Meet The Doctors

Our philosophy: We are proud to serve patients in our community and surrounding area. The combination of continuing education and modern equipment allow us to offer you the high level of care you’re looking for. Our team will give you a warm welcome and our ongoing commitment to your dental health.


Dr. James R Pace

Dr. James Pace attended Montgomery Bell Academy and then received his Bachelor of Science degree from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a Master of Arts from George Peabody-Vanderbilt University, and a DDS degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He is a member if the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, The Nashville Dental Society, The Tennessee Dental Society, The American Dental Association, and The Dentists for Conscious Sedation and Volunteer Study Club. He is the founder and member of the Middle Tennessee Implant Academy. He and his wife Dorothy have three children.

Credentials and Memberships

  • American Academy of Implant Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
  • The Nashville Dental Society
  • The Tennessee Dental Society
  • Volunteer Study Club

Dr. James R Pace Jr

Dr. James R. Pace Jr. graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville and attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and received the Andy Holt Scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. At the College of Dentistry, James graduated with high honors and received both the American Academy of Oral Medicine award for excellence and the American Academy of Periodontology award for excellence. He was selected to memberships in the Dean’s Odontological Society and Omicron Kappa Upsilon for scholastic and professional excellence.

Dr. Pace completed the 25th annual Georgia Health Science University/American Academy of Implant Dentistry maxi-Course Comprehensive Training Program in Implant Dentistry.  The internationally renowned ten-month program consists of more than 360 classroom and clinical hours of training related to the discipline of implant dentistry.  At completion Dr. Pace successfully passed the AAID (American Academy of Implant Dentistry) comprehensive examination, an integral components to achieving Follow status in the highly regarded dental society.

Professional Memberships include the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, the Nashville Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and DOCS Education for sedation dentistry. Dr. Pace actively pursues continuing education all over the United States in order to provide his patients with the most up to date and highest levels of general and cosmetic dental care. Dr. Pace is excited to serve the Nashville community both in and out of the office and looks forward to providing outstanding oral healthcare to Nashvillians for many years to come.

Drs. Pace, Sullivan and Pace Jr. have special interest in your dental health. We pledge to provide the best oral health care for you and your family. When you select our practice, you choose competent, experienced professionals. Our goal is to provide you the highest quality of treatment in a caring and pleasant environment. If you need treatment that is beyond the scope of our practice, we can refer you to colleagues who specialize in that treatment.

Credentials and Memberships

  • American Dental Association
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
  • Tennessee Dental Association
  • Nashville Dental Society

Dr. L. Temp Sullivan

Dr. Temp Sullivan is a native Nashvillian and a graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy. He earned his Biology Degree from Rhodes College in Memphis graduated from University of Tennessee Dental School in 1997. He followed in his families’ footsteps of dentistry as seven members of his family have been dentists. He has practiced general dentistry in Nashville for 14 years.

Dr. Sullivan has completed over 1000 hours of continuing education in adult and teen sedation, implant placement and restoration, root canal therapy, clear aligner therapy and pediatric dental care. He has earned his fellow in laser dentistry at World Clinical Laser Institute and regularly uses a diode, erbium, and NdYag laser for dental procedures. He treats limited adult orthodontic patients with Invisaglign, ClearCorrect, and Six Month Smiles.

Dr. Sullivan maintains an active membership in the Spear, Woodmont, and Greater Nashville Dental Study Clubs. He is a member of Tennessee Dental Association, Nashville Dental Society, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has been a delegate for the Tennessee Dental Association and member of Peer Review committee for TNCare.

Dr. Sullivan has been married to his wife Elizabeth for 17 years and enjoys spending time with his three children, Kate, Hugh, and Mary Virginia. He is an active member at First Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon for six years. Dr. Sullivan also enjoyed several years of Rotary membership in Green Hills. He is also a volunteer and supporter for Interfaith Dental Clinic.

Credentials and Memberships

  • American Dental Association
  • Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
  • Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • The Nashville Dental Society
  • The Tennessee Dental Society
  • Greater Nashville Dental Study Club
  • Woodmont Study Club