Compare 30 oral surgeons in Knoxville, TN. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Oral Surgeons
100%
Accepting patients
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Most common: DDS
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Knoxville is the healthcare hub for East Tennessee, a region that stretches from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Cumberland Plateau. The University of Tennessee Medical Center serves as the regional trauma and referral center, while Covenant Health runs the largest community hospital network. For a mid-sized city, Knoxville has solid breadth across specialties, though patients with rare conditions may still be referred to Nashville or Atlanta.
Knoxville has 30 oral surgeons. The most common credential is DDS (50%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Knoxville's medical facilities spread along the I-40 and Kingston Pike corridors. UT Medical Center sits on Alcoa Highway south of downtown, while Fort Sanders Regional is near the UT campus. West Knoxville and Farragut have growing outpatient campuses along Kingston Pike. The city has no rail transit, and driving is the default. Most destinations within the metro are reachable in 15 to 25 minutes.
Providers practice throughout Knoxville. Downtown Knoxville is fort Sanders Regional Medical Center sits at the edge of downtown, serving the urban core and the UT campus community. Bearden is a west Knoxville commercial corridor with numerous medical and dental offices along Kingston Pike. West Knoxville is parkwest Medical Center and Turkey Creek medical offices serve this fast-growing suburban area near Farragut. South Knoxville is a residential area across the Tennessee River with community health options and proximity to UT Medical Center.
Nearby hospitals include University of Tennessee Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, and Parkwest Medical Center. Local training programs run through University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Knoxville campus) and University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The University of Tennessee Medical Center is the primary Level I trauma center for the 21-county East Tennessee region.
The initial consultation includes X-rays or a CT scan, a physical exam of your mouth and jaw, and a discussion of your surgical options and anesthesia choices. The surgeon will explain the procedure, recovery timeline, and any risks. Most office procedures use IV sedation, meaning you will be comfortable but not fully unconscious.
Kingston Pike in Bearden and West Knoxville has the highest concentration of dental offices. For lower-cost options, Cherokee Health Systems community health centers offer dental services on a sliding-scale basis.
You may need an oral surgeon for impacted wisdom teeth, teeth requiring surgical extraction, jaw misalignment causing functional problems, TMJ disorders that have not responded to other treatments, facial trauma or fractures, suspicious oral lesions requiring biopsy, or preparation for dental implants that need bone grafting.
Wisdom teeth (all four): $1,500-3,000 · Bone graft: $300-800 · Jaw surgery: $5,000-50,000+
East Tennessee has higher-than-average rates of tooth decay, partly attributed to lower rates of water fluoridation in surrounding rural counties. Knoxville city water is fluoridated, but patients from outlying areas may need extra preventive care.
Wisdom teeth that are trapped beneath the gum or bone require surgical extraction. Oral surgeons perform these procedures regularly, often under IV sedation for comfort.
Oral surgeons place dental implant posts and perform bone grafts when the jaw does not have enough volume to support an implant. They handle complex cases involving multiple missing teeth.
Severe jaw misalignment that braces alone cannot correct may require surgery to reposition the upper or lower jaw. Oral surgeons work with orthodontists to plan and execute these procedures.
Broken jaws, cheekbones, and eye sockets from accidents or injuries require surgical repair. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons specialize in reconstructing facial bones and soft tissue.
Unusual lumps, sores, or lesions in the mouth that do not heal need evaluation. Oral surgeons perform biopsies to determine whether growths are benign or require further treatment.
Knoxville, TN has 30 licensed oral surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of oral surgeons in Knoxville, TN are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the dominant carrier. TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) is accepted at UT Medical Center and most Covenant Health facilities. Humana and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans are common among retirees.
Wisdom teeth removal (all four) typically costs $1,500 to $3,000 with IV sedation. Bone grafting runs $300 to $800. Jaw surgery ranges from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on complexity. Actual costs in Knoxville, TN depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Oral surgery may be covered by dental insurance, medical insurance, or both. Jaw surgery for a medical condition often falls under medical insurance. Check both plans.
Knoxville healthcare runs through two main systems: Covenant Health (community hospitals) and UT Medical Center (academic/trauma). Tennova Healthcare also operates facilities in the area. Your insurance network will steer you toward one system.
DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery and DMD stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Knoxville, TN, 50% hold the DDS credential and 20% hold DMD. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
23% of oral surgeons in Knoxville, TN accept Medicare. Medicare may cover oral surgery when it is medically necessary, such as jaw fracture repair or tumor removal. Routine wisdom tooth removal is generally not covered by Medicare. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
UT Medical Center serves as the Level I trauma and specialty referral center for 21 East Tennessee counties. Covenant Health operates smaller hospitals in Morristown, Sevierville, and other surrounding towns. For routine care, Cherokee Health Systems has locations across the region.
For most routine and specialty care, yes. Knoxville has strong hospital systems and a growing physician base. For highly specialized procedures, rare conditions, or clinical trials, Nashville's Vanderbilt is the next step up and about a 3-hour drive.
Top accepted carriers in Knoxville, TN include qhp-87571, qhp-33602, qhp-30751, unitedhealthcare, and humana.
Oral surgery may be covered by dental insurance, medical insurance, or both, depending on the reason for the procedure. Wisdom teeth removal is usually dental. Jaw surgery for a medical condition (like sleep apnea) or facial trauma often falls under medical insurance. Ask the surgeon's office to verify coverage with both your dental and medical plans.