William M. Locante, DDS

Implant Dentist in Brentwood, TN 37027

Dr. Bill Locante is a world-renowned implant dentist with a primary practice in Dental Implantology. After graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry with a degree in Dental Surgery, he promptly developed an interest in the promising field of dental implants.

William M. Locante, DDS – Implant Dentist in Brentwood, TN 37027

“Advances in implant science were really just beginning, and I was captivated with the real solutions they provided to my patients. This is an area of practice where one can greatly improve the quality of a persons life.” – Dr. Locante

Practicing the Art and Science of Dental Implantology for nearly 30 years, Dr. Locante has placed well over 20,000 implants in his career, and is widely known as a leader in the field.

Lecturing nationally and internationally at University levels and beyond, Dr. Locante has taught hundreds of Dentists and Dental Surgeons world-wide in the Art and Science of Dental Implants.

While donating his time to the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry, Dr. Locante also maintains a full-time practice in Nashville. He teaches as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Departments of Graduate Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.

Dr. Locante’s experience, skill, knowledge and passion for Dental Implantology has led him to be involved in the research and design of dental implants – both metallic and non-metallic (ceramic) – as well as bone cell and bone bioprotiens and healing mechanisms.

In addition to being Board Certified by the American Board of Oral Implantology, Dr. Locante is also an Honored Fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Diplomat in the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He has also participated as an examiner for these organizations as well.

Dr. Locante has sat on Advisory Boards and is a opinion leader for multiple implant companies. He has developed and modified particular surgical procedures that have led to surgical patents and techniques that are used today world-wide, resulting in simplified and more predictable treatments for patients.

As contributing author to several text books in the Art and Science of Dental Implants, Dr. Locante also has numerous publications in peer reviewed journals.

With Dr. Locante’s skill, knowledge and experience, you can again smile with confidence.

Dental Implantologist
Bachelor of Science – The University of Wisconsin
Certification in Dental Implantology – Brookdale Hospital – New York
Doctor of Dental Surgery – Marquette University School of Dentistry
Implant Dentistry Maxi-Course – Brookdale Hospital Implant Medical Center and UMD New Jersey
Special Certification in Intravenous Conscious Sedation – Miami Valley Hospital – Dayton, Ohio
MISCH Implant Institution – Dearborn, Michigan
University of Lille – Department of Plastic Surgery – Lille, France
Northwestern University – Department of Dental Implantology – Branemark
Dental Implant Lecturer and Educator
Assistant Professor at The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry – Department of Restorative Dentistry and Graduate Periodontics
Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Meharry College of Dentistry Department of Periodontics
Author, Inventor, Collaborator
Journal of Oral Implantology
Single-Tooth Replacements in the Esthetic Zone With an Immediate Function Implant: A Preliminary Report
Implant Dentistry – The Official Journal of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
The Nonfunctional Immediate Provisional in Immediate Extraction Sites: A Technique to Maximize Esthetics
Journal of Oral Implantology
LaminOss Immediate-load Implants: I. Introducing Osteocompression in Dentistry (with Maurice Valen)
Journal of Oral Implantology
LaminOss Immediate-load Implants: II. Clinical Considerations of Osteocompression (with Maurice Valen)
Member of Boards, Academies and More
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology
Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Certifications, Awards and Achievements
Dr. Locante Holds a Patent on a Temporary Crown That is Placed During the Initial Surgery
Past President of:

Southern District of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Congress of Oral Implantologists
American Academy of Osseointegration
American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Academy of Implants and Transplants
Tennessee Dental Association