Chattanooga TN Dentist Accepting Delta Dental

Chattanooga TN Delta Dentist

Exceptional Dental Care for You and Your Family at Peterson Family Dentistry

Peterson Family Dentistry is in-network with almost all major PPO insurance plans, including most Delta Dental policies. The Chattanooga office is at 3328 Jenkins Rd, Suite 100, on the east side of the city near Hamilton Place. For Chattanooga residents who work along the Gunbarrel Rd corridor, live in Brainerd or East Brainerd, or commute through the East Brainerd Rd and I-75 area, this is the closest in-network dentist that handles family, cosmetic, and implant work under one roof.

East Chattanooga Office on Jenkins Rd

Location and Directions from Hamilton Place and Gunbarrel Rd

The Jenkins Rd office sits in the east Chattanooga corridor, about 5 minutes from Hamilton Place mall and 3 minutes from the Gunbarrel Rd retail strip. From Hamilton Place, take Gunbarrel Rd south, turn left on Jenkins Rd, and the office is on the right inside the professional suite at #100. From the downtown side, take East Brainerd Rd east, turn right on Gunbarrel, then left on Jenkins Rd. From I-75, take Exit 5 (East Brainerd Rd), head east, turn right on Gunbarrel, then left on Jenkins.

Parking and Office Access

Parking is in front of the suite. The office is on the ground floor with no stairs. Patients with limited mobility can be dropped off directly in front of the entrance. The waiting area is small and quiet, designed for the family-and-cosmetic patient base rather than walk-in volume.

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Insurance and Delta Dental Coverage at Our Chattanooga Office

The Jenkins Rd office is in-network with almost all major PPO dental plans, which includes most Delta Dental policies you would carry through a Chattanooga-area employer or as an individual. Coverage percentages vary by plan, so the office checks your specific benefits before treatment. If your card has the Delta Dental logo, call (423) 206-9660 with your member ID and the front desk will pull your benefits before your appointment.

How We Handle Benefits Verification

Call ahead with your insurance card information. The front desk verifies coverage, gives you a written estimate of out-of-pocket cost, and submits any required pre-authorizations to your insurer before the visit. For most preventive care (cleanings, exams, X-rays), no patient share is due at the visit because PPO plans usually cover preventive at 100 percent. For restorative work, you know the cost before treatment starts.

PPO, Premier, and Dual Coverage

PPO is the deeper-discount network. Premier is broader but pays a smaller share. Most Chattanooga employers offer PPO. If you carry two plans (often the case for households where both adults work for different employers), the office bills the primary plan first and the secondary plan for the balance.

About Dr. David Peterson, DDS

DR DAVID PETERSON DDS

Dr. David Peterson, DDS, has practiced privately for 21 years and has treated about 25,000 patients. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, completed more than 800 hours of continuing education beyond dental school, and serves on dental mission trips abroad. The practice retention rate is 90 to 95 percent year over year.

21 Years of Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

The Jenkins Rd office handles family preventive work alongside cosmetic and implant cases. Dr. Peterson has placed thousands of porcelain and composite veneers and restored hundreds of dental implants. For Chattanooga patients who want one office that can manage everything from a 6-year-old's first cleaning to an adult's full smile makeover, the Jenkins Rd office handles both ends of the spectrum.

2025 BusinessRate Top Dentist

BusinessRate named Dr. Peterson a Top Dentist in Chattanooga for 2025. The recognition reflects long-term Chattanooga patient feedback.

"East Chattanooga has grown a lot during my time in practice. The Jenkins Rd office is positioned right where most of that growth happened, and that gives me a chance to see the same families through their full dental lives. Sorting out dental insurance is one part of getting people in the chair, but the part I care about is being the one office that handles every stage of dental care for a family."

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Our Chattanooga Dental Services Include:

Dental Services for Chattanooga Patients

Preventive Care

Twice-yearly cleanings, periodic exams, bitewing X-rays, fluoride for kids, and sealants. Most PPO plans, including Delta Dental, cover preventive care at 100 percent. Chattanooga professionals who want to come in over lunch can call the office at (423) 206-9660 to ask about 11:30 or 12:00 appointment slots; the 5-minute drive from Hamilton Place means a 45-minute visit fits a 1-hour lunch break.

Restorative and Cosmetic Services

Tooth-colored fillings, crowns (porcelain, zirconia, full-gold for back teeth), bridges, root canals, full-mouth restoration, dental implants, porcelain veneers, professional whitening, and clear-aligner orthodontics. The office files insurance pre-authorization on the restorative side so you know what is covered before treatment. Cosmetic work that is not covered by insurance can be financed through CareCredit or the practice's in-house payment plans.

Same-Day Emergency Visits

Same-day emergency appointments are available for Chattanooga patients. If you call before 10 AM with tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or a knocked-out tooth, the office can usually fit you in that day. After-hours emergencies should be triaged: for severe facial swelling or trauma, the Chattanooga ER is the right call.

Frequently Asked Questions for Chattanooga Patients

Does Peterson Family Dentistry accept Delta Dental?

Peterson Family Dentistry is in-network with almost all major PPO insurance plans, which includes most Delta Dental policies. Coverage depends on your specific plan. Call (423) 206-9660 with your Delta Dental member ID and the office will verify your benefits before your first visit.

Where is the Jenkins Rd office relative to downtown Chattanooga?

About 15 minutes east of downtown via East Brainerd Rd or I-24 to I-75 South to Exit 5. From most points in downtown, plan a 20-to-25-minute drive in normal traffic. The office is much closer to Hamilton Place (5 minutes) and the Gunbarrel Rd commercial area (3 minutes).

Can I get in over my lunch break?

Yes, especially for preventive cleanings. Call (423) 206-9660 to ask about 11:30 AM or 12:00 PM appointment slots. A standard cleaning runs about 45 to 50 minutes including the exam, and the office is 5 minutes from Hamilton Place, so a 1-hour lunch from any east Chattanooga office park is workable.

What about parking?

Free parking in front of the suite. No garages, no parking fees. The office is on the ground floor with no stairs.

Do you take Delta Dental Smiles for Kids (TennCare)?

The office files claims with most commercial dental plans. Delta Dental Smiles for Kids is TennCare's pediatric dental program and the contract relationship varies. Call (423) 206-9660 with the specific plan information on the card and the office will verify before the appointment.

Is the Jenkins Rd office the same practice as the Ooltewah office?

Yes. Peterson Family Dentistry has two Chattanooga-area offices: Jenkins Rd in east Chattanooga (this page's office), and Apison Pike in Ooltewah-Collegedale. Dr. David Peterson, DDS, is associated with both locations. Patients can transfer between offices if scheduling demands it. The two offices use different phone numbers because the front desks are separate, but the practice is one entity.

Do you handle dental anxiety?

Yes. Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available for patients with dental anxiety. Many adult patients who have postponed dental work for years come in under sedation for the first visit and stay with the practice once they get comfortable. Sedation itself is rarely covered by insurance, but the underlying procedure usually is.

Schedule Your Appointment

Call (423) 206-9660 to verify your dental insurance and book a visit. The Jenkins Rd office is at 3328 Jenkins Rd, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421, about 5 minutes east of Hamilton Place.

Office hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.