Dr. John Flowers completed his undergraduate training at James Madison University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology. Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Flowers received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University, then pursued his dream of providing quality oral health care to children by completing a two-year postdoctoral residency in pediatrics at the same institution. As part of his residency training, Dr. Flowers received additional knowledge and training in the areas of pediatric medicine, sedation and anesthesia, and behavior management. During this time, he was also involved in sedation research and earned his Master of Science. He has also completed additional training and certification in the use of soft-tissue lasers and tethered oral tissues (TOTs). 

Dr. Flowers is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the Virginia and Southeastern Societies of Pediatric Dentistry. 

In his free time, he enjoys traveling, exercising, spending time with his family, and cooking. Dr. Flowers and his wife, Dr. Tami Flowers, an ophthalmologist, lives in Midlothian with their two children.