Meet our team
Austin Davis, DMD
and has been involved with teaching dental implantology for years.
Dr. Davis is a native Memphian, born and raised right here in the Bluff City. He received his undergrad from Samford University in Birmingham, AL before moving to Phoenix, AZ to attend the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine. After graduating dental school, Dr. Davis returned to Birmingham, AL where he was accepted into an elite dental implantology and prosthetics residency. Following this residency, he knew his calling was to bring the life-changing benefits of dental implants and dentures to the world.
Dr. Davis stays at the forefront of technology and procedural techniques to provide his patients with the best possible care. He is involved in a number of communities in which he shares his knowledge and experience with colleagues around the world,
As a native Memphian, Dr. Davis, along with his dad and brother, are all huge Memphis sports fans. You can regularly find them cheering on the home team at Tigers and Grizzlies games.
Dr. Davis is also a family man. He and his wife, Danielle, have 2 young children, and they have their trusty dog, Lola, to help keep an eye on them.
Samer Dweik, DDS
and has been involved with teaching dental implantology for years.
Dr. Dweik is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center: College of Dentistry and has called Memphis home for more than 20 years. He attended Christian Brothers High School before moving on to the University of Memphis for his undergrad and UT for dental school. During his time at UT, he discovered and fell in love with the field of implant dentistry and all its life-changing possibilities. Since then, he’s immersed himself in countless hours of implant-related continuing education courses and devoted himself to restoring patients’ smiles with dental implants and dentures.
When he’s not in the dental office, Dr. Dweik loves spending time with his wife, Sara, and his family. He also enjoys road trips, camping, hiking, boating, and car meets.
Wes Johnson, DDS
Dr. Johnson was born and raised in Columbia, TN. He received his undergrad degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, before attending the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. After dental school, Dr. Johnson attended a prestigious residency in Birmingham, AL which focused on implantology and implant prosthetics. With countless hours in continuing education in implants, Dr. Johnson enjoys providing the best care for his patients.
In his free time, Dr. Johnson enjoys traveling and trying new foods with his girlfriend, Laura. He also enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with family.
Laura Vo, DDS
Dr. Laura Vo was born in Southern California and has been a long-time resident of Tennessee. She went to college in Murfreesboro, TN at Middle Tennessee State University and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of TN Health Science Center College of Dentistry located here in Memphis, TN.
Dr. Vo is a member of various dental organizations, including ADA. Showing her dedication and passion for community outreach, she has volunteered for programs, like Hope Smiles, Give Kids A Smile, Mission of Mercy, and Remote Area Medical (RAM).
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, music festivals and concerts, and spending time with friends, family, and her pets (2 dogs, 2 cats!) She is also an avid movie & TV fan.
Jessica, Front Office Coordinator
This is one of the first smiling faces you’ll see when you arrive at Memphis Dentures and Implants. Jess has been working in the dental field since 2013 and has been working with Dr. Davis since 2017. Outside of the office, you’ll find Jess spending lots of time with her husband and their pack of furry family members. She also loves Mexican food and trips to the Smoky Mountains..
This is one of the first smiling faces you’ll see when you arrive at Memphis Dentures and Implants. Jess has been working in the dental field since 2013 and has been working with Dr. Davis since 2017. Outside of the office, you’ll find Jess spending lots of time with her husband and their pack of furry family members. She also loves Mexican food and trips to the Smoky Mountains..
Diva, Front Office Coordinator
Diva was born and raised in Memphis, TN, but currently resides in Tipton County. Outside the office, she’s pursuing a degree in accounting, and her favorite hobby is playing disc golf. If she’s not on the field, you can find her reading a great book! Oh, and her favorite food is crab legs!
Every day working at the front desk is a blast for Diva! She enjoys meeting new people, expanding her dental knowledge, and continuing to grow in character and in life.
Diva says: “My job teaches me that no matter how hard something is, if you continue to apply yourself, then you can definitely do it successfully. I might only be a front desk coordinator, but, hey, we matter! I’m shown appreciation and love working at Memphis Dentures and Implants!”
Diva was born and raised in Memphis, TN, but currently resides in Tipton County. Outside the office, she’s pursuing a degree in accounting, and her favorite hobby is playing disc golf. If she’s not on the field, you can find her reading a great book! Oh, and her favorite food is crab legs!
Every day working at the front desk is a blast for Diva! She enjoys meeting new people, expanding her dental knowledge, and continuing to grow in character and in life.
Diva says: “My job teaches me that no matter how hard something is, if you continue to apply yourself, then you can definitely do it successfully. I might only be a front desk coordinator, but, hey, we matter! I’m shown appreciation and love working at Memphis Dentures and Implants!”
Janis, Registered Dental Assistant
Janis graduated from Delta Technical College for Dental Assisting in Horn Lake, MS in 2013 and is a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of Tennessee. She has been working with Dr. Davis since 2017.
After living in multiple states and towns, she currently calls Tipton County home with her husband, 2 daughters, and their brood of animals. When she isn’t home collecting Amazon packages, doing her nails, or shuttling her oldest around during softball season, she enjoys reading books (usually a good thriller) and mini vacation with her family out on the lake.
Janis graduated from Delta Technical College for Dental Assisting in Horn Lake, MS in 2013 and is a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of Tennessee. She has been working with Dr. Davis since 2017.
After living in multiple states and towns, she currently calls Tipton County home with her husband, 2 daughters, and their brood of animals. When she isn’t home collecting Amazon packages, doing her nails, or shuttling her oldest around during softball season, she enjoys reading books (usually a good thriller) and mini vacation with her family out on the lake.
Kristen, Registered Dental Assistant
Kristen Lloyd graduated from Dental Staff School of TN in 2017 and is a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of TN. She has been working with Dr. Davis since 2017.
She calls Atoka home with her husband and 2 kids, a son and a daughter. When she isn’t taking care of patients at MDI, she enjoys spending time with her family, finding good deals shopping, and trips to the beach and the lake.
Kristen Lloyd graduated from Dental Staff School of TN in 2017 and is a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of TN. She has been working with Dr. Davis since 2017.
She calls Atoka home with her husband and 2 kids, a son and a daughter. When she isn’t taking care of patients at MDI, she enjoys spending time with her family, finding good deals shopping, and trips to the beach and the lake.
Alayna, Registered Dental Assistant
Alayna Nelson graduated from Remington Technical College and is a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of TN.
Alayna calls Drummonds home and enjoys spending quality time with her husband. She loves being a dog mom and is an amazing aunt to her little nephew. In her leisure time, she enjoys riding 4 wheelers with her husband and their dog Diesel. She is also an avid car enthusiast, a passion she shares with her husband. When Alayna isn’t enjoying small town life, she likes getting out on the lake with her family, riding the tubes, and soaking up the rays of the sun.
Alayna Nelson graduated from Remington Technical College and is a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of TN.
Alayna calls Drummonds home and enjoys spending quality time with her husband. She loves being a dog mom and is an amazing aunt to her little nephew. In her leisure time, she enjoys riding 4 wheelers with her husband and their dog Diesel. She is also an avid car enthusiast, a passion she shares with her husband. When Alayna isn’t enjoying small town life, she likes getting out on the lake with her family, riding the tubes, and soaking up the rays of the sun.
Erica, Registered Dental Assistant
Erica graduated from Concorde Technical College in 2017 and is a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of TN. She has been working with Dr. Davis since 2017.
Erica and her family call Tipton county home. She is a strong supporter of Autism awareness, a cause that’s close to her heart. When she is away from the office, Erica loves watching movies, preferably thrillers or action flicks. She also enjoys reading and a good girls night out on the weekend.
Erica graduated from Concorde Technical College in 2017 and is a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of TN. She has been working with Dr. Davis since 2017.
Erica and her family call Tipton county home. She is a strong supporter of Autism awareness, a cause that’s close to her heart. When she is away from the office, Erica loves watching movies, preferably thrillers or action flicks. She also enjoys reading and a good girls night out on the weekend.
Brittany, Registered Dental Assistant
Brittany graduated from Concorde Career College in 2014 and is a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of TN.
She married her husband in 2016 and is the mother of 2 boys, who keep her on her toes. She enjoys anything outdoors and being adventurous with her family. They enjoy vacations at the beach every year and cheering on the Tennessee Vols during football season. DIY renovations and refurbishing furniture are activities she and her husband also enjoy around their home. Work and her family definitely keep her busy, but when she has a little free time, she also enjoys reading.
She has worked in multiple areas of dentistry and has found her calling at Memphis Dentures and Implants. She’s been a great addition to the team and we’re all happy we get to work with her.
Brittany graduated from Concorde Career College in 2014 and is a Registered Dental Assistant in the state of TN.
She married her husband in 2016 and is the mother of 2 boys, who keep her on her toes. She enjoys anything outdoors and being adventurous with her family. They enjoy vacations at the beach every year and cheering on the Tennessee Vols during football season. DIY renovations and refurbishing furniture are activities she and her husband also enjoy around their home. Work and her family definitely keep her busy, but when she has a little free time, she also enjoys reading.
She has worked in multiple areas of dentistry and has found her calling at Memphis Dentures and Implants. She’s been a great addition to the team and we’re all happy we get to work with her.
Todd, Dental Laboratory Technician
Todd’s journey into the dental world started with an after school job at a dental lab when he was a teenager. From there, he apprenticed full-time in the lab before officially attending lab technician training school, where he learned to fabricate dental prostheses. Now in his 3rd decade practicing the trade, Todd has helped restore countless thousands of smiles. In recent years, he has enjoyed moving into implant prosthetics and is looking forward to advancing into digital designing in 2020.
When he’s not in the lab, Todd enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 daughters, playing games of Magic: The Gathering, and watching movies.
Todd’s journey into the dental world started with an after school job at a dental lab when he was a teenager. From there, he apprenticed full-time in the lab before officially attending lab technician training school, where he learned to fabricate dental prostheses. Now in his 3rd decade practicing the trade, Todd has helped restore countless thousands of smiles. In recent years, he has enjoyed moving into implant prosthetics and is looking forward to advancing into digital designing in 2020.
When he’s not in the lab, Todd enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 daughters, playing games of Magic: The Gathering, and watching movies.
Brandon, Dental Laboratory Technician
Brandon was born and raised right here in Memphis. In high school, he split his time between drumming in the jazz band and playing baseball. After high school, a family member got him interested in the dental laboratory field and we’re lucky enough that he eventually found his way to Memphis Dentures and Implants.
When he’s not busy fabricating beautiful smiles, he enjoys hanging out with friends, family, and his girlfriend; target shooting; cars; and, of course, eating good food!
Brandon was born and raised right here in Memphis. In high school, he split his time between drumming in the jazz band and playing baseball. After high school, a family member got him interested in the dental laboratory field and we’re lucky enough that he eventually found his way to Memphis Dentures and Implants.
When he’s not busy fabricating beautiful smiles, he enjoys hanging out with friends, family, and his girlfriend; target shooting; cars; and, of course, eating good food!
Alisha, Dental Laboratory Technician
Alisha is a native Memphian! She graduated from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology and honed her skills at multiple dental labs around the country before joining us at Memphis Dentures and Implants. She’s a fantastic technician and we’re lucky to have her!
When she isn’t in the lab making people’s new smiles, she enjoys working out, trying out different restaurants, especially international foods, and she also loves music. She grew up hunting and fishing with her dad, so she loves to get outdoors and go on adventures!
Alisha is a native Memphian! She graduated from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology and honed her skills at multiple dental labs around the country before joining us at Memphis Dentures and Implants. She’s a fantastic technician and we’re lucky to have her!
When she isn’t in the lab making people’s new smiles, she enjoys working out, trying out different restaurants, especially international foods, and she also loves music. She grew up hunting and fishing with her dad, so she loves to get outdoors and go on adventures!
Nick, Office Manager
After his time in the U.S. Navy, Nick found his way into the denture and dental implant world and found that he had a passion for helping patients restore their smiles. He worked at and helped open dental offices in 7 states before landing in the Bluff City and coming to work with Dr. Davis at Memphis Dentures and Implants.
When he’s not at the dental office, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife, riding his motorcycle, and visiting as many of Memphis’s amazing restaurants as possible.
After his time in the U.S. Navy, Nick found his way into the denture and dental implant world and found that he had a passion for helping patients restore their smiles. He worked at and helped open dental offices in 7 states before landing in the Bluff City and coming to work with Dr. Davis at Memphis Dentures and Implants.
When he’s not at the dental office, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife, riding his motorcycle, and visiting as many of Memphis’s amazing restaurants as possible.
After his time in the U.S. Navy, Nick found his way into the denture and dental implant world and found that he had a passion for helping patients restore their smiles. He worked at and helped open dental offices in 7 states before landing in the Bluff City and coming to work with Dr. Davis at Memphis Dentures and Implants.
When he’s not at the dental office, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife, riding his motorcycle, and visiting as many of Memphis’s amazing restaurants as possible.
Memphis Dentures and Implants, 8950 US-64, Suite 108, Lakeland, TN 38002
8950 US-64, Suite 108
Lakeland, TN 38002