Welcome to the Nashville dental practice ofDavid Dickerson, DDSandDerek Thompson, DMD. Dr. Dickerson opened the practice in 1991 with the mission of providing the absolute best dental care possible, honoring the individual needs and desires of every patient.
Dr. Thompson joined the practice in 2020, wanting to carry on that mission for many years to come. Working together, along with ourexceptional team, we strive to deliver high-quality dental care and service to help you achieve your immediate and long-term oral health goals.
Dr. Dickerson has worked in the field of dentistry for more than three decades. He loves working as a dentist because he has the opportunity to partner with patients to transform their oral and overall health. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tennessee Technical University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee.
Dedicated to lifelong learning as an active member of the dental community, Dr. Dickerson maintains memberships in a number of professional dentistry organizations, including the American Dental Association and the State of Tennessee Dental Association.
Dr. Dickerson is a Nashville native, and he and his family enjoy living and working in his hometown community. He is happily married to his wife Julie, and they have five wonderful children, Wes, Matt, Oliver, Katie, and Sadie, and a family dog, Bruno. Outside the office, Dr. Dickerson is active with his church, and he enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Thompson has been a practicing dentist since 2010. He has spent the majority of his career working as an associate in both Mt. Juliet and Hendersonville, but he always had the desire to have a practice to call home. As fate would have it, he met Dr. Dickerson while walking their dogs back in 2017, and they stayed in touch ever since. Fast forward a few years, and as of 2020, Dr. Thompson is happy to call 21st Century Dentistry in Nashville his dental home.
He is originally from Mayfield, Kentucky, and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Murray State University. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2010. He has a passion for lifelong learning and has completed numerous hours of continuing education in areas such as endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and IV sedation to name a few. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the Tennessee Academy of General Dentistry, and the International Dental Implant Association.
Stefanie has worked in the dental field for more than twenty years and joined our team in 1995. She works hard to build lasting relationships with our patients and is an integral part of our practice. Stefanie is a Nashville native and studied at Western Kentucky University. She is happily married to Lance, they have one daughter, Ava, and her dog Phoebe. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and serving her Church at Avenue South family.
Meghan grew up in Franklin, TN. She is passionate about building relationships with patients and takes time to get to know each person she treats. Meghan studied at MTSU and then moved to Charleston, SC, where she completed Dental Hygiene School at Trident Technical School for Dental Hygiene. Meghan and her husband live in Santa Fe, TN, where they enjoy life on the farm with their two kids, Jack Henry and Margot.
With more than a decade working in the dental field, Danielle joined our team in 2007 and is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable and achieve their smile goals. She studied dental assisting at Nashville State. Danielle is happily married to Dusty, and they have one son, Rekker, and two pups Boone and Birdie. She spends her free time with her family and friends.
Shannon has been with our practice for her entire dental career beginning in 2012. She loves having the opportunity to help patients and her fellow team members in whatever way she can. Shannon studied dental assisting at the Dental Staff School of Tennessee. When she's not at work, Shannon is happily married to Seth, and they are the proud parents of Stella and Archer. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Tracylynn has worked in the dental field for over 20 years. She has worked with Dr. Thompson for the past 10 years and also joined our team in 2020. Tracylynn studied Dental Assisting at Nashville State and furthered her training as an EFDA at UT-Memphis. Tracylynn is a Nashville native, and she has three daughters and three grandchildren. During her free time, she enjoys being outside, exercising, and spending time with her family and friends.
Ashley has worked in the dental field since 2012 and joined our team in 2015. She works hard to make every patient feel welcome and ensure they receive the high-quality care they deserve. Ashley is a native of Mt. Juliet, TN, and she enjoys going to the lake when she's not in the office.
Reviews
Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 242 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestEmily Bochette
a year ago
LOVE MY 21st CENTURY GIRLS!!! Sarah is my hygienist and she is my absolute fav! So personable & always making my chompers look like a million bucks! The whole staff is absolutely amazing!
Yvette Porter
a year ago
My visit is always wonderful. the entire team is always very helpful and friendly.
Emily Sanders
a year ago
The best of the best!
Rick Wilson
a year ago
Always had a positive experience with D r Dickerson.
Joseph Malkiewicz
a year ago
welcoming , friendly and an overall enjoyable experience every time !
Gwen Pontikes
a year ago
21st Century Dentistry has been a life saver! The entire staff are caring, kind and do great work! I was nervous about finding a new dentist after 20 years with prior dentist in another state - but my worries were unnecessary - I have found the best practice! Dr. Thompson is amazing and hygienists are kind and thorough. This practice has all of the high tech stuff! I didn't know some of it existed - I highly recommend 21st Century Dentistry - Dr. Derek Thompson, DMD for the entire family!!
Ken Barry
2 years ago
Always a great experience!
Tia Blanton
2 years ago
This place is amazing! Great experience here & I highly recommend it.I know a lot of folks are "dentist-phobic"-- you'll feel very comfortable here. Excellent,professional,friendly staff.
Nancy Chilton
2 years ago
Everyone is friendly and they make going to the dentist enjoyable.
John Callison
2 years ago
Stephanie is great, as is true for everyone, from Dr. Thompson to everyone in the office.
Candice Garcia
2 years ago
They told me they accepted my insurance but failed to disclose they were not in my network. When I asked for an explanation, they implied I was lying about what the staff member told me. I asked them, from a logical standpoint, why would I choose to go to your office if I have full coverage dental insurance if I would have to pay $275 out of pocket? Your staff told me you accepted my insurance coverage when I called to make the appointment and on the day of service. They then shifted the blame to me for not being knowledgeable about my insurance plan. This is a direct quote from their office: "We file all insurance but are out of network with all insurance companies. No one in our office would have told you were in network because we have never been an in-network provider with any insurance companies. It is your responsibility to know all the details of your insurance plan. I am sorry you feel like you were misled, but that is just not something we ever convey to our patients." Further, the billing team chased me for payment for a year and a half, though I gave them explicit payment instructions on the day of service, over the phone after service and via email. I specifically requested all charges be billed to my Care Credit account, which they charged on the day of service. However, when I asked them to charge my Care Credit account for the remaining balance, they told me they couldn't locate an account under my name or social. I reminded them that they had previously charged this account for my copay on the day of service. Because they failed to follow the payment instructions, they felt entitled to add an extra $50 charge to my bill just because they could. I had to send them a literal picture of my Care Credit account information before they would actually mark the account as paid. I refused to call and speak to them directly because I was, and am, truly disgusted by this entire situation. The dentist himself was super nice. He was very friendly and talked to me about my options for fast braces. I would've never imagined I would be treated like this by the office ladies based on his behavior. I thought it was a nice place based on the reviews and interacting with the dentist himself. Unfortunately, I didn't have the same experience as other patients.
Lisa Mathews
2 years ago
Per usual, my appointment was great. Stefanie is the best dental hygienist; she's kind, experienced, and pays close attention to the details. I love 21st Century and highly recommend!
loggerswife384
2 years ago
Derek is a wonderful guy and made it very affordable for me to get done what I need.
Shamus Bacon
2 years ago
Best Dentist and staff in Nashville
Kirk Jones
2 years ago
Great work, no pain and continued pleasant eating and smilling.
Randy Blanton
2 years ago
Fast and friendly service. Explained clearly the scan results. Highly recommend.
Rachel Hillman
2 years ago
I've been going here for two years since I moved to Nashville and I have nothing but great things to say about this place. The staff is always amazing when it comes to taking care of your oral health. They also offer a dental insurance plan for those that don't have dental insurance, I used it for the first year I was here since I didn't have dental insurance at that time. 10/10 would ABSOLUTELY recommend.
Helen Derryberry
2 years ago
Dr. Thompson and his staff are very conscientious, capable & caring.
Chelsea Curtis
2 years ago
Dr. Thompson and his staff are so welcoming and caring. Lovely experience.
Tracy Miller
2 years ago
Amazing as always. 21st Century Dentistry has a terrific and caring team. Thank you!
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