2026 Knoxville dental guide

Best Dentists in Knoxville, TN

Compare Knoxville dentists by Google rating, review count, neighborhood, and listed services. Select any practice to find it on the interactive map.

Review counts shownRatings with volume
Patient ratedGoogle and Facebook
Locally mappedKnoxville area practices
Editorially selectedPublished criteria

Knoxville dentists at a glance

This 2026 guide includes 10 Knoxville dental practices, with Google ratings from 4.9 to 5.0 stars.

10 verified practices
1Dean Cosmetic Dentistry Center logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Dental Implants · Knoxville

Dean Cosmetic Dentistry Center

G5.04.9

121 Capital Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37922

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

With over 30 years in business, Dean Cosmetic Dentistry Center in Knoxville offers general and cosmetic dentistry in a convenient, relaxing atmosphere. Dr. Donnie Dean and Dr. Alex Pilgreen perform dental implants, CEREC same-day crowns, inlays and onlays, veneers, and bridges. Dean Cosmetic Dentistry Center has a 5-star rating on Google and uses state-of-the-art technology such as Solea lasers and Primescan. Dr. Dean also serves as a mentor to other dentists throughout the country.

2Beaver Creek Dental: Kyle Smith, DDS logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Dental Implants · Knoxville

Beaver Creek Dental: Kyle Smith, DDS

G5.05.0

7685 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37931

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

At Beaver Creek Dental in Knoxville, patients can expect compassion and comfort with a modern office, early morning hours, and refreshments. Dr. Kyle Smith offers general dentistry, including tooth-colored fillings, dental implants, gum disease treatment, same-day porcelain crowns and veneers, and full and partial dentures. Dr. Smith graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and was chosen to travel to Bulgaria as a student ambassador. He has a 5-star rating on Google.

3Law Family Dentistry logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Dental Implants · Knoxville

Law Family Dentistry

G5.04.9

10788 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37932

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

Law Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Knoxville specializes in personalized, caring, and cutting-edge dental care in a welcoming environment. Dr. Muriel Law and Dr. Kevin Law offer general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, such as dental implants, teeth whitening, smile design, veneers, and dentures. They welcome patients of all ages and believe in listening to patients to foster good oral and overall health. Law Family & Cosmetic Dentistry has a 5-star Google rating.

4Cornerstone Dental Arts logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Invisalign · Knoxville

Cornerstone Dental Arts

G4.9

8912 Town and Country Cir, Knoxville, TN, 37923

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryInvisalign

Cornerstone Dental Arts is a top-rated Knoxville dental practice offering cosmetic dentistry, dental crowns, family dentistry, invisalign.

5Dental Images logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Invisalign · Knoxville

Dental Images

G5.0

1715 Downtown W Blvd, Knoxville, TN, 37919

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryInvisalign

Dental Images is a top-rated Knoxville dental practice offering cosmetic dentistry, dental crowns, family dentistry, invisalign.

6Coulter Family Dentistry logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Dental Implants · Knoxville

Coulter Family Dentistry

G5.0

109 S Northshore Dr #301, Knoxville, TN, 37919

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryRestorative Dentistry

Dr. John Coulter and Dr. Anna Birch at Coulter Family Dentistry specialize in preventative and restorative dental care with a gentle approach. Their services include dentures, crowns, veneers, implants, and gum disease treatment. Dr. Coulter and Dr. Birch consider themselves lifelong learners, and Dr. Coulter teaches at UT Medical Center. Coulter Family Dentistry in Knoxville has 5 stars on Google and utilizes the latest technology, including intraoral cameras and advanced imaging technology.

7Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Dental Implants, Invisalign · Knoxville

Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville

G5.0

6001 Walden Dr #1, Knoxville, TN, 37919

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryDental Implants

At Cosmetic Dentistry of Knoxville, Dr. Kasey Reed Sliger and Dr. Ruth Bailey emphasize conservative and minimally invasive dental care using advanced technology like TekScan and dental lasers. They provide veneers, cosmetic bonding, teeth whitening, implants, Invisalign, and more with a caring and personalized approach. This Knoxville practice has earned a 5-star Google rating. Dr. Sliger and Dr. Bailey also offer routine exams and pediatric dentistry.

8Dental Co. of Knoxville logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Dental Implants, Invisalign · Knoxville

Dental Co. of Knoxville

G4.95.0

11119 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37934

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryDental Implants

Dental Co. of Knoxville is led by Dr. Dyron Holt, who offers family and cosmetic dentistry for all ages to help patients maintain healthy, beautiful smiles. Dr. Holt provides services such as Invisalign, dental implants, teeth whitening, dental veneers, and cosmetic tooth bonding. This Knoxville dentist uses cutting-edge technology and procedures in a modern office, supports Hardin Valley Elementary School with accessible dental education, and has a perfect 5-star rating on Google.

9Knoxville Smiles at Malone & Costa Dentistry logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Dental Implants, Invisalign · Knoxville

Knoxville Smiles at Malone & Costa Dentistry

G4.94.9

264 S Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37923

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

Knoxville Smiles at Malone & Costa Dentistry consists of Dr. Stephen Malone, Dr. Michael Costa, Dr. Breanna Costa, and Dr. Jacob Wolkow. They specialize in general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign, composite fillings, dental implants, gum disease treatment, and porcelain veneers. This Knoxville practice uses state-of-the-art technology, such as the Yomi dental robot, laser dentistry, and BiteFX, and has earned an average of 4.9 stars from Google reviews.

10New Dentistry logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Dental Implants · Knoxville

New Dentistry

G5.05.0

7828 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryRestorative Dentistry

Dr. Michael Luethke at New Dentistry in Knoxville focuses on preventative care and education in a comfortable, relaxing environment. He provides cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including dentures and partials, TMJ treatment, fillings, dental implants, veneers, and more. New Dentistry has earned a 5-star average Google rating and has won many local awards, including “Top Knox” from the Knoxville Mercury in 2016. They use leading technology such as the Cari-Free Meter and VELscope.

Knoxville dentists compared side by side (November 2026)

A quick summary of the Knoxville practices profiled above, by neighborhood, Google rating, recent review activity, and listed services, as of November 2026. Order does not indicate rank.

Comparison of 10 dental practices in Knoxville
PracticeNeighborhoodGoogle ratingLast 30 daysLast 90 daysListed services
Dean Cosmetic Dentistry CenterKnoxville5.0 / 51,270 reviews+21 newAvg. 5.0 stars+44 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Beaver Creek Dental: Kyle Smith, DDSKnoxville5.0 / 5997 reviews+17 newAvg. 5.0 stars+56 newAvg. 4.9 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Law Family DentistryKnoxville5.0 / 5877 reviews+15 newAvg. 5.0 stars+58 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Cornerstone Dental ArtsKnoxville4.9 / 5871 reviews+40 newAvg. 5.0 stars+105 newAvg. 4.9 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Invisalign, Dental Crowns
Dental ImagesKnoxville5.0 / 5906 reviews+24 newAvg. 5.0 stars+68 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Invisalign, Dental Crowns
Coulter Family DentistryKnoxville5.0 / 51,217 reviews+6 newAvg. 5.0 stars+19 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Dental Implants
Cosmetic Dentistry of KnoxvilleKnoxville5.0 / 5704 reviews+11 newAvg. 5.0 stars+21 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Dental Implants, Invisalign
Dental Co. of KnoxvilleKnoxville4.9 / 5566 reviews+4 newAvg. 5.0 stars+16 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Dental Implants, Invisalign
Knoxville Smiles at Malone & Costa DentistryKnoxville4.9 / 51,322 reviews+30 newAvg. 5.0 stars+116 newAvg. 4.9 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
New DentistryKnoxville5.0 / 5639 reviews+14 newAvg. 5.0 stars+44 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Dental Implants

Recent activity counts every Google review published in the last 30 and 90 days and the average star rating of those new reviews, collected monthly.

Monthly patient report · October 2026

What Knoxville Patients Say About Their Dentists: October 2026 Report

We analyzed 1,287 written Google reviews left for 10 Knoxville dental practices over the past 12 months. The most common compliment is staff friendliness and professionalism, praised in 22% of reviews. For every complaint, patients wrote about 74 compliments.

What Knoxville patients praise most

Share of written reviews praising each topic
  1. Staff Friendliness and Professionalism22% · 289 reviews
  2. Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience15% · 188 reviews
  3. Dentist Expertise and Skill7% · 95 reviews
  4. Comfort, Pain and Anxiety5% · 70 reviews
  5. Hygienists and Dental Assistants5% · 70 reviews
  6. Communication and Transparency5% · 63 reviews

Most common complaints

Communication and Transparency draws the most criticism, in 4 reviews (0%). Complaints are rare overall, but they are where practices differ most.

Share of written reviews raising each concern
  1. Communication and Transparency0% · 4 reviews
  2. Pricing and Payment Options0% · 2 reviews

Treatments Knoxville patients write about

Teeth cleaning & hygiene comes up most, in 69 reviews, and 96% of those mentions are positive.

Treatment mentions in Knoxville dental reviews, past 12 months
TreatmentReviews mentioning itPositive
Teeth cleaning & hygiene6996%
Checkups & exams2688%
Emergency & same-day care17100%
Dental implants1681%
Crowns & bridges1392%
Fillings9100%

This is the first monthly report for this city. Next update: November 2026.

How this works: each written Google review is tagged with the topics and treatments it mentions and whether it is positive or negative. Figures cover a rolling 12-month window. Review text is never published here; only the totals are.

Knoxville dentists by specialty

Narrow this guide to practices that list the treatment you need.

How to choose a dentist in Knoxville

To choose a dentist in Knoxville, match services to your treatment, then compare review volume, costs, and location.

  1. Match services to your treatment

    Use the listed services in the comparison above to shortlist practices that offer the care you need, such as implants, Invisalign, or emergency visits.

  2. Read the rating with its review count

    A 4.9 rating from several hundred reviews is stronger evidence than a 5.0 from a handful. Compare both numbers, not the rating alone.

  3. Confirm insurance, fees, and availability

    Call the practice to confirm accepted insurance, estimated fees, financing options, and whether it is accepting new patients. TopRatedDentist does not publish these details.

  4. Compare location, access, and communication

    Consider travel time, parking or transit access, emergency coverage, and how clearly the team explains treatment options.

How we selected dentists for this 2026 Knoxville guide

Practices in this guide were selected editorially using public patient ratings, review volume, professional credentials, listed services, and location. Inclusion is not a clinical endorsement.

Criteria considered

  • Public Google ratings and, where available, Facebook ratings
  • Google review volume
  • Professional credentials
  • Dental services listed by the practice
  • Location within the Knoxville area

Sources

  • Google Business Profile ratings and reviews
  • Facebook page ratings, where published
  • Information published by each practice

Last reviewed: November 2026

HELPFUL ANSWERS

Knoxville dentist FAQ

What to know before selecting your next dental practice.

How do I choose a dentist in Knoxville?

Confirm the practice offers the treatment you need, compare Google ratings together with review counts, and call to confirm insurance, fees, and new-patient availability.

How were the Knoxville dentists in this guide selected?

TopRatedDentist.com selects practices editorially using public Google and Facebook ratings, Google review volume, professional credentials, listed services, and location. Inclusion is not a clinical endorsement, and listing order is not a rank.

How can I find a Knoxville dentist that accepts my insurance?

TopRatedDentist.com does not publish insurance acceptance. Call the practice with your plan name and member ID before your first appointment, and ask about payment plans or membership options if you are uninsured.