Meet Dr. Sam Pulitzer
Dr. Sam’s energy is palpable as he greets his patients with a fist bump and a warm hello. It is important to him to share the details of orthodontic decision-making with his patients and their parents for a true team approach. He leaves no stone unturned to achieve the healthiest and best orthodontic results. A team sports enthusiast, he enjoys following his favorite teams, the LSU Tigers and the New Orleans Saints, but will talk about your favorite team too. Outside of work and family time, Dr. Sam enjoys a competitive game of pickleball or soccer and having a good laugh with his teammates!
Sam also enjoys sharing with others his passion for orthodontics by teaching. He offers multiple lectures annually to dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants. We are so grateful to have a doctor who builds an inviting atmosphere in our office and strives to provide the best orthodontic journey possible!
Education & Training
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Rollins College
1986 - BA Economics
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University of New Orleans
2002 - Pre-dental & MBA Program until accepted into Dental School
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Louisiana State University Health Science Center
2003 - School of Dentistry
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Louisiana State University Health Science Center
2005 - Orthodontics Fellowship Certificate
Associations
- OKU Dental Honor Society
- American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association
- Kingsport Dental Society and the First District Dental Society of Tennessee
- Member of the North Carolina/South Carolina DAMON Study Club
Professional Involvement
Ormco Insider: One of approx. 50 Orthodontic offices in America beta testing & collecting research data for future Orthodontic products
CoFounder of the oldest Spear Study Club in the Tri-Cities & SW VA areas (Since 2013)
Advisor to Northeast State Registered Dental Assistant School in Downtown Kingsport (Since 2009)
Orthodontic Lecturer at ETSU Dental Hygiene Program Since 2009
Host Annual Lecture series about various Orthodontics topics to more than 250 Dental Professionals