Dr. Justin Slager moved to Cookeville with his wife and two daughters in 2015 after serving as a dentist in the United States Air Force. Dr. Slager hails from Michigan but has quickly come to call Tennessee home and is actively involved in Young Life, Putnam County YMCA, The River Church, and Highland Rim Academy. His compassionate approach to dentistry will leave you feeling cared for and listened to.
Earning Fellowship takes dedication to dental continuing education (CE) beyond graduation. Only about 6 percent of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada are AGD Fellows. When you see a dentist with who is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, you can rest assured that they care about knowing the latest techniques and best practices in dentistry. AGD Fellows practice these techniques in a classroom setting multiple times a year not every dentist does this.
Jenny graduated from dental hygiene school at St Petersburg College in 1994 and since then, she has loved everything that dentistry has to offer. Jenny and her husband (also her high school sweetheart) moved to Tennessee in 2007 from Florida. They love living the country life with their six cats and 2 dogs. Her favorite things to do are hang out at the lake, do crafts, Bible journaling, cook and bake.
Rachel grew up in Livingston, TN and graduated from East Tennessee State University with her Bachelors in Dental Hygiene in 2017. She worked as a hygienist in Johnson City and Knoxville before making her way back home to the Upper Cumberland and is so glad to be home! She loves providing thorough care while putting patients at ease. Rachel and her husband, Grant, are expecting their first baby girl in April 2022. She enjoys traveling, going to concerts, watching football, reading, spending time with her family and loving on her golden retriever, Izzie.
Carolina grew up in Northern Illinois and graduated from Parkland College in 1999 earning her AAS and Dental Hygiene degrees. She later moved to Colorado, where she and her husband raised their daughter Ellarie in an outdoor lifestyle of hiking, biking, skiing and camping.
Carolina and her family are blessed to have found their new place to call home in Cookeville, TN. They enjoy taking their English Setter Sirly with them everywhere, including kayaking & hiking adventures!
Samantha Bos was born and raised in Putnam County. Growing up, her mother worked in dentistry and was so happy helping others that she is the reason Samantha works in dentistry today. Samantha graduated from Upperman High School in 1993 and immediately started working as a hygiene assistant with a local dentist. Samantha is married with three children and they live in Buffalo Valley. They love spending time together and with friends, going to basketball games and the lake and riding ATVs and dirt bikes. She has worked at this office since 1994 and she loves every aspect of her job.
Katilin originated from Cookeville, TN but is a Sparta Warrior at heart. She is reliable, loyal and fun! She takes pride in making people laugh and loves to bake. She enjoys spending time with her children, Boston and Jaxxon. Katilin was raised by her Nana who she calls her hero and she also has a brother who is in the Navy and a sister from Arkansas. She strives to take the best care of her patients with gentle hands and to comfort them with some laughter. She has been loving her career in the dental field since 2013!
Pam was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, but has called Tennessee home since 2004. Her husband is a professor at Tennessee Tech and they have two children. Pam enjoys working in the dental field and takes pride in knowing that even though most of her work is behind the scenes, she helps the office to run smoothly. Pam enjoys cheering on her kids at their many activities, challenging herself with workout videos by Jillian Michaels, and making the occasional quilt.
Christy Moore is a Cookeville native, whose passion for dentistry began at a young age when she was given the opportunity to become a dental assistant at the age of 17. She made student of the year at Remington College Nashvilles dental assisting program and graduated with a 4.0. She has learned so much at Slager Family Dental Care and is excited to continue to learn and grow as a member of our team. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jonathan, her dog and cat, and her friends and family. She also loves camping, hiking, being outside, and singing.
Kim, a native of Johnson City, TN, and her family are thrilled to call Tennessee home again after spending the last 33 years in Louisiana. Kim is excited to continue her dental career as part of Slager Family Dental Cares Admin Team after having served many years in a general dentistry practice in Baton Rouge. She is always happy to assist patients in understanding and utilizing their dental insurance benefits.
Her husband, Pat, a lifelong educator, is a chemistry teacher at Upperman High School and their youngest son, Grant, is a 3rd generation Golden Eagle at Tennessee Tech. Their family is part of the Stevens Street Baptist Church community and enjoys traveling and all outdoor activities, especially hiking, exploring, and enjoying all the beauty and charm of Tennessee they remembered from their childhood.
Stephanie and her family moved to Tennessee from Illinois in 2017. She and her husband Aaron have two daughters, Natalia and Charlotte. They love being outdoors and enjoy raising animals on their mini-farm.
Stephanie has been working in the dental field since 2007 and she really enjoys it. She is a people person and really loves connecting with patients and helping them with their dental care needs. One of the things she loves most about her job is how a positive experience at our office can change someones life.
Hannah is a native of Cookeville, attending both Cookeville High School and Tennessee Tech. After graduating from Tech, she lived briefly in Australia and near New York City before returning home to the south. Hannah was a certified pharmacy technician and an audio technician, before joining our dental team.
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newest oldest highest lowestEric Howe
a year ago
They were very thorough, professional, and courteous. I would recommend them to any friend.
Chelsea Roysden
a year ago
Had the best experience!! For someone who hates going to the dentist I didn't feel anxious, the staff was so nice and explained everything so well to me! I don't dread the dentist anymore. 10/10 recommend!
Kitty Williams
a year ago
Dr. Slager and his staff are amazing! They are professional, extremely thorough, and so personable. I highly recommend Dr. Slager's dental practice!
Travis Williams
a year ago
Rachel and Katilin do a fantastic job and are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and caring! They make going to the dentist enjoyable! I have been going to this dentistry since 2019, and it is by far the best place I have been to. They treat you like family, they care, and Dr. Slager is incredible. The entire dental team is so friendly and approachable. I highly recommend Slager Family Dental!
Rich Tonez
a year ago
Slayer Family Dental Care made me feel very welcomed and comfortable. They have a wonderful staff who seem to truly enjoy their job and it shows in their quality of work. 10 / 10 would recommend.
Kellie Sorrell
a year ago
This place is amazing. Friendly, personable and treat you like family!
Chuck Hill
a year ago
Wow! What an amazing experience! If you dread going to the dentist, you've got to try this place. Kaitlyn was very helpful and professional!
Phill Miller
a year ago
These guys are so great! They didn't have an appointment for when I first called but, they took my name and number and called me back a couple of days later. Everyone is so nice & they explained everything. I highly recommend Slager Family Dental!!
Hayley Leming
a year ago
Slager Family Dental Care is the BEST dentist I have EVER been to! The Dr. was so kind, caring, and gentle at all of my appointments. The hygienists were amazing!! And shout out to Hannah and Kim at the front desk for being the kindest, sweetest women I have ever met!
Emily Nesbitt
a year ago
The hygienist was so kind and personable. She was also very informative through the process of examining and cleaning my teeth. I loved the technology that was used. She showed me everything she was seeing on the TV monitor and used that to explain areas of concern or no concern. I loved that I could follow along and actually see spots through their cool cavity radar tool. It's been over 5 years since I've been to a dentist, so I was lucky with simply monitoring a couple potential cavity spots! She was honest and stated there was no need for any fillings as long as they didn't exceed a certain measurement. I was so pleased that their first instinct was to monitor a problem spot instead of automatically drilling into it. With the science that is used and caring staff, I feel like I finally have a dentist I can trust! Everyone was so kind and I felt very comfortable. Very positive first visit and now I don't dread going back to the dentist!
Danielle McCarty
a year ago
The staff was pleasant and informative, I've never known so much about my teeth very helpful and I really enjoy that they tell you everything they're doing while they're doing it, it makes it a much more comfortable experience!
Salem Fulton
a year ago
From the initial first phone call to get established as a patient with this office, down to the appointment day, and even after the visit -- I felt as if they treated me like family! The staff is very knowledgeable and understanding when it comes down to your health questions and concerns! They talk you through each step in the process, and answer any questions you may have! I was a bit anxious going to a new dentist, but I was put to ease once I got there!! Best decision I've made hands down! Jenny is the absolute best hygienist there is, along with the sweet ladies upfront at the desk! I can't possibly thank this team enough for all the outstanding service!!
James Rigdon
a year ago
Absolute best dentist in Cookeville, Dr. Slager and everyone who works at the office is highly skilled and well versed in their profession. Very caring as well, I recommend them to anybody.
jill parker
a year ago
I highly recommend Dr slager dentistry. The whole office staff is caring and professional. They always go out of their way to make me comfortable with my anxiety and vertigo issues.I appreciate that they take great care with my dental health! So glad I found this dental practice!
Matt
2 years ago
Very professional, friendly staff! Would recommend.
Amy Martin
2 years ago
Awesome experience. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Explained everything well. So happy we decided to make an appointment here!!
Dan Hawley
2 years ago
Had a severely cracked molar causing quite a lot of inconvenience. The staff and doctor were all simply fantastic people. Dr Justin did a great job with a crown to stabilize the tooth. If money is an issue, the zero APR finance plan is handy, and processes instantly. I would 100% recommend this practice to anyone wanting fast, quality care.
Chris Chalfant
2 years ago
What a great dental team!!! I was in horrific pain and they got me in the same day to do a root canal. Everyone there was very pleasant and accommodating. Would highly recommend. Wish I could give them all 10 stars.
Su Sla
2 years ago
Could not be happier after my first visit to Dr Slager. My hygienist Carolina was exceptional. She explained every procedure and every finding. An initial patient exam is very thorough with scans and physical evaluation. The cleaning was thorough and painless! Dr Slager carefully considers treatment options, and listens to patients regarding preferences. The whole team is obviously pursuing excellence in how the office is managed.
Rachel Batchelor
2 years ago
I had a wonderful first experience at Slager Family Dental. Carolina was wonderful and made this a pleasant experience for me since I had not been to the dentist in some time. You could tell the whole staff was knowledgable and friendly. Glad I chose them!
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