Dr. Trotter completed his undergraduate studies and Dental School at Indiana University. Upon graduation, he entered the United States Navy. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Subsequently, he served as the Oral Surgeon at Naval Hospital, Naples, Italy, and then as attending staff at the Portsmouth residency program. After completing 13 years of active duty, he continued in the Naval Reserves, achieving the rank of Captain.
Dr. Trotter practiced for 14 years in the Richmond, Virginia area before acquiring the practice of Dr. J. Mrazik, DDS and starting Hampton Oral & Facial Surgery.
Dr. Trotter volunteers his time and talent for various Virginia Dental Association programs such as the Mission of Mercy, Donated Dental Services, and Give Kids a Smile.