Dr. Steve Fuson
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Steve Fuson
Pediatric Dentist
Steve Fuson, DDS, MS
Dr. Fuson is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with over 28 years of experience. He is a native Memphian and graduated from S.B.E.C. (now Northpoint) before attending Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. Dr. Fuson graduated from U.T. College of Dentistry, where he also completed his pediatric dental residency. He began private practice in 1992, when he joined Pediatric Dental Group & Orthodontics. Dr. Fuson has held leadership positions in the Memphis Dental Society, Tennessee Dental Association, The Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Fuson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
On a personal note, Dr. Fuson is married to the former Tricee Dargie, and they have four children – Hannah, Lydia, Jackson, Garrett - and added Nyenlla Fontenot to the fold in 2013. He is an active member of Independent Presbyterian Church, where he has served as a Deacon, then as an Elder. His hobbies include outdoor activities, like hunting, fishing and golf, as well as traveling with his wife and family. Since 1997, Dr. Fuson has made several trips to Ukraine to perform dentistry on Ukrainian orphans.
Dr. Clayton Floriani
Family Dentist
Dr. Clayton Floriani
Family Dentist
Clayton Floriani, DDS
Dr. Floriani received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School, Memphis. He married a native Memphian, Heather Kelly, and they have two girls, Mia and Edie.
Dr. Floriani is a Family Dentist who limits his practice with us by just seeing children and young adults.
Dr. Floriani and his family are members of First Evangelical Church.
Dr. Nathaniel Denson
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Nathaniel Denson
Pediatric Dentist
Nathaniel Denson, DDS, MDS
Dr. Denson is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with over 6 years experience. Dr. Denson is a second generation dentist and native Arkansan, and former graduate of the University of Arkansas (Woo Pig!). After receiving his dental degree at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Denson worked for 3 years as a general dentist in Arkansas and North Mississippi. Upon realizing his love of working with children, he returned to UT to complete his Masters training in pediatrics. His goal is to provide children across the Mid-South with a fun dental experience that encourages oral health and the prevention of cavities.
Dr. Denson lives in Memphis with his wife, Brooke, and two daughters, Norah and Claire. They are active members of Fellowship Memphis Church. They enjoy traveling, cheering on the Grizz, and frequenting many of the great Memphis-area restaurants.
Dr. Taylor Collazo
Orthodontist
Dr. Taylor Collazo
Orthodontist
Taylor Collazo, DDS, MSD
Dr. Collazo’s vision is to serve and love people by providing the highest level of orthodontic treatment with personalized care. His heart is set on cultivating joy and confidence in his patients by creating amazing smiles and forming friendships.
Dr. Collazo is a Board Certified Orthodontist, an elite status attained by less than 30% of orthodontic specialists. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he received his undergraduate degree in Medical Science. He then earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, where he graduated #1 in his class, and was elected to be a Hinman Dental Scholar. Dr. Collazo was also the recipient of the prestigious OKU Kramer Award, granted to the top student. After dental school, he completed his orthodontic residency at one of the top programs in the country, the University of Texas in Houston. During residency he obtained specialized training in growth and development, and received a Masters of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and Certificate in Orthodontics.
Dr. Collazo is married to Maeve, a dental hygienist, and they have two beautiful daughters, Luella and Jett, and a golden retriever named Memphis. Dr. Collazo is a big sports and outdoor enthusiast and enjoys tennis, biking, hiking and rock climbing. He is also passionate about serving on international dental mission trips. The Collazo’s are members at Harvest church and love doing life with their local community.