DOCTORS LOCATED IN MT. JULIET
Dr. Horton Li – Pediatrics
Dr. Horton Li is originally from Xi’an, China. He moved to South Florida at the age of 16 from China by himself on a scholarship to pursue a better life. After attending college and dental school in Kentucky, he chose to live in the beautiful state of Tennessee. After practicing for a few years in the Nashville area he found his true passion for treating children. He went back to residency to specialize in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Horton lives in Nashville with his wife, a baby daughter, and a rescued bichon frise named Russell. When not in the office, he enjoys spending time with family, cooking, traveling, and making cocktails for friends. Fun fact: Dr. Horton was a champion at a spoonbread eating contest in Kentucky while in college!
Dr. Vincent Chiappone – Orthodontics
Dr. Chiappone joins us with 30 years of patient care experience. He attended Dental School in New York at Columbia University, and Orthodontic Residency at the University of the Pacific in California. Dr. C answered his life-long calling to continue his family history of military service and he joined the Dental Corps in the Air Force Reserves. During his 12 years of military service, he deployed to Africa, Central America, Europe and remote Alaska. He eventually gained a command position as the Chief of Dental Services at March Air Reserve Base. His military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation and Achievement Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, and the Humanitarian Service Medal.
After completing his military duty, Dr. C fulfilled a decade long dream to escape California, and found a perfect fit among the people, landscapes and culture here in Tennessee!
Dr. Matthew Smith – Adults
Dr. Matthew Smith grew up in Detroit, MI and is a perfect fit for Music City Nashville! He started his career in music at the Indiana University Jacob’s School of Music where he obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Classical Guitar Performance. While maintaining an active performing and rigorous teaching schedule, he decided to pursue a career in dental medicine and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College in Nashville.
Dr. Smith sees many similarities between his performing arts background and dentistry. He takes great care in creating a safe space for patients to relax and feel at ease. He uses a lot of the same intricate eye hand coordination skills for playing guitar to create healthy beautiful smiles.
After work Dr. Smith enjoys watching the Preds, tennis and spending time at local dog parks with his Yorkie, Oli! He also practices the Filipino martial art of Balintawak Eskrima and has black belts in Taekwondo and Hapkido.
Dr. Krystal Lewis – Adults
Dr. Krystal Lewis’s journey to bring smiles to the world is inspiring. Raised in Chicago, she pursued her Bachelor of Science at Howard University before earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Meharry Medical College. Her completion of general practice residency at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center reflects her dedication to serving the community through dentistry. Dr. Lewis’s passion for dental care and her commitment to improving oral health likely shines through in her practice.
Dr. Lewis’s perspective on her patients as more than just dental cases but as individuals she has the privilege to care for is beautiful. Seeing them as “angels” highlights her compassionate approach to healthcare, emphasizing the human connection in her practice.
Dr. Lewis’s interests in collecting fine art, listening to podcasts, and exploring Nashville’s greenways reflect a vibrant and enriching lifestyle. It is clear she values family and cherishes the moments spent making lifelong memories with her husband and two beautiful daughters.