Dental Costs in Tennessee
Residents of Tennessee often pay different rates than the national average. From supervised student clinics at University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry (Memphis, founded 1878) to private practices, this guide breaks down real 2026 prices for implants, veneers, braces and routine care.
Based on Cost of Living Index (90.5) and local competition.
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Dental Treatment Costs in Tennessee
Tennessee offers a lower cost of living with an index of 90.5, directly affecting dental procedure prices. The average cost of dental implants in Tennessee is $4,179, which is 7% below the national average of $4,507. Based on our 2026 analysis, Tennessee is considered an affordable market for dental care.
Our verified data covers 4 major cities including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and more. The most competitively priced city is Chattanooga, where implants average $3,300. Residents of Tennessee can access University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry (Memphis, founded 1878) for reduced rates through supervised student clinics, or explore programs like Mid-South Mission of Mercy (MidMOM, Memphis) for financial assistance.
Dental insurance coverage in Tennessee includes options such as TennCare Adult Dental Benefit (Medicaid) — comprehensive for all adult enrollees at no cost (since 2023); administered by Renaissance Dental from Nov 2025. Many residents supplement insurance with dental savings plans or financing.
2026 Procedure Price List
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Dental implants in Tennessee: cash price vs what Medicaid pays
Tennessee is the second state whose fee schedule prices the implant codes directly - D6010 at $1,158.94, D6056 at $352.59, D6058 at $721.85 and D6190 at $0.00 - but the source file is explicitly named as TennCare's child fee schedule, so reading these as adult reimbursement figures requires caution. Cash prices average $4,179, from $3,300 in Chattanooga to $4,000 in Nashville.
Tennessee's Medicaid dental fee schedule filed for the child program prices D6010 at $1,159, D6056 at $353, D6058 at $722 and D6190 at $0.00 - read them as provisional for adult reimbursement.
Adult Medicaid dental in Tennessee (extensive adult dental benefit): Tennessee Medicaid covers a broad set of adult dental services (exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions and usually dentures), but dental implants are generally not a covered benefit; a few programs approve them only when medically necessary with prior authorization. Verify the current covered-services list and any annual cap with the state Medicaid office.
Tracked city averages, single implant: Chattanooga $3,300 / Knoxville $3,400 / Memphis $3,500 / Nashville $4,000.
Sources: Real Dental Costs observed single-implant series (51 state markets, 2026); official Tennessee Medicaid dental fee schedule; HHS/CMS T-MSIS Medicaid provider spending 2018-2024; HRSA dental HPSA designations (our dental-deserts atlas). Market data, not medical advice.
Can't pay these prices? See the free and low-cost options in Tennessee — dental school clinics, sliding-scale health centers, the real adult Medicaid benefit, Mission of Mercy events and Donated Dental Services — in our state program finder for Tennessee.
What insurance actually pays on Tennessee prices
Carriers publish an annual maximum but never the procedure price it has to absorb. Our Tennessee fact sheet applies the tier structure and the cap to the figures above, alongside Medicaid acceptance and county-level shortage data — and it downloads as a citable PDF.
Financial Aid in Tennessee
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Dental Schools
Reduced rates available at University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry (Memphis, founded 1878), Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry (Nashville, founded 1886 — HBCU).
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Check eligibility for Mid-South Mission of Mercy (MidMOM, Memphis) for medically necessary procedures.
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Regulated by Tennessee Dental Association (TDA) & Tennessee Board of Dentistry. Programs: TennCare Adult Dental Benefit (Medicaid) — comprehensive for all adult enrollees at no cost (since 2023); administered by Renaissance Dental from Nov 2025, Delta Dental of Tennessee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dental implants cost in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, dental implants average $4,179. This is 7% lower than the national average. University clinics like University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry (Memphis, founded 1878) often offer reduced rates.
Are there dental grants in Tennessee?
Yes, residents of Tennessee may qualify for programs like Mid-South Mission of Mercy (MidMOM, Memphis) or charitable care through the Tennessee Dental Association (TDA).
Does Medicaid cover dental work in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, Medicaid offers what we classify as extensive adult dental coverage — preventive and restorative services such as exams, cleanings, fillings and, depending on the state, crowns, root canals or dentures, within state limits. Children under 21 are covered under the federal EPSDT mandate. Implants and veneers are generally not covered; confirm current rules with your state Medicaid office.
City Price Breakdown
| City | Implants | Clinics | vs State Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| NashvilleImplants: $4,000 | $4,000 | 198 | -4% |
| MemphisImplants: $3,500 | $3,500 | 156 | -16% |
| KnoxvilleImplants: $3,400 | $3,400 | 89 | -19% |
| ChattanoogaImplants: $3,300 | $3,300 | 67 | -21% |
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How Tennessee compares nationally
See where Tennessee lands in the 2026 State of US Dental Costs report, crown costs ranked state by state, or download the open US Dental Cost Index behind these figures.
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