Harrison 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 15 to 20 minutes south of Harrison via Hwy 58. For Harrison residents around Harrison Bay State Park, Lakesite, and along the Hwy 58 corridor, the Jenkins Rd office is the natural in-network dental option on the route most Harrison residents already take to get to east Chattanooga.

15 to 20 Minutes South of Harrison on Hwy 58

Directions from Harrison Bay and the Hwy 58 Corridor

From central Harrison near Harrison Bay State Park, take Hwy 58 south for about 12 miles. Stay on Hwy 58 until it meets East Brainerd Rd. Turn left on East Brainerd Rd, right on Gunbarrel Rd, then left on Jenkins Rd. The office is on the right at suite 100. The drive is 15 to 20 minutes in off-peak traffic and about 25 minutes during weekday rush hour. From Lakesite or the Birchwood area, add 5 to 10 minutes to the north end of the drive.

For Harrison residents who frequent Hamilton Place, the office is 5 minutes past Hamilton Place on the return trip. Many patients schedule appointments around an existing east Chattanooga errand: a Hamilton Place shopping trip, a Costco run, or a Trader Joe's stop on Lee Highway.

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Lake-Area Patient Routines

Harrison's lake-area patient base tends to book preventive cleanings around the seasons rather than at random intervals. Spring and fall are common. The hygiene team can accommodate Harrison-area family schedules with longer back-to-back appointments so a parent and two kids can come in the same morning, avoid two trips, and be back on the lake side by lunch.

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 a Chattanooga-area employer or as an individual. Coverage varies by plan. The office checks your specific benefits before treatment so you arrive knowing what is covered and what your share will be.

How We Verify Your Plan

Call (423) 206-9660 with your insurance card information before your first visit. The front desk verifies coverage and gives you a written estimate of any out-of-pocket cost before you arrive. For preventive care, most PPO plans cover 100 percent and there is no patient share at the visit. For restorative work, you know the cost before treatment starts.

PPO, Premier, and Dual Coverage

PPO is the deeper-discount network type. Premier is broader at slightly lower coverage percentages. Individual and marketplace plans are also commonly accepted. If you carry two plans (often the case when both adults work for different employers), the office bills the primary first and the secondary for the remaining balance.

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. He has treated about 25,000 patients over his career, placed thousands of porcelain and composite veneers, and accumulated more than 800 hours of continuing education beyond dental school. The practice retains 90 to 95 percent of patients year over year.

21 Years in the Chattanooga Area

Two decades of practice in the same metro means Dr. Peterson has seen Harrison grow from a quieter lake-side community to the more populated suburb it is today. Many of his Harrison-area patients started visiting before Harrison Bay State Park got the upgrades it has now.

2025 BusinessRate Top Dentist

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

"Harrison is one of those places where patients schedule around the lake calendar. Spring cleanings before the boating season, fall cleanings after the school year settles in. We work with that rhythm. A Harrison family that comes in twice a year for the past 10 years probably has cleanings on the calendar before I do."

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Our Harrison Dental Services Include:

Dental Services for Harrison-Area 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 with no patient share at the visit. Harrison families with kids in the local schools (Snow Hill Elementary, Brown Middle, Central High) can schedule sealants on permanent molars between ages 6 and 12 when those teeth come in.

Restorative and Cosmetic Services

Fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, dental implants, porcelain veneers, professional whitening, and full-mouth restoration. The office files insurance pre-authorization before major work so you know exactly what your plan will pay. For Harrison patients who do not want to make multiple trips, the team can plan a longer single visit that combines a cleaning, an exam, and a filling.

Same-Day Emergency Visits

Same-day emergency appointments are available. If you call before 10 AM with tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or a lost crown, the office can usually fit you in that day. Plan for the 15-to-20-minute Hwy 58 drive on top of the appointment. For severe facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma from a boating or sports accident, go to the nearest emergency room first. Hamilton Medical Center is closer to Harrison than the office.

Frequently Asked Questions for Harrison 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 bad is the Hwy 58 traffic in the morning?

Weekday mornings between 7:00 and 8:30 AM can add 5 to 10 minutes to the drive, especially at the East Brainerd Rd intersection and around the school zones along Hwy 58. Off-peak, the drive runs 15 to 18 minutes. An 8:00 AM appointment from central Harrison means leaving around 7:30 AM to be safe.

Can I bring my whole family on one visit?

Yes, with advance scheduling. Call (423) 206-9660 a week or two ahead, tell the front desk how many family members and what each one needs, and the team will block a longer appointment window. This is the standard way Harrison families avoid making the Hwy 58 trip multiple times per cleaning cycle.

Do you see kids?

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

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 program and the contract relationship varies. Call (423) 206-9660 with the plan information on the card and the office will verify before the appointment.

What if I have a dental emergency from a boating or lake accident?

For severe facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or any injury that may involve broken bones or a concussion, the nearest emergency room is the right first stop. Hamilton Medical Center is the closest. For dental-only emergencies like a chipped tooth from a boat docking or a knocked-out tooth from a fall, call the office at (423) 206-9660 as soon as the immediate situation is stable. Same-day appointments are common.

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

Yes. Peterson Family Dentistry has two offices: Jenkins Rd in east Chattanooga (the office Harrison 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 15 to 20 minutes south of Harrison via Hwy 58.

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