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Meet Dr. Godat
After a traumatic accident at 14 left him with multiple injuries, including extensive broken bones and dental trauma, Dr. Godat knew he wanted to help heal people. With this in mind, he dedicated himself to the study and practice of periodontics and dental implants to restore healthy smiles to patients.
He completed his undergraduate degrees at Oxford College and Emory University, and received his Dental Degree form the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, graduation with highest honors. He trained for three more years in a residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his Masters and Specialty Degree in Periodontics and Dental Implants. He also has advanced training in IV Sedation to help patients stay comfortable. While in residency, Dr. Godat worked as a general dentist. This experience gives him a unique perspective and understanding of restorative dentists’ needs, particularly for implant dentistry and planning complex treatment. To keep up with latest advances in dentistry, he attends over 200 hours of continuing education every year.
He joined Periodontal Associates of Memphis in 2000. Together with his partners, they have placed over 20,000 dental implants. He is also the co-founder of the Mid-South Interdisciplinary Dento-Facial Study Club and Mid-South Spear Study Club. These organizations help coordinate treatment between a patient’s general dentist and dental specialists to give them the best treatment possible.
Dr. Godat has a variety of interests and activities outside of work. He participates in multiple local, national, and international study clubs. He lectures at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. he believes in giving back to the community and helped found the Mid-South Mission of Mercy, which provides free dental care, works with the Church Health Center, and has been on numerous mission trips. With a lifelong interest in computers and new technologies, his passion has led Periodontal Associates of Memphis to have the most up-to-date equipment ensuring patients receive the best care possible.
Even though he is the only full-time practicing, board-certified periodontist in the Mid-South, Dr. Godat still finds time to balance his home and work life. He has been married to his wife, Paige, for 21 years and has two daughters. They are members of First Evangelical Church and he attends a weekly bible study. You can also find him at Iron Tribe most days before he comes to the office.
Dr. Godat is honored by his dental peers to be selected as Top Dentist, Top Periodontist, and Top Dental Implant Surgeon in Memphis and the Mid-South for the last 10 years in a row!
Honors and Awards
- 2016 Humanitarian Award Memphis Dental Society
- 2013 Fellowship Award Tennessee Dental Association
- 2009 American Academy of Periodontology Educator Award for Outstanding Excellence in Periodontics
- 2006 Memphis Dental Society Jack Wells Award for Outstanding Young Dentist
- 1999 Second Place Clinical Laboratory Research,Southern Academy of Periodontology
- 1997 Mid-South Dental Congress, Overall First Place Research
- 1997 Sidney Friedman Excellence in Periodontology Award
- 1997 Graduated with Highest Honors University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
- 1997 Margaret Atwood Richard Doggett Dean Odontological Society
- 1993-97 Dean’s List, University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
- 1995 & 1997 National Institute of Health University of Tennessee Summer Research Fellowship
- 1995 University of Tennessee Research Day Outstanding Research Poster Presentation
- 1995 American Dental Association Dentsply Best Table Clinic Presentation
- 1994 Operative Dentistry Award, University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
- 1994 Memphis American Association of Dental Research Award for Research Excellence
- 1994 University of Tennessee Dental Alumni Best Table Clinic Research Award
- 1993 Richard Sullivan Jr. Award for Excellence in Dental Research
Degrees
- Masters of Science (MS) in Oral Biology along with a Specialty Degree in Periodontics and Dental Implants – Residency
at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill - Doctorate in Dentistry (DDS) from the University Of Tennessee College Of Dentistry
- Bachelors of Science (BS) Double Major in Biology and Chemistry with Minor in Psychology Emory University
- Associate of Arts (AA) Oxford College of Emory University
Organizations and Memberships
- North American Society of Periodontists
- International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- American Board of Periodontology (ABP)
- American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
- Academy of Osseointegration (AO)
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- International Team for Oral Implantology (ITI)
- Southern Academy of Periodontology (SAP)
- Tennessee Dental Association (TDA)
- Memphis Dental Society (MDS)
- Midsouth Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Study Club
- Midsouth Spear Study Club
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA)
- Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD)
National & Local Appointments
- 2016 – Present Chief Executive Officer MidSouth Mission of Mercy
- 2015 – 2016 President Memphis Dental Society
- 2014 – 2015 President Elect Memphis Dental Society
- 2013 – 2016 Anesthesia, Sedation and Scope of Practice Committee Tennessee Dental Association
- 2013 – 2014 Secretary Memphis Dental Society
- 2012 – 2013 Treasurer Memphis Dental Society
- 2009 – Present Periodontal Peer Review Consultant to Memphis Dental Society
- 2012 – 2015 Delegate Tennessee Dental Association
- 2012 Council on Annual Session Tennessee Dental Association
- 2011-Present President Midsouth Spear Study Club
- 2011 – 2012 Vice President Memphis Dental Society
- 2008 – 2011 Constitution and By-Laws Committee Memphis Dental Society
- 2008 – 2011 Delegate Tennessee Dental Association
- 2007 – 2010 Board Member Southern Academy of Periodontology
- 2004 – 2007 Dental Health Committee Memphis Dental Society
- 2004 – 2006 Curriculum Committee Advisory Board University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
- 2004 – 2006 Delegate Tennessee Dental Association
- 2004 – 2009 Co-Chairman New Periodontist Committee Southern Academy of Periodontology
- 2001 – 2011 President Midsouth Interdisciplinary Dento-Facial Study Club
- 2002 -2003 Local Arrangements Committee Memphis Dental Society
- 2002 Moderator Astra Dental Implant User’s Conference; Reaching New Heights in Implant Dentistry
- 1998 Session Assistant American Academy of Periodontology Boston, MA
- 1993 – 1997 Honor Council University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
- 1996 – 1997 President Student Research Group, University of Tennessee, Memphis
- 1996 University Tennessee Representative to American Dental Association (ADA) Dental Student Research Conference
Miscellaneous
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) American Heart Association (AHA)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association (AHA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association (AHA)