A disciplined, team-first approach to dentistry - built on experience and high quality care.
Dr. Payton Lane is committed to delivering advanced, patient-centered dental care with a strong emphasis on precision, long-term function, and lasting results. His clinical philosophy is built around providing comprehensive treatment that restores not only oral health, but also confidence and quality of life.
Raised in Columbus, Mississippi, Dr. Lane developed a strong work ethic and appreciation for serving others from an early age. He began his academic career at Mississippi Delta Community College before earning his bachelor's degree from Delta State University, where he was a four-year collegiate baseball player. Competing at a high level taught him the discipline, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence that continue to define his approach to dentistry.
Dr. Lane earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Following dental school, he completed a one-year residency focusing on advanced surgical and implant training in Chattanooga. This year of training advanced his skills and enhanced his ability to provide comprehensive, high quality care for his patients — with extensive hands-on experience in complex oral surgery, dental implant procedures, bone preservation, surgical extractions, and comprehensive treatment planning.
Dr. Lane believes that every patient deserves individualized care and takes the time to develop treatment plans tailored to each person's goals, health, and lifestyle. He combines modern technology, meticulous surgical techniques, and a compassionate approach to create an experience that is comfortable, transparent, and focused on long-term success.
Whether replacing a single missing tooth with a dental implant or helping patients restore their smiles through comprehensive treatment, Dr. Lane is dedicated to delivering exceptional results with precision and integrity.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Lane enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time outdoors with his wife, Reagan. Together, they are excited to become part of the community and look forward to building lasting relationships while helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles for years to come.
A rigorous academic and surgical background — followed by ongoing leadership in the program that trained him.
Undergraduate studies — Mississippi Delta Community College and Delta State University; four-year letterman on the Delta State baseball team
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) — University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry
One year advanced surgical training — residency completed immediately following dental school, focused on advanced surgical and implant training
Current Board Member — the same residency program where he completed his surgical training; helping guide the next generation of surgical dentists
Patients looking for a steady hand and a team-oriented approach find both in Dr. Lane. His athletic background instilled the kind of discipline and preparation that carries directly into precise, well-planned surgical care.
His ongoing role training the next generation of dentists at his former residency program reflects a genuine investment in doing the work well — not just doing it.
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