Heather Ridgway DDS MS

Dr. Ridgway enjoys helping her patients achieve a healthy foundation to support and retain their natural teeth. As a board-certified periodontist, she specializes in treating conditions that affect the bone and gum tissues surrounding teeth. She enjoys listening to her patients and creating customized treatment plans to meet their individual needs. She has been practicing periodontics in the Middle Tennessee area since 2008.

Dr. Ridgway grew up in the Denver, Colorado area and then attended and graduated from high school overseas. After moving back to the United States, she completed her undergraduate training in Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Austin and then attended dental school in San Antonio, Texas. She received her DDS degree and Master of Science in Periodontology at the University of Texas Health San Antonio Dental School, graduating summa cum laude. She also completed a one year AEGD (advanced education in general dentistry) program at the VA Hospital.

Dr. Ridgway enjoys traveling, walking, cooking and spending time with her husband, their three children and 2 spunky miniature schnauzers in her free time.

Education

2005

Certificate in Periodontics & Masters of Science in Periodontology Degree
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School

2002

Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate
Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital, San Antonio, Texas

2001

Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree
Summa Cum Laude
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School (UTHSCSA)

1996

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Degree
The University of Texas at Austin

Honors & Awards

2005

Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence
American Academy of Periodontology Foundation

2005

Baliant Orban Memorial Competition Finalist
American Academy of Periodontology Meeting Denver, Colorado

2001

American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
Award for Greatest Interest and Accomplishment in Radiology

Award for Excellence in Clinical Dentistry UTHSCSA

Award for Exemplary Achievement National Dental Boards part 2

Award for Scholarship in Basic Sciences UTHSCSA

Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society – Mu Nu Chapter

Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics

Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry Senior Restorative Dentistry Award

Southwest Prosthodontic Society Award for Outstanding Senior Dental Student

Summa Cum Laude Graduate from UTHSCSA Dental School

Texas Dental Association Award for Outstanding Senior Dental Student

2000-2001

Senior Honors Program- UTHSCSA Dental School

1999

Award for Exemplary Achievement National Dental Boards part 1

1997-2001

Dean’s list at UTHSCSA Dental School

Professional Organizations 

American Academy of Periodontology

Southern Academy of Periodontology

Tennessee Society of Periodontists

American Dental Association

Tennessee Dental Association

Nashville Dental Society