DOWNTOWN DENTAL KNOXVILLE - Key Persons


Dr. Marsha Hickey

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  • Staff Member
Dr. Marsha Hickey studied at Indiana / Purdue University Indianapolis and attended the Indiana University School of Dentistry where she graduated with clinical honors. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, the International Association for Orthodontics, 2nd District Dental Society, and the Oral Diagnostic and Implant Study Club. Dr. Hickey volunteers her time in the Knoxville community and is involved in programs such as Dental LifeLine, Donated Dental Services, Interfaith Dental Clinic, and Give Kids a Smile. She and her husband Tim are active in their church and enjoy spending time with their children, Clayton and Lauren. Dr. Hickey is a family and cosmetic practitioner with extensive additional training in Invisalign and traditional orthodontics. She prides herself in giving her patients personal attention and gentle, quality care. She is always honest and is conservative in her approach to dentistry.

Nicholas Odum

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  • Staff Member
Dr. Odum attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Dentistry in Memphis, Tennessee and is an undergraduate alumnus of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Throughout his training he has received special recognition for his restorative dental skills, attention to aesthetic detailing in dentistry, and his ability to intentionally relate to patients on a personal level. Dr. Odum's ardent love for dentistry stems from his passions in the fields of both science and artistry, and he is most excited about working alongside his patients to achieve a feeling of confidence in their dental work and pride in their final results. He enjoys all facets of general/family and cosmetic dentistry, but has specific work experience and interest in orthodontics and restorative dentistry. In his personal time, Dr. Odum enjoys reading epic fantasy and science fiction literature, painting or exploring new artistic mediums, loving on his two tabby cats, supporting the Vols sports teams, and exploring Knoxville and the surrounding area food scenes with friends.