Knoxville, Tennessee (TN) Orthodontists Richard M. Bowles and Ryan G. Bowles

Dr. Richard Bowles
Growing up in North Knoxville, Dr. Richard Bowles graduated from Central High School before continuing his education at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. After completing his undergraduate studies, he moved to Memphis, TN, in order to attend UT’s College of Dentistry and received his D.D.S. degree in 1965. Following his marriage to Sharon, a dental hygienist, and a year of public health dental work in Arkansas, he returned to the University of Tennessee, Memphis campus to specialize in orthodontics. There he completed a graduate orthodontics residency under the guidance of the highly esteemed orthodontist, Faustin N. Weber and earned his Master of Science in Orthodontics degree.

Returning to Knoxville, Dr. Bowles began his practice in the downtown area and soon added an office in Maryville, employing his wife and truly making it a friendly, family business. More than thirty years later, this family atmosphere continues as he now works in partnership with his son Dr. Ryan Bowles and they continue to treat their patients with care and compassion. Dr. Bowles is also extremely proud of his son Matt, who lives with his wife Amy in Knoxville and is a youth minister at West Hills Presbyterian Church.

Background and Dental Activities

Past President of the Tennessee Dental Association
Past President of the Tennessee Society of Orthodontists
Past President of the University of Tennessee Orthodontic Alumni Association
Past President of the Second District Dental Society
Trustee of the Tennessee Dental Association (9 Years)
Chairman of the Membership Committee for the T.D.A.
Chairman of the Council on Annual Session of T.D.A.
Chairman of Special Events - T.D.A. Annual Session
Chairman of Dental Division - Greater Knoxville United Way
Delegate to the American Dental Association
Delegate to the Tennessee Dental Association
Administered the Tennessee Orthodontic Specialty Board

Awards and Honors

Dental School Class Ranking #1
Fellow of the American College of Dentists
Fellow of the International College of Dentists
Tennessee Dental Association Fellowship Award
Dentist of the Year Award - 2nd District
Pierre Fauchard Academy
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society Award
Outstanding Achievement Award - International College of Dentists
Advanced Continuing Education Award Recipient Last 10 Years

Education

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Predental - 1960-1963
University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Memphis Dental School - 1963-1965
University of Tennessee Graduate Department of Orthodontic Training, Achieving the
Master of Science in Orthodontics Degree - 1966-1968
Exams and Boards: National Board, Board Certified - Tennessee Specialty Board

Dr. Ryan Bowles
A native Knoxvillian, Dr. Ryan Bowles attended the Sequoyah area schools before moving and graduating from Farragut High School in 1994. He then furthered his education, achieving a B.S. in Predentistry from UT, Knoxville. Following this, he and his wife Glenda, attended Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, an experience that greatly shaped their outlook on the role of healthcare both in daily practice and to the disadvantaged at home and abroad. Moving to Memphis, TN, he attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for seven years, earning both his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and later a Master of Dental Science degree during his three year orthodontic residency.

Grateful to be back in the “promised land” of East Tennessee, Dr. Bowles enjoys practicing with his father and working together to ensure the best quality treatment that they can provide. He remains active in missions work, thankful for the opportunities he has had with his education and believing that “to whom much is given, much is required.” He also has three wonderful kids, Amber, Daniel, and Rachel who bring him much joy and pleasure.

Background and Dental Activities

Past President of the Dean's Odontological Society
Executive Council of the Christian Medical Dental Association
American Dental Association Member
Christian Medical and Dental Association Member
American Association of Orthodontists Member
Provided and provides restorative and preventative dental care for impoverished people in Knoxville, Belize, Brazil, Ukraine, Ecuador, El Salvador and most recently Jordan.

Awards and Honors

Top Graduating Senior, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholar
American Academy of Periodontology Award
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Certificate of Scholarship
Dr. Thomas and Marjorie Weems Award
Hubert Trust Award for Dental Missions
Imhotep Society Member
Delta Dental Plan Award
Andrew D. Holt Award
Golden Key International Honor Society Member
Phi Eta Sigma Academic Fraternity

Education

The University of Tennessee Graduate Department of Orthodontics, Achieving the Master of Dental Science 2002-2005
The University of Tennessee, Memphis, School of Dentistry, 1998-2002
Covenant Theological Seminary, Saint Louis, 1997-1998
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Achieving the Bachelor of Science in Predentistry 1994-1997