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Best Dentists in Knoxville, TN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Knoxville: Cornerstone Dental Arts, 4.9★ from 865 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 1

    Best for kids and families: Cornerstone Dental Arts, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 99.

  3. 56

    Best for evenings and weekends: Knoxville Dental Center - Hardin Valley, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM; ranked #56 of 99.

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99 Knoxville clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays and 10 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 60 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Knoxville at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Knoxville at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Cornerstone Dental Arts754.9★ (865)Overall, Kids
2DentureCare, LLC73——
3Dr. Smita Borole73——
4Emergency Dentist Knoxville TN73——
5Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Teeth Team73—Invisalign & braces
6Molloy Dental Clinic73——
7O'Brien Chris DDS73——
8Professional Dental Services Pc73——
9Dental Partners - Fountain City734.8★ (712)—
10Dental Images725.0★ (905)—

The 99 best dentists in Knoxville, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Knoxville

    #1 Cornerstone Dental Arts

    8912 Town and Country Cir, Knoxville, TN 37923, United States

    75/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 865 Google reviews, 865 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 865 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cornerstone Dental ArtsFull profile(865) 531-7117
    In their words

    Knoxville families love Cornerstone Dental Arts because they know that they can have all of their dental needs completely met at one convenient location. We are proud to have a uniquely large team of doctors and staff where each member is dedicated to providing the kind of personalized, gentle dental care that can truly make a difference in a patient's life. When it comes to taking care of you and your family's smiles, you can trust that we'll always have everything you need.

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

  9. #9 Dental Partners - Fountain City

    2939 Essary Dr STE 2, Knoxville, TN 37918

    73/100

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 712 Google reviews, 712 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 712 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Partners - Fountain CityFull profile(865) 888-9083
    In their words

    At Dental Partners of Fountain City, we offer comprehensive care to patients of all ages. Andrew Patten, DDS, Gary Cooper, DDS and their experienced dental team are proud to have serve families in Fountain City, and the surrounding communities in Knoxville, TN.

    From Dental Partners - Fountain City's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  11. #11 Knoxville Dental Care: Bradley White DDS

    1912 Pinnacle Pointe Way, Knoxville, TN 37922, United States

    72/100

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 662 Google reviews, 662 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 662 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Knoxville Dental Care: Bradley White DDSFull profile(865) 573-4593
    In their words

    Dr. Bradley White at Knoxville Dental Care is a gentle, caring dentist who uses the most advanced materials and procedures available. He practices comfortable, health-centered dentistry with a strong emphasis on getting to know each of his patients. In addition to his technical proficiency, Dr. White is a careful listener and will explain beforehand what treatment is best for your individual needs.

    From Knoxville Dental Care: Bradley White DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  14. #14 Knox Valley Dental

    11840 Kingston Pike Suite A, Knoxville, TN 37934, United States

    71/100

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 410 Google reviews, 410 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 410 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 10:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Knox Valley DentalFull profile(865) 658-8803
    In their words

    WELCOME TO KNOX VALLEY DENTAL We believe in making your dental care safer, more convenient, more affordable and more enjoyable. From routine teeth cleanings to complex restorations, we offer comprehensive dental services for the entire family. We operate the highest levels of infection control within our practice to help keep both our patients and our colleagues safe.

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

  15. #15 Southeast Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

    130 Mabry Hood Rd Suite 105, Knoxville, TN 37922

    71/100

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,170 Google reviews, 1,170 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 1,170 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Southeast Oral Surgery & Dental Implant CenterFull profile(865) 693-4442
    In their words

    For decades, Southeast Oral Surgery & Implant Center has been providing the highest level of oral and maxillofacial surgery to East Tennessee. We are proud to service Knoxville, Maryville, Seymour, Powell and the surrounding communities. Here at Southeast Oral Surgery our board certified surgeons consistently remain ahead of the curve as they use the latest technology to ensure optimal results while continuing their education as dentistry evolves. At our practice, you’ll…

    From Southeast Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Aspen Dental

    7560 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920, United States

    71/100

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 909 Google reviews, 909 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 909 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 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) 282-2978
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Knoxville,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.

  20. #20 New Life Dentistry: Dr. Christopher D. Lee, DMD

    614 Mabry Hood Rd Suite 201, Knoxville, TN 37932, United States

    70/100

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 357 Google reviews, 357 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 357 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at New Life Dentistry: Dr. Christopher D. Lee, DMDFull profile(865) 675-3773
    In their words

    General, Family, and Cosmetic Dental Office in West Knoxville. We see patients of all ages. Currently accepting new patients. We accept cash paying patients and well as most major insurances such as Dental Dental, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Aetna, Guardian, United, and many others. We are located in the Cedar Bluff area of West Knoxville. We provide all major dental services such as dental cleanings, fillings, restorations, extractions, crowns, bridges, Invisalign…

    From New Life Dentistry: Dr. Christopher D. Lee, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry - Farragut

    10910 Kingston Pike Suite 105, Knoxville, TN 37934

    70/100

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,429 Google reviews, 1,429 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 1,429 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–11 AM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry - FarragutFull profile(865) 218-9177
    In their words

    Our office provides specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a warm, caring, and child-friendly environment. As pediatric dentists, our two to three years of additional training after dental school has prepared us for the unique dental needs of each child we serve. We focus on preventive care to help each child grow a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Our office serves infants, children, teens, and children with special healthcare needs in Sevierville and…

    From Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry - Farragut's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Knox County Dental

    7109 Afton Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918

    70/100

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 446 Google reviews, 446 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 446 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Knox County DentalFull profile(865) 922-2101
    In their words

    Knox County Dental is a locally owned, private dental practice. We are not a corporate dental office. We pride ourselves on having patients stay with us for years. As such, we strive to produce quality treatment, with patients being our dental family. Come see us!

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

  25. #25 Aspen Dental

    2964 Miller Pl Way, Knoxville, TN 37924

    69/100

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 987 Google reviews, 987 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 987 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(865) 282-4783
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Knoxville,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.

All 99 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #99, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dental Partners - South Knoxville694.6★ (551)
27University General Dentists694.9★ (248)
28Sequoyah Dental Arts684.9★ (395)
29South Knox Dental684.9★ (231)
30Family Dentistry of Knoxville684.8★ (301)
31Jack Haney DDS675.0★ (325)
32Choto Family Dentistry674.8★ (116)
33Turkey Creek Dental, PLLC674.9★ (348)
34American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove67
35Beaver Creek Dental67
36Brock D. Evans, DMD67
37Dentistry67
38Donald Bowdle67
39Dr. Benjamin Thomas67
40Irwin Larry G DDS67
41John Major67
42Knoxville Dental Center67
43Mcconnell Timothy P DDS67
44Professional Dental Systems67
45Dean Cosmetic Dentistry Center665.0★ (1,269)
46Aspen Dental664.1★ (1,129)Evenings
47Knoxville Cosmetic Dentistry - Dr Harold S. Silber & Dr. David Howe664.9★ (286)
48Knox Legacy Dental665.0★ (198)
49Knoxville Smiles at Malone & Costa Dentistry664.9★ (1,316)
50TLC Dental Care - Knoxville664.9★ (260)
51Halls Crossroads Dental Care664.8★ (1,019)
52Northshore Smiles Dentistry654.3★ (378)
53Affordable Dentures & Implants654.8★ (1,737)
54Dr. Franklin J. Prout, DDS653.7★ (3)
55Downtown Dental - Knoxville644.7★ (71)
56Knoxville Dental Center - Hardin Valley643.8★ (39)Evenings · Sat
57Knoxville Dental Center - Fountain City634.2★ (20)Sat
58Anthony Martin, DMD Inc.624.6★ (57)
59Castle Dental & Orthodontics624.1★ (220)
60Cedar Bluff Dental Center614.7★ (26)
61Ethan Long, DDS - Knoxville Office614.4★ (33)
62Fowler T J DDS614.7★ (28)
63Golden Rule Dental Center614.4★ (25)
64InterFaith Health Clinic Dental Services614.0★ (56)
65Springwater Dental Institute604.4★ (26)
66Dr. Vicki D. Guffey, DDS604.9★ (18)
67Knoxville Family Dental West594.1★ (53)
68V M C Dental Clinic595.0★ (9)
69Reuben N. Pelot III, D.D.S585.0★ (8)
70Dr. Lendell Massengale Jr, DDS583.5★ (11)
71Fountain City Dental Care584.8★ (111)
72Hayes Jr William G DDS584.5★ (10)
73Oral Care Partners -Dentist Karns, Tn584.6★ (19)Sat
74Knoxville Dental Center57Evenings · Sat
75Dogwood Family Dentistry573.7★ (7)
76Aspen Dental: Sigman Dennis DDS572.6★ (5)Evenings
77Nutting Comprehensive Dentistry564.7★ (53)
78Parkway Dental563.3★ (74)
79Denta Care of Knoxville: Thompson Nancy DDS53Evenings · Sat
80Western Heights Dental512.6★ (228)
81Premier Dental Group of Knoxville47Sat
82Dental Surgery Center47Evenings
83Knoxville Dental Center37
84Beaver Creek Dental: Kyle Smith, DDS37
85Kdc Knoxville Dental Center37
86Chesney Dentistry37
87University General Dentists37
88Marble City Dentistry & Facial Esthetics37
89Evans Family Dentistry37
90Kizer, Miller & McKnight Dentistry37
91Dr. Lee Ann Hovious DMD PC37
92Knoxville Family Dental East37
93Christian A Clinard DDS - Family Dentistry34
94DentalWorks Turkey Creek33
95Lee Ann Hovious PC33
96Dr. Dhiren Zaveri28
97Dr. Janell L. Nunn, DMD28
98365 Dentistry17
99Dickenson Dental17

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Best dentists in Knoxville by need

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Best for emergency in Knoxville

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

Best for kids in Knoxville

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Cornerstone Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 9 Knoxville clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Dr. Smita Borole (#3 overall)

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Best for implants in Knoxville

1

Cornerstone Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 99 Knoxville clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southeast Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center (#15 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Knoxville

5

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Teeth Team

Highest-ranked of 86 Knoxville clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: New Life Dentistry: Dr. Christopher D. Lee, DMD (#20 overall)

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Best for root canal in Knoxville

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Aspen Dental

Highest-ranked of 86 Knoxville clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #16 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Smita Borole (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Knoxville

1

Cornerstone Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 99 Knoxville clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Images (#10 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Knoxville

1

Cornerstone Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 86 Knoxville clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Aspen Dental (#25 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Knoxville

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

How much does a dentist cost in Knoxville?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville

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 Knoxville dentists

We scored 99 Knoxville clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 18 were excluded (1 closed and 17 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Knoxville?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Knoxville, TN is Cornerstone Dental Arts (DR Score 75/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 865 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. DentureCare, LLC (#2) and Dr. Smita Borole (#3) follow. We ranked 99 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Knoxville are open on Saturday?

6 of 99 Knoxville dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Knoxville Dental Center - Hardin Valley (until 3 PM), Knoxville Dental Center - Fountain City (until 3 PM) and Oral Care Partners -Dentist Karns, Tn (until 6 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Knoxville?

No Knoxville clinic lists emergency care, but 10 are open after 6 PM, led by Dental Co. of Knoxville (#12) and Knox Valley Dental (#14). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Knoxville?

A dental cleaning in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?

Cornerstone Dental Arts is the highest-ranked Knoxville clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 99 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 9 Knoxville clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Knoxville?

DentistsRanked lists 99 dental clinics in Knoxville, TN, and 99 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 10 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 99 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Knoxville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 99 clinics.
  2. : 17 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.

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