Dr. Kendall Marlon Sims, DDS

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Get to know Dentist / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Kendall Marlon Sims, who serves patients in Chattanooga and Cordova, Tennessee.

Dr. Sims is a dentist and oral & maxillofacial surgeon who is highly experienced in the field of cosmetic and general dentistry. He is currently serving patients’ dental needs at Dental Partners - Red Bank, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The dedicated team of professionals at Dental Partners - Red Bank are proud to offer comprehensive dental services (preventative care, restorative treatments, cosmetic services, and emergency dental care)  that are convenient, comfortable, and cost-effective. Using the latest advances in dental technology, their goal is to help each patient maintain a happy, healthy smile for years to come.

Dr. Sims is also affiliated with Aspen Dental in Cordova, Tennessee. Aspen Dental practices are committed to treating patients with the compassion and respect they deserve. The practices believe in providing comprehensive care that addresses both patients’ short- and long-term dental care needs, as well as promise to provide an honest, judgment-free environment where it all comes down to great care.

Dr. Sims earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Westchester Medical Center, located in Valhalla, New York. Thereafter, he went on to complete an internship in oral & maxillofacial surgery at Detroit Medical Center (2004-2005), followed by a residency at New York Medical College (2005-2009).

Dr. Sims is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Assistants Association, and the Omega Psi Phi (an international fraternity).

Dr. Sims’s parents never went to the dentist, which led to his curiosity of the field of dentistry.

Today, Dr. Sims attributes his success to his love of dentistry and oral & maxillofacial surgery. He prides himself in mentoring new dentists and medical professionals from every specialty, offering his assistance to anyone in need.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is an internationally recognized surgical specialty that specializes in treating many diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws, as well as the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. As a dentist and oral & maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Sims diagnoses and treats dental issues, as well as helps patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. He typically performs procedures such as tooth extractions (especially wisdom teeth), corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery, and reconstructive surgery after an injury.

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