Dr. Jake Bateman was born and raised in East TN. After high school he received a full scholarship to compete for The Ohio State University Men’s Gymnastics team. Leaving Columbus as a Big Ten Rookie of the Year, 2 time All-American, and a 2 time Team Captain, Dr. Bateman moved to Colorado following college to continue training at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. A year later, he began his next career at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

While at UT College of Dentistry, Jake received several scholarships and awards for his academic and clinical performance. During his senior campaign, he received the Restorative Dentistry Award for Excellence, Fixed Prosthodontics “Best of the Best” Award, and The Academy of General Dentistry Outstanding Performance Award. Dr. Bateman was the first UT Dentistry student in 5 years to receive the “Jack Wells Excellence in Dentistry” Award.

He is immediate past President of The First District Dental Society. He has also served as New Dentist Chair for the Tennessee Dental Association (1st district) and Program Chair for the Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He holds standing membership with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry.