Meet Jason Collier, DDS - Memphis, TN
Meet Jason Collier, DDS
Jason Collier, DDS
Dr. Collier has been fixing smiles for decades. In 2008, Dr. Collier joined Southern Dental Implant Center in Cordova, TN, and purchased the practice in 2009, where he has continued to practice for the past 15 years.
He specializes in the Memphis area in providing the full spectrum of implant dentistry solutions, including IV sedation, advanced bone grafting, single and multiple implants, snap in dentures, traditional all on X screw retained treatment (having now progressed to a fully digital workflow with an in-house lab.)
Since late 2022 Dr. Collier is also currently providing the new Locator Fixed treatment option, which provides patients with a more cost-effective full arch fixed solution with a stronger prosthesis while also providing clinicians with a much easier restorative and removal process.
Teaching Experience
Within three years of graduation, Dr. Collier began lecturing to local doctors in the field of cosmetic implant dentistry, leaning heavily on the restorative aspects, teaching Mid-South doctors about different abutment and attachment systems for removable and fixed implant dentistry. In particular, the Locator abutment system was a major portion of this teaching, showing the full restorative process for dental students and practicing doctors..
Education
Perhaps standing as the odd man in school, Dr. Collier became known as the unusual guy who thoroughly enjoyed his education, graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 2007. While at UT, he excelled in his academics and laboratory training and was selected among his peers to assist in teaching underclassmen in the fields of gross anatomy, prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry for his 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years in school.
After graduation, Dr. Collier quickly gained progressively advanced training in implant dentistry, IV sedation, and comprehensive restorative dentistry, training under industry leaders such as Dr. Jaime Lozada at Loma Linda University, Dr. William Locante at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Mike Pikos in Palm Harbor FL, and Dr. Frank Spear In Scottsdale, AZ.
Dr. Collier also received more advanced training at the Medical University of South Carolina, Duquesne University, the University of Alabama Birmingham, as well as many, many other trainers and institutions.
Memberships, Awards,
& Affiliations
- Associate Fellow with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Academy of General Dentistry
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Tennessee Dental Association
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- ACE Award Recipient for earning more continuing education hours than any other doctor in Tennessee.
Degrees and Education
Doctoral Degree
Dr. Collier obtained his doctoral degree in dental surgery from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, where he now teaches instructors and students about surgical implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, and head and neck anatomy.
Implant Training
Dr. Collier studied implant placement, bone grafting, and soft tissue management at Loma Linda University, the leading implant training university in the world. At Loma Linda University, he received the top award for excellence in implant placement.
Certification
Dr. Collier became certified in IV sedation and advanced cardiac life support through Duquesne University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Community and Family Man
Dr. Collier has always called the Memphis, TN region home. He was born and raised in the Memphis area where he currently resides. Jason has four children, Grace, Anna, Dalton, and Eleanor, and two “fur-kids,” Lucy and Hank (his practice service dog.) When he’s not busy restoring smiles and taking on his favorite title (dad), Jason enjoys working out, traveling, and cheering on the Memphis Grizzlies.
Dr. Collier is always looking for opportunities to give back to the community of Memphis and the rest of the world. He founded the charity “The Gift of a Smile” and has traveled worldwide, providing dental care to orphans and people who can’t afford to maintain their oral health. He is also very involved in his own community, dedicating his time as a youth sports coach for various baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and wrestling teams in the area.
Giving Back to His Community
Giving the Gift of a Smile
Dr. Collier has founded the charity The Gift of a Smile, which chooses one nominated individual a year to receive dental care. The individual is someone who otherwise couldn’t afford dentistry but has served the community in extraordinary ways.
Providing Free Dental Care
Dr. Collier has traveled to places like China, Russia, Ethiopia, and Central America to provide dental care to orphans and people who can’t afford to maintain their oral health.
Guiding the Youth
Our dentist is also dedicated to guiding the youth of the Memphis community. He often acts as a coach for various baseball, soccer, and wrestling teams in the area.