Meet The Staff

Dr. Cooper graduated in June 1987 from University of Tennessee Dental school in Memphis. He then spent 6 years in the US Army while doing a one year general dentistry residency at Fort Campbell KY before going to Germany, Texas and Louisiana. He then got out of the military and moved back to the Knoxville area where he took over Dr. Armstrong’s practice in Clinton in June 1993. He has been in private practice for 29 years and has 3 grown sons, Thomas 34, Jack 33 and Nick 30. He also has a grandson Adrian who is 20 months old. In his free time he enjoys UT sports, Orangetheory fitness, renovation projects, hiking, and traveling to new places both in the US and abroad. Dr. Cooper prides himself in calming his patients dental fears while providing them with the best option in restoring their dental issues to their satisfaction.

Lanell has been working in dentistry for 30 years and has been working with Dr. Cooper since 1996. She loves her patients and feels rewarded when she can make them feel at ease and comfortable during their dental visits. Lanell is married, has 3 children and four grandchildren. When Lanell is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Rachel graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene from Wesleyan University and has worked in the field since 2017. Training patients on the importance of oral hygiene and its positive, long term preventative properties are very important to Rachel. Her gentle spirit contributes to a comfortable work environment and overall patient experience. Rachel enjoys spending weekends with her Husband, pets, Family and Friends.

Attending Roane State Hygiene School, Katie graduated at the top of her class and brings that expertise and knowledge to the practice. Characterized as a true “people person”, Katie’s influence on her patients is one of care and training to achieve optimal oral hygiene. When she is not at the office, you will find Katie enjoying music, dancing and spending time with her Husband, three dogs, Family and Friends.