Top Dentists in Tennessee — Browse by City
Looking for a dentist in Tennessee? We have ranked the leading dental practices in 62 cities across the state, checking each one against the national provider registry. Pick your city to compare the best options nearby.
Dental needs are the same across Tennessee, but the options are not. A large metro may have hundreds of practices while a smaller town has only a handful, which makes an honest, ranked shortlist genuinely useful. For each city below we surface the strongest local practices so you can compare them side by side instead of scrolling through endless listings.

Across 62 cities in Tennessee, we compare 308 dental practices that hold 214,434 public Google reviews between them. The 308 rated practices average 4.9 stars. Oak Ridge has the highest average rating of any Tennessee city we cover, at 5.0. The most reviewed practice in the state is Dentist Chattanooga - Nooga Dentistry in East Ridge, with 3,606 reviews.
Top pick in Tennessee's largest cities
| City | Number 1 practice | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | Timothy W. Kutas D.D.S. | 4.9 | 1,946 |
| Nashville | Dr. Robert Elam, DDS | 4.8 | 1,061 |
| Knoxville | Dr. Steven Brock | 5.0 | 895 |
| Chattanooga | Dr. Philip Carson, DDS | 5.0 | 801 |
| Clarksville | Dr. Ernest Meyer, DDS | 4.9 | 1,539 |
| Murfreesboro | Dr. Mark Connolly, DDS | 4.9 | 1,603 |
| Franklin | Dr. Randy Garner, DDS | 4.9 | 892 |
| Jackson | Dr. Michael King, DDS | 5.0 | 871 |
| Johnson City | Dr. Chad Johnson, DDS | 4.9 | 1,030 |
| Bartlett | Bartlett Family Dentistry | 5.0 | 1,468 |
Highest rated cities for dentists in Tennessee
- 1.Oak Ridgeaverages 5.0 across 5 ranked practices
- 2.Chattanoogaaverages 5.0 across 5 ranked practices
- 3.Farragutaverages 5.0 across 5 ranked practices
- 4.Goodlettsvilleaverages 5.0 across 5 ranked practices
- 5.Bartlettaverages 5.0 across 5 ranked practices
Largest cities in Tennessee
All cities in Tennessee (62)
- Alcoa5
- Arlington5
- Athens5
- Atoka5
- Bartlett5
- Brentwood5
- Bristol5
- Chattanooga5
- Clarksville5
- Cleveland5
- Clinton5
- Collegedale5
- Collierville5
- Columbia5
- Cookeville5
- Crossville5
- Dickson5
- Dyersburg5
- East Ridge5
- Elizabethton5
- Fairview5
- Farragut5
- Franklin5
- Germantown5
- Goodlettsville5
- Greeneville5
- Hartsville5
- Hendersonville5
- Jackson5
- Johnson City5
- Kingsport5
- Knoxville5
- La Vergne5
- Lakeland5
- Lawrenceburg5
- Lebanon5
- Lenoir City5
- Lewisburg5
- Manchester5
- Martin5
- Maryville5
- McMinnville5
- Memphis5
- Millington5
- Morristown5
- Mount Juliet5
- Murfreesboro5
- Nashville5
- Nolensville5
- Oak Ridge5
- Oakland4
- Paris5
- Portland4
- Red Bank5
- Sevierville5
- Shelbyville5
- Smyrna5
- Soddy-Daisy5
- Springfield5
- Tullahoma5
- Union City5
- White House5
Choosing a dentist in Tennessee
The right dentist for you in Tennessee depends on what you need: a family practice for routine cleanings, a cosmetic specialist for a smile makeover, or an office that handles implants and orthodontics under one roof. Each city page below breaks down which services the top local practices offer, so you can shortlist on more than just distance.
Our Tennessee lists are not for sale. Practices are scored on patient ratings, how many reviews back them, registry verified credentials, and range of care. Read our full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are ranked in Tennessee?
We rank 308 dental practices across 62 cities in Tennessee, backed by 214,434 public Google reviews.
Which Tennessee city has the highest rated dentists?
Oak Ridge leads with an average rating of 5.0 across its listed practices, followed by Chattanooga (5.0) and Farragut (5.0).
What is the average dentist rating in Tennessee?
The 308 rated practices we list in Tennessee average 4.9 out of 5 on Google.
Who is the top dentist in Memphis?
Timothy W. Kutas D.D.S. is our number 1 pick in Memphis, rated 4.9 from 1,946 reviews. See the full Memphis page for the rest of the top 5.
Which dentist in Tennessee has the most reviews?
Dentist Chattanooga - Nooga Dentistry in East Ridge has the most public Google reviews of any practice we list in Tennessee, with 3,606.
Can practices pay to rank higher in Tennessee?
Our Tennessee lists are not for sale. Practices are scored on patient ratings, how many reviews back them, registry verified credentials, and range of care.