About Dr Mark Crumpton
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Dr. Mark Crumpton, a Knoxville native, knew at an early age that he wanted to become a pediatric dentist after working with his father, Dr. Earl Crumpton, who was one of the first pediatric dentists in the state of Tennessee.
Dr. Mark is already seeing his second generation of patients and even third generation when including those patients of his father’s.
Dr. Mark went to Bearden High School, then graduated magna cum laude from Birmingham Southern College in 1977. He is an honors graduate of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in Birmingham. He served as a pediatric dental resident and intern at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham from 1981-1983 where he earned his Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.
This two-year specialty program provided training in all aspects of a child’s oral health including physical growth and development, cavity prevention, advanced behavior management and anesthesia, treatment of traumatic injuries, care of children with special needs, and other specialized areas unique to younger children and adolescents.
Dr. Mark has served as Chief of Dentistry at Children’s Hospital, lectured on pediatric dentistry to the Second District Dental Society and to the dentists in general practice residency at UT Hospital. He is currently on staff at Mercy Medical Center, UT Medical Center and Children’s West Surgery Center. His other professional memberships include:
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Tennessee Society of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Tennessee Dental Association
Second District Dental Society
Away from the office, Dr. Mark enjoys UT Sports, biking, boating, skiing, and spending time with his wife, 2 children and his adorable Yorkshire Terrier, Rocky.