About Drs. Batten & Heath Family Dentistry, Walkertown, NC

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Dr. Batten and Dr. Heath are both dedicated to serving their community with exceptional dental care at affordable prices.

Over 33 years ago, Dr. David R. Heath began serving the dental needs of the rural community of Walkertown, North Carolina. Later he was joined by Dr. Justin H. Batten, a native of the area, who plans to work side by side with Dr. Batten and then continue his legacy into the decades ahead. They make an incredible team, along with a staff of dedicated, caring professionals who make up Drs. Batten & Heath Family Dentistry. Dr. Heath has proudly served Walkertown and the surrounding communities for more than three decades. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Zoology, David went on to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the UNC School of Dentistry. Immediately following dental school, Dr. Heath took over a practice in Walkertown. He has been here ever since, providing quality care to his community.

Affordable dental care with a smile!

Dr. Batten’s passion for dentistry was sparked during his early college years as he began volunteering with the Missions of Mercy dental practices in rural communities across North Carolina. There he witnessed the true need for dental treatment in our state and the difference that a quality dentist can make in the lives of his neighbors. Dr. Batten continues to volunteer with Missions of Mercy and NC Baptist Men’s Dental Bus, as well as through international missions. Dr. Batten graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University. He then attended the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

DR. JUSTIN H. BATTEN, DDS

Dr. Batten’s passion for dentistry was sparked during his early college years as he began volunteering with the Missions of Mercy dental practices in rural communities across North Carolina. There he witnessed the true need for dental treatment in our state, and the difference that a quality dentist can make in the lives of his neighbors. Dr. Batten continues to volunteer with Missions of Mercy and NC Baptist Men’s Dental Bus, as well as through international missions.

Dr. Batten graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University. He then attended the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

He is a member of the North Carolina Dental Society, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Batten’s interests include fly-fishing, hiking/camping, hunting, and playing golf. He values time spent with family and friends and loves to travel the world with his beautiful wife Ashley.

DR. DAVID R. HEATH, DDS

David Heath has served Walkertown and the surrounding communities for over 33 years!

​After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Zoology, David went on to complete his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the UNC School of Dentistry.

​Immediately following Dental School, Dr. Heath took over a practice in Walkertown. He has been here ever since, providing quality care to his community!