Cookeville has several dental practices. Tennessee Tech brings students to town, and patients from Upper Cumberland counties also come to Cookeville for dental care. This page lists seven practices.
1. Cookeville Regional Dental Associates
Cookeville Regional Dental Associates is at 350 S. Lowe Ave. Six dentists are on staff. Each averages more than 30 years of experience. The practice has general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry. The staff is registered and certified. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 to 4, and Friday, 8 to 3. Orthodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry are in one office, so referrals stay in-house.
Phone: (931) 528-5105
2. Slager Family Dental Care
Dr. Justin Slager came to Cookeville in 2015 after serving as a dentist in the Air Force. He joined a practice that Dr. John Rhodes had been running since 1991. Dr. Slager has more than 1,500 hours of continuing education. The practice has general dentistry, periodontics, dentures, and extractions in-house, including complex cases. The office is at 1100 Neal St., Suite A. The practice accepts all insurances and is a preferred provider for Delta, Cigna, and BCBS. Hours are Monday and Tuesday, 8 to 5, Wednesday, 7 to 4, Thursday, 7 to 2, and Friday, 10 to 2.
Phone: (931) 526-4912
3. Dental Partners Cookeville
Dr. James McAnly earned his dental degree from the University of Florida. Dental Partners Cookeville is at 694 S. Willow Ave. Services are cosmetic dentistry, implant restorations, clear aligners, crowns, emergency care, and general family dentistry. The practice reviews overall oral health before recommending treatment. The practice is accepting new patients. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 to 5.
Phone: (931) 650-5686
4. Dental Care of Cookeville
The doctors at Dental Care of Cookeville have more than 60 years of combined experience. The practice has general, preventive, cosmetic, implant, and sedation dentistry at 121 S. Washington Ave. Dr. Satya Upadhyayula is one of the practitioners and has over nine years of experience. The practice has sedation dentistry for patients with dental anxiety. Dental Care of Cookeville accepts Anthem, UnitedHealthCare, Delta Dental, Aetna, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Phone: (931) 528-6547
5. Hometown Family Dentistry
Dr. John Wesley Halliburton is a Tennessee native. Hometown Family Dentistry is at 22 N. Jefferson Ave. The practice opens at 7 a.m. Dr. Halliburton is accepting new patients. The early opening and new-patient availability are for people returning to dental care after a gap. Call (931) 526-3381 and ask about new patient availability.
6. Aspen Dental
Aspen Dental is a national chain. The Cookeville location is at 416 W. Jackson St. The practice has same-day emergency dental care. Services are cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, implants, oral surgery, and Motto clear aligners. For patients without insurance or with limited coverage, the practice works with third-party lenders for financing. The financing and same-day visits are for patients who have avoided care because of cost. Reviews in Cookeville are largely positive. Reviews describe the staff as warm and unhurried.
Phone: (931) 525-2500
7. Dental Care of Cookeville (Dr. Upadhyayula) and the Case for a Second Opinion
This entry is Dental Care of Cookeville, already listed above. It is a note on how to use the practices on this list.
Every practice on this list offers new patient consultations. Most are accepting patients now. A new patient exam at a different practice usually costs less than dental work that follows a long gap in care.
The list includes long-established multi-dentist groups that have served the Upper Cumberland for decades and smaller practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best dentists in Cookeville TN?
Cookeville Regional Dental Associates at 350 S. Lowe Ave. has six dentists averaging over 30 years of experience each. The practice has general, orthodontic, surgical, and pediatric dentistry. Slager Family Dental Care at 1100 Neal St. has Dr. Justin Slager, who has over 1,500 hours of continuing education. The practice handles complex cases in-house.
What dentist is accepting new patients in Cookeville?
Dental Partners Cookeville (931-650-5686), Hometown Family Dentistry (931-526-3381), and Aspen Dental (931-525-2500) are accepting new patients. Hometown Family Dentistry at 22 N. Jefferson Ave. opens at 7 a.m. The early hour is for patients who cannot leave work during standard business hours.
Is there a good family dentist in Cookeville Tennessee?
Cookeville Regional Dental Associates has pediatric dentistry and orthodontics at 350 S. Lowe Ave. The phone is 931-528-5105. Slager Family Dental Care at 1100 Neal St. (931-526-4912) is a preferred Delta, Cigna, and BCBS provider. The practice keeps family dental work in-house.
Best dental office Cookeville TN
Cookeville Regional Dental Associates has six dentists with an average of 30-plus years each. The office has general, orthodontic, surgical, and pediatric dentistry. Dental Care of Cookeville at 121 S. Washington Ave. (931-528-6547) has one primary dentist, over 60 years of combined experience, and sedation dentistry for patients with dental anxiety.