Dental Providers
To become a TennCare dental provider you must first obtain a Medicaid ID.
For more information visit the TennCare Individual Provider Roadmap.
Dental providers can contact TennCare through the Provider Services line: 1-800-852-2683 or by emailing: provider.registration@tn.gov
Announcement to Providers:
Beginning November 1, 2025, Renaissance will become TennCare's new Dental Benefits Manager (DBM). Renaissance will be reaching out to dental providers with additional information and credentialing ahead of the go-live date to ensure a smooth transition.
We deeply appreciate your commitment to serving TennCare members and helping ensure access to quality oral health care across Tennessee. Thank you for your continued partnership.
TennCare dental services are offered through DentaQuest. For member specific information visit the Dental Services page on the TennCare website.
Dental providers can contact DentaQuest through the DentaQuest Provider Services line: 1-855-418-1623 or through the DentaQuest Provider Portal.
For information on utilization management, claim submission, covered services, pre-authorizations, appeals, clinical criteria and more please see the Provider Office Reference Manuals below:
The TennCare Dental Advisory Committee provides policy recommendations and supports the ongoing development and enhancement of the TennCare dental program.
TDAC Members
Dr. Clarice Law Eyre (Chair, UT College of Dentistry)
Dr. Cherae Farmer-Dixon (Dean, Meharry School of Dentistry)
Dr. Qi Wang (Dean, LMU College of Dental Medicine)
Dr. Bobbi Smith (Pan Tennessee Dental Association)
Dr. Crystal Manners (State Dental Director)
Dr. Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi (Interfaith Dental)
Libby Thurman (Tennessee Primary Care Association)
Andrea Hayes (TDA)
Dr. Jean K. Beauchamp (Pediatric Dentist)
Dr. Keith Taylor (Oral Surgeon)
Dr. Benita Jackson (General Dentist)
Dr. Alexa Miller (General Dentist)