Most cosmetic dentists learn how to install veneers. Dr. Jake Bateman spent the early years of his career learning when not to.
He watched the industry drift toward bigger, brighter, more uniform smiles, and noticed his patients quietly asking for the opposite. They wanted to look like themselves, only better. They wanted to walk into a room and have no one ask, “Did you have something done?”
That preference became his entire practice.
Today, Dr. Bateman is part of a small group of dentists nationally focused on no-prep veneers, a discipline that demands more planning, more precision, and considerably more restraint than traditional cosmetic work. No shaving down healthy enamel. No starting over. The natural smile is preserved beneath the result, and the result is judged by a single question: does it look like nothing was done?
His only belief is that the future of aesthetic dentistry is smaller, not bigger, and that the best practitioners will be measured by what nobody can see.
Working with Dr. Bateman starts with a conversation, not a treatment plan. He listens before he diagnoses. He recommends less than most. And when he does work on a smile, he does it once, carefully, and designs it to last.
Patients often leave with smaller plans than they expected, longer-lasting outcomes than they hoped for, and a result no one can quite put their finger on.
Fellowship: Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy
Member: Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry
Advanced training: Spear Education Training Facility in Scottsdale, Ariz, Werle Implant Continuum, Seattle Study Club Member, Past Spear Study Club Member
Technique Specialization: Continuing excellence in no-prep veneer techniques developed by Dr. Dennis Wells
Dr. Jake Bateman is a 3rd generation Dentist who has pursued the highest levels of aesthetic dentistry for more than a decade. He has always had a passion for Dentistry and striving for excellence. He graduated #1 clinically from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center School of Dentistry.
During his senior campaign, he received the Restorative Dentistry Award for Excellence, Fixed Prosthodontics “Best of the Best” Award, and The Academy of General Dentistry Outstanding Performance Award. Dr. Bateman was the first UT Dentistry student in 5 years to receive the “Jack Wells Excellence in Dentistry” Award.
Dr. Bateman has been committed to organized dentistry. He is past President of The First District Dental Society as well as serving as New Dentist Chair for the Tennessee Dental Association (1st district) and Program Chair for the Tennessee Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He holds standing membership with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. He has received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, which only is held by 6% of Dentists in the US. Dr. Bateman has also been inducted into the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the International College of Dentists (ICD), and the American College of Dentists (ACD). Dr. Bateman was recently awarded the Fellowship Award for his service and contribution to the profession: the highest honor given by the Tennessee Dental Association. Furthermore, he was a standing member of the Spear Study Club, visiting the Campus in Scottsdale, AZ regularly for education. On a yearly basis, Dr. Bateman accumulates more than 100 hours of Continuing Education yearly. His passion for aesthetic dentistry and clinical excellence led him to join forces with Nashville Aesthetic Dentistry.
Dr. Bateman is an Ohio State Buckeye, receiving a full scholarship to compete for The Ohio State University Men’s Gymnastics team. He garnered Big TEN Rookie of the Year, 2-time All-American, and a 2-time Team Captain. Dr. Bateman moved to Colorado following college to continue training at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and spent a year training before heading to dental school.
Dr. Bateman enjoys spending time with his 3 daughters (Ayres, Lottie, Ann Elise) and with his wife, Laurel. He has every Disney princess song memorized. When he’s not singing along to “Let it Go” he loves to play, watch, or talk sports. Especially golf.
Install veneers. Almost no one can hide them.
