Mullins Orthodontics Transition

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Meet

Dr. L. Sean Mullins

Making A Difference by Improving Smiles

When I was 14, I decided that I wanted to be an orthodontist. I was going through my own orthodontic treatment at the time and saw the positive changes it made in my life and the lives of my friends. My plan was to bring those same changes to others.

As an orthodontist, I love seeing the transformation in each of my patients. My favorite time at work happens when we re- move a patient’s braces and they are astonished to see their finished smile for the first time. It is truly a blessing to be able to make this type of difference in someone's life and I absolutely believe this is one of God’s purposes for my life.

In my practice, I have always said that I like to stay one small step behind the cutting edge of orthodontic technology. This allows me to thoroughly evaluate and choose new technologies and treatments that are shown to improve the quality of care and results. My ultimate goal as an orthodontist is to provide the highest quality care in the most efficient manner using advanced and proven techniques.

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Education

Undergraduate, Virginia Tech
Doctorate of Dental Surgery, The Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University
Orthodontic Residency, The Medical College of Virginia/ Virginia Commonwealth University

Professional Memberships

American Association of Orthodontics
Tennessee Association of Orthodontics
Virginia Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation
American Dental Association
Tennessee Dental Association

Personal Life

I grew up in the small, Southwest Virginia coal-mining town of Grundy. My wife, Dianna, and I were high school sweethearts and have been married for more than 34 years. We moved to Bristol, TN in 1995 to start our family after I finished my ortho- dontic residency in Richmond. We have raised two great children and now have an awesome daughter-in-law and a granddaughter.

My son Carter also married his high school sweetheart, Kayla Duncan Mullins. They live in Bristol where Carter is the newest dentist in a local dental practice. They recently had their first child and my first grandbaby, Miss Cora Juniper Mullins.

Bailey, our daughter, recently obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. She is currently a pediatric physical therapist in Chattanooga, TN and is engaged to be married in the fall of 2024.

In my free time, I love being outdoors. My dad took me hunting and fishing when I was very young and these remain passions of mine, especially when I get to go with good friends. Between hunting and fishing seasons, I also enjoy wakesurfing and boating on South Holston lake.

Mullins Orthodontics Is Now Sturgill Orthodontics

After years of providing exceptional orthodontic care to the Tri-cities and Southwestern Virginia, Dr. L. Sean Mullins is handing the reins over to the team at Sturgill Orthodontics. Please join us in giving his team and his patients a very warm welcome to Sturgill Orthodontics!

How Do I Handle Orthodontic Emergencies?

Same Incredible Service

You will still receive amazing orthodontic treatment to help you get a beautiful smile.

Since Dr. Sturgill, Dr. Harper, and Dr. Williams have created hundreds of unforgettable smiles in Tennessee and Virginia.

Questions?

If you have any questions about how this impacts your treatment plan, just give us a call and we’ll be happy to walk you through it.

We look forward to carrying on Dr. Mullins’ commitment to creating beautiful smiles throughout Bristol, Johnson City, Norton, and the surrounding areas!