Dr. Thomas Glazier hails from Newnan, GA. After obtaining his D.D.S., M.S.D. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Dr. Glazier completed a residency in periodontics, dental implant surgery and IV conscious sedation at VCU where he received a certificate in periodontics as well as an M.S.D. degree for his clinical trial work on autologous leukocyte-platelet rich fibrin in osseous regeneration. He currently maintains a private practice limited to periodontal and dental implant surgery in Richmond, Virginia, with Drs. Chris Richardson and Ben Overstreet. His clinical interests include peri-implant disease management and soft-tissue regeneration. In his spare time, Dr. Glazier is an avid drummer and enjoys spending time with his wife, Lauren, and their only “child,” a 90 pound goldendoodle, named River.

Employment:
2015-Present Private Practice Periodontist; Richardson,DMD-Overstreet,DDS, Ltd.; Practicing full scope of
periodontal and dental implant surgery. Richmond, VA 23226

Licensure:
2015-Present Dental License, #0401414829, State of Virginia.

2015-Present Moderate/Conscious Sedation Permit, #0445000236, State of Virginia

2012-Present Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified

Education:
2016 Board Certification in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery, American Board of Periodontology.

2015 Certificate in Periodontology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Dept. of Periodontology,
Richmond, VA

2015 M.S.D., Thesis: The Role of Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin in Human Alveolar Ridge Preservation:
A Randomized Clinical Trial., Virginia Commonwealth University, Dept. of Periodontology,
Richmond, VA

2012 D.D.S. Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA

2007 B.S. Biology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia,

2004 Newnan High School, Newnan, Georgia

Honors, Awards, & Scholarships:
2017 Pierre Fauchard Academy

2017 Voted a “Top Periodontist” by area dentists in Richmond Magazine.

2016 Voted a “Top Periodontist” by area dentists in Richmond Magazine.

2016 “Leadership for Tomorrow” Certificate Program Recipient, Virginia Dental Association.

2015 Graduate Research Award for Best Master’s Thesis, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of
Dentistry, Richmond VA.

2013 Billy M. Pennel Graduate Student Research Award in Clinical Science, Southern Academy of Periodontology, Captiva Island, FL.

2012 American Academy of Periodontology Award, VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA.

2012 American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Award, VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA.

2012 Preston D. Miller Sr. Award for Excellence in Predoctoral Periodontics, VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA.

2006-2007 Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

2004-2007 American Cancer Society South Atlantic Division Scholarship

2004-2007 The Hope Scholarship

2004 West Georgia Home Builders Association Scholarship

2004 Branch Banking & Trust Scholarship

2004 Graduation with Highest Honors, Newnan High School

Mentorships & Externships
May, 2011 Formal Periodontal Externship, University of North Carolina, Department of Periodontics, Chapel Hill, NC

April, 2011 Formal Periodontal Externship, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, Department of Periodontics, San Antonio, Texas

March, 2011 Formal Periodontal Externship, VCU School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics, Richmond, VA

2011 ADEA Specialty Mentorship in Periodontics, VCU School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics,
Richmond, VA.

2010 ADEA Specialty Mentorship in Periodontics, VCU School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics,
Richmond, VA.

Research
2012-2015 Principal Investigator, M.S.D. Thesis: The Role of Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Human Alveolar Ridge
Preservation: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry,
Department of Periodontics, Richmond, VA.

2011 Student research assistant. The effects of TGF-β receptor type-I inhibition on connective tissue growth factor expression in human gingival fibroblasts. Virginia Commonwealth University, School of
Dentistry. Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Richmond, VA.

2010-2011 Student research assistant. Periodontal resident self-assessment of ergonomics before and after
videotaped surgeries. Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry, Department of
Periodontics, Richmond, VA.

2007 Principal Investigator. Major chelus size of C. Guanhumi as related to gender. University of Georgia, Department of Marine Biology, Athens, GA.

Teaching Experience
2013 Assistant Clinical Faculty, Periodontal Surgical Technique Lab, Academy of General Dentistry
Mastertrack Course, VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA.

2011-2012 Teaching Assistant, Predoctoral Removable Prosthodontics, VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA.

Oral Presentations
2017 “Peri-Implant Disease: Identification & Management.” Peninsula Study Club, Yorktown, VA.

2015-2017 “Biologics: A Biomimetic Approach to Tissue Regeneration.” Third Year Periodontal Surgery
Course. VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA

2016 “Interdisciplinary Approach to Regeneration.” Dental Hygiene Continuum of Virginia. Richmond,
VA.

2016 “Why Implants: Interdisciplinary Approach to Dental Implants.” Dental Hygiene Continuum of
Virginia. Richmond, VA.

2016 “Mucogingival Surgery.” Commonwealth Dental Hygiene Society. Richmond, VA

2016 “Interdisciplinary Approach to Dental Implants.” Hanover Dental Study Club, Mechanicsville, VA.

2013 “Periodontics in 2013.” Virginia Department of Health Polyconference, Richmond, VA.

Leadership, & Academic Distinctions
2017 Co Director, Dental Hygiene Study Club of RVA, Richmond, VA.

2017 Reference Committee Member, Virginia Dental Association House of Delegates

2017 Component IV Delegate to Virginia Dental Association House of Delegates

2016-2017 President-Elect, Virginia Society of Periodontists

2016 Component IV Delegate to Virginia Dental Association House of Delegates

2015-Present Membership Committee member, Virginia Dental Association

2015-2016 Treasurer/Secretary, Virginia Society of Periodontists

2015-2016 Director, Dental Hygiene Continuum of Virginia, Richmond, VA.

2015-Present Director, Greater Richmond ITI Study Club, Richmond, VA.

2015-Present Co-Director, Implant Forum of Virginia, Richmond, VA.

2010 Secretary, Psi Omega, Richmond, VA.

2010 Advisor, VCU “Reaching Academic Milestones through Participation & Service” -Summer Dental Enrichment Program for College Students, VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA

2009 Service Chair, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, VA

Philanthropy
2016 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society “Man of the Year” Candidate. Helped to raise $476,000 in ten weeks for cancer research. Richmond, VA.

2011-2014 Volunteer Doctor, Mission of Mercy Projects, Wise County, VA

2011 Give Kids A Smile, VCU School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Richmond, VA.

2011 Virginia Dental Association Lobby Day, Richmond, VA.

2010 Give Kids A Smile, VCU School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Richmond, VA.

2010 Virginia Dental Association Lobby Day, Richmond, VA.

2009 ADEA-ASDA National Dental Student Lobby Day, Washington DC.

2009 Virginia Dental Association Lobby Day, Richmond, VA.

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Periodontology
Southern Academy of Periodontology
Virginia Society of Periodontists
American Dental Association
Virginia Dental Association
Richmond Dental Society
International Team for Implantology
Implant Forum of Virginia

Professional Interests:
Peri-Implant Disease
Hard and Soft Tissue Regeneration
Personal Interests:
Music
Drums
Golf