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Dentists · TN

Dentists in Tennessee

107 verified dentists across 13 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
107
Medicare
68
HPSA
38
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Tennessee workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 107 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

107

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 13 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

1.5

Population 7.23M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

24years

Median across all indexed dentists with a graduation year on file.

Credential reportedNPPES

99%

106 of 107 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

64%

68 of 107 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

36%

38 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

96/ 100

Interquartile range 85–97.

Calculated from 5 dentists who report MIPS — about 5% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

80%

86 indexed dentists have ≥1 industry payment on file. Disclosure is mandated by federal Sunshine Act — not a quality flag.

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

9%

10 of 107 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Tennessee.

  • Memphis19
  • Nashville17
  • Knoxville11
  • Brentwood10
  • Murfreesboro7
Licensing

Verify a license in Tennessee

Use the Tennessee Board of Dentistry to confirm a dentist's license is active and in good standing. Always check directly with the board before relying on any third-party listing.

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Frequently asked

About dental care in Tennessee

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Tennessee?
    We list 107 dentists across 13 dental sub-specialties in Tennessee — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Tennessee's Medicaid dental program called?
    Tennessee's Medicaid program is TennCare. Limited adult coverage — preventive and a defined set of procedures, often capped annually. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://www.tn.gov/tenncare.html.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Tennessee?
    Look the license up at the Tennessee Board of Dentistry (https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/dentistry-board.html). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does Tennessee have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 38 dentists in our top-tier Tennessee list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for Tennessee.

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