Dr. Thomas Lovinggood received his B.A. from Vanderbilt University in 1974. He went on to complete his D.D.S. at the University of Missouri in 1978. After a one year General Practice Residency, Dr. Lovinggood attended St. Louis University where he earned his Orthodontic Certificate and Master's Degree in 1981.

Dr. Lovinggood is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Eastern Jackson County Dental Society.

Dr. Lovinggood is married and has two stepsons as well as three grandsons. He has his pilot's license, enjoys scuba diving, tennis and hunting.