Meet Dr. Patterson
Frank Patterson, Jr, DDS
For over 40 years, Dr. Frank Patterson, Jr. has provided general and cosmetic dentistry services to generations of families in Dalton, Chattanooga and surrounding North Georgia and bordering Tennessee communities.
The Patterson dental heritage began with Dr. Frank's grandfather, who began practicing dentistry in Covington, Georgia in 1907. Dentist Dad, Dr. Frank Patterson, Sr. further inspired Dr. Frank to continue in the family tradition and attend dental school at Emory University. Following graduation, Dr. Frank Patterson, Jr. established his own dental practice in Dalton, Georgia in 1972.
Dr. Patterson is passionate about staying abreast of new technology and techniques dentistry through ongoing training. He has achieved Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, and continues to further his education as a member and past president of both the Tennessee Valley Dental Study Group and Dalton Dental Study Group. He also maintains active membership in the American Dental Association and Georgia Dental Association.
As part of his commitment to incorporating current technology into his clinical practice, Dr. Patterson has invested in digital radiography, Waterlase® laser dentistry and a patient video education library enhance our own clinical efficiency and to make our services more convenient for our patients.
In 2008, Dr. Patterson climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and the highest “walkable” mountain in the world. This experience exemplifies his energy and enthusiasm for life and treasuring every moment. At home, Dr. Patterson enjoys growing roses, furniture woodworking and running.