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Best Dentists in Chattanooga, TN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Chattanooga: Carruthers Curtis DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 5

    Best for kids and families: Mountain View Family Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #5 of 96.

  3. 38

    Best for evenings and weekends: Sunrise Dental Care, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM; ranked #38 of 96.

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96 Chattanooga clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 29 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Chattanooga at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Chattanooga at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Carruthers Curtis DDS73——Overall, Cosmetic
2Dunn Thomas R DDS73———
3Erlanger Community Health Center73———
4Prima Dental Premier704.9★ (233)Sat—
5Mountain View Family Dental694.9★ (233)—Kids, Implants
6Early Roots Pediatric Dentistry675.0★ (93)——
7Absolute Dental & Denture Clinic67———
8Adliance Associates Dentists67———
9Chattanooga Dental Center67———
10Dr. Charles Holt67———

The 96 best dentists in Chattanooga, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

All 96 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #96, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26McOmie Dentistry Chattanooga614.9★ (885)
27Alani Smile Designers615.0★ (117)
28Clark Dental Studio615.0★ (505)
29Dental Assistance TN602.3★ (3)
30Lynn C Floyd Inc604.2★ (15)
31Winn Smiles - Chattanooga604.8★ (336)
32Splash Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Northshore- Beth Webb DDS and Jennifer Cole DDS595.0★ (221)
33Center for Endodontics594.6★ (49)
34Elkins Jr Joseph C DDS584.8★ (96)
35Ellis Dental584.7★ (339)
36Chattanooga Endodontics585.0★ (84)
37Popp Dental574.8★ (125)
38Sunrise Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
39Morrow Dentistry564.9★ (47)
40Blockley Dental554.5★ (50)
41Team Popp Pediatric Dentistry545.0★ (27)
42New Image Dental534.5★ (28)
43John A. Spann, DDS524.5★ (10)
44Chattanooga Periodontics & Dental Implants514.2★ (19)
45Dr. Tom Gardenhire DDS485.0★ (1)
46Smiles of Chattanooga47Evenings
47Bridge Dental Care: Primesh Modi, DDS47Sat
48Ace Dental Clinic47Sun
49The Mint Dental43Sat
50True Dental - Chattanooga37
51Aspire Family Dentistry37
52River Valley Dentistry37
53Dentists of East Brainerd37
54Shallowford Family Dental Group37
55Alani Dental Center37
56Chattanooga Dental Studio37
57Dental Partners - East Ridge37
58Dentist Chattanooga - Nooga Dentistry37
59Southside Dental, LLC37
60Greater Brainerd Dental, Robert J. Clark37
61Peak Family Dentistry37
62Revive Dental37
63Fit Dental Center37
64Riverfront Dental Associates37
65Chattanooga Center for Comprehensive Dentistry37
66Dentist Of Chattanooga37
67Doster Dental37
68East Hamilton Dental37
69East Hamilton Dental at Panorama37
70Emerald Dental: Paul R. Gardner, DDS37
71Suekert Harry DDS37
72Four Bridges Family Dentistry37
73Dentistry of Chattanooga37
74Holliday Cosmetic & Family Dentistry37
75Chattanooga Family Dentistry37
76Southside Dental Arts LLC37
77Aspen Dental33
78Dr. Wesam Alani33
79Chattanooga Dental Care33
80Castle Dental & Orthodontics33
81Blaylock Family Dentistry33
82Mercy Dental Clinic33
83Lookout Valley Dental33
84Terrence Major, DDS33
85Case Dental Care LLC33
86Northshore Modern Dentistry18
87Shallowford Smiles17
88Chattanooga Area Dental Society15
89Doctora Joseph S DDS15
90Dr. Constance C. Wise, DDS15
91Dr. James H. Murphy, DDS15
92Mabe David w DDS15
93Yi Hannah DDS15
94Renfroe Derek A DDS14
95Emergency Dentist Chattanooga Twenty Four Hr8
96Best Dental7

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Best dentists in Chattanooga by need

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Best for emergency in Chattanooga

No Chattanooga clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Chattanooga

5

Mountain View Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 4 Chattanooga clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #5 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Early Roots Pediatric Dentistry (#6 overall)

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Best for implants in Chattanooga

5

Mountain View Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 66 Chattanooga clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Riverbend Oral Surgery & Dental Implants (#22 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Chattanooga

24

Webb Family Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 57 Chattanooga clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #24 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Carruthers Curtis DDS (#1 overall)

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Best for root canal in Chattanooga

33

Center for Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 58 Chattanooga clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #33 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chattanooga Endodontics (#36 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Chattanooga

1

Carruthers Curtis DDS

Highest-ranked of 59 Chattanooga clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dunn Thomas R DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Chattanooga

1

Carruthers Curtis DDS

Highest-ranked of 56 Chattanooga clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dunn Thomas R DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Chattanooga

No Chattanooga clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Chattanooga?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Chattanooga?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$98–$294DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Teeth Cleaning$74–$196DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Emergency Care$98–$490DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Root Canal$686–$1,372DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Tooth Extraction$196–$686DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Wisdom Teeth Removal$196–$686DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Dental Implants$1,470–$5,880DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Invisalign$3,430–$7,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Braces$2,940–$6,860DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Dental Crowns$784–$1,764DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Dentures$980–$2,940DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Veneers$882–$2,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Teeth Whitening$196–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Dental Bonding$294–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Cosmetic Fillings$294–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Cosmetic Dentistry$490–$4,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee
Full Restoration$14,700–$49,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee

Emergency and weekend dentists in Chattanooga

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.

How we ranked Chattanooga dentists

We scored 96 Chattanooga clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 duplicate listings). 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 Chattanooga data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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

Dentists in Chattanooga: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Chattanooga?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Chattanooga, TN is Carruthers Curtis DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dunn Thomas R DDS (#2) and Erlanger Community Health Center (#3) follow. We ranked 96 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Chattanooga are open on Saturday?

4 of 96 Chattanooga dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Prima Dental Premier (until 4 PM), Sunrise Dental Care (until 3 PM) and Bridge Dental Care: Primesh Modi, DDS (until 12 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Chattanooga?

No Chattanooga clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Sunrise Dental Care (#38) and Smiles of Chattanooga (#46). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Chattanooga?

A dental cleaning in Chattanooga typically costs $74–$196 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Tennessee. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Chattanooga?

Mountain View Family Dental is the highest-ranked Chattanooga clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #5 of 96 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 4 Chattanooga clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Chattanooga?

DentistsRanked lists 96 dental clinics in Chattanooga, TN, and 96 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 84 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Chattanooga

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 96 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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