About Your Dentist
Douglas Tillery, DDS
“Making one person smile can change the world. Maybe not the whole world, but their world.”
A Mission to Serve
Since 1968, Dr. Douglas W. Tillery has committed himself to providing each and every patient with the highest quality of oral health care so they are able to enjoy the many benefits of a beautiful, healthy smile. This dedication, coupled with a genuine desire to serve, has led to his office being recognized as one of the premier dental practices in South Mississippi.
Commitment to Personal and Professional Excellence
A graduate of the prestigious Loyola University of New Orleans Dental School, Dr. Tillery has continued his education and professional development in order to bring his patients the most advanced and innovative techniques in modern dentistry.
Dr. Tillery has received advanced training in implant dentistry from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and earned the distinction of Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology and the American Society of Osseointegration. He is a former president of the Laurel Area Dental Society and an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and the American Dental Association.
In the Laurel area, he has served as chairman of the Jones County Economic Development Society and the South Mississippi Fair Commission.
Personal Life
Away from the office, Dr. Tillery loves to spend quality time with his wife, Mary Jo Byrd, two daughters, two grandsons, and three granddaughters.
Michael Moran, DMD
"You don't have to brush all your teeth; just the ones you want to keep."
My Mission
"My mission is to provide the highest quality of care to my patients. I am dedicated to providing this care with the utmost integrity and respect for each patient's individual needs and expectations."
Education
Doctorate of Dental Medicine
University of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson, MS
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS
Continuing Education & Professional Memberships
Dr. Moran is a member of the following professional organizations:
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Mississippi Dental Association
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Military Officers Association of America
Life & Hobbies
Away from the office, Dr. Moran enjoys spending time with his wife Peyton and daughter, Nora. He also loves hunting, fishing, and driving Jeeps. Dr. Moran is also proud to serve as a Captain in the U.S. Army National Guard.