Huntsville Decatur Madison Cosmetic Dentist Bryant Dental
http://www.forrestbryant.com
Man, Missionary, Dentist, Visionary
In a remote village on the outskirts of Belmopan, Belize, Christian missionaries from Huntsville set up camp in a sparsely equipped facility built for their annual mission to give dental and medical attention to residents of this impoverished village. Roaring Creek has no electricity or running water and the floors are bare dirt, but Dr. Forrest Bryant is one of two dentists, four medical doctors, a contingent of nurses, and an ambitious construction team providing much needed services to the people in the surrounding communities. “This year, two factors allowed us to work more efficiently and help more people,” explains Dr. Bryant. “In addition to the clinic, we set up a mobile dental unit and rather than relying on word of mouth, we hooked up with a local minister who acquired broadcast radio coverage.” Their efforts afforded services to over 60 people per day and included cleanings, fluoride treatments, extractions, and fillings. “The exciting part about this work is to see from one year to the next, the effects of our educational efforts and the advantages to continued oral care.”
Back in Huntsville, Dr. Bryant’s work in dentistry evolved by ingenuity. “Dentistry changed drastically for the better around 1997. Within a year, nothing you learned in dental school still applied.” Improvements in materials, medication, procedures, and equipment had dentists facing an ongoing learning curve. “My continuing education in the evolving field of cosmetic dentistry made me uniquely qualified. Reconstructing the mouth is more than replacing teeth. There is a process involved in making the jaw, gums, bone, and bite all function properly.”
Dr. Bryant’s unique qualifications span professional sports. He has fitted several members of the Tennessee Titans football team, as well as Michael Turner with the Atlanta Falcons, with the innovative Sports Enhancing Pure Power Mouthguard. “A properly aligned jaw is instrumental in applying power and strength,” he explains. “By custom fitting the Mouthguard, any athlete has an edge in strength, power, better balance, and more range.”
There are other inimitable aspects of Bryant Dental. He is one of the few remaining dentists who still does it all—from family and juvenile oral care to performing root canals, implants and treating gum disease. In addition, his Huntsville office has a distinctive atmosphere. “Originally, Huntsville was opened for reconstructive and aesthetic dental work only.” Surrounded by full-length glass windows during treatment, you wait in an elegant greatroom, or on a third floor balcony, rather than a stuffy waiting room. “We are expanding that office in 2009 to include general and family dental care like we have in Decatur.”
This enhanced growth includes Dr. Bryant’s new partner, Dr. David J. Allen. Dr. Allen brings 24 years experience in restorative dentistry to Dr. Bryant’s practice. “Dr. Allen and I share the same philosophy—we use the newest technology to provide good old-fashioned quality treatment,” says Dr. Bryant, “We are not here just to ‘get patients in and out’. We provide personal attention, allow adequate time for proper treatment, and address patient concerns.”
Dr. Allen is extremely caring and has a real passion for dentistry as well as the well-being of his patients. He brings 24 years of experience to those who are placed in his care. Dr. Allen is proud to display a Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State University. He furthers his knowledge of dentistry by participating in continuing education courses to include emphasis in Soft Tissue Management, TMD, Invisalign, and Lumineers.
Dr. Allen is a member of the American Dental Association as well as the MS Dental Association. He has cared for his community by serving as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher at his church and coaching little league baseball and basketball. Dr. Allen shows how big his heart is by donating his time to partcipate in dental mission trips as well. He has volunteered his dental services in rural poor areas in Honduras, Penal, Trinidad, and Peru. He also serves as a United States Navy Reserve Dentist.
In addiiton, we would like to welcome the newest member of Bryant Dental, Dr G. Patterson Shedd, DMD from our new Madison Office
Dr. Shedd is originally from Mobile AL. He is an Undergraduate at Birmingham-Southern College with a B.S. in Biology-Psychology. Dr. Shedd attended dental school at UAB, graduating in 2008. He completed a one year residency (Advanced Education in General Dentistry or AEGD) at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham where he received greater education in the field of general dentistry, particularly treating patients with multiple medical concerns. Dr. Shedd is currently a member of the ADA and ALDA. He also serves as an Alabama District Representative on the Committee of the New Dentist, which focuses on helping dentists who have been out of school 10 years or less become more involved in organized dentistry. "In my spare time, I enjoy being on the water, playing golf, and playing guitar."
Bryant Dental
W. FORREST BRYANT, DMD FAGD
Dr. Bryant is a student of dentistry. He is passionate about helping people feel confident about their smiles through appearance enhancing dentistry. Dr. Bryant graduated in the top 5% of his class at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. He had the highest grade in his class on national boards and one of the highest grades in the nation. He is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honorary dental society that selects only the top few students in each class. Dr. Bryant also published several research papers on Dental Implants while in school and represented UAB School of Dentistry in San Francisco and Orlando at the International Association of Dental Research. He received several other awards including the Quintessence Award for Excellence in Dental Research.
After graduating in 1997, Dr. Bryant joined the practice of Dr. David White in Decatur, AL. Dr. Bryant's quest for knowledge and vision for the future was ignited after meeting Dr. Bill Dickerson, founder of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Bryant was having success with cosmetic and general dental services, but after taking his first course at LVI in 2000 he realized that dental school education would only take him so far. Since then, Dr. Bryant has taken 8 courses at LVI.
Dr. Bryant was also recently honored by being invited by Dentsply Friadent Ceramed, the nation's largest implant producer to be involved with an elite group of dentists from theUS to visit the Degussa Dental site in Hanau, Germany to train and evaluate the Ankylos Dental Implant System. Dr. Bryant believes the Ankylos system has some wonderful advantages for esthetic implants in the smile-zone.
Dr. Bryant was also recently granted Fellowship Status with the American Academy of General Dentistry. He is one of the youngest doctors to achieve this Fellowship and was awarded this prestiguous recognition in Washington DC. Dr Bryant has also donated his time in getting the Morgan County Free Clinic established. The Dental Clinic opened in the Summer of 2006 and provides free dental care to poverty level residents of Morgan County with no insurance. Dr Bryant serves on the Board of the Clinic and also volunteers his time in treating patients there.
Dr. Bryant also donates his time through international dental mission trips. He is preparing for his third mission trip. He has served the people of Belize and El Salvador on Dental Mission Trips.
Dr. Bryant is very excited about future possibilities with the Pure Power Mouthguard (PPM). He was one of the first trained PPM dentists in North America and has fitted many professional, college and high school athletes from all sports. He currently trains other doctors in southeast America.
Dr. Bryant is married to Carol Dye Bryant. Dr. and Mrs. Bryant are blessed with two children, Forrest Junior and Ava. Dr. Bryant enjoys running, mountain biking and photography. Dr Bryant is also very involved in his community. He teaches High School Boys Sunday School at his church, is a Kiwanian and is a board member for the Salvation Army and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
