Dr. Otto Slater, DDS
Dr. Otto Slater loves spending time with his wife, Kim, his daughters, and his dog, Goose. You will find them often together at the beach. He enjoys golf, boating, fishing, cycling, and auto racing. Dr. Slater is passionate about providing care to his patients in a way that treats patients like family from the quality of the care, the way they are treated, and the results they experience after their care.
Educational Background
• Completed residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston
• Attended Dental School at the University of Tennessee
• Graduated from Purdue University with Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Fun Facts About Dr. Otto Slater, DDS
• Avid golfer and is a member of Green Meadow Country Club and plays golf with his buddies weekly after work
• Offshore fisherman looking for Snapper and Grouper
• Has a greenhouse and enjoys gardening and working in his yard
Why Oral Surgery
His favorite part of practicing oral surgery at Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery is the comradery with his staff and his patients. He really enjoys working in a busy oral surgery practice where he gets to work with other dental professionals, he says, "There's no better feeling than that. I love coming to work every day."
Favorite Part of Practicing at Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery
When Dr. Slater went to dental school, he originally went with the notion of becoming a general dentist. However, after the end of his first semester, he realized that he happened to be at the top of his class and that he would have the opportunity to specialize. His wife, Kim, and him discussed it and decided that it would be best for them and their family if he went on to specialize. The only specialty that ever interested him was oral and maxillofacial surgery since this specialty allows a full scope of practice - everything from hospital-based treatments to dental implants and extractions. Dr. Slater says, "It's been an extraordinarily rewarding path for me!"
What Patients Are Saying About Dr. Otto Slater, DDS
His favorite part of practicing oral surgery at Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery is the comradery with his staff and his patients. He really enjoys working in a busy oral surgery practice where he gets to work with other dental professionals, he says, "There's no better feeling than that. I love coming to work every day."