Experienced Endodontics in Knoxville, TN
Wallin H. Myers, D.D.S.
Dr. Wallin Myers has been practicing dentistry since 1999.
He was born and raised in Knoxville, graduated from Webb High School, and received his dental degree from Meharry Medical School of Dentistry in 1999. After finishing his endodontic residency at Boston University in 2003, Dr Myers returned to East Tennessee to join Knoxville Endodontics with now-retired Dr. Bill Powell and Dr. Frank Balaban.
Dr. Myers and his wife Leslie share three children. While not working, Dr Myers enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with his family, traveling, fishing, and supporting the Tennessee Vols. Dr Myers is a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church.
- Meharry Medical School of Dentistry, DDS, 1999
- University of Tennessee Medical Center (Knoxville), General Practice Residency, 2000-2001
- Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Endodontic Residency, 2003
- American Association of Endodontists
- American Dental Association
- Tennessee Dental Association
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
Benjamin D. Scott, D.D.S.
Dr. Ben Scott has been practicing dentistry since 2005.
He has lived in Knoxville since he was six years old, the only exception being when he studied to earn his undergraduate degree at Furman University in 2001, degree in dentistry at UT-Memphis in 2005, and certificate in endodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2008. He says of his work at Knoxville Endodontics, “I know that a lot of people can be nervous, given the prospect of having a root canal, particularly if they’ve not had one before. It is my aim to make them comfortable, alleviate their fears, and make the process as easy as possible for them.”.
Dr. Scott has also enjoyed working with various local organizations over the years including Interfaith Health Center, Volunteer Ministry Center, Dental Lifeline Network, Men of Valor and Compassion Ministries.
When he’s not preforming root canals, he and his wife, Amanda, love doing anything outdoors with their 5 children.
- Furman University, BA, 2001
- University of Tennessee at Memphis Health Science Center, DDS, 2005
- University of Tennessee Medical Center (Knoxville), General Practice Residency, 2005-2006
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Certificate in Endodontics, 2008
- Diplomate American Board of Endodontics
- American Association of Endodontists
- American Dental Association
- Tennessee Dental Association
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
- Fellowship Award of the Tennessee Dental Association, 2020
- American College of Dentists
- Southern Endodontic Study Group
- Tennessee Academy of Endodontists, 2023-present (President)
Stanford C. Ballard, D.M.D.
Stanford C. Ballard, D.M.D.Dr. Stanford Ballard has been practicing dentistry since 2015.
He is a native of Birmingham Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama with honors and has degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics. His past work history includes working at NASA, Mercedes Benz US Int and Daimler Chrysler in Stuttgart Germany where he worked on the prototype vehicle lines being transferred to the United States. After returning to the states, he decided to leave the field of engineering and pursue a career in dentistry. After graduating dental school, he further advanced his education with an Advanced Education General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program where he gained extensive training in implants, grafting, and IV sedation. It was then that he was accepted into the Endodontic Residency at UAB to obtain his specialty certificate in Postgraduate Endodontics. Dr. Ballard has a strong faith in the Lord and has a passion for drug recovery, prison ministry and missionary work.
Dr. Ballard has 5 children with his wife, Alicia, and enjoys spending time together with them on their farm. He is an avid hunter and enjoys grilling, brewing, farming, boating and watching Alabama Football. He is a member of fellowship church and enjoys giving back to his community through charity outreach.
- University of Alabama, BS, 2005
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Dental School, DMD, 2015
- NYU Advanced General Dentistry Residency Program, The Foundry, 2015-2016
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Endodontics Residency, 2016-2018
- American Association of Endodontics
- American Dental Association
- Tennessee Dental Association
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Dental Lifeline Network
Thomas J Lucas, D.M.D., PH.D.
Thomas J Lucas, D.M.D., PH.D.
Dr. Lucas was born in Montgomery, Alabama and grew up in the small town of Eclectic, Alabama near Lake Martin. He completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He continued his undergraduate honors biomedical research at UAB and pursued a dual degree (DMD/PhD) in Dentistry and Materials Engineering. He graduated in 2015 from The University of Alabama at Birmingham with his dental degree (DMD) and his doctorate (PhD) in Materials Engineering.
After graduation, Dr. Lucas practiced general dentistry in Auburn, Alabama for four years before returning to UAB in Birmingham to begin his 24-month residency specializing in endodontics (root canals). Upon completing his formal training in Endodontics, he practiced as a root canal specialist in Peachtree City/Fayetteville, Georgia for three years, and then briefly in Asheville, North Carolina, until Hurricane Helene displaced him to Knoxville in November of 2024.
Dr. Lucas is a member of the American Dental Association, the Alabama Dental Association, and the American Association of Endodontists. He is board-eligible and currently working on the final stage of becoming board-certified in the field of Endodontics—a three-step process and the highest voluntary certification that can be achieved.
Dr. Lucas is married to his beautiful wife, Laura, and they have five daughters: Abby, Ella, Charlee, Quinnley, and Willa. He enjoys spending time with his children and looks forward to their weekly date night outings. Dr. Lucas also enjoys traveling, off-roading in his Jeep, and discovering the best “hole-in-the-wall” food spots.
Dr. Bill Powell
Retired
Dr. Bill Powell
Dr. Bill Powell founded Knoxville Endodontics in 1975 after spending three years with a group endodontic practice that eventually dissolved. His solo practice grew successfully, and in 1987, he welcomed his first associate and partner, Dr. Frank Balaban. Together, they continued to expand Knoxville Endodontics, adding Dr. Wallin Myers in 2002 and Dr. Ben Scott in 2008. The practice has continued to flourish since then. Now retired from seeing patients, Dr. Powell is often still “in office” as a lifelong member of the team at Knoxville Endodontics.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Powell has been actively involved in organized dentistry and dental education. He has held several leadership positions, including President of the Tennessee Dental Association and Foundation Vice President of the American Dental Association. He has served as a Trustee and Board Director of the American Association of Endodontists and is an Officer of its Foundation. Dr. Powell has also served on the Board of the Dental Lifeline Network nationally and acts as Chair of the Tennessee Affiliate. Additionally, he has served as President of the Southern Endodontic Study Group and the Tennessee Association of Endodontists.
Since the late 1970s, Dr. Powell has been a member of the Advisory Committee for the General Practice Residency in Dentistry at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, where he teaches Endodontics as a Clinical Associate Professor. He is also an Assistant Professor in Endodontics at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis, where he has served as President of the Alumni Board. Dr. Powell has lectured both nationally and internationally and has been a guest speaker at numerous endodontic departments across dental schools. He continues to mentor pre-dental candidates as well as current and future endodontists.
Dr. Powell’s community involvement spans 38 years with the Rotary Club of Knoxville. He is a board member of the Knoxville Quarterback Club and serves as Chair of the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. He is also an Honorary Member of The University of Tennessee Letterman’s Club. Dr. Powell and his wife, Linda, have two grown children and three grandchildren, and they are active members of Bearden United Methodist Church.