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Best Dentists in Oak Ridge, TN (2026)

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    Best overall in Oak Ridge: Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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43 Oak Ridge clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 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 Oak Ridge at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Oak Ridge at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS73Overall, Implants
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 dentists in Oak Ridge, ranked

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

  21. #21 Aspen Dental

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

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 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 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.

  23. #23 Mark J. Wegzyn, DDS

    351 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

    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–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 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    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.

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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Best dentists in Oak Ridge by need

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Best for emergency in Oak Ridge

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

Best for kids in Oak Ridge

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

Best for implants in Oak Ridge

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Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS

Highest-ranked of 43 Oak Ridge clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Blair Heidi (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Oak Ridge

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Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS

Highest-ranked of 41 Oak Ridge clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Blair Heidi (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Oak Ridge

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Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS

Highest-ranked of 41 Oak Ridge clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Blair Heidi (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Oak Ridge

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Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS

Highest-ranked of 43 Oak Ridge clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Blair Heidi (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Oak Ridge

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Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS

Highest-ranked of 41 Oak Ridge clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Blair Heidi (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Oak Ridge

No Oak Ridge clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Oak Ridge?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Oak Ridge?
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 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

How we ranked Oak Ridge dentists

We scored 43 Oak Ridge clinics 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

Dentists in Oak Ridge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Oak Ridge?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Oak Ridge, TN is Dr. Mark M. Widloski, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Blair Heidi (#2) and Danny Adkins, D.D.S (#3) follow. We ranked 43 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Oak Ridge?

No Oak Ridge clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Aspen Dental (#21). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Oak Ridge?

A dental cleaning in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge?

DentistsRanked lists 43 dental clinics in Oak Ridge, TN, and 43 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 43 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Oak Ridge

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 43 clinics.

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