East Ridge TN Dentist Accepting Delta Dental

Peterson Family Dentistry is in-network with almost all major PPO insurance plans, which includes most Delta Dental policies. Our Chattanooga office is at 3328 Jenkins Rd, Suite 100, about 10 minutes north of East Ridge via I-75. For East Ridge residents along Ringgold Rd, the Camp Jordan area, and Bayou Bend, the office is closer than most dental practices on East Ridge's own commercial strip and is in-network with most PPO carriers including Delta Dental.

10 Minutes North of East Ridge via I-75

Directions from Camp Jordan and Ringgold Rd

From the Camp Jordan area, take I-75 North to Exit 5 (East Brainerd Rd), then turn right on Gunbarrel Rd, and left on Jenkins Rd. The office is on the right at suite 100. The drive is 10 to 12 minutes in off-peak traffic and about 15 minutes during weekday rush hour. From the Ringgold Rd commercial area, take Ringgold Rd north to John Ross Rd, then I-75 North to Exit 5. Same final routing.

For East Ridge residents on the Tennessee side of the Georgia line, the surface-street option through East Brainerd Rd works equally well: head north on Spring Creek Rd, then east on East Brainerd Rd to Gunbarrel, then left on Jenkins. The surface route avoids I-75 traffic during rush hour.

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Why East Ridge Patients Use the Jenkins Rd Office

East Ridge has a few local dental options, but PPO network availability varies and many East Ridge residents work or shop in the east Chattanooga / Hamilton Place area. The Jenkins Rd office is on their existing route. Many East Ridge patients book their appointments around an east Chattanooga errand: a Hamilton Place trip, a Costco run, or after the kids' soccer practice at one of the east-side fields.

Insurance and Delta Dental Coverage

The Jenkins Rd office is in-network with almost all major PPO insurance plans, which includes most Delta Dental policies you would carry through an East Ridge-area employer or as an individual. Coverage varies plan by plan, so the office checks your specific benefits before treatment. East Ridge residents who work in Catoosa County, Georgia, often carry dental plans through Georgia employers; the office files claims with most national carriers regardless of which state issued the card.

How We Verify Your Plan Before You Drive Over

Call (423) 206-9660 with your insurance card information before your first visit. The front desk verifies coverage, tells you what your plan covers at what percentage, and gives you a written estimate before you arrive. This avoids the scenario where you drive 15 minutes and find out at the front desk that the procedure your dentist recommended is not covered the way you thought.

PPO, Premier, and Dual Coverage

PPO is the deeper-discount network type used by most employer-sponsored plans. Premier is the broader network at slightly lower coverage. Marketplace and individual plans are also commonly accepted. If you carry two plans, the office bills the primary first and the secondary for the remaining balance. Cross-state plans (a Tennessee employer plan plus a Georgia employer plan) coordinate the same way.

About Dr. David Peterson, DDS

DR DAVID PETERSON DDS

Dr. David Peterson, DDS, has been in private practice for 21 years. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and has treated about 25,000 patients over his career. He has accumulated more than 800 hours of continuing education beyond dental school. The practice retention rate is 90 to 95 percent year over year, which means most patients stay with him for at least 5 years.

21 Years of Practice in the Chattanooga Area

Dr. Peterson has practiced in the Chattanooga area for more than two decades. East Ridge patients can drive 10 minutes north and get a dentist who has been seeing patients in the same metro since before many of his current East Ridge patients moved into their houses.

2025 BusinessRate Top Dentist

BusinessRate named Dr. Peterson a Top Dentist in Chattanooga for 2025.

"East Ridge patients tell me they like the Jenkins Rd office because it does not feel like a drive. 10 minutes on I-75 is not really a commute. They can come in over a lunch break, after work, or before picking up the kids. The proximity is part of why our East Ridge patient retention is so high."

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Our East Ridge Dental Services Include:

Dental Services for East Ridge Patients

Preventive Care

Twice-yearly cleanings, periodic exams, bitewing X-rays, fluoride treatments for kids, and sealants. Most PPO plans, including Delta Dental, cover preventive care at 100 percent. East Ridge patients who want to combine the visit with a Hamilton Place errand should ask the front desk about early-morning (8:00 AM) or after-work (4:00 PM) appointments.

Restorative and Cosmetic Services

Tooth-colored fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, dental implants, porcelain veneers, professional whitening, and full-mouth restoration. The office files insurance pre-authorization on the restorative side so you know what is covered before treatment starts. Cosmetic work that is not covered by insurance can be paid out of pocket or financed through CareCredit.

Same-Day Emergency Visits

Same-day emergencies are available for East Ridge patients. If you call before 10 AM with tooth pain, a broken tooth, or a knocked-out tooth, the office can usually fit you in that day. Plan for the 10- to 15-minute I-75 drive on top of the appointment. For severe facial swelling or trauma, the Erlanger East ER is closer to East Ridge than to the office and should be the first call.

Frequently Asked Questions for East Ridge 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.

How long does the drive from East Ridge actually take?

Off-peak, 10 to 12 minutes via I-75 North to Exit 5. During weekday rush hour (7:00 to 9:00 AM and 4:00 to 6:00 PM), plan for 15 to 18 minutes. The surface-street option via East Brainerd Rd avoids I-75 traffic and runs about the same time off-peak but stays predictable during rush hour.

I work in Catoosa County, Georgia. Will my Georgia employer dental plan work?

Most likely yes. The office files claims with most major national PPO carriers regardless of which state issued the card. Call (423) 206-9660 with your insurance information and the front desk will verify your specific plan before your visit.

Do you see kids? My family is in East Ridge with school-age children.

Yes. Dr. Peterson sees patients from about age 3 through adult. Kids under 3 or those needing specialty pediatric work get referred to a pediatric specialist in the Chattanooga area.

Can I come in over a lunch break from a Hamilton Place job?

Yes, especially for preventive cleanings. The office is 5 minutes from Hamilton Place. A 1-hour lunch covers the drive both ways and a 45-minute cleaning. Call (423) 206-9660 to book an 11:30 or 12:00 slot.

What if my Delta Dental plan does not cover something I need?

A treatment plan with line-by-line cost breakdown is given before any work that is not fully covered. Phasing care across two plan years to use two annual maximums is one option. Using CareCredit financing is another. The office walks through the alternatives before any work starts.

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

Yes. Peterson Family Dentistry has two Chattanooga-area offices: Jenkins Rd (the office East Ridge patients use) and Apison Pike in Ooltewah-Collegedale. Dr. David Peterson, DDS, is associated with both. The two offices use different phone numbers because the front desks are separate, but it is one practice.

Schedule Your Appointment

Call (423) 206-9660 to verify your dental insurance and book a visit. The office is at 3328 Jenkins Rd, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421, about 10 minutes north of East Ridge via I-75.

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