Meet Our Team

Meet Dr. Mustafa Alwan

Dr. Alwan has been a resident of Middle Tennessee since 2009. He earned his undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) before completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry.

Dedicated to excellence in his field, Dr. Alwan has pursued extensive continuing education in multiple areas of dentistry. His commitment to lifelong learning ensures he remains at the forefront of modern techniques and innovations, allowing him to provide his patients with the highest standard of care.

As an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Tennessee Dental Association (TDA), Dr. Alwan upholds the profession’s highest standards while staying current with the latest advancements in dental research, technology, and best practices.

Dr. Alwan and his wife, Doha, recently moved to Hendersonville, where they look forward to starting their family and becoming an active part of the community. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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A smiling man wearing glasses and medical scrubs standing outdoors with trees and houses in the background.

Meet Dr. David Balkon

Dr. David Balkon was born and raised in Wyoming, Michigan.  He attended Grand Rapids Community College and the University of Michigan before earning his Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan.

After graduating from dental school, Dr. Balkon relocated to middle Tennessee, where he joined a practice in Murfreesboro for a year before opening his own office in 1987 in Hendersonville.

He is a lifetime member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, and the Nashville Dental Society.  He frequently participates in the ADA’s Annual Session to stay current on the latest products and techniques available in dentistry today. Being a general dentist, Dr. Balkon can provide dental care in all areas of dentistry, including crowns and bridges, fillings, periodontal treatment, extractions, dental implant restorations, and root canals.

He lives in Hendersonville with his wife, Lisa. They have three adult children together. In his free time, he enjoys travel, swimming/scuba diving, and glassblowing.

Meet Our Team:

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    Dione Ward

    Office Manager

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    Jennifer Black, RDH

    Hygienist

  • Photo of Tara Albright

    Tara Albright, RDH

    Hygienist

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    Wanda Dorris, RDA

    Dental Assistant