How are these general dentists in Tennessee ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 6 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do general dentists in Tennessee accept Medicaid?

Tennessee's Medicaid program is TennCare. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the TennCare provider directory (https://www.tn.gov/tenncare.html).

How do I check a general dentist's license in Tennessee?

Use the Tennessee Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/dentistry-board.html. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

When should I see a general dentist instead of a general dentist?

Routine cleanings every 6 months and annual exams; A new cavity, sensitive tooth, or visible chip; A regular check-up before more complex specialist work.

Top 10 · TN

Top General Dentists in Tennessee

Routine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.

In top list: 10
Medicare-enrolled: 10
HPSA shortage: 6

Indexed density: 0.14 per 100K residents (population 7.23M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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General Dentists in Tennessee: questions

How are these general dentists in Tennessee ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 6 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do general dentists in Tennessee accept Medicaid?
Tennessee's Medicaid program is TennCare. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the TennCare provider directory (https://www.tn.gov/tenncare.html).
How do I check a general dentist's license in Tennessee?
Use the Tennessee Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/dentistry-board.html. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a general dentist instead of a general dentist?
Routine cleanings every 6 months and annual exams; A new cavity, sensitive tooth, or visible chip; A regular check-up before more complex specialist work.