Get To Know
Dr. David Storie, DMD
Why Orthodontics?
Dr. David Storie grew up in a military family with his father serving as a military dentist for years. Perhaps this sparked his interest in smiles!
Education and Experience
Dr. Storie graduated with honors from Fort Campbell High School before earning his bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University. He then attended the University of Kentucky Dental School where he obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
Upon entering active duty, Dr. Storie continued his education at the Army’s one-year General Practice Residency at Fort Riley, Kansas. This additional training allowed him to gain experience in all dental specialties. He further honed his skills while serving two overseas tours in Germany as a general dentist.
When Dr. Storie returned to the United States, he got his specialty certificate in orthodontics and a master’s in oral biology at Fort Knox and the University of Louisville.
Awards & Involvement
Dr. Storie has received numerous academic awards including first place in the Southern Association of Orthodontists’ Thesis Award Program and runner-up for the U.S. Army’s Joseph L. Bernier Award for Excellence in Research.
Can you tell he has a love of learning? He’s also a member of many leading organizations such as:
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- First District Dental Society (FDDS) – Formerly served as President-Elect
- International College of Dentists (ICD)
- Kingsport Dental Society - Past President
- Southern Association of Orthodontists (SAO)
- Tennessee Dental Association (TDA)
- Tennessee Orthodontics Association (TOA)
Bringing Smiles To Our Community
Dr. Storie recently retired from the practice, though his legacy continues in all of the fantastic smiles he’s created in the area. He’s involved in his local community and is dedicated to giving back.
He’s served as Elder and Chairman of the Board at the First Christian Church in Johnson City and frequently takes mission trips around the world putting his knowledge and skills to good use.
Dr. Storie and his wife, Nancy, have three children.
Their son, John, is a dentist undertaking an oral surgery fellowship (it really runs in the family!), their daughter, Diane, is a nurse practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia, and their daughter, Allison, is a CPA in Charlotte, North Carolina.