Ranked using 3,491 patient reviews and registry records for 5 local practices.
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Our top ranked dental practice in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is Dr. Paul Phillips, DDS, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 856 public reviews. Other top choices include Dr. Richard Hall, DDS and Premier Dental Associates, PLLC. Oak Ridge has a population of about 33,397, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Behind every healthy smile in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is a dentist worth keeping, and this list helps you find one. We assessed each practice on care quality, experience, and the range of services it offers, not on who pays the most. Our rankings stay independent of whether a practice chooses to advertise with us.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Oak Ridge, patients can access general dentistry. The Oak Ridge practices on this list average 15 years in practice, with Dr. Paul Phillips, DDS among the most established at 20 years. Listed offices serve several parts of the city, including the 37830, 37934 ZIP areas. Together these practices hold 3,491 public Google reviews, led by Heritage Family Dentistry with 974. The average rating across this Oak Ridge list is 5.0 out of 5.
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A Oak Ridge dental office focused on general dentistry, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 856 public Google reviews.
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A Oak Ridge dental office focused on general dentistry, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 512 public Google reviews.
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Offering general dentistry in Oak Ridge, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 222 public Google reviews.
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Known in Oak Ridge for general dentistry, an established local practice. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 927 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
General dentistry in Oak Ridge, delivered by an established local practice. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 974 public Google reviews.
Ratings on this list run from 5.0 to 5.0, review counts from 222 to 974, and registry records from 2 to 20 years.
| Rank | Practice | Google rating | Reviews | Years on record | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dr. Paul Phillips, DDS | 5.0 | 856 | 20 | General Dentistry |
| #2 | Dr. Richard Hall, DDS | 5.0 | 512 | 20 | General Dentistry |
| #3 | Premier Dental Associates, PLLC | 5.0 | 222 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #4 | Affordable Dentures & Implants - Oak Ridge Iv, P.C. | 5.0 | 927 | 2 | General Dentistry |
| #5 | Heritage Family Dentistry | 5.0 | 974 | — | General Dentistry |
4 of the 5 Oak Ridge practices on this page are matched to their record in the US National Provider Identifier registry, and 5 carry a public Google rating. Details were last reviewed on August 28, 2026.
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The practices we list in Oak Ridge, Tennessee average 5.0 stars. That is above nearby Memphis (4.9), Nashville (4.9), and Knoxville (4.9).
A healthy mouth quietly supports the rest of your health. A general dentist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee handles routine care such as cleanings, exams, fillings, and preventive treatment. Regular visits catch cavities and gum disease early and protect the bone that holds your teeth in place.
General Dentistry5 of 5 listed practices
General dentistry covers checkups, cleanings, cavity treatment, and the long term upkeep of your teeth and gums. In Oak Ridge, offered by Dr. Paul Phillips, DDS, Dr. Richard Hall, DDS, Premier Dental Associates, PLLC and 2 more.
Treatments available in Oak Ridge today look very different from a decade ago. Read about recent advances and what to ask your Oak Ridge dentist.
Our Oak Ridge, Tennessee ranking is editorial, not paid: each practice is scored on reviews, review volume, registry credentials, experience, and online presence. Sponsored spots are labeled and never change the organic order.
Read our full ranking methodologyLook at the track record
Among the 5 practices listed in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, registry records show an average of 15 years in operation, and 3 have been on record for 15 years or more. Dr. Paul Phillips, DDS has the longest record at 20 years. Experience matters most for complex work such as implants or root canals.
Check what patients say
The listed Oak Ridge, Tennessee practices hold 3,491 public Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 5.0. A score backed by many reviews, like the 974 for Heritage Family Dentistry, tells you more than a perfect rating from a handful of patients. Look for recent reviews that mention wait times and how procedures felt.
Pick a practice that covers your needs
Every practice on this Oak Ridge, Tennessee list focuses on general dentistry, so for specialist work such as braces or implants you may be referred to a specialist nearby. Ask about referrals on your first call.
Think about location
The practices here are spread across 2 ZIP codes (37830 and 37934). Check parking and opening hours before you book.
Start with a checkup
Start small in Oak Ridge, Tennessee: book a checkup, see how the staff treat you, and only then commit to bigger treatment.
The first appointment at a Oak Ridge, Tennessee practice is as much about listening as it is about treatment. You will typically get a cleaning, an exam, and a clear explanation of anything that needs attention. By the end you should understand your options and never feel pushed into treatment.
Fees across Oak Ridge, Tennessee practices differ by procedure and by coverage. Keeping up with checkups is the cheapest way to avoid bigger bills later. Confirm your plan is accepted when you call a Oak Ridge office, and get major work quoted first.
Before you commit to a dentist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a few direct questions tell you a lot about the practice.
Dr. Paul Phillips, DDS holds the number 1 spot on our Oak Ridge list, with a 5.0 star Google rating from 856 reviews. Dr. Richard Hall, DDS ranks second with a 5.0 rating.
Heritage Family Dentistry has the most public Google reviews among the practices we list in Oak Ridge, with 974. Across all 5 listed practices there are 3,491 reviews in total.
In Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the 5 rated practices we list average 5.0 out of 5 on Google, and the highest rating is 5.0.
Of the practices we list, Dr. Paul Phillips, DDS has the longest record in the national provider registry, at more than 20 years. The average across the list is 15 years.
The Oak Ridge practices we list are in ZIP codes 37830 and 37934. The biggest cluster is in 37830, with 4 of the 5.
The Oak Ridge, Tennessee ranking comes from one score per practice that blends review quality, review volume, verified credentials, experience, and online presence across the 5 practices we compared.
No. A practice can buy a clearly labeled sponsored spot on the Oak Ridge, Tennessee page, but the organic order is set only by our scoring.
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