Star Staff Reports
Local business, Reed Family Dentistry is hosting an Open House to celebrate 75 years of operation.
The 75th celebration will take place at 8020 Highway 51 North from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be food, drinks, music and giveaways.
Reed Family Dentistry continues tradition as third generation dentist, Dr. Taylor Reed, joined local Millington practice years ago. The second generation dentist was Dr. Kevin Reed.
He had the honor of hiring his son to work alongside him at the family practice of about seven years ago.
Kevin’s dad Dr. E. Loyd Reed, who founded Reed Family Dentistry in 1949.
“Joining my Dad in 1982 was a special time for me. Now working alongside Dr. Taylor, everything is coming full circle. He is smart, a natural leader, and an excellent dentist. Another special time for RFD,” said Kevin.
The youngest Reed received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee Health and Science Dental School in May 2017 after obtaining a Bachelors of Science in Biological Engineering from Mississippi State University in 2013.
Becoming a dentist was always a part of the plan for Taylor Reed.
“I grew up around dentistry with my dad and grandfather being dentists and saw how much they enjoyed it. I knew I wanted to work with my hands and be in a position to serve people; dentistry is a great fit for both,” Taylor said.
Kevin and his father worked together until his father’s retirement in 1992.
