2025 TDA Officer Elections

Elective Officers of the Association are elected by the House of Delegates (Chapter VII, Section 40 of the Bylaws describe the procedures). Candidate information is provided below. 

President-Elect Candidates

Term: One year as President-elect. Will serve as President the following year. 
Eligibility: Must be a fully privileged active or life member of this Association for at least five (5) years

Dr. Kevin P. Bryant

Chattanooga, Tennessee

District:  Chattanooga Area Dental Society
Specialty:  Endodontist
Dental Education:
1992 University of Alabama at Birmingham / D.M.D.
1995 University of Alabama at Birmingham / Endodontic Certificate

Dr. Richard L. Robinette

Spring Hill, Tennessee

District:  Sixth District Dental Society
Specialty:  General Dentist
Dental Education:
1982 University of Louisville / D.M.D.

Secretary Candidate

Term: One year, limited to six terms.

Dr. Robert B. "Trey" Carney, III

Jackson, Tennessee

Treasurer Candidate

Term: One year, limited to six terms.

Dr. Jay G. Davis

Shelbyville, Tennessee

Speaker Candidate

Term: One year, limited to six terms.

Dr. M. Kenneth Randall 

Hixson, Tennessee

The following candidates for election by the House are unopposed:

Vice President East Tennessee / Dr. Hope Watson, Maryville, Tennessee

ADA Delegate East Tennessee / Dr. Hope Watson, Maryville, Tennessee

ADA Delegate Middle Tennessee / Dr. Kimberly Pitts, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

ADA Delegate West Tennessee / Dr. Nishel Patel, Memphis, Tennessee

ADA Alternate Delegate East Tennessee / Dr. Leslie Holmes-Leach, Rocky Top, Tennessee

ADA Alternate Delegate Middle Tennessee / Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp, Clarksville, Tennessee

ADA Alternate Delegate West Tennessee / Dr. Ignatius Ginski, Memphis, Tennessee