Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill
DMD, MPH, DHEd
Why Orthodontics?
Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill grew up in the small town of Big Stone Gap in southwestern Virginia. He knew he wanted to be an orthodontist as a teenager.
After seeing how much braces changed his smile, he was inspired to help others achieve similar success through orthodontic treatment.
Education & Experience
Dr. Sturgill kicked off his academic journey by attending King University in Bristol, Tennessee on an academic scholarship.
He graduated with honors and earned dual degrees in biology and business administration.
After college, Dr. Sturgill went to dental school at Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, located just outside of Phoenix.
Again, he opted for the dual major route getting his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees.
Dr. Sturgill completed the postgraduate orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedics program and graduated with a specialty certificate in orthodontics and a Doctorate in Health Education (DHEd).
He was also chosen to participate an in implant osseointegration study at Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
He wrapped up his training by serving as chief resident for his program and completing rotations at the St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center – Barrow Neurological Institute Cleft and Craniofacial Center. Phew! That was a lot of schooling!
Board-Certified
Dr. Sturgill endured the rigorous process of becoming board-certified, involving hundreds of additional hours of preparation to show he was able to provide the highest level of patient care.
He was proud to earn the distinction of becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. This honor is bestowed on only 40% of practicing orthodontists.
Orthodontic Professor
While Dr. Sturgill’s wife, Dr. Riley Sturgill, was attending her residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, he joined one of the most prestigious practices in Richmond, Virginia.
He was also tapped to join the faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University as an assistant professor for the orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic residency program. He continues to teach aspiring orthodontists the intricacies of straightening teeth and aligning bites.
Broad Expertise to Serve You
Dr. Sturgill’s rigorous training, experience in advanced technology, and commitment to continuing education have provided him with a vast skill set in many areas:
- Traditional braces
- Clear braces
- Adult braces
- Clear aligners like Invisalign
- Orthognathic (jaw) surgery
- Cleft palate / craniofacial syndromes
- Laser dentistry
- Lingual (hidden) braces
- Sleep apnea
- TMD / Myofascial pain
His dedication to his patients and their dental health helps people smile in more ways than one.
He combines his profound orthodontic skill with thorough communication, professionalism, and a zany sense of humor to help patients achieve the orthodontic results they want, all while having fun.
Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American Dental Association
- Christian Medical & Dental Society
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- Tennessee Association of Orthodontists
- Tennessee Dental Association
- Virginia Association of Orthodontists
- Virginia Dental Association
Publications
- Sturgill, J. (2016). “Differentiation makes a difference”, The Progressive Orthodontist (Q1), 10-12.
- Sturgill, J. & Park, J. (2015). “Changes in Orthodontists’ Retirement Planning and Practice Operations Due to the Recent Recession”, Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 49(4), 240-8.
- Gage, C., Sturgill, J., Bliven, K., & Park, J. (2015). “Mouthguard Effects on Vertical Dimension, Muscle Activation, and Athlete Preference: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study”, General Dentistry, 63(6):48-55.
- Sturgill, J., Howell, S., Perry, M., & Kothari, H. (2016). “Protocols for treating patients with end-stage renal disease: a survey of undergraduate dental programs”, Special Care Dentistry, 36(6):321–324.
Beyond the Practice
Outside of the office, Dr. Sturgill, his wife, and their children Pelegren, Theodore, and Sebastian enjoy hiking, camping, horseback riding and skiing.
They’re also active in their church, Redeemer Community Church, and have taken mission trips across the globe visiting everywhere from the rainforests of Uganda to the waters of the Amazon River all the way to the northern villages of the Arctic Circle.
Despite their love of travel and adventure, there’s no place the Sturgills would rather practice than northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
It not only provides them the chance to be close to their families but also grants them the ability to serve the communities they cherish.