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Dr. Jennifer W. McCarter

Dr. Jennifer McCarter graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude with a degree in biology/psychology from Birmingham-Southern College. She then attended dental school at The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. McCarter received the Alabama State Dental Board Merit Scholarship Award all four years. She was also inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Scholastic Honor Society, awarded to students with high moral character and in the top of their class academically.
After dental school, Dr. McCarter’s love of treating children led her to complete an additional two year residency program to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. During her pediatric dental residency she received extensive clinical, emergency, and hospital training. She performed pediatric dentavl surgery at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center and Crittendon Regional Hospital. Dr. McCarter also had the privilege of treating children from all over the world at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Dr. McCarter is passionate about pediatric dentistry and is very active in the dental profession. She holds a specialty license from the Tennessee State Dental Board which allows her to practice pediatric dentistry in Tennessee. She is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) as well as the Local 7th District Dental Society.
When Dr. McCarter isn’t taking care of kid’s teeth, she enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, college football, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. McCarter, her husband, Todd, and their children enjoy living in Jackson, Tennessee.
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Dr. Jennifer W. McCarter

Dr. Jennifer McCarter graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude with a degree in biology/psychology from Birmingham-Southern College. She then attended dental school at The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. McCarter received the Alabama State Dental Board Merit Scholarship Award all four years. She was also inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Scholastic Honor Society, awarded to students with high moral character and in the top of their class academically.
After dental school, Dr. McCarter’s love of treating children led her to complete an additional two year residency program to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. During her pediatric dental residency she received extensive clinical, emergency, and hospital training. She performed pediatric dentavl surgery at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center and Crittendon Regional Hospital. Dr. McCarter also had the privilege of treating children from all over the world at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Dr. McCarter is passionate about pediatric dentistry and is very active in the dental profession. She holds a specialty license from the Tennessee State Dental Board which allows her to practice pediatric dentistry in Tennessee. She is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) as well as the Local 7th District Dental Society.
When Dr. McCarter isn’t taking care of kid’s teeth, she enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, college football, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. McCarter, her husband, Todd, and their children enjoy living in Jackson, Tennessee.
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