We have an amazing team among 4 offices, who all understand the importance of making sure each and every child is happy and comfortable. Each doctor and staff member helps make Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry a fun, comfortable environment for children. Our team feels truly blessed to work with such an excellent group of people. Come in and meet us!
Dr. Bo and his wife Minette both grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 75 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. They both graduated from Millsaps College in 1996, and Dr. Bo attended dental school at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis from 1996-2000. After completing dental school, Dr. Bo and Minette moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he worked in a dental office that primarily treated children. It was there that he discovered his passion for pediatric dentistry. Dr. Bo then completed an additional two-year residency program to specialize in pediatric dentistry at the University of Tennessee in Memphis.
Dr. Bo has treated children from around the world. He wants all children to have the opportunity for good oral care and to learn that going to the dentist is not a scary experience. He has been a part of several mission trips to help kids in pain and to spread the love of Jesus Christ. In 2000, Dr. Bo went on his first trip to Russia; in 2002, he went to Chile; in 2004, Africa; and in 2007, Nicaragua. He also treats children from Wears Valley Ranch in Sevierville, TN.
Dr. Bo is active in the dental profession. He has a specialty license to practice pediatric dentistry in Tennessee and he is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), and the Tennessee Dental Association (TDA).
Dr. Bo has three daughters Marley, Emory, and Reed. He stays busy watching them play soccer, run cross country and track. Dr. Bo also enjoys hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors with his family and friends in beautiful East Tennessee!
Dr. Jesse Ellsworth was born in Virginia, raised in Utah, and has been happy to call Tennessee home since 2016. He studied neuroscience at Brigham Young University, then went to Roseman University of Health Sciences for his dental degree.
Dr. Wood is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 2004 with a B.S. in Biochemistry. He then went on to the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis where he graduated with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2008. Dr. Wood came back to Knoxville in the fall of 2008 and has practiced in Knoxville since dental school.
Dr. Wood trained in areas of oral surgery, prosthodontics, and endodontics, but came to realize that working in pediatrics was his calling. His goal in dentistry is to ensure a positive experience and working environment that will encourage good dental health in children for their future.
Dr. Jessica Tucker grew up in Memphis, TN. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State University in 2011 and completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 2015. She left home to complete her post-doctoral residency at Bon Secours Pediatric Dental Associates in Richmond, VA. She practiced for one year in Richmond until she realized nothing is better than home sweet home. She made her journey back to TN and moved to Knoxville to be closer to her identical twin sister and growing family. Dr. Jessica Tucker enjoys everything outdoors including running, biking, hiking, kayaking, listening to live music, and volunteering at local events and charity organizations. She also fosters for local pet rescues including the bulldog and French bulldog rescues.
She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Tennessee Dental Association. She is board eligible with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Jessica Tucker enjoys working with children and making their visits to the dentist a fun and enjoyable experience so they may have healthy smiles for the rest of their lives. Dr. Jessica looks forward to building long lasting relationships with KPDs patients and their families.
Dr. Jake Perry was born and raised near the Rocky Mountains in the beautiful state of Utah. From a young age, Dr. Perry has always loved helping people, and was especially happy when serving children and those with special health care needs. This led him to intensely pursue a profession that would facilitate both his love of helping children and also the passion he has for having fun and making others feel happy and safe. After many years of study and practicing dentistry, Dr. Perry is thrilled to have had those desires fulfilled while he works with his young patients. Dr. Perry thanks God every day for the blessing he has to serve His most precious children.
Dr. Perry prides himself on practicing dentistry in a way that enables every child he treats to feel comfortable and safe. Rarely he misses the opportunity to take a moment to play around and have a good time. These qualities assist him in connecting personally and effectively with children of all ages to make the dental visit fun and carefree! He is ever learning and expanding his skills and knowledge in the world of pediatric dentistry. This pursuit of perfection is what truly drives Dr. Perry in becoming a clinician that his patients and their guardians can be proud of.
When not helping his young patients build happy smiles, Dr. Perry enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Madison, have three young children and a golden retriever puppy named Ralphie. He is passionate about sports and loves playing golf, football, baseball, and exercising. His favorite sports teams are the Seattle Mariners (baseball), Utah Jazz (basketball), Seattle Seahawks (football), and Chelsea FC (soccer).
Our staff is the best around! They are highly trained, caring, and passionate about pediatric dentistry. We know that children can have a lot of anxiety at the dentist, but we assure you that our staff will do our very best to make your child comfortable and confident in the dental chair, giving you peace of mind that your child is receiving quality care.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 513 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestKrystal Clark
a year ago
My kids are so comfortable with this place and people. All staff from up front to all in the back. They are friendly helpful and always so pleasant... Great atmosphere. I trust they are really caring about the patients..
Christina Breeden
2 years ago
I can never get them to answer the phone and they like to push patients off without a care in the world. They care more about the money than the patient.
Alyssa Diaz Johnson
2 years ago
I literally hated their workers and they are rude and inconsiderate of everything and everyone.
Megan Inman
2 years ago
3y/o had her 1st tooth pulled and she was so comfortable the whole time she wanted to go back playing afterwards. Thank you for handling with care and she loved her prize.
Jessica Hollabaugh
2 years ago
0/10 for our experience. My 4 year old daughter had a terrible experience at Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry - Bearden! She went for a teeth cleaning and we were told she had 12 terrible cavities. They were going to put crowns on all 8 of her molars. They were going to send her to childrens for surgery to have her teeth fixed. The wait time for her to go to the hospital was 12-18 months. My daughter also has a bad gag reflex. Dr Jess seemed to get frustrated with her when she didnt want to keep her mouth open due to gagging so much. Dr Jess got frustrated instead of kindly walking her thru the process and telling her it was ok and she was doing great. Dr Jess didnt seem to have a good personality for dealing with kids. The heigenist was great with my daugter and even let her sit up for her cleaning due to her bad gag reflex (don't remember her name). But Dr. Jess wasnt a great pediatric docotor. Also, they did not even take X-rays after telling me she had "12" cavities. We left KPD that day my daughter wanted to cry. She felt sick too. We got home and she threw up from so much gagging (she wasnt sick any other time and didn't have fever or any sick symptoms). We got a second opinion 2 days later at Smoky Mountain Pediatric Dentist in Alcoa and our our experiences were like night and day! Smoky Mtn Pediatric did such an amazing job!! We left SMPD and my daughter was actually smiling and happy! And we found out she only had 8 cavities (7 minor and only needs 1 crown!). Big difference between 12 and 8! Will never take any of our children back to KPD and would not reccomend them! If i could give 0star I would, but it has to be at least 1 star to leave a review. I am including pictures to show the differences in what the 2 offices said about her cavities. The KPD opinion is on the blue screen. The second opinion from SMPD is on the white screen. Dramatically different! Also, SMPD can fix cavities in office. KPD refused to fix her cavities in office and said she had to go on the waitlist for the surgery at the hospital.
Jamie Everhart
2 years ago
Just had our first experience at the Bearden location and it was a wonderful. My son saw Dr. Perry and hygienist, Lisa and they will be our go to every time. They understand these are kids and we are busy parents and perfect teeth are not always our(parents & kids) top priority. My son is very laid back and always a good patient no matter where he is at, but he was extremely relaxed here. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of our little people!
Installation Pro LLC
2 years ago
Good dentists, however it's almost impossible to get someone to answer the phone when calling the Farragut location! My three boys have been patients for 5 years or more and I'm beyond frustrated. The only message I get when calling is a general message of they are busy helping someone or it's after business hours. I've left messages but don't always get a call back. I've had to visit the location once just to make an appointment. I do not recommend.
Rude Place
2 years ago
Worst office experience, be aware of this office.
Manuel G. Diaz P.
2 years ago
I was there for an extraction for 8yo child and everything was good. The staff was very kind and polite. The dentist and the procedure done were really quick.
Nia G
2 years ago
I have been coming to this dentist for over 15+yrs and never had issues with my oldest daughter. Dr. Bo townsend was her dentist until she was nine or ten and then Dr. French took good care of her through her teen years. So I decided to bring my second child to this dentistry. Dr. Bo was her dentist until she turned nine and they switched her to a female dentist. This is the turning point of this happy experience. This lady dentist is hands down awful with time managment and communication. She is not gentle or tactful with children at all. My second child enjoyed coming to thus dentist until they switch her dentist to this lady. When the lady dentist did her filling, the first thing my daughter seen was the needle and now she absolutely hate going to the dentist. Dr. BO assistants were very friendly and you pretty much seen the same people but now you do not see the same people and the friendliness and communication skills of the lady dentistry team is just as awful as her time managment. I have given this lady over a year to change my mind and she is getting worse. I was thinking she is new and she has to gain some experience and she will get better, that has not happen yet. I literally spent 90minutes at dentist for one filling were Dr. Bo or Dr. French would have me out in less than 45min.
Diti PATEL
2 years ago
Best place to go really nice
S W
2 years ago
If you value your child's health do not Use this dental office. Lowest standard of care, they will watch an infection spread and refuse to take action. They said my child was too anxious to treat, you are a pediatric dentist and you are not equipped to treat small children? The only reliable service they can offer is billing you.
Regina Stephens
2 years ago
Don't recommend at all. Dr. Jay was rude and unconcerned about my 2yr old sons teeth. His words was until he can set still and let me work on him I'm not doing anything. If they get infected we will have them pulled. What kids dentist says that!!! Not going back!!
Makayla
2 years ago
What an amazing office! My daughter is Autistic and this was her very first dentist visit! I was so nervous for her, but all of that went away when I met the staff. Every individual from reception desk to Doctor was outstanding. Very sweet, understand and COMFORTABLE with special needs children and that is HUGE for me! My daughter was treated with the utmost care and respect for her comfort level. I just can't say enough good things about this place. Thank you Amanda, she is a superhero when it comes to being a hygienist for children
Cayci Angelo
3 years ago
Worst experience! When I called to make an appointment with the farragut location they referred me to this location because they were not taking new patients. When I made an appointment I was never told where they were located or that I would need my insurance card. Then when it came time for the appointment I was never called to remind me of the appointment. When I finally arrived I was then told I needed an insurance card. I never received one from my employer. (Mind you I've never had cards for any of my dental insurance in the past and all the dentist offices I have been to in the past just looked it up) I told the worker that I didn't have one and she asked who it was through and another worker snickered when I answered. I was told I either would have to go call my hr ( didn't have the number at the time) or pay full price. Very unprofessional and absolutely no help. I would give zero stars if I could.
S W
3 years ago
If you value your child's health do not Use this dental office. Lowest standard of care, they will watch an infection spread and refuse to take action. They said my child was too anxious to treat, you are a pediatric dentist and you are not equipped to treat small children? The only reliable service they can offer is billing you.
Diti PATEL
3 years ago
Best place to go really nice
Tiffany Cates
3 years ago
I've tried all year to make an appointment for my daughter and no call back or email or anything.
Makayla
3 years ago
What an amazing office! My daughter is Autistic and this was her very first dentist visit! I was so nervous for her, but all of that went away when I met the staff. Every individual from reception desk to Doctor was outstanding. Very sweet, understand and COMFORTABLE with special needs children and that is HUGE for me! My daughter was treated with the utmost care and respect for her comfort level. I just can't say enough good things about this place. Thank you Amanda, she is a superhero when it comes to being a hygienist for children
Nia G
3 years ago
I have been coming to this dentist for over 15+yrs and never had issues with my oldest daughter. Dr. Bo townsend was her dentist until she was nine or ten and then Dr. French took good care of her through her teen years. So I decided to bring my second child to this dentistry. Dr. Bo was her dentist until she turned nine and they switched her to a female dentist. This is the turning point of this happy experience. This lady dentist is hands down awful with time managment and communication. She is not gentle or tactful with children at all. My second child enjoyed coming to thus dentist until they switch her dentist to this lady. When the lady dentist did her filling, the first thing my daughter seen was the needle and now she absolutely hate going to the dentist. Dr. BO assistants were very friendly and you pretty much seen the same people but now you do not see the same people and the friendliness and communication skills of the lady dentistry team is just as awful as her time managment. I have given this lady over a year to change my mind and she is getting worse. I was thinking she is new and she has to gain some experience and she will get better, that has not happen yet. I literally spent 90minutes at dentist for one filling were Dr. Bo or Dr. French would have me out in less than 45min.
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