Meet Jonathan Bowling, DDS
Founder/Dentist
Dr. Bowling believes that art, science, and technology blend together in the profession of dentistry. He is passionate about providing caring, comfortable, and high quality dentistry.
Philosophy
Dr. Bowling loves dentistry and leading a team that provides exceptional dental care at Bowling Dentistry. He ensures time is taken to understand your individual needs and desires, and work with you to develop the best treatment options for you.
Dr. Bowling employs a calm, patient, and compassionate demeanor and is happy to help discuss ways to improve, achieve, and maintain your optimum oral and overall health.
He wants your visit to be comfortable, relaxing, and efficient, and finds satisfaction helping you achieve the beautiful smile you desire. He understands the reservations that often prevent patients from achieving their best dental health, therefore a priority for Dr. Bowling is for you to receive the treatment needed and desired in a comfortable, reassuring atmosphere.
Education
As a proud graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Dr. Bowling received his Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, and was a member of the Honors College. He then achieved his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Although tremendous effort and dedication is imperative to achieve a doctorate in any field, Dr. Bowling is a firm believer that education must continue beyond graduate degrees.
Continuing Education, and expanding areas of expertise is important to Dr. Bowling and his team at Bowling Dentistry. Below are just some of the areas where he has and continues to expand his expertise:
- Advanced education in oral conscious sedation allows him to help calm the nerves too often associated with receiving dental care.
- Hundreds of hours of advanced education on dental implants support being able to offer a comprehensive plan best suited for replacing missing teeth.
- Advanced education in Invisalign® and ClearCorrect “invisible” or “clear aligners” to create straighter smiles.
- Extensive education in cosmetic smile design, Botox, airway and sleep apnea concerns, and temporomandibular disorders allows Dr. Bowling to confidently address a large spectrum of accessory dental and health issues.
- As a photography enthusiast, Dr. Bowling pursues education in dental photography which allows for nicer aesthethic results and improved communication with dental labs.
Professional Memberships
Along with dedication toward perpetual Continuing Education. Dr. Bowling is also a member of many professional organizations that encourage additional growth, fellowship, and accountability.
Charleston Collaborative Study Club
A local subsect of an elite international network of doctors interested in furthering their knowledge to provide excellent care to each and every patient that comes into their practice.
Delta Sigma Delta Graduate Chapter
The local educational and social chapter of a national organization of dentists and dental students brought together with the common goal of promoting excellence in the dental profession.
Academy of General Dentistry
The only organization exclusively dedicated to serving the interests and professional needs of the general dentist.
Family
Dr. Bowling is happily married to his lovely wife Claire, a Louisiana native. They recently welcomed their first baby, a beautiful boy, into the world here in Charleston. They have two adopted puppies; The lovely, nurturing and energetic little lady, Flora, and the ever-curious gentleman Fitzgerald.
They enjoy traveling the reaches of the United States and world together where they appreciate the architecture, history, food, and charm that makes each region unique. Love of the sea often brings them to the coast. Favorite pastimes of theirs include enjoying tours, finding unique restaurants to dine, fishing, and enjoying views of the sea. They often can be found enjoying walks downtown, sitting together at park benches, dates to the movies, and many simple miscellaneous “mini-dates” together.
I used to dread my dental appointments but not any longer. Dr. Bowling and his staff are always smiling, courteous, timely, and striving to make my visit as pleasant as possible. I love the reminders for appointments and text which is an added bonus so I don’t forget. I’d have to say I feel like family. Thank you Dr. Bowling for always making my visit a pleasant one."
– Carol R.
