Dr. Gerald Raymond Karr, DDS MS ORTHODONTICS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1144326018
About This Provider
Dr. Gerald Karr is an experienced orthodontist in Clarksville, Tennessee, with over 50 years of membership in the American Dental Association and Tennessee Dental Association. He holds advanced degrees including a Master's degree in Orthodontics from the University of Tennessee and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy for his excellence and service. Dr. Karr is deeply committed to giving back through volunteer dental missions to countries around the world, including Honduras, Brazil, Ghana, China, Romania, and India, and he currently leads the Good Samaritan Clinic, which provides dental care to people in need throughout the Clarksville area. He also supports future dentists by funding college scholarships. Dr. Karr is accepting new patients and brings a warm, service-oriented approach based on his values of faith and family.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- D.D.S., University of Tennessee College of Dentistry (1974)
- M.S. in Orthodontics, University of Tennessee College of Dentistry (1976)
- Orthodontic Residency
- B.S. in Biology, East Tennessee State University (1970)
Credential: DDS MS ORTHODONTICS
NPI registered: 09/16/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association (ADA) - 50 years
- Tennessee Dental Association (TDA) - 50 years
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American College of Dentists (Fellow)
- Pierre Fauchard Academy (Fellow)
- International College of Dentists (Fellow)
- International College of Dentists USA Section - President (2021)
Awards & Recognition
- 2024 Outstanding Alumnus Award
- Tennessee Dental Association Fellowship Award
- Tennessee AGD Humanitarian Award
- International College of Dentists Presidential Citation
- International College of Dentists Regents Award
- International College of Dentists Past President's Award
Beyond the Office
Volunteer dental missions to Honduras, Brazil, Ghana, China, Romania, and India (20+ years)
Chairman of the Board, Good Samaritan Clinic (NPO serving the poor in Clarksville, Tennessee and surrounding counties)
Endowed four collegiate scholarships, including two for UTHSC College of Dentistry students
Charter member and elder of his church
TDA Board Trustee
Editor of the Journal of the TDA
TDA Vice President
TDA Speaker of the House of Delegates (six consecutive years)
International College of Dentists Vice Regent, Regent, and Vice President
International College of Dentists USA Section Foundation Trustee and Chair of Fundraising Committee
Grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee
Served as orthodontist to three air bases in Germany in the U.S. Air Force
Practiced in Clarksville, Tennessee until retirement in 2018
Married to Sandra for over 55 years
Has three children and seven grandchildren
Very active in church as a charter member and elder
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