Meet Dr. David O. Pickett, DMD, MS
Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Knoxville, TN
Dr. David O. Pickett is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. He provides comprehensive surgical care for adults and children, including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, tooth extractions, oral pathology, facial trauma treatment, frenectomies, and anesthesia.
Education and Research
Dr. Pickett was born in Puerto Rico while his father attended dental school and was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in microbiology in 2003.
Dr. Pickett continued his graduate education in microbiology, studying biological-warfare agents with a particular focus on botulinum toxin. He earned a Master of Science and contributed to patented research involving the rapid identification of botulinum toxin genes.
Dental Education and Oral Surgery Residency
Dr. Pickett earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2009.
He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency through the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. During his residency, he trained at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, formerly East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, treating patients with cleft and craniofacial conditions. He completed his residency in 2013 and has continued supporting the education and clinical development of oral surgery residents at The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Board Certification and Areas of Care
Dr. Pickett is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He provides the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including:
- Dental implant surgery
- Wisdom teeth removal
- Bone grafting
- Tooth extractions
- Facial trauma treatment
- Oral pathology
- Frenectomies
- Anesthesia and sedation
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Pickett remains active in national, regional, state, and local professional organizations. His affiliations include:
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Knox Area Dental Association, formerly known as the Second District Dental Society
- US Oral Surgery Management Clinical Governance Board
Awards and Professional Recognition
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Outstanding Poster Presentation Award at the organization’s 94th Annual Meeting
- Guardian Angel Award for outstanding patient care and compassion at The University of Tennessee Medical Center
- Published researcher in oral surgery, craniofacial care, vascular malformations, and the detection of botulinum toxin genes
Hospital and Surgical Affiliations
Dr. Pickett’s hospital and surgical affiliations include:
- The University of Tennessee Medical Center
- Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, formerly East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
- Children’s West Surgery Center
- Parkwest Medical Center
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
- Fort Loudoun Medical Center
Life-Support Certifications
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Personal Background
Dr. Pickett is married and has five children. His experience in scientific research, adult and pediatric surgery, and resident education supports his commitment to safe, compassionate, evidence-based patient care.
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Medical Article Publications
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A 5-Year Retrospective Review of Primary Palatoplasty Cases Utilizing an Acellular Collagen Interpositional Graft
Hudson JW, Pickett DO. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2015;73(7):1393.e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2015.03.035. PMID: 25871898. -
Case Report of Spontaneous Hemorrhage in a Sublingual Arteriovenous Malformation Causing an Emergent Airway Obstruction
Pickett DO, Hudson JW. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. 2014;117(1):e46-50. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2012.03.035. PMID: 22939328. -
A Quadruplex Real-Time PCR Assay for Rapid Detection and Differentiation of the Clostridium botulinum Toxin Genes A, B, E and F
Satterfield BA, Stewart AF, Lew CS, Pickett DO, Cohen MN, Moore EA, Luedtke PF, O’Neill KL, Robison RA. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2010;59(1):55-64. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.012567-0. PMID: 19779029.