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About Dr. Royal
Dr. Royal is a Tennessee native where he earned his D.D.S. Degree in 1985. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Dr. Royal joined the U.S. Army where he proudly served for 21 years.                                                                 Â
During his time in the Army, Dr. Royal served in a variety of clinical and military positions, to include, but not limited to:
*Commander of the 257th Medical Company, the U.S. Army's only airborne dental clinic where Dr. Â
 Royal completed 40 jumps.
*3rd Brigade Dental Surgeon, 101st Airborne Division
*Commander of 56th Dental Service Detachment, Korea
*Chief of Dental Operations and Services, 257th Medical Company
*Chief Clinician/Officer in Charge of a 24 chair Dental Clinic. Fort Bragg
*Residency Director of Ft. Carson's 1 year Dental residency program
Decorations and Awards
*Legion of Merit
*Bronze Star
*Army Meritorious Service Medal
…*Army Commendation Medal
*Army Achievement Medal
*Army Parachutist Badge
*Air Assault Badge
*Expert Field Medical Badge
In his spare time, Dr. Royal likes to garden, hike, ride motorcycles, keep bees (Bee Charmer), woodwork and travel in the family RV with his wife and children.
Dr. Royal is known to bring produce from his garden and honey from his bee hives to share with patients and friends.
Read More Read less Dr. Royal is a Tennessee native where he earned his D.D.S. Degree in 1985. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Dr. Royal joined the U.S. Army where he proudly served for 21 years.                                                                 Â
During his time in the Army, Dr. Royal served in a variety of clinical and military positions, to include, but not limited to:
*Commander of the 257th Medical Company, the U.S. Army's only airborne dental clinic where Dr. Â
 Royal completed 40 jumps.
*3rd Brigade Dental Surgeon, 101st Airborne Division
*Commander of 56th Dental Service Detachment, Korea
*Chief of Dental Operations and Services, 257th Medical Company
*Chief Clinician/Officer in Charge of a 24 chair Dental Clinic. Fort Bragg
*Residency Director of Ft. Carson's 1 year Dental residency program
Decorations and Awards
*Legion of Merit
*Bronze Star
*Army Meritorious Service Medal
…*Army Commendation Medal
*Army Achievement Medal
*Army Parachutist Badge
*Air Assault Badge
*Expert Field Medical Badge
In his spare time, Dr. Royal likes to garden, hike, ride motorcycles, keep bees (Bee Charmer), woodwork and travel in the family RV with his wife and children.
Dr. Royal is known to bring produce from his garden and honey from his bee hives to share with patients and friends.
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- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
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| Dentistry | Dentistry | Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 57 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | ||
| Spruce Pine , NC | Phoenix , AZ | Nashville , TN | Morganton , NC |
| Med School: University of Pennsylvania | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA | ||
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