Dr. Olawale Osinusi, DDS - Restorative Dentist in Nashville

Dr. Gregory Tao is a restorative dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Before becoming a dentist, he studied and worked as a mechanical engineer, a background that sparked his love for design and problem-solving. 

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He earned his dental degree from Columbia University and went on to complete a prosthodontic residency at the University of Connecticut, where he trained to restore complex cases and full-mouth restorations.

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Why Nuvia

Dr. Tao joined Nuvia because he enjoys helping patients who need transformative dental work and giving them high-quality results. He believes Nuvia’s process of delivering permanent teeth in 24 hours gives patients something that’s both beautiful and lasting. 

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For him, it’s rewarding to help someone regain confidence in just a day. He also values Nuvia’s team-based environment, where everyone is focused on doing the work the right way and treating people well along the way.

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Outside of the Office

When he’s not at the clinic, Dr. Tao enjoys spending time with his wife, hiking, road biking, and running. He also likes tinkering in the garage, building and modifying bikes, and finding hands-on projects that let him put his engineering background to use.

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Dr. Gabrielle Goodman is a restorative dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Nashville, TN. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at NYU’s Foundry Dental Center.

Dr. Goodman has completed extensive additional training in implantology and full-mouth rehabilitation, including an Advanced Implant Residency Program in Bessemer, AL, the Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Implant Continuum in St. Petersburg, FL, and over 480 continuing education hours focused on full-arch dental implants. 

In addition to having placed over 2,000 implant restorations, she is also trained in IV moderate sedation, oral sedation, and nitrous oxide and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Why Nuvia

Dr. Goodman joined Nuvia to be part of a team that prioritizes patient experience and offers patients a truly unique experience. She loves working alongside the surgical team to create permanent, functional, and beautiful smiles— in just 24 hours. Her philosophy is simple: every restoration should look, feel, and function like natural teeth, allowing patients to smile confidently again.

Outside the Office

Outside of work, Dr. Goodman enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter. Having grown up in Trinidad and Tobago, she has always loved water sports like wakeboarding and kiteboarding. Now in Nashville, she enjoys exploring local hiking trails and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Meet Dr. Osinusi, a passionate dentist committed to changing lives at our Nashville location. A true local, Dr. Osinusi attended high school and college right here in Nashville. After obtaining a master's degree from Barry University in South Florida, he returned to the Volunteer State for dental school at the University of Tennessee. His education was further enriched with an advanced year of general dentistry training at both the university and St. Thomas Hospital at Matthew Walker in Nashville.

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At the core of his practice is a simple promise: to treat each patient as he would a family member. Dr. Osinusi chose dentistry because it uniquely allows him to make immediate, impactful changes in people's lives, aligning perfectly with his devotion to healthcare.

Why Nuvia?

Dr. Osinusi was drawn to Nuvia because of its innovative approach to dental implants. Nuvia’s technology and process allows patients to get permanent teeth in 24 hours, something that Dr. Osinusi feels is incredibly impactful for patients. He is passionate about creating smiles and helping patients find joy in seeing their smiles restored.

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Dr. Osinusi recalls one of the first patients he was able to help with dental implants. This was a reaffirming experience for him of the joy that can be had as a dental implant provider changing people’s lives.

Personal Life

Outside the clinic, Dr. Osinusi is a soccer enthusiast—more of a spectator these days—and is deeply involved in his church community. He loves spending time with his young family and playing drums. With his blend of expert training and compassionate care, Dr. Osinusi is eager to be a part of your transformative dental journey with dental implants.

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