attended dental school at MUSC in Charleston SC and graduated in 2010. Prior to opening her own office she spent several years practicing dentistry as an associate in private dental offices as well as working in public health. Dr. Tanner considers dentistry to be a form of art,and she has a passion for creating beautiful restorations while using the highest quality materials. She is regarded as kind and genuine, and her intention is to offer patients the quality of dental work and treatments she would want for herself. Prior to dentistry Dr. Tanner worked in a variety of fields. Her undergraduate degree is in Botany from the University of Tennessee, and she has spent time working for the National Park Service eradicating invasive exotic plant species. She also worked for some time as a finish carpenter restoring homes in Knoxville, TN. She loves music and frequents the music venues of downtown Asheville often.
began her career in dentistry working as a dental assistant in Western Massachusetts. She did this for five years and went on to attend school to become a hygienist at Springfield Community Technical College in Springfield, MA. She has been in the dental profession for 18 years, 13 of which were spent in public health, which has afforded her the experience of working with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. She has lived all over the United States and is now happily settling into her new home in Marshall, NC with her husband and teenage daughter. Prior to beginning a career in dentistry Lynne, who is originally from Nebraska, attended Hunter College in New York, NY where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and went on to study at Naropa University in Boulder, CO obtaining her Master of Fine Arts in Dance Movement Therapy. She then worked in the mental health field until she began her career in dentistry. Lynne is exceptional in her field, a fun person to be around and she can sing the names of all 50 states in alphabetical order (although more accurately when done spontaneously than on cue!).
was born and raised in Virginia, and studied information technology at Virginia Commonwealth University. He graduated from UNC Asheville with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, and has worked in the field in various capacities for the last 25 years. His experience includes industries such as interior design, construction, hospitality, and government. He has lived in Asheville for 20 years. David loves reading, travel, skiing, and laughing with friends. He often frequents Asheville's great restaurants, but he also enjoys a quiet evening at home, sitting on the porch and watching the rain.
grew up in Asheville and graduated from Enka Highschool. She earned her diploma in Dental Assisting at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College in 2016. Lizzy has a great passion for dentistry, and this coupled with her witty sense of humor and gregarious nature will add a layer of fun to your dental experience that you may not have expected.She enjoys spending time recreating in the Blue Ridge Mountains, driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, and particularly exploring the waterfalls. She also loves downtown Asheville, and can be found hanging out in coffee shops and sampling new restaurants.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 17 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestLucia Derks
2 years ago
Dr. Tanner and her entire staff (particularly Lynn and David) are incredible! From start to finish everyone makes you feel welcome, and the ambiance and excellent choice of music will keep us coming back for years.
Erin Leslie
2 years ago
Friendly and professional staff.
Carla Payne
2 years ago
Amazing people!! Thank you Dr Tanner, David and Ariel for acceptional service all the way around. We have a new dentist that we love right off the get go!!
John Grover
3 years ago
Great friendly staff!
Carla Payne
3 years ago
Amazing people!! Thank you Dr Tanner, David and Ariel for acceptional service all the way around. We have a new dentist that we love right off the get go!!
Karuna Rockwell
3 years ago
I called several times over several weeks to make an initial appointment. They called me back once, but through I tried again, I never got a call back. They must not want more business.
Marco Castellini
3 years ago
I've known Dr. Tanner for more than a decade. She has extremely high standards and her dental work is a reflection of this. Anyone under her care is in great hands.
Christy Rhodes
3 years ago
Every single staff member here is wonderful and incredibly conscientious! It is a warm, friendly environment but they take their work super seriously too. They help you make educated decisions and provide the most thorough care I've ever received. As someone who had the tendency of putting off dental work and neglected my dental health in the past, I'm so happy to have found them. Dr. Tanner and staff have been patient and amazing as they help me get back on track. I can't recommend them enough.
John Grover
3 years ago
Great friendly staff!
Marco Castellini
4 years ago
I've known Dr. Tanner for more than a decade. She has extremely high standards and her dental work is a reflection of this. Anyone under her care is in great hands.
Jordan Graves
4 years ago
Never once have I called a dentist and got in same day. Not only did they see me but fix my issue not 2 hours after calling. I never write reviews, these people are awesome!
Karuna Rockwell
4 years ago
I called several times over several weeks to make an initial appointment. They called me back once, but through I tried again, I never got a call back. They must not want more business.
Christy Rhodes
4 years ago
Every single staff member here is wonderful and incredibly conscientious! It is a warm, friendly environment but they take their work super seriously too. They help you make educated decisions and provide the most thorough care I've ever received. As someone who had the tendency of putting off dental work and neglected my dental health in the past, I'm so happy to have found them. Dr. Tanner and staff have been patient and amazing as they help me get back on track. I can't recommend them enough.
Rachel Wingo
4 years ago
Every person at River Arts Dentistry is kind, humorous and exceptionally skilled in their work. I'd never had cavity until I was 37 but still dreaded going to the dentist until I found Lynne & Dr Elizabeth Tanner. My dental insurance is great now, but wasn't when I first saw Dr Tanner for a routine cleaning and a problematic wisdom tooth. She also found a cavity that had been sore but overlooked by other dentists for years - Dr Tanner is thorough. And with her incredibly reasonable prices I could afford the work I needed and no one has ever tried to up-sale me on things I didn't need. I can't speak highly enough of this practice - David, Lynne and Dr Tanner are fabulous.
Katrina Kaufman
4 years ago
They never seem to answer their phone even during business hours
Jordan Graves
4 years ago
Never once have I called a dentist and got in same day. Not only did they see me but fix my issue not 2 hours after calling. I never write reviews, these people are awesome!
Rachel Wingo
5 years ago
Every person at River Arts Dentistry is kind, humorous and exceptionally skilled in their work. I'd never had cavity until I was 37 but still dreaded going to the dentist until I found Lynne & Dr Elizabeth Tanner. My dental insurance is great now, but wasn't when I first saw Dr Tanner for a routine cleaning and a problematic wisdom tooth. She also found a cavity that had been sore but overlooked by other dentists for years - Dr Tanner is thorough. And with her incredibly reasonable prices I could afford the work I needed and no one has ever tried to up-sale me on things I didn't need. I can't speak highly enough of this practice - David, Lynne and Dr Tanner are fabulous.
Katrina Kaufman
5 years ago
They never seem to answer their phone even during business hours
Marcus Renner
5 years ago
After some neglect I needed extensive dental work. Dr. Tanner and her friendly staff assessed what was needed and then helped me decide what was best to do first. They offered a path that suited my budget and more importantly considered my time in the dental chair. I really like their office too!
Marcus Renner
6 years ago
After some neglect I needed extensive dental work. Dr. Tanner and her friendly staff assessed what was needed and then helped me decide what was best to do first. They offered a path that suited my budget and more importantly considered my time in the dental chair. I really like their office too!
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