Dr. Frank Courts, DDS, PhD, leads a
Pediatric dentistry practice located at 73 Success Ct, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. The clinic, also known as "Elizabeth Miller and Frank Courts" or "Frank J. Courts D.D.S. PH.D. Pediatric Dentistry," specializes in providing comprehensive oral healthcare for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents, including those with special needs.
Dr. Courts holds a DDS and a Pediatric Dentistry Certificate from the UNC School of Dentistry, as well as a PhD in Microbiology/Immunology from the UNC School of Medicine. He previously served as an Associate Professor and Chair of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Florida College of Dentistry for 20 years before establishing his practice in Rocky Mount. He is affiliated with
Nash General Hospital.
The practice emphasizes
preventive dentistry, aiming to initiate
dental care between 12 and 18 months of age to lay the foundation for a lifetime of
oral health. Services provided include general dentistry for children, as well as specialized care for conditions such as autism, cavities, chipped teeth, dental disorders, Down Syndrome, gingivitis, grinding of teeth, gum disease, temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ), tooth abrasion, tooth abscess, tooth attrition, tooth decay, tooth demineralization, tooth discoloration, and tooth loss, and toothache. Procedures offered include composite
fillings, dental bonding, dental
crowns, digital x-rays (CDR), teeth extractions, and teeth scaling.
Dr. Courts is actively involved in the dental community, serving as Chairman of the Council of Oral Health and Prevention for the North Carolina Dental Society and co-chairing the NCIOM Task Force on Oral Health Transformation. His passion for expanding dental care access, especially for underserved populations, stems from his upbringing in rural North Carolina.
The clinic maintains a professional and inviting environment. Patients consistently report positive experiences, highlighting the friendly staff, easy scheduling, and excellent patient care.
