About Dr. Sullivan
Dr. Rick Sullivan, a third generation dentist in the Brentwood area of Nashville, Tennessee, has practiced dentistry since 1988. He graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1988 and was the salutatorian of his class. Dr. Sullivan received the Senior Student Award, presented by the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence, presented by the elite, national dental honorary society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He was also an active member of the Dean Society at the University of Tennessee’s College of Dentistry and Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

Dr. Sullivan’s leadership and commitment as a dentist in Brentwood Tennessee are evident through his involvement in national and local professional organizations. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, and the Nashville Dental Society. He is also an active member of the Middle Tennessee Implant Users Study Club, the Middle Tennessee Academy of Implant Dentistry, and a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Because Dr. Sullivan is so respected by his colleagues, he is frequently invited to speak at community meetings.

Staying at the forefront of his field has always been a high priority for Dr. Sullivan. He frequently attends continuing education courses to stay abreast of the latest dental advancements. He has completed more than 600 hours of continuing education courses, enough hours for fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. Because of his dedication, Dr. Sullivan has received the Tennessee Dental Association’s ACE award for continuing education. His staff also attends several national and local continuing education courses throughout the year.

Dr. Sullivan lives in Brentwood, Tennessee with his wife, Linda, and their two children, Richard and Emily. His hobbies include water skiing, boating, and competing in triathlons. He is a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. A charter member of the Brentwood Working Rotary Club, Dr. Sullivan has visited Guatemala during the summers of 1995 and 1996. During these times, Dr. Sullivan treated several hundred people who were not fortunate enough to have received dental care.