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Best Pediatric dentists in Knoxville, TN (2026)

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    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Cornerstone Dental Arts, 4.9★ from 865 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.

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9 of Knoxville’s 99 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 16 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 9 pediatric dentists in Knoxville at a glance

Top 9 pediatric dentists in Knoxville at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Cornerstone Dental Arts754.9★ (865)Top DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Dr. Smita Borole73——
3Dental Images725.0★ (905)—
4Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry - Farragut704.7★ (1,429)—
5Knox Legacy Dental665.0★ (198)—
6Knoxville Smiles at Malone & Costa Dentistry664.9★ (1,316)—
7Anthony Martin, DMD Inc.624.6★ (57)—
8Castle Dental & Orthodontics624.1★ (220)—
9Western Heights Dental512.6★ (228)—

The 9 pediatric 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.

  4. #4 Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry - Farragut

    10910 Kingston Pike Suite 105, Knoxville, TN 37934

    70/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,429 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Knoxville (1,429).

    • 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.

  5. #5 Knox Legacy Dental

    11232 W Point Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934, United States

    66/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 198 Google reviews, 198 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 198 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Knox Legacy DentalFull profile(865) 401-9088
    In their words

    Knox Legacy Dental is eager to announce its expansion! After serving the greater Knoxville metropolitan area for three decades, we recognized the influx of new residents and the potential to further spread our mission of enhancing smiles. To fulfill this purpose, the reputable Dr. Keven Bowdle has proudly partnered alongside the talented Dr. Jacob Wolkow to ensure Knox Legacy Dental is equipped with the expertise needed to welcome new patients- transforming more smiles in…

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

  6. #6 Knoxville Smiles at Malone & Costa Dentistry

    264 S Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923, United States

    66/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,316 Google reviews, 1,316 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 1,316 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–3 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Knoxville Smiles at Malone & Costa DentistryFull profile(865) 539-1776
    In their words

    Dental care is an important aspect of overall health and your smile is the first impression you make when meeting others. So, your oral health has a direct and lasting effect on both your confidence and general wellbeing. At Knoxville Smiles TN, our dentists and team believe patients should be partners in their own care. The team is led by our two dentists, Dr. Michael Costa, MHA, DDS and Dr. Stephen Malone, DMD. Dr. Costa is a graduate of George Washington University and…

    From Knoxville Smiles at Malone & Costa Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Castle Dental & Orthodontics

    6461 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, United States

    62/100

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 220 Google reviews, 220 Google reviews.

    • 4.1from 220 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Castle Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(865) 867-3150
    In their words

    The Castle Dental Knoxville team includes the most qualified dentists, orthodontists, and specialists right near you. They are here to provide you and your family with quality and affordable dental services. Beyond a routine dental check-up or teeth cleaning, the expert dental team offers wisdom teeth extractions, teeth whitening, braces, dental crowns, root canals, and more. Whether it's a toothache or a dental emergency - relief is only a visit away. Were your Knoxville…

    From Castle Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  9. #9 Western Heights Dental

    801 W Oldham Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

    51/100

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.6★ from 228 Google reviews, 228 Google reviews.

    • 2.6from 228 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Heights DentalFull profile(865) 522-1244
    In their words

    Western Heights Dental was established by Dr Richard Myers, III in 1982 as Knoxville's most trusted TennCare dental provider for children. Western Heights Dental is very involved within its community and surrounding counties. Our main focus is dental education and prevention to the children and teenagers that walk through our doors. We place an emphasis on treating children in a warm, friendly, and non-threatening environment. We also want children to grow up understanding…

    From Western Heights Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Knoxville dentists

This list covers the 9 Knoxville clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 9 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.

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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

Best Pediatric dentists in Knoxville, TN: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Knoxville?

9 Knoxville clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Cornerstone Dental Arts, Dr. Smita Borole and Dental Images. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are pediatric dentists in Knoxville ranked?

Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 9 Knoxville clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

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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