2026 Nashville dental guide

Best Dentists in Nashville, TN

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

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Nashville dentists at a glance

This 2026 guide includes 10 Nashville dental practices, with Google ratings from 4.8 to 5.0 stars.

10 verified practices
1Smiles Up Dentistry logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Invisalign · Nashville

Smiles Up Dentistry

G4.8

1916 Patterson St Suite 712, Nashville, TN, 37203

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

2Green Hills Family Dentistry logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Invisalign · Nashville

Green Hills Family Dentistry

G4.9

4301 Hillsboro Pike Ste 315, Nashville, TN, 37215

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

3Katherine Hall DDS logo

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

Katherine Hall DDS

G4.94.9

500 Church St Suite 430, Nashville, TN, 37219

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

Katherine Hall DDS has been serving Nashville patients for more than 20 years with general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, offering services such as periodontal treatment, sedation dentistry, dental implants, ceramic crowns, and ClearCorrect orthodontics. Dr. Katherine Hall has earned both the Dentist of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year awards from the Academy of Dentistry and was appointed to serve on the Tennessee Dental Board. She has a 4.9-star Google rating.

4Devine Dentistry logo

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

Devine Dentistry

G5.04.9

4219 Hillsboro Pike #105, Nashville, TN, 37215

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

At Devine Dentistry, Dr. Brian Devine and Dr. David Kim are known for providing comfortable, personalized care using the latest and greatest dental equipment. This practice has served Nashville for over 30 years with general and cosmetic dentistry, including dental implants, dentures, teeth whitening, oral surgery, and endodontic treatment. Devine Dentistry has a perfect 5-star rating on Google and aims to make dental treatment affordable and effective.

521st Century Dentistry – David Dickerson DDS, Derek Thompson DMD logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry · Nashville

21st Century Dentistry – David Dickerson DDS, Derek Thompson DMD

G5.05.0

2700 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37204

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

Dr. Derek Thompson at 21st Century Dentistry focuses on providing high-quality dental care that respects each patient’s individual needs. Dr. Thompson specializes in comprehensive and cosmetic dentistry, including services such as root canal therapy, TMJ/TMD treatment, porcelain crowns and veneers, teeth whitening, and Invisalign clear aligners. This Nashville practice has been in business for more than 30 years, uses state-of-the-art dental technology, and has a 5-star rating on Google.

7East Side Smiles logo

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

East Side Smiles

G4.94.9

7 N 10th St, Nashville, TN, 37206

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

Dr. Thomas F. Hadley at East Side Smiles provides preventative, cosmetic, restorative, and reconstructive dentistry in a welcoming environment with extended hours. His specialties include CEREC and porcelain crowns, dental veneers, guided implant surgery, SureSmile clear aligners, and teeth whitening. Dr. Hadley focuses on educating patients about their oral health and treatment options. This Nashville practice has a 4.9-star rating on Google, with patients praising Dr. Hadley and the staff.

8Horne Mark DDS logo

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Invisalign · Nashville

Horne Mark DDS

G5.0

2831 Bransford Ave #3101, Nashville, TN, 37204

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

9Jody Jones DDS logo

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

Jody Jones DDS

G4.9

55 Music Square E Ste D, Nashville, TN, 37203

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

Dedicated to improving the function and aesthetics of patients’ smiles, Jody Jones DDS in Nashville has earned a 4.9-star Google rating. Dr. Jody Jones and Dr. Mary Hannah Winstead provide general and cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening, dental implants, bridges, veneers, and sedation dentistry. The practice boasts a luxurious environment where patients can enjoy creative dental solutions, such as Dr. Jones’ famous “Hollywood smile” – a nod to the celebrities he’s worked with.

10Music City Dental logo

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

Music City Dental

G4.94.8

808 Kirkwood Ave, Nashville, TN, 37204

Cosmetic DentistryFamily DentistryGeneral Dentistry

Offering family and cosmetic dentistry, Music City Dental in Nashville is led by Dr. Terry Spurlin-Moore and Dr. Chastity Muhammad. Their specialties include dental implants, cleanings, Invisalign, sedation dentistry, and fillings. Music City Dental has a 4.9-star Google rating and has a reputation for being relaxing, affordable, and using the most advanced dental technology. Dr. Spurlin-Moore has been voted a top dentist by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine for seven years.

Nashville dentists compared side by side (September 2026)

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

Comparison of 10 dental practices in Nashville
PracticeNeighborhoodGoogle ratingLast 30 daysLast 90 daysListed services
Smiles Up DentistryNashville4.8 / 51,028 reviews+8 newAvg. 4.9 stars+47 newAvg. 4.5 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Invisalign
Green Hills Family DentistryNashville4.9 / 51,010 reviews+7 newAvg. 4.4 stars+30 newAvg. 4.7 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Invisalign
Katherine Hall DDSNashville4.9 / 5584 reviews+11 newAvg. 5.0 stars+38 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Devine DentistryNashville5.0 / 5586 reviews+8 newAvg. 5.0 stars+22 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implants
21st Century Dentistry – David Dickerson DDS, Derek Thompson DMDNashville5.0 / 5573 reviewsTracking startedTracking startedCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Belle Meade Family Dentistry – Nashville, TNNashville4.9 / 5908 reviews+10 newAvg. 5.0 stars+38 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Invisalign
East Side SmilesNashville4.9 / 5507 reviews+6 newAvg. 5.0 stars+12 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
Horne Mark DDSNashville5.0 / 5618 reviews+4 newAvg. 5.0 stars+34 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Invisalign
Jody Jones DDSNashville4.9 / 5522 reviews+9 newAvg. 5.0 stars+32 newAvg. 5.0 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implants
Music City DentalNashville4.9 / 5705 reviews+17 newAvg. 5.0 stars+45 newAvg. 4.9 starsCosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General 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 Nashville Patients Say About Their Dentists: October 2026 Report

We analyzed 804 written Google reviews left for 9 Nashville dental practices over the past 12 months. The most common compliment is staff friendliness and professionalism, praised in 4% of reviews. For every complaint, patients wrote about 11 compliments.

What Nashville patients praise most

Share of written reviews praising each topic
  1. Staff Friendliness and Professionalism4% · 29 reviews
  2. Hygienists and Dental Assistants2% · 15 reviews
  3. Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience2% · 14 reviews
  4. Dentist Expertise and Skill1% · 11 reviews
  5. Wait Times and Efficiency1% · 7 reviews
  6. Front Desk and Reception1% · 7 reviews

Most common complaints

Scheduling, Reminders and Follow-Up draws the most criticism, in 2 reviews (0%). Complaints are rare overall, but they are where practices differ most.

Share of written reviews raising each concern
  1. Scheduling, Reminders and Follow-Up0% · 2 reviews
  2. Phone and Responsiveness0% · 2 reviews

Treatments Nashville patients write about

Teeth cleaning & hygiene comes up most, in 11 reviews, and 82% of those mentions are positive.

Treatment mentions in Nashville dental reviews, past 12 months
TreatmentReviews mentioning itPositive
Teeth cleaning & hygiene1182%
Emergency & same-day care475%

Standout practices by topic

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

How this works: each written Google review is tagged by AI 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.

Nashville dentists by specialty

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How to choose a dentist in Nashville

To choose a dentist in Nashville, 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 Nashville 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 Nashville area

Sources

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

Last reviewed: October 2026

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Nashville dentist FAQ

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How do I choose a dentist in Nashville?

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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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.