Dr. White is committed to continuing his education to provide the highest quality of care to his patients. By staying current on the most up-to-date research and techniques and staying involved with the greater dental community, Dr. White is able to provide his patients the most advanced treatment options that provide the best results.

Outside the Office Dr. White is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and moved to Knoxville with his wife, Ashley. Together, they have three children, Lydia, Wade and Tripper, and three dogs. He enjoys spending time with his family, running, fly-fishing and hunting. Dr. White is also very involved in his church and throughout the community. He works at the Interfaith Health Clinic, volunteers at Remote Area Medical and serves on the board of Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service. Being active in his community allows Dr. White to give back and help others who may be less fortunate.

Jessica K. Front Desk, Registered Dental Hygienist & Dental Assistant With years of experience as a hygienist, Jessica joined our team in 2012. After five years with us as a part-time hygienist and two years as an assistant, she decided to do both, filling in wherever she was needed. She earned her Associate of Applied Science Degree from Roane State Community College in 2005. She loves the amazing team and superb working environment at Knoxville Dental Care. She enjoys coming to work and appreciates how our office stays in the know and incorporates the newest technology for the comfort and safety of our patients and to enhance the quality of our care. She strives to make every patient feel welcome cared for and safe and to be confident entrusting their oral health to our team.

Despite her experience as a hygienist, she has enjoyed the change of pace that has come with assisting Dr. White. She likes the chance to utilize her education and years of experience and to continue to grow, learn and adopt new skills. Jessica finds dentistry exciting and loves the industry.

Christy Front Desk & Registered Dental Assistant Christy prides herself on always being present for our patients and team and giving 100 percent. She joined our team in 2010 but has been in the dental field since 1990, and she loves helping patients with their dental and insurance needs, giving them better look into the insurance process. She is married to Dwain, and they have two girls, Lauren and Tiffany, two grandsons, Cooper and Waylon, and one granddaughter, Oaklynn. She loves traveling, going to the beach, drag racing and watching SEC football.

Jessica L. Registered Dental Hygienist Jessica graduated from dental hygiene school and has been with Knoxville Dental Care since 2016. She strives to provide thorough and friendly care to our patients. She creates a good environment for our patients that helps them to feel comfortable. To assist everyone in understanding the process of their treatment, she can speak both English and Spanish. Jessica is motivated to do her best and stay updated with the latest developments in dentistry. She especially appreciates that chance to do her job in a professional environment where people have a sense of humor!

Teresa Registered Dental Hygienist Teresa has Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene and has been with Knoxville Dental Care since January 2012. She graduated from Old Dominion University and is constantly attending continuing education courses to stay informed about the latest research and ideas. She also enjoys the chance to use the newest technology at our office. She uses that love of knowledge to educate our patients about oral health issues, and she plays an integral role in patient education, helping patients achieve their overall dental health goals.

Teresa does her best to exceed her patients expectations by listening closely and better understanding their needs, so they can receive the right care at the right time. She is proud to have one son, one daughter and one grandson.

Ashley Registered Dental Assistant Ashley joined the Knoxville Dental Care team in March 2021 after receiving her license as a registered dental assistant in October 2020. She loves being able to work with a great team of dental professionals and is always happy to create a positive experience for our patients. She is here to make sure our patients needs are successfully met!

Lea Registered Dental Assistant Lea earned her Bachelor of Science degree in human services from East Tennessee State University in 2011. She went on to study dental assisting at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, where became a registered and certified dental assistant, and joined our team in 2021. She loves working in an environment that is positive and inviting for the staff and the patients, collaborating with her team to exceed patient expectations every day.

Lea enjoys constantly learning about dentistry in order to provide the best patient care, and she has several years experience in the field. Lea has been married to husband, Jeremy, for over five years. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, baking and serving at her church.