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Best Emergency Dentists in Oak Ridge, TN (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS, ranked #1 of 43 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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43 Oak Ridge clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Oak Ridge at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Oak Ridge at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS73
2Blair Heidi67
3Danny Adkins, D.D.S67
4David H Childers PC67
5Dinsmore & Williams PLLC67
6Dr Andrew Cheung67
7Dr. Caitlin Callahan67
8Dr. John Pryse,Jr.67
9Dr. Julia Francois67
10Dr. Paul Phillips67

The 43 best emergency care dentists in Oak Ridge, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in Oak Ridge

    #1 Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS

    700 S Illinois Ave #104, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Oak Ridge on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDSFull profile(865) 482-2600

  21. #21 Aspen Dental

    445 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Oak Ridge: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(865) 272-2637
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Oak Ridge,TN offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 GR Birdwell DDS - Family Dental Care

    253 Laboratory Rd A, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Oak Ridge on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at GR Birdwell DDS - Family Dental CareFull profile(865) 482-5170

  23. #23 Mark J. Wegzyn, DDS

    351 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Oak Ridge on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mark J. Wegzyn, DDSFull profile(865) 272-2806
    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Mark J. Wegzyn, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Secret City Dental Care

    351 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Oak Ridge on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Secret City Dental CareFull profile(865) 272-2806
    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Secret City Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 J. David Johnson, DDS

    420 Laboratory Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Oak Ridge on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at J. David Johnson, DDSFull profile(865) 482-1319

All 43 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26James Muscari37
27East Tennessee Orthodontics37
28John B. Burgess, DDS37
29Elite Dental Care TN37
30Core Dental Health37
31Premier Dental Associates37
32Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry of Tennessee37
33Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry of Tennessee - Adam Wohl, DDS37
34Horton James W DMD (family dental care)37
35Lyndon S Hurt DDS Orthodontics37
36Affordable Dentures & Implants33
37Dr. Richard G. Hall, DDS33
38Dr. Dana Rust DDS33
39Dr. Linda Barton, DDS33
40Division Dental33
41Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge, LLC33
42Dr. Ashley Russell28
43Dr. Justin Dinsmore28

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Oak Ridge

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

  • Aspen Dental#21

    Mon 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    Evenings

    Call (865) 272-2637

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. The first goal is to relieve pain and control infection; full treatment may follow at a later visit.

Emergency dental care: specialist or general dentist?

Most dental emergencies are handled by general dentists who keep same-day or after-hours slots. You may be referred to an endodontist or oral surgeon afterward. Facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury needs a hospital emergency department.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Oak Ridge?

Typical ranges in USD for Oak Ridge, TN. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Oak Ridge?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$290DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$470DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—
Emergency extraction$180–$470DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Oak Ridge

What to expect from emergency dental care

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Emergency dental care: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
RecoveryDepends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialistWhen the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Oak Ridge emergency care dentists

We scored 43 Oak Ridge clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Oak Ridge data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Emergency dental care in Oak Ridge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Oak Ridge?

Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS ranks #1 of 43 Oak Ridge clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Blair Heidi ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Oak Ridge, TN?

Emergency dental care in Oak Ridge typically costs $98–$490 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$290; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$470; emergency extraction $180–$470. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in Tennessee?

Many dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and palliative treatment, though the follow-up work is covered at its own rate. Medicaid often covers emergency dental care for adults even in states with limited adult benefits. Check your plan.

Does emergency dental treatment hurt?

The problem that brings you in usually hurts more than the treatment. Dentists typically numb the area with local anesthetic before any procedure. Some soreness afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, but follow your dentist's advice.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Oak Ridge?

43 Oak Ridge clinics list emergency dental care in our data. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Oak Ridge

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 43 clinics.

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