About Nancy Horton, DMD
For over 29 years, Dr. Horton has lived and cared for patients in South Tampa. Beginning her career as a dental hygienist, she practiced for a dentist in Clearwater for 10 years before moving to Tampa to attend USF, and then on to a wonderful Dental education at the University of Florida Dental College. Dr. Horton is dedicated to your comfort and care, with a longtime passion for all phases of dentistry. Her commitment to higher learning (continuing education of over 29 years of practice) surpasses 2,000 hours and spans all therapies and technologies. She has studied with world renowned clinicians in every field of dentistry, learning from the best. Dr. Horton completed mastership programs for restorative excellence with The Dawson Academy of Occlusion, Cosmetics Advanced Continuum training at LSU with Dr. Jimmy Eubanks and The Spears Institute of Seattle for Complex Cosmetic Dentistry. Much of her Endodontic learning was at the Scottsdale Institute, with Dr. Cliff Ruddle. 240 hours of Implant education was realized through the University of Florida’s clinic in St. Petersburg (implant educators). A little-known fact is that Dr. Horton has finished more Invisalign, clear aligner therapy than any general dentist in the Southeast, beginning the company’s success story in 2003, when orthodontists touted the clear aligner’s inability to correct complex crowded cases. Dr. Horton and her husband Earl, of 39 years, have been active in the Tampa community for 30 years, helping to establish the Children’s museum, and also working with DACCO (to reduce addictive behaviors in order to prevent death from alcoholism and opioid overdose). Dr. Horton is involved in helping those in need, not just in her office, but working with Gulf Coast Dental Outreach in Pinellas County. Dr. Horton has 2 grown children and besides spending time with her family, she is an avid exercise and tennis enthusiast. Experience the difference that her patients have found under her gentle care, of long-lasting relationships, and beautiful restorative success. Dr. Horton is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the American Dental Implant Association.
