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Best Dentists in Jackson, TN (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Jackson: Office, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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45 Jackson clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Jackson at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Jackson at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Office73Overall, Implants
2Short, Mark M.D. - The Jackson Clinic73—
3Barnes Family Denistry67—
4Boyd Charles H DDS67—
5Buchanan Don L DDS67—
6Dr. Frank Hampson, DDS67—
7Dr. John C. Williams, DDS67—
8Dr. Melvin Wright67—
9Dr. Miral Y. Patel, DDS67—
10Dr. Weston Swims67—

The 45 best dentists in Jackson, ranked

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

  1. #18 Premier Dental Center

    80 Exeter Rd, Jackson, TN 38305

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Premier Dental Center has been providing excellent dental care since 1979. If you are seeking a dentist in Jackson, Bells, or Milan, TN, you can trust our team to meet your oral health needs. With a team of some of Tennessee’s most experienced dentists, our practice provides superior service that you can't find anywhere else. We offer cosmetic, restorative, neuromuscular, and general dental care and use state-of-the-art technology to optimize our success.

    From Premier Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #19 Dove Family Dentistry - Jackson

    1108 Whitehall St, Jackson, TN 38305, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Dove Family Dentistry. At our Jackson office located at 1101 Whitehall St, Dr. Joseph Dove is dedicated to creating beautiful, long lasting smiles and maintaining the oral health of our patients. We deliver the highest quality general, restorative and cosmetic dental care in an atmosphere of warmth, kindness and respect.Whether your dental needs require a complete exam and cleaning, a full mouth restoration or anything in between, we promise to provide you with…

    From Dove Family Dentistry - Jackson's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #21 Complete Dental Care

    2064 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN 38301

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #23 McLemore & McLemore DDS

    211 Oil Well Rd, Jackson, TN 38305, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:10 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:10 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:10 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:10 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our practice was established in Jackson,TN in 1952 and has served our area with cosmetic and family dentistry for three generations! We strive to serve our patients with the very best in cosmetic, restorative, and preventive care. Services include implant restorations, fillings, crowns, veneers, and dentures. We are also the only dental office in Jackson who provides complimentary spa services to our patients to make each appointment as relaxing as possible! Give us a call…

    From McLemore & McLemore DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #25 Jackson Smiles Family Dentistry

    276 Carriage House Dr, Jackson, TN 38305

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Jackson Smiles Family Dentistry, our main goal is to provide you with the best and most comprehensive gentle dental care available. When you are with us, your comfort and dental needs are our top priority. We offer cosmetic dentistry, preventative & restorative care, and same-day emergency visits for the entire family in a calm, clean, and relaxed environment. We are dedicated to our patients and we would love to welcome you into our family!

    From Jackson Smiles Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Jackson by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Jackson

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

Best for kids in Jackson

No Jackson clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Jackson

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Office

Highest-ranked of 45 Jackson clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Short, Mark M.D. - The Jackson Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Jackson

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Office

Highest-ranked of 40 Jackson clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Short, Mark M.D. - The Jackson Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Jackson

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Office

Highest-ranked of 40 Jackson clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Short, Mark M.D. - The Jackson Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Jackson

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Office

Highest-ranked of 45 Jackson clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Short, Mark M.D. - The Jackson Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Jackson

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Office

Highest-ranked of 40 Jackson clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Short, Mark M.D. - The Jackson Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Jackson

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

How much does a dentist cost in Jackson?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Jackson?
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 Jackson

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 Jackson dentists

We scored 45 Jackson clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 Jackson 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

Dentists in Jackson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Jackson?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Jackson, TN is Office (DR Score 73/100). Short, Mark M.D. - The Jackson Clinic (#2) and Barnes Family Denistry (#3) follow. We ranked 45 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Jackson?

No Jackson clinic lists emergency care, but 5 are open after 6 PM, led by Premier Dental Center (#18) and Dove Family Dentistry - Jackson (#19). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Jackson?

A dental cleaning in Jackson 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.

How many dentists are there in Jackson?

DentistsRanked lists 45 dental clinics in Jackson, TN, and 45 are ranked by DR Score. 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 45 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Jackson

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 45 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.