# Best periodontists in Knoxville, TN (47 clinics ranked)
URL: https://dentistshortlist.com/periodontists/knoxville-tn/
Modified: 2026-11-06
Author: Dentist Shortlist

# Best periodontists in Knoxville, TN

47 Knoxville-area clinics list gum treatment on their own websites. These 14 score highest on patient reviews, treatment depth, published prices and licensed staff.

Updated November 2026 Knoxville metro area

![Periodontists clinic](/img/treatments/t-periodontist.webp)

19 clinics

accept financing

11 clinics

are licensed periodontists

**47** clinics list gum treatment

**4.9** median Google rating

**11** are licensed periodontists

**19** accept financing

**11** offer IV sedation

## The Knoxville gum treatment shortlist

Show only: IV sedation _11_ Sedation _29_ Financing _19_ Membership plan _13_

![East Tennessee Periodontics, LLC](/img/clinics/c-17180595375991310896.webp)

1

### [East Tennessee Periodontics, LLC](/clinics/east-tennessee-periodontics-llc-2040-knoxville/)

**4.9** from 754 Google reviews 95% five-star

2040 Castaic Ln, Knoxville

-   A periodontist on staff, in the NPI register
-   dental implants and All-on-4 listed on its site
-   CareCredit and an in-house membership plan

Beautiful location, office building, friendly service, and good staffs. From a Google review

**75**

Score  
[How we score](/how-clinics-rank/)

[Call](<tel:\(865\) 246-0460>) [Website](https://www.easttnperio.com/)

![Michael P. Madigan DMD, PLLC](/img/clinics/c-7518818747552861481.webp)

2

### [Michael P. Madigan DMD, PLLC](/clinics/michael-p-madigan-dmd-pllc-knoxville/)

**5.0** from 579 Google reviews 98% five-star

117 Capital Dr, Knoxville

-   A periodontist on staff, in the NPI register
-   dental implants and All-on-4 and IV sedation listed on its site
-   1 licensed dentist in the federal NPI register

Great environment & Professional service, Wonderful staff From a Google review

**72**

Score  
[How we score](/how-clinics-rank/)

[Call](<tel:\(865\) 670-7477>) [Website](http://www.madiganperio.com/)

![Knoxville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery](/img/clinics/c-18062271956431509094.webp)

3

### [Knoxville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery](/clinics/knoxville-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-6207-knoxville/)

**4.9** from 278 Google reviews 97% five-star

6207 Highland Pl Way Ste 207, Knoxville

-   dental implants and All-on-4 and IV sedation listed on its site
-   CareCredit
-   3 licensed dentists in the federal NPI register

Awesome Staff, Excellent Doctors, Great Prices! From a Google review

**69**

Score  
[How we score](/how-clinics-rank/)

[Call](<tel:\(865\) 584-6207>) [Website](https://knoxoms.com/)

![Cornerstone Dental Arts](/img/clinics/c-10836063683276326063.webp)

4

### [Cornerstone Dental Arts](/clinics/cornerstone-dental-arts-8912-knoxville/)

**4.9** from 876 Google reviews 97% five-star

8912 Town and Country Cir, Knoxville

-   A periodontist on staff, in the NPI register
-   dental implants and IV sedation listed on its site
-   10 licensed dentists in the federal NPI register

Cornerstone is an extremely welcoming place with a great staff and homey vibe. From a Google review

**69**

Score  
[How we score](/how-clinics-rank/)

[Call](<tel:\(865\) 531-7117>) [Website](https://www.whatasmile.com/)

![East Tennessee Periodontics LLC](/img/clinics/c-247007713223752577.webp)

5

### [East Tennessee Periodontics LLC](/clinics/east-tennessee-periodontics-llc-2040-knoxville-2/)

**5.0** from 63 Google reviews 97% five-star

2040 Castaic Ln, Knoxville

-   A periodontist on staff, in the NPI register
-   dental implants and All-on-4 listed on its site
-   CareCredit and an in-house membership plan

The staff was professional, friendly, and made me feel like I was in good hands. From a Google review

**67**

Score  
[How we score](/how-clinics-rank/)

[Call](<tel:\(865\) 246-0460>) [Website](https://www.easttnperio.com/)

6 ![](/img/clinics/c-15083242658290576318.webp) [Knoxville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery](/clinics/knoxville-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-2939-knoxville/) 4.9 · 220 reviews 65

7 ![](/img/clinics/c-1353089853630749246.webp) [Pickett Oral Surgery](/clinics/pickett-oral-surgery-knoxville/) 4.9 · 777 reviews 64

8 ![](/img/clinics/c-10762875992591186453.webp) [Coulter Family Dentistry](/clinics/coulter-family-dentistry-knoxville/) 5.0 · 1,221 reviews 64

9 ![](/img/clinics/c-10786458284839633072.webp) [Knoxville Smiles](/clinics/knoxville-smiles-knoxville/) 4.9 · 1,325 reviews 64

10 ![](/img/clinics/c-3076250672393285809.webp) [Dr. Lee Ann Hovious DMD PC](/clinics/dr-lee-ann-hovious-dmd-pc-knoxville/) 4.9 · 315 reviews 63

11 ![](/img/clinics/c-13762471944300113310.webp) [Isom Dentistry](/clinics/isom-dentistry-knoxville/) 4.9 · 484 reviews 62

12 ![](/img/clinics/c-2503589273366040710.webp) [East Tennessee Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery](/clinics/east-tennessee-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-knoxville/) 4.8 · 610 reviews 61

13 ![](/img/clinics/c-1598924410021587366.webp) [Kennedy Dentistry](/clinics/kennedy-dentistry-2529-powell/) 4.9 · 1,013 reviews 61

14 TP [Turner P. Emery, DDS, MD.](/clinics/turner-p-emery-dds-md-knoxville/) 5.0 · 22 reviews 60

All 47 Knoxville clinics that list gum treatment

#

Clinic

Rating

Score

15

Knoxville Smile Center, Michael J Solly, DDS - Dentist

4.9 (645 reviews)

58

16

Knoxville Periodontics, Dr. Matthew L. Heaton

5 (21 reviews)

57

17

South Knox Dental

4.9 (234 reviews)

57

18

[Sequoyah Dental Arts](/clinics/sequoyah-dental-arts-knoxville/)

4.9 (395 reviews)

56

19

Dr David O Pickett, DMD

5 (40 reviews)

55

20

East Tennessee Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

4.8 (507 reviews)

55

21

DentalWorks Knoxville, Northwest Crossing

4.6 (563 reviews)

54

22

East Tennessee Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

4.8 (428 reviews)

54

23

Premier Dental Associates

5 (534 reviews)

54

24

The Dental Implant Center

4.9 (60 reviews)

54

25

Hardin Valley Family Dentistry

4.9 (387 reviews)

53

26

ClearChoice Dental Implant Center, Knoxville

4.8 (98 reviews)

52

27

Robert M. Kelso, DDS

4.9 (54 reviews)

52

28

Knoxville Periodontics PC

5 (3 reviews)

51

29

Knoxville Family Dental East

4.5 (650 reviews)

51

30

West Knox Dentistry

4.7 (146 reviews)

50

31

DentalWorks and Orthodontics Turkey Creek

4.6 (719 reviews)

50

32

Aspen Dental, Knoxville, TN (Clinton Hwy)

4.6 (168 reviews)

49

33

Dr. Joshua J. Kimrey, DDS

5 (1 review)

48

34

Birdwell and Guffey Family Dentistry

4.9 (103 reviews)

48

35

Aspen Dental, Knoxville, TN - Chapman Hwy

4.3 (914 reviews)

45

36

Nutting Comprehensive Dentistry

4.7 (53 reviews)

44

37

Aspen Dental, East Knoxville, TN

4.3 (991 reviews)

44

38

Foust, Ron DDS

4.9 (48 reviews)

43

39

Sage Dental of Knoxville at Clinton Highway

4.1 (112 reviews)

42

40

Aspen Dental, Knoxville, TN

4.2 (1,131 reviews)

42

41

Renew Smiles Dental Implant Center, Knoxville

0 (0 reviews)

37

42

Joshua M Hethcox Periodontics

4.4 (29 reviews)

35

43

Elite Smiles PLLC

3.7 (114 reviews)

34

44

Dr. John D Sterrett DDS, Sterrett Periodontics

5 (3 reviews)

34

45

Dr. Grayson Hunley, DDS

5 (1 review)

29

46

Dogwood Family Dentistry

3.7 (7 reviews)

26

47

Denture Care Center Knoxville

5 (1 review)

23

### Ways to pay in Knoxville

CareCredit or other financing**19 clinics**

In-house membership plan**13 clinics**

Map

## Where the Knoxville shortlist is

47 clinics that list gum treatment, central area Shortlist rank

![Map of Knoxville with Periodontists clinics marked and the top 14 numbered](/img/maps/periodontists-knoxville-tn.webp) © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices

## Periodontists prices in Knoxville

No clinic in this Knoxville shortlist publishes a gum treatment price online. Most quote after an in-person exam or a brief phone call.

Questions

## Periodontists in Knoxville

How many Knoxville clinics offer gum treatment? +

47 clinics in the Knoxville area list gum treatment on their own websites or in their license records. The 14 on this shortlist score highest.

Which Knoxville clinics offer All-on-4? +

21 of the 47 list All-on-4 or full-arch implants on their websites.

How many are licensed specialists? +

11 of the 47 have a dentist registered as a periodontist in the federal NPI register.

Can I pay monthly in Knoxville? +

19 clinics name CareCredit, Sunbit, Cherry or LendingClub, and 13 offer an in-house membership plan.

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Other treatments in Knoxville

## More Knoxville dental shortlists

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Some clinics pay for a Featured slot. Paying never changes a clinic's score or its place in the ranking. Ratings are Google ratings read in November 2026; treatments and prices come from each clinic's own website; licensed dentists are matched in the federal NPI register. [How clinics rank](/how-clinics-rank/)