Dr. Curtis graduated from the Ole Miss School of Pharmacy before advancing to the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, where he earned his D.M.D. degree. He went on to complete his pediatric residency at the Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin.
In practice for thirty-one years, Dr. Curtis has been a leader in the world of pediatric dentistry for over two decades. He is the former president of the The American Academy Of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), and is a recipient of their highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Curtis is also a former president of the Healthy Smiles Healthy Children The Foundation of AAPD, and maintains active membership in the American Dental Association, The Mississippi Dental Association, and Rotary International.
Dr. Curtis daughter, Dr. Katie, graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She then earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry and attained her certificate in pediatric dentistry at UT Health in San Antonio, Texas. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Katie is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Mississippi Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Mississippi Dental Association, and serves on the Political Action Committee of the MDA. Outside of the office, Dr. Katie advocates for the children in our community through her involvement in Junior Auxiliary of Columbus and by serving on the board of the St Pauls Episcopal School. Dr. Katie commutes to our Corinth office weekly but Columbus is home for her, her husband, and their two daughters, Bea and Livy. Dr. Katie enjoys working with her father, collaborating on cases with him, and being able to continue to provide a trustworthy dental home for patients in the Golden Triangle and surrounding areas.
Dr. Curtis graduated from the University of Mississippi before advancing to the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, where he earned his D.M.D. degree. He went on to complete a 2 year pediatric residency at the Batson Childrens Hospital. After completion of this program, Dr. Curtis fulfilled the additional requirements to be recognized as a board certified pediatric dentist.
In practice since 2013, Dr. Curtis practiced in Desoto County, MS before making the decision to move his family to Madison, Alabama, which they embraced as their home. Dr. Curtis stays abreast of the latest advances in pediatric dentistry with active membership in the Mississippi Dental Association, Mississippi Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Alabama Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry College of Diplomates, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
When not in the office, Dr. Curtis is passionate about advocating for childrens health care, and enjoys participating in lobby day as well as mission projects here and abroad. Dr. Curtis also enjoys spending time with his family on beautiful Lewis Smith lake, hunting, fishing, skiing/snowboarding, and cooking.