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Best Dentists in Johnson City, TN (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Johnson City: COX DENTAL ASSOCIATES, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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52 Johnson City clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 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 Johnson City at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Johnson City at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1COX DENTAL ASSOCIATES73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Bill Wolfe DDS73—
3Grace Dental, Timothy L. Thomas, DDS73—
4Johnson & O'Dell, DDS73—
5Branch Clare67—
6Dental Arts Building67—
7Dr. Amy Moody67—
8Dr. David Juhn67—
9Dr. George D. Karnes, DDS67—
10Dr. Jason Cunningham67—

The 52 best dentists in Johnson City, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Johnson City

    #1 COX DENTAL ASSOCIATES

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at COX DENTAL ASSOCIATESFull profile
    In their words

    Dr. Gayle Cox is a graduate of Milligan Collage and the University of Tennessee. Our team is committed to providing your entire family with exceptional service and dental care. We will address your immediate dental needs as well as any long-term needs. Dr. Cox offers services including Adult and Children's cleanings, Digital x-rays, Cosmetic Dentistry,Tooth Colored Fillings, Crowns, Bridges,Implant Crowns,Root Canals, Denture/Partials, Snoring devices and TMJ treatment. If…

    From COX DENTAL ASSOCIATES's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Adam Major

    520 W Oakland Ave Ste 6, Johnson City, TN 37604, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Adam MajorFull profile(423) 926-5800
    In their words

    Adam Major practices in Johnson City, TN for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Adam Major and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and…

    From Adam Major's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 52 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #52, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26ETSU Health Johnson City Community Health Center47Evenings
27James G. Holt DDS47Evenings
28Dr. Nilam T. Patel, DDS43Evenings
29Martin Dentistry of Johnson City37
30Regional Center For Oral Surgery37
31ETSU Health Dental Hygiene Clinic37
32Appalachian Dental Associates, P.C.37
33Blue Ridge Dental Group37
34Michael Mefford, D.M.D., F.I.C.D.37
35Boones Creek Dentistry37
36Ashby P. Clanton, DDS37
37Cameron Angela R DDS37
38Carroll Creek Dental37
39Johnson City Smiles37
40Misty Horn-Blake DDS37
41Westmoreland Dental Group37
42Sophisticated Smiles37
43Gray Station Dental: Turner Richard DMD37
44Keystone Dental Care Inc37
45Sunset Dental: Donald R Ratliff, DDS37
46Cannon Family Dental37
47Lake Ridge Dental Center37
48Lake Ridge Dental Center: Kevin L. Lewis DDS37
49Knob Creek Oral Clinic33
50M. Keith Ellis, D.D.S.33
51Universal Dental Associates33
52Dr. Greg Moore33

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Best dentists in Johnson City by need

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Best for emergency in Johnson City

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

Best for kids in Johnson City

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

Best for implants in Johnson City

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COX DENTAL ASSOCIATES

Highest-ranked of 52 Johnson City clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Bill Wolfe DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Johnson City

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COX DENTAL ASSOCIATES

Highest-ranked of 52 Johnson City clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Bill Wolfe DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Johnson City

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COX DENTAL ASSOCIATES

Highest-ranked of 52 Johnson City clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Bill Wolfe DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Johnson City

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COX DENTAL ASSOCIATES

Highest-ranked of 52 Johnson City clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Bill Wolfe DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Johnson City

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COX DENTAL ASSOCIATES

Highest-ranked of 52 Johnson City clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Bill Wolfe DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Johnson City

No Johnson City clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Johnson City?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Johnson City?
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 Johnson City

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 Johnson City dentists

We scored 52 Johnson City clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Johnson City?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Johnson City, TN is COX DENTAL ASSOCIATES (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Bill Wolfe DDS (#2) and Grace Dental, Timothy L. Thomas, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 52 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Johnson City?

No Johnson City clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Adam Major (#25) and ETSU Health Johnson City Community Health Center (#26). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Johnson City?

A dental cleaning in Johnson City 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 Johnson City?

DentistsRanked lists 52 dental clinics in Johnson City, TN, and 52 are ranked by DR Score. 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 52 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Johnson City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 52 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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