Meet the staff

Katie is a lifelong resident of Hendersonville where she graduated from Hendersonville High School. In 2001 Katie obtained her Bachelor of Science from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. While in college she began working as a dental assistant for Dr. Taylor and was inspired to become a dentist. For her dental education Katie attended the University of Tennessee College Of Dentistry and graduated with honors in 2006. She has since been a valuable member of our team. Katie is a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association and is licensed to provide oral sedation. In her spare time she enjoys running and traveling.

Dr. Matt Avrit was born and raised here in Nashville, TN where he graduated from Goodpasture High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and worked for General Electric and BASF before returning to school, earning his DMD degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2007. Dr. Avrit was accepted into an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program with the United States Air force at David Grant Medical Center where he received specialized training in highly advanced dental techniques. For the next 3 years he was the Deputy Commander of the 42d Dental Flight at Maxwell AFB, AL, earning multiple awards and recognitions including the 2009 Squadron Officer of the Year. During that time Dr. Avrit was responsible for handling all of the difficult and advanced cases that came through the clinic. Dr. Avrit currently resides in Brentwood with his wife and two children.