Popper John R DDS

935 N Wilcox Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660
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Closes at 12:30pm
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Monday8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday8:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday8:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday8:30am - 12:30pm
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In 2007 we relocated our office to our present location to better serve our patients. Our new practice is very conveniently located and offers ample parking on a level lot. We can easily accommodate wheelchair patients.

Born and raised in Memphis, Dr. Popper is a true Tennessean. For hisundergraduate studies he attended the University of the South (Sewanee) nearChattanooga and after graduation returned to Memphis where he received his D.D.S.degree from the University of Tennessee/College of Dentistry. Wanting to serve his country, he then joined the Army and spent 3 years overseas as a Captain in the DentalCorps. To further his dental skills, Dr. Popper returned to Memphis for specialty trainingin Prosthodontics at the Memphis V.A. Medical Center and received his certificate in 1987. Remembering beautiful East Tennessee from his college days, he came to Kingsport in 1989 and opened his private practice.

Popper John R DDS - General dentist in Kingsport, TN

As a licensed prosthodontist, Dr. Popper has the vigorous education and clinical practice to truly understand the value of quality patient care and how to provide it. Being a perfectionist by nature, Dr. Popper is committed to carefully diagnose each patient and tailor his services accordingly. Combining his artistic and technical skills, he also works closely with other health care specialists to achieve the best treatment results for his patients.

Dr. Popper is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the Tennessee Dental Association. He is also active in several local dental study clubs and makes continuing dental education his top priority.

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Rating 4.4 out of 5 based on 12 reviews

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Joseph Rz
2 years ago
He did good work but his hygienist was way too rough and after I complained to them about her roughness, they told me I could no longer be a patient there. Also. "Dr Popper" used to give me novacaine injections in the corner of where my upper and lower jaws meet, even to try to numb teeth that were nowhere near that area. It would take longer there for the numbness to set in, and often times he'd have to give me repeat injections to that same area, to numb teeth that were in front, as if he were trying to cause pain intentionally. You be the judge.


Michele Tragler
2 years ago
I absolutely recommend Dr. Popper and his staff. They make you feel like part of their family not just a patient. They have great bedside manner as well.


Emily Blackmore
2 years ago
Both John (the dentist) and Tracy (the dental assistant) were so so nice, I was having severe tooth pain and needed an extraction and they did everything to help me. I'm so used to being judged by dental staff because I have such bad teeth, but they were very understanding and not judgemental or harsh at all. I have no insurance and it was more affordable than times I've gone to other places for the same service with insurance. The facility itself is very clean, and the receptionist was very informative and polite. I will most likely go to this dentist from now on.


Donald Harris
2 years ago
Amazing doctor, definitely best dentists I've seen in my adult life. I would recommend him to everyone.


Danny Slone II
2 years ago
Dr. Popper is a wonderful dentist and prosthodontist. He is professional, caring, and a perfectionist. My case was certainly not an easy one and Dr. Popper has gone above and beyond to remediate my situation. He has worked tirelessly and continuously to make sure my implants fit precisely. He has worked hand in hand with the oral surgeon and the lab staff on my implants to ensure that I had the best possible outcome. He has come into the office after hours, on weekends, and on holidays to help me when I have encountered a situation with my implants. The hygienists, assistants, and all of the office staff are friendly, helpful, and professional. I would never go anywhere else.


Gail Coe
2 years ago
Dr. Popper is a remarkable dentist. He is professional, kind, caring, accessible and now I call him a friend I travel 3 hrs (6 hrs round trip) to his office as I have utmost confidence in his work. I have been a patient since 2013 having reconstructive work. Dr. Popper is a perfectionist and 1st class Periodontist. I saw the great work he performed with my mother's implants, etc, I highly recommend him from personal experience.


Tim Brent
2 years ago
I can't recommend Dr. Popper enough. I ground my teeth badly and had a dentist pressure me to have $35,000 in work done saying losing my teeth was imminent. I went to another dentist for a second opinion and he sent me to Dr. Popper who said I needed the work but we could wait 3-5 years with a good guard. He had the first guard that ever stayed in at night made for me and we made it 8 years. He did the work for 75% less using zirconia (not cheap) and the results are fantastic. I told him my teeth feel 20 again! There's a reason other dentists refer their complex cases to Dr. Popper.


Gail Coe
3 years ago
Dr. Popper is a remarkable dentist. He is professional, kind, caring, accessible and now I call him a friend I travel 3 hrs (6 hrs round trip) to his office as I have utmost confidence in his work. I have been a patient since 2013 having reconstructive work. Dr. Popper is a perfectionist and 1st class Periodontist. I saw the great work he performed with my mother's implants, etc, I highly recommend him from personal experience.


Tim Brent
3 years ago
I can't recommend Dr. Popper enough. I ground my teeth badly and had a dentist pressure me to have $35,000 in work done saying losing my teeth was imminent. I went to another dentist for a second opinion and he sent me to Dr. Popper who said I needed the work but we could wait 3-5 years with a good guard. He had the first guard that ever stayed in at night made for me and we made it 8 years. He did the work for 75% less using zirconia (not cheap) and the results are fantastic. I told him my teeth feel 20 again! There's a reason other dentists refer their complex cases to Dr. Popper.


Cynthia Mullins
3 years ago
I thought hard before posting this but I think it's important to future patients. 30 years ago I began searching for a way to improve my gummy smile due to medication I'd taken as an epileptic destroying my adult teeth. He was close to where I worked and fairly new, so we needed each other so to speak. Fast forward to last year when I returned to him to make me a bottom plate. I had already been wearing a top plate for 8 years and it was so well made it didn't have to be glued in and I still ate all my favorite foods including apples and almonds. I wanted to see if he could make a bottom that would allow me to keep my top and work together. He assured me that he could and he had worked small miracles with me in the 80's. I told him that due to me becoming disabled my income was nil and I needed to know how much because I'd have to borrow the money. He started saying I needed a wisdom tooth cut out on top because a denture could stimulate it to erupt. It hadn't caused it to in 8 years and I told him no, just the bottom. I went to get my extraction on the bottom and woke up with both dentures in. I removed them that night and realized he had still put in a request to the surgeon to remove it. I was upset when I showed up the next day for adjustments but didn't say much hoping it would still be ok. I was told I'd have to get a new top denture and that I should quit smoking because I stink. I left angry and cancelled my next appointment. I finally called and made another because I needed help and the follow ups were included in the original price. I couldn't afford to pay someone else for fixing the fact that I couldn't get either of them to stay in with any type of denture adhesive and certainly couldn't eat. He messed with them for a few minutes then took them in another room and came back stuck the top in with a soft filler and asked me if I wanted the bottom done and I asked, does it have to be and he said it would be $350. I said you know I don't have that. That I had discussed this with him knowing I had to borrow it. He said, "well then we are done here". I didn't want the top messed with and nothing I said about what I wanted was dismissed with a flick of his hand and being told I still stink. Now I'm still repaying the loan and neither denture works now, so I'm stuck with no money, no teeth and his advice was glue the top in and toss the bottoms if I didn't like them. I hate even leaving my house or meeting new people and stay depressed and I still stink. He has become so arrogant and He stinks too.


Jason Compton
3 years ago
He has been my dentist for about 14 years now. Very professional to say the least. I have been very satisfied with him. He is very good and goes above and beyond to help. If there is any problems, he is very aggressive to resolve your situation. I have had a lot of work done from him and I have been very pleased with his work!


Cynthia Mullins
4 years ago
I thought hard before posting this but I think it's important to future patients. 30 years ago I began searching for a way to improve my gummy smile due to medication I'd taken as an epileptic destroying my adult teeth. He was close to where I worked and fairly new, so we needed each other so to speak. Fast forward to last year when I returned to him to make me a bottom plate. I had already been wearing a top plate for 8 years and it was so well made it didn't have to be glued in and I still ate all my favorite foods including apples and almonds. I wanted to see if he could make a bottom that would allow me to keep my top and work together. He assured me that he could and he had worked small miracles with me in the 80's. I told him that due to me becoming disabled my income was nil and I needed to know how much because I'd have to borrow the money. He started saying I needed a wisdom tooth cut out on top because a denture could stimulate it to erupt. It hadn't caused it to in 8 years and I told him no, just the bottom. I went to get my extraction on the bottom and woke up with both dentures in. I removed them that night and realized he had still put in a request to the surgeon to remove it. I was upset when I showed up the next day for adjustments but didn't say much hoping it would still be ok. I was told I'd have to get a new top denture and that I should quit smoking because I stink. I left angry and cancelled my next appointment. I finally called and made another because I needed help and the follow ups were included in the original price. I couldn't afford to pay someone else for fixing the fact that I couldn't get either of them to stay in with any type of denture adhesive and certainly couldn't eat. He messed with them for a few minutes then took them in another room and came back stuck the top in with a soft filler and asked me if I wanted the bottom done and I asked, does it have to be and he said it would be $350. I said you know I don't have that. That I had discussed this with him knowing I had to borrow it. He said, "well then we are done here". I didn't want the top messed with and nothing I said about what I wanted was dismissed with a flick of his hand and being told I still stink. Now I'm still repaying the loan and neither denture works now, so I'm stuck with no money, no teeth and his advice was glue the top in and toss the bottoms if I didn't like them. I hate even leaving my house or meeting new people and stay depressed and I still stink. He has become so arrogant and He stinks too.


Jason Compton
4 years ago
He has been my dentist for about 14 years now. Very professional to say the least. I have been very satisfied with him. He is very good and goes above and beyond to help. If there is any problems, he is very aggressive to resolve your situation. I have had a lot of work done from him and I have been very pleased with his work!


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