Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Dental Partner in Knoxville, TN
South Knox Dental has been a trusted part of the Knoxville community for 50 years, carrying forward the legacy of Dr. Robert Freeman. We are committed to exceptional care and patient-first values, offering comprehensive dental services that prioritize personalized attention and cutting-edge technology. Our locally owned practice believes in relationship-based dentistry, ensuring every patient feels like family. With expertise in preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, we deliver high-quality care designed to meet individual needs. Our team emphasizes transparency, integrity, and comfort, particularly for patients with dental anxiety.We utilize advanced tools like digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and iTero scanners to enhance diagnostics and treatment precision. Our mission is to build lasting trust through honest communication, no-surprise pricing, and a dedication to lifelong oral health. Whether addressing emergencies or planning smile transformations, we combine technical excellence with compassionate care. This commitment has made us a neighborhood staple where patients consistently report feeling welcomed, informed, and genuinely valued.
Services
Preventative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Dental Implants
Invisalign
Emergency Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Crowns & Bridges
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have 50 years of community-rooted dental expertise.
- Our practice utilizes advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.
- We prioritize patient comfort with gentle, anxiety-free approaches.
- We offer comprehensive care from preventative to restorative services.
- Our team provides transparent treatment explanations and costs.
What people say
Gentle approach
Welcoming environment
Thorough explanations
Anxiety-free care
Professional team
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent solutions for missing teeth. Using titanium posts fused with jawbone tissue, they offer natural-looking functionality for eating, speaking, and smiling confidently. Our team ensures precise placement through advanced imaging technology and personalized treatment planning.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer safe sedation options for anxious patients. From mild nitrous oxide to deeper oral sedation, our techniques ensure stress-free experiences during procedures ranging from cleanings to complex restorative work while maintaining patient safety.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic services transform smiles through veneers, bonding, and whitening treatments. Customized plans address discoloration, chips, and alignment issues, combining aesthetic improvements with functional dental health considerations for natural, long-lasting results.
Emergency Dentistry
We provide prompt treatment for dental emergencies including trauma, infections, and severe pain. Our rapid response protocol combines immediate pain management with definitive solutions to preserve oral health and prevent complications.
Pediatric Dentistry
Specialized services for young patients include preventive care, early orthodontic assessments, and anxiety-reducing techniques. We focus on creating positive dental experiences while establishing lifelong oral health foundations through education and gentle treatment approaches.
People
Dr. Lane Slack
General Dentist
Dr. Slack specializes in preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry with a focus on gentle patient care. He creates welcoming environments for anxious patients and emphasizes comprehensive treatment planning.
Dr. Pablo Foncea
Dentist
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Foncea combines clinical expertise with cosmetic artistry. He specializes in complex dental solutions and actively shares knowledge with team members to enhance patient outcomes.
Questions
What emergency dental services are available?
We treat urgent issues like severe toothaches, broken teeth, and infections with immediate pain management and definitive solutions to preserve oral health.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We file insurance claims as an out-of-network provider. Coverage depends on your plan's out-of-network benefits, with clear explanations of estimated reimbursements provided.
What payment options exist without insurance?
Our dental membership plan offers discounted rates with no waiting periods, deductibles, or restrictions for patients seeking quality care without traditional insurance.
How do you handle dental anxiety?
We offer sedation options, thorough procedure explanations, and a welcoming environment to help anxious patients feel comfortable during all dental treatments.
What pediatric dental services are offered?
We provide preventive care, early orthodontic assessments, and child-friendly treatments while focusing on positive dental experiences and lifelong oral health education.
