and brothers. After practicing as a general dentist for 4 years, he enrolled at the University of Iowa Dental School Periodontics program. He had his own periodontal practice for 19 years in Iowa when he decided to move closer to family in Nashville. He is happy to join Dr. Pulliam, Dr. Meister, and Dr. Penner to continue providing optimum periodontal and implant care to the patients. .
