Nashville has grown so fast that parts of it barely look like they did ten years ago. Suburbs like Franklin, Brentwood, Mount Juliet, Spring Hill and Murfreesboro have filled with people moving from California, Illinois and the Northeast, and they tend to pick a dentist from their phone. That’s made the Nashville area one of the more competitive dental markets in the South.
Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga each have their own scenes. Memphis is home to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry, and Nashville has Meharry Medical College’s School of Dentistry, which has trained a large share of the country’s Black dentists. Chattanooga and Knoxville have seen steady growth, with newer suburbs like Ooltewah and Farragut adding demand.
Rural Tennessee, especially in the east and west, has fewer dentists. TennCare covers many families, and practices that accept it get a lot of calls from people searching specifically for that.
The agencies here were chosen for their dental track record. We scored them on reviews, founder experience, the practices they name, the results they publish and their responsiveness, and no one paid for placement.
Dental SEO Market Statistics: Tennessee
- The ADA counts 3,434 professionally active dentists in Tennessee, or 1.7% of the national workforce (ADA via KFF, 2024 data).
- Tennessee ranks 45th nationally for dentist supply, with 51.3 general dentists per 100,000 people against 66.3 across the US (NPPES via America’s Health Rankings, September 2025).
- Federal data lists 162 dental shortage areas in Tennessee, home to 2,281,864 people; closing the gap would need 396 extra dentists (HRSA via KFF, December 2025).
- Around 32% of dentists in Tennessee are women, versus 39% for the country as a whole (ADA via KFF, 2024 data).
- Tennessee’s specialist base includes 199 orthodontists, 97 endodontists and 167 oral and maxillofacial surgeons (ADA via KFF, 2024 data).
- Our Tennessee list features 14 vetted dental marketing agencies, with the biggest cluster based in the Nashville area (DentalSEOAgencies.com research).
- The lowest published minimum project budget on our Tennessee list is $779 (DesignRush and Clutch listings via DentalSEOAgencies.com research, 2026).
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Quick Picks: Best Dental SEO Companies Rankings In Tennessee
Short on time? These are the standouts from our 13 reviewed local agencies.
Key Findings From Our Research of Top-Tier Dental SEO Services in Tennessee
Numbers from our own review of every agency on this page.
- 13agencies based in Tennessee made our list after we checked their reviews, clients, results and terms.
- 1 of 13focus on dental or healthcare marketing; the rest are general agencies with dental clients.
- 9 of 13name at least one dental client publicly, so you can check their work.
- 1 of 13publish case studies with real figures such as traffic, leads or revenue.
- 3 of 13have a rating we could verify, averaging 4.9 stars.
- 85/100is the average DSA Score here. Top score: 87/100.
Updated automatically from our agency data. Last data refresh: November 2026.
How We Score Each Agency
Every agency in the main list is based in Tennessee. National dental agencies that work here are shown separately below it. We checked each one’s dental client work, public reviews, published results and terms before adding it, then read every client testimonial we could find. Only agencies that pass these checks are listed, so every DSA Score starts at 80. The other 20 depend on how many of the 100 points below each agency earns: DSA Score = 80 + points earned ÷ 5.
- Profile (up to 80 points). Five factors scored out of 20 each, then scaled to 80:
- Client reviews: a verified rating on Google, Clutch, G2, UpCity, Trustpilot or a similar platform
- Experience: years in business, a named founder or leader, and a dental or healthcare focus
- Client portfolio: how many dental clients the agency names publicly
- Published results: case studies with real figures, such as traffic, leads or revenue
- Transparency: published prices, clear contract terms, and a confirmed website and location
- Client feedback (up to 20 points). What clients actually say, from the testimonials we read on Google, independent review sites and the agency’s own website:
- Independent reviews (6): how many reviews we found that the agency doesn’t control
- Client satisfaction (8): how consistently clients praise the agency, adjusted so a handful of reviews can’t outscore a long track record
- Independent sources (4): how much of the feedback comes from Google and review sites rather than the agency’s own pages
- Dental clients (2): at least one review from a dental practice
- Verification. Client feedback points are reduced when reviews or agency details can’t be verified.
We summarise each client review in our own words and link to the original, so you can read it in full.
Price ranges are a guide based on published rates and typical fees for agencies of a similar profile. Always ask for a written quote.
What Clients Say About the Top Dental SEO Agencies in Tennessee
We gathered 33 client reviews for the agencies on this page from Google, independent review sites and the agencies’ own websites, and summarised each one in plain English. Clients most often praise their dental website design.
What Clients Praise Most
Most reviewed on Google and independent sites: All My Web Needs, with 4 client reviews.
Patient testimonial videos, waiting-room content and practice brand stories are the specialty of Scrimshaw Productions, a Franklin studio near Nashville producing video since 1997. Their portfolio includes Nashville Restorative Dental, Innovative Dental Partners, Brush Pediatric Dentistry and Dr. Lynn Karr DDS, and every testimonial collected on their website is positive, describing creative, responsive work and a long-term partnership spanning over 25 years. FAA-certified drone cinematography, full post-production and motion graphics add polish to practice websites and social channels. Paired with an SEO or ads agency, their video work helps dental practices build trust and lift conversion rates on treatment pages.
Why Choose Scrimshaw Productions
- Several named Nashville dental clients
- Patient testimonial video
- Waiting-room video
- In business since 1997
- Pairs with an ads agency
What Clients Say About Scrimshaw Productions
- 4 on its website
Clients Most Often Praise
- Communication & responsiveness 1
In ShortAgency-site testimonials are from music-industry figures and business clients praising founder Nathan DiGesare's video creativity.
David Byerley describes Scrimshaw Productions as a long-term, excellent resource spanning over 25 years.
See it on scrimshawproductions.comLaura Coverstone calls Nathan a consummate professional who is creative, responsive and innovative.
See it on scrimshawproductions.comEmmy winner rates him among the most creative and artistic videographers he has worked with.
See it on scrimshawproductions.comShow 1 more client review
- Mike Schatz says working with Nathan is always terrific. Agency website
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 36.5 of 100 (profile 37 × 0.8 + client feedback 6.9). DSA Score: 87/100
Key Strengths
- FAA-certified drone cinematography for aerial shots of the practice
- Handles full post-production of practice videos, including colour grading and motion graphics
- Multi-camera event coverage with highlight reels for practice events
At a Glance
| Services | Patient testimonial video, waiting-room video, practice brand stories, pediatric dental video, website video |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $85-$140/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,750/month |
| Top Clients | Nashville Restorative Dental, Innovative Dental Partners, Brush Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Lynn Karr DDS |
Few local agencies publish dental numbers as concrete as All My Web Needs, a Nashville team on Broadway whose Google Ads and local SEO program for an area dental office was built around an average patient value of $8,165 and reported a 50% close rate on search leads. Conversion tracking on every lead, dedicated landing pages and dental website design sit at the heart of their patient acquisition work. Clients rate them 4.9 from 59 Google reviews, 5.0 from 11 on Clutch and 5.0 from 49 on UpCity, praising responsive communication, fair pricing and sites delivered ahead of schedule. Multi-location businesses already trust them with websites and SEO, a good sign for growing dental groups.
Why Choose All My Web Needs
- Published Nashville dental numbers
- Google Ads with tracking
- Local SEO
- Nashville office
- Ask for a named reference
What Clients Say About All My Web Needs
- 2 on Google
- 2 on review sites
Clients Most Often Praise
- Dental website design 4
- Communication & responsiveness 2
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 1
- Value for money 1
In ShortConsistently praised for responsiveness, professional website builds and value across Google and Clutch.
Uses the agency for websites, SEO and marketing across three locations and highly recommends it.
See it on designrush.comReferred client impressed by the design, fair pricing and responsive communication.
See it on designrush.comAgency designed an easy-to-navigate daycare site ahead of schedule and handles updates reliably.
See it on clutch.coShow 1 more client review
- Greg Davis: Insurance agency owner praises responsiveness and on-time delivery of site design and maintenance. Clutch, Jul 7, 2025
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 34.9 of 100 (profile 25 × 0.8 + client feedback 14.9). DSA Score: 87/100
Key Strengths
- Delivers dental website designs on schedule and handles updates reliably
- Maintains websites and SEO for dental practices with several locations
- Runs Google Ads for practices with conversion tracking on every lead
- Builds Google Ads and SEO plans around the value of a new patient
At a Glance
| Services | Google Ads, local SEO, dental websites, conversion tracking, landing pages |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $70-$115/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,250/month |
| Top Clients | A Nashville-area dental office (case study, not named) |
| Ratings We Checked | Google 4.9 (59 reviews) · Clutch 5.0 (11 reviews) · UpCity 5.0 (49 reviews) |
With more than 25 years of healthcare marketing in Middle Tennessee, Navigation Advertising works from Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro and counts Blockley Family Dental among their clients. The agency handles dental branding and identity, responsive websites optimized for search from launch, healthcare digital ads, and in-house print and video production. They also provide website hosting, maintenance and social media strategy across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Reviews listed on BrightLocal are uniformly positive, describing a team that is easy to work with on video projects and available at all hours during busy campaigns. Family practices and clinics in Rutherford County will find a local partner able to build a consistent brand across every patient touchpoint.
Why Choose Navigation Advertising
- Named local dental client
- 25+ years in health care marketing
- Print and video in house
- Murfreesboro-based
- Good for family practices
What Clients Say About Navigation Advertising
- 4 on review sites
Clients Most Often Praise
- Dental website design 1
- Communication & responsiveness 1
In ShortBrightLocal-listed reviews praise Christian and team for branding, video and political campaign work. Reviewer names and ratings hidden.
This reviewer credits the agency as critical to a 2018 political campaign and a later 2022 victory.
See it on brightlocal.comThis reviewer recommends Christian and his team as the go-to for branding or marketing help.
See it on brightlocal.comThis reviewer says the team was available at all hours throughout a campaign.
See it on brightlocal.comShow 1 more client review
- This reviewer found the team extremely easy to work with on a video. BrightLocal, 26 Apr 2023
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 33.3 of 100 (profile 23 × 0.8 + client feedback 14.9). DSA Score: 87/100
Key Strengths
- Stays available to practices at all hours during busy campaigns
- Builds responsive practice websites optimized for search engines from launch
- Provides practice website hosting, maintenance and ongoing updates
- Plans practice social media strategy across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn
At a Glance
| Services | Dental branding and identity, website design, print and video, healthcare digital ads |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $80-$130/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,500/month |
| Top Clients | Blockley Family Dental (Murfreesboro) |
New and newly purchased dental practices are where Interactive ID shines. The Chattanooga branding and web design agency created the logo, brand identity, website, copy and Google Business Profile for Elite Smiles of Knoxville, a new office, and rebranded McKinney Dental in downtown Chattanooga after a change of ownership. Their work carries the brand onto appointment cards and intake forms, adds monthly treatment content and blog posts to lift keyword rankings and uses paid ad data to sharpen targeting for new patient appointments. Rated 5.0 from 94 Google reviews, Interactive ID is praised for attentive local service and clear gains in market visibility.
Why Choose Interactive ID
- Two named Tennessee dental clients
- Full brand launches
- Good after a practice purchase
- Google profile setup
- Local Chattanooga team
What Clients Say About Interactive ID
- 4 on Google
Clients Most Often Praise
- Dental website design 3
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 2
- Value for money 1
In ShortGoogle reviews praise long-term relationship, local service and website design/visibility gains.
Ooltewah Nursery values supporting a local business and praises the customer service.
See it on designrush.comamessnger praises Will and staff for going beyond expectations in web design and marketing.
See it on designrush.comHappy with website design and resulting gains in market visibility.
See it on designrush.comShow 1 more client review
- Robert Paden Tree People: Happy with website design and market visibility gains (text duplicated under a second Robert Paden review). Google, Aug 4, 2025
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 30.5 of 100 (profile 22 × 0.8 + client feedback 12.9). DSA Score: 86/100
Key Strengths
- Extends the brand to appointment cards, intake forms and other office materials
- Writes monthly treatment content and blog posts to improve practice keyword rankings
- Uses paid ad campaign data to refine targeting for new patient appointments
- Secure website hosting for practice sites
At a Glance
| Services | Dental logo and branding, website design, copywriting, Google Business Profile, print |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $80-$135/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,750/month |
| Top Clients | McKinney Dental (Chattanooga), Elite Smiles of Knoxville |
| Ratings We Checked | Google 5.0 (94 reviews) |
Orthodontics runs deep at Neon Canvas, a Memphis agency co-owned by someone who operates a working ortho practice, giving the team a clinician's view of what moves patients to start treatment. They handle brand identity, SEO, web design, video and standout social media for orthodontic and dental practices, with clients such as Saddle Creek Orthodontics, Brodsky Orthodontics, Decatur Orthodontics, Hunter Orthodontics and Luv Braces. Staff at those practices describe an honest, creative, results-oriented partner and a big increase in new patients. Rather than chasing follower counts, the team tracks consultation bookings, start rates and case acceptance, supported by pre-consultation email sequences that guide parents toward treatment.
Why Choose Neon Canvas
- Tennessee-based ortho and dental specialist
- Co-owner runs a real ortho practice
- Many named ortho clients
- Brand, web and video in one team
- Strong social media work
What Dental Practices Say About Neon Canvas
- 4 on its website
- 4 from dental practices
Clients Most Often Praise
- Clear reporting & honesty 1
- Value for money 1
In ShortOrthodontic practice staff praise honesty, creativity and patient growth.
Lauren Alexander calls Neon Canvas the most honest, professional, results-oriented company she has worked with.
See it on neoncanvas.comKayla Field says no other marketing company compares and the office saw a big increase in clients.
See it on neoncanvas.comLacy Fielder values their creative help when she is stuck for marketing ideas; makes her job easier.
See it on neoncanvas.comShow 1 more client review
- Dr. Ali Tahbaz praises up-to-date marketing and content that keeps the practice on-brand. Agency website
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 29.7 of 100 (profile 26 × 0.8 + client feedback 8.9). DSA Score: 86/100
Key Strengths
- Generates fresh marketing ideas so practice coordinators are not stuck
- Sends pre-consultation email sequences to move parents toward starting orthodontic treatment
- Tracks a practice's consultation bookings, start rates and case acceptance, not follower counts
- Builds referral programs into a full funnel through post-treatment
At a Glance
| Services | Orthodontic and dental brand identity, SEO, social media, web design, video |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $85-$145/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,250-$3,000/month |
| Top Clients | Saddle Creek Orthodontics (three Memphis-area offices) and many other named ortho clients |
Since 2003, 323 Design has helped small businesses around Franklin and Nashville look sharp and get found, and dental practices are a named focus, with a logo for Kids Dental Nashville in the studio's portfolio. The team brings web design, logo design, branding, SEO and Google Ads together under one roof, then trains practice staff to convert new website and ad leads into booked patients. Regular in-person meetings cover site statistics and marketing ROI, keeping owners informed. Clients praise a smooth design process and SEO work that transformed their websites, and the studio reports a 5.0 Google rating, making 323 Design a personable choice for local practices wanting a cohesive brand and website.
Why Choose 323 Design
- Named Nashville kids' dental project
- Since 2003
- Small local team
- Website and logo together
- Affordable for small practices
What Clients Say About 323 Design
- 3 on its website
Clients Most Often Praise
- Dental website design 2
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 1
- Clear reporting & honesty 1
In ShortAgency-site testimonials praise smooth web design process and SEO improvements.
Pleased with the final site both aesthetically and functionally.
See it on 323design.comCorey Taylor credits 323 Design's SEO work with revolutionizing their website.
See it on 323design.comRebecca Finley reports a smooth process with an outcome exactly as wanted.
See it on 323design.comHow the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 29.1 of 100 (profile 28 × 0.8 + client feedback 6.7). DSA Score: 86/100
Key Strengths
- Keeps the design process smooth so the practice website matches what was asked
- Trains practices to convert new website and ad leads into patients
- Holds regular in-person meetings with practices reviewing site statistics and marketing ROI
- Runs Google Ads alongside SEO to generate new patient leads
At a Glance
| Services | Web design, logo design, branding, SEO, digital marketing |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $70-$120/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,250/month |
| Top Clients | Kids Dental Nashville (logo project) |
| Ratings We Checked | Google 5.0 |
Neighborhood-level search strategy, built around areas such as Green Hills and East Nashville, sets Rank Nashville apart for dentists competing in Music City. Working from Main Street, the team runs dental SEO, Google Ads and website strategy, and Midtown Dental Group features in a testimonial on their homepage. Each procedure, from implants to Invisalign, gets a dedicated treatment page, while dentist bio pages carry board certifications and license verification links that build patient trust. Content is timed to seasonal demand such as insurance resets and back-to-school checkups. Clients praise successful website launches, and month-to-month terms let practices grow without a long-term contract.
Why Choose Rank Nashville
- Named Nashville dental testimonial
- Neighborhood-level SEO
- Month-to-month terms
- Google Ads too
- Local team
What Clients Say About Rank Nashville
- 3 on its website
Clients Most Often Praise
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 2
- Understanding of dentistry 2
- Dental website design 1
In ShortAgency-site testimonials praise website builds and launches. One healthcare-adjacent client.
Candace Miller says Rank Nashville made the launch of her stem cell practice a huge success.
See it on ranknashville.comCassie Murphy describes a fantastic experience working with Rank Nashville from start to finish.
See it on ranknashville.comLeighann Ness had a great experience during the build of the association's new website.
See it on ranknashville.comHow the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 26.7 of 100 (profile 25 × 0.8 + client feedback 6.7). DSA Score: 85/100
Key Strengths
- Supports new practice launches with SEO and a fresh website
- Builds a separate page for each procedure, like implants and Invisalign
- Creates dentist bio pages with board certifications and license verification links
- Times dental content to seasonal demand like insurance resets and back-to-school checkups
At a Glance
| Services | Dental SEO, Google Ads, website strategy, neighborhood-level local search |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $75-$125/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,500/month |
| Top Clients | Midtown Dental Group (testimonial) |
Sociallink runs a dedicated dental marketing line from a Clinton Street base in Nashville, serving family dentists, orthodontists and multi-location dental groups. Dental SEO, Google Ads, website design, HIPAA-compliant hosting and forms, email and reputation management are all part of the offer. Clients rate the agency 4.8 from 35 Google reviews and 4.8 on DesignRush, and every review collected is positive, with praise for smooth website builds, fast turnaround and responsive communication. The team often begins with an SEO evaluation before redesigning a site, and also manages social media and review concerns, a practical fit for dental groups that want HIPAA-aware web builds and steady patient acquisition.
Why Choose Sociallink
- Dental service line
- HIPAA-compliant hosting and forms
- Serves multi-location groups
- Nashville-based
- Ask for named references
What Clients Say About Sociallink
- 2 on Google
- 2 on review sites
Clients Most Often Praise
- Dental website design 3
- Communication & responsiveness 1
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 1
- More new patient bookings 1
In ShortClients praise smooth website builds, responsive communication and social media/ad work.
Website project went smoothly with responsive communication and fast turnaround.
See it on designrush.comBegan with social media management and an SEO evaluation and is now redesigning the website; easy to work with.
See it on designrush.comAgency did branding, logo, website, marketing plan and ad spend; site now converts visitors to leads.
See it on designrush.comShow 1 more client review
- Jen Butler: Ran social media ads for a book, including handling Facebook review concerns; chosen over five other firms. DesignRush, 4 September 2024
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 25.3 of 100 (profile 13 × 0.8 + client feedback 14.9). DSA Score: 85/100
Key Strengths
- Delivers practice website projects with fast turnaround and clear communication
- Starts with an SEO evaluation before redesigning a practice site
At a Glance
| Services | Dental SEO, Google Ads, dental web design, HIPAA-compliant hosting and forms, email, reputation |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $75-$125/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,500/month |
| Top Clients | Dental practices (not named) |
| Ratings We Checked | Google 4.8 (35 reviews) · DesignRush 4.8 (6 reviews) |
Nashville small businesses have relied on GetResults Digital since 2007, and the agency now runs a dedicated dental brand, GetResults Dental, for practices that want more new patients. Services span social media, Google Ads, lead generation, websites and online reputation management, supported by on-page, technical and local SEO with ongoing reporting. Landing pages with built-in lead capture and follow-up systems help convert enquiries, while seasonal email promotions and automated reminders bring existing patients back for care. Recognized in the Marketing Agency category of the 2022 Nashville Awards, the team offers dental practices an experienced, award-winning partner that manages acquisition and retention together.
Why Choose GetResults Digital (GetResults Dental)
- Published monthly price
- Dental sub-brand
- Founded 2007
- Local award winner
- Ads and reputation together
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 24.8 of 100 (profile 31 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 85/100
Key Strengths
- Sends seasonal email promotions and automated follow-ups to bring patients back for visits
- Runs on-page, technical and local SEO for practice sites with ongoing reporting
- Landing pages with lead capture and follow-up systems for new patient inquiries
At a Glance
| Services | Dental marketing, social media, Google Ads, lead generation, websites, reputation |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $75-$125/hr |
| Project Price Range | From $779/month (12-month term) |
| Top Clients | Dental practices (not named) |
| Awards & Recognition | 2022 Nashville Awards (Marketing Agency category) |
With three decades in business and a dedicated dental marketing page, Atomic Design brings deep local search experience to practices from their base in Franklin, near Nashville, Tennessee. Their work spans local SEO, AI search optimization, websites, reputation management and content, serving everything from single offices to multi-site dental groups. The team tracks map pack rankings on a geo-grid across each service area, cleans up citations and NAP data, suppresses duplicate listings and adds LocalBusiness and review schema to localized service pages. Reporting centers on calls, direction requests and form fills rather than rankings alone, and a Google reviewer says the website they delivered exceeded expectations, a solid sign for practices focused on new-patient enquiries.
Why Choose Atomic Design
- 30 years in business
- Dental industry page
- AI search focus
- Serves multi-site groups
- Franklin-based
What Clients Say About Atomic Design
- 1 on Google
Clients Most Often Praise
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 1
- Dental website design 1
Hired for web design and SEO; website exceeded expectations, SEO results early.
See it on brightlocal.comHow the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 22.3 of 100 (profile 13 × 0.8 + client feedback 11.9). DSA Score: 84/100
Key Strengths
- Tracks map-pack rankings on a geo-grid across the practice's service area
- Cleans up a practice's citations, aligning NAP data and suppressing duplicate listings
- Reports practice calls, direction requests and form fills, not just rankings
At a Glance
| Services | Local SEO, AI search optimization, websites, reputation management, content |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $70-$120/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,500/month |
| Top Clients | Dental practices (not named) |
Serving Middle Tennessee from Franklin, Nashville Web Solutions redesigns dental websites with a strong emphasis on ADA accessibility, local SEO and practice ownership of digital assets. Gonzalez Dental Group is among their named clients. The team builds on WordPress with premium managed hosting, writes privacy policies and terms of use under CPRA and GDPR, and makes sure the practice, not the agency, owns the website domain. That combination of accessibility compliance, sound technical foundations and clear ownership gives dental offices around Nashville a secure, search-ready website they fully control, with content and local SEO to build steady organic visibility over time.
Why Choose Nashville Web Solutions
- Named dental group client
- ADA accessibility fixes
- Secures domain ownership for you
- Local SEO
- Middle Tennessee team
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 20 of 100 (profile 25 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 84/100
Key Strengths
- Builds practice sites on WordPress with its own premium managed hosting
- Writes privacy policies and terms of use for practice sites under CPRA and GDPR
- Upgrades dental practice websites to meet ADA accessibility standards
- Makes sure the practice, not the agency, owns its website domain
At a Glance
| Services | Dental website redesign, ADA accessibility upgrades, local SEO, domain and hosting, content |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $80-$130/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,750/month |
| Top Clients | Gonzalez Dental Group |
Reputation is the core business of 6 Columns Marketing Group, a Franklin, Tennessee firm serving the Nashville health care community with PR, media relations, brand strategy and media training. Dental groups benefit from their crisis communications and government affairs support on regulatory matters, plus market analysis built on patient interviews for practice acquisitions and expansion reviews. The team also produces bylined articles and thought leadership for practice leaders and clinicians, and monitors online patient reviews to guide patient satisfaction efforts. Their client list includes membersy, formerly Ascension Dental Partners, making them a thoughtful choice for DSOs and dental organizations that need earned media and brand credibility alongside their digital marketing.
Why Choose 6 Columns Marketing Group
- Named dental group client
- PR and media placement
- Reputation management
- Nashville health care focus
- Good for DSOs
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 18.4 of 100 (profile 23 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 84/100
Key Strengths
- Supports dental groups with crisis communications and government affairs on regulatory issues
- Bylined articles and thought leadership content for practice leaders and clinicians
At a Glance
| Services | Healthcare PR, media relations, reputation management, brand strategy, media training |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $75-$125/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,500/month |
| Top Clients | membersy (formerly Ascension Dental Partners) |
Foliside Design Studio
Nashville, Tennessee
Distinctive branding is the specialty of Foliside Design Studio, a female-led boutique studio in Nashville that created the brand identity and imagery for Hall Dental Studio, a cosmetic and comprehensive practice. Their five-phase branding process moves from mood board to custom concepts with two revision rounds, and ends with a brand guidelines document of more than 20 pages covering logos, palette and typography. The studio also directs photography and designs and maintains practice websites on the Showit platform. A Virtual Brand Director retainer keeps every patient touchpoint consistent over time, making the studio a strong fit for cosmetic dental practices that want a polished look to support their website, social media and patient acquisition.
Why Choose Foliside Design Studio
- Named Nashville dental client
- Boutique brand studio
- Strong visual identity
- Photo direction
- Good for cosmetic practices
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 14.2 of 100 (profile 19 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 83/100
Key Strengths
- Virtual Brand Director retainer keeps the practice brand consistent across touchpoints
- Delivers a 20+ page practice brand guidelines document with logos, palette and type
- Five-phase practice branding process with mood board, custom concepts and two revision rounds
- Designs and maintains practice websites on the Showit platform
At a Glance
| Services | Dental brand identity and logos, brand strategy, visual systems, photography direction |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $75-$125/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,000-$2,500/month |
| Top Clients | Hall Dental Studio (Nashville) |
National Dental Agencies That Work with Tennessee Practices
These agencies aren’t based in Tennessee, but they specialise in dental marketing and take on practices here remotely. They’re scored the same way as the local agencies above.
Few agencies cover healthcare marketing as broadly as Healthcare Success, an Irvine, California firm serving hospitals, medical groups, dental practices and orthodontists. Their orthodontic program builds referral pipelines from general dentists and helps orthodontists compete as more dentists offer Invisalign in-house, while procedure-specific landing pages for implants, orthodontics and cosmetic cases support SEO, PPC and content strategy. A Google Partner once ranked among the top 50 Orange County ad agencies, they hold a 5.0 rating on Google and 4.8 on DesignRush, with clients praising campaigns that increased patient volume. Dashboards linking marketing activity to booked appointments, plus connected TV and traditional advertising, give dental groups a full-funnel growth partner.
Why Choose Healthcare Success
- Orthodontic plans built around referrals from general dentists
- Helps orthodontists compete with dentists doing Invisalign in-house
- Online and traditional ads under one roof
- Google Partner
- Stewart is a long-time speaker on health marketing
What Dental and Healthcare Clients Say About Healthcare Success
- 1 on Google
- 1 on review sites
In ShortPhysicians and healthcare operators praise seminars, onsite reviews and campaigns that increased patient volume.
Physician attended a Healthcare Success seminar and praised the professional team.
See it on designrush.comDoctor praised the quality, commitment and passion of their work.
See it on designrush.comHow the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 51.7 of 100 (profile 46 × 0.8 + client feedback 14.9). DSA Score: 90/100
Key Strengths
- Runs seminars that help practice owners find areas of their practice to improve
- Builds procedure-specific landing pages for implants, orthodontics and cosmetic cases
- Runs programmatic display and connected TV advertising for practices
- Provides dashboards linking marketing activity to booked patient appointments
At a Glance
| Services | Dental and orthodontic marketing, SEO, PPC, content, branding, referral marketing, traditional advertising |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $155-$215/hr |
| Project Price Range | $3,000-$5,500/month |
| Top Clients | Dr. Paul Mitch DMD, Dr. Robert Bentz DMD (agency site) |
| Awards & Recognition | Google Partner, ranked 24th of the top 50 Orange County ad agencies (2015) |
| Ratings We Checked | Google 5.0 (8 reviews) · DesignRush 4.8 (5 reviews) |
Working exclusively with independent dental practices, DentalMarketing.com has helped more than 1,400 dentists since launching in Boca Raton, Florida, in 2014, and in April 2026 took on a Birmingham, Alabama practice that also covers Hoover and Vestavia Hills. Their 5 C Method links custom practice photography, dental ads, conversion-focused landing pages and lead follow-up, so the goal is kept appointments rather than clicks. Ads are refreshed continually to stay relevant, and practices can request a free, AI-assisted competitive analysis. A 5.0 Google rating from 70 reviews and a client login portal round out a polished offering for dentists who want measurable patient acquisition.
Why Choose DentalMarketing.com
- Free competitive analysis before signing
- Custom photo shoot at your office
- Lead follow-up built in
- Focus on kept appointments, not just clicks
- Works with Tennessee dentists from Boca Raton
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 44 of 100 (profile 55 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 89/100
Key Strengths
- Builds ad funnels around what prospective patients actually search for
- Refreshes live practice ads continually so patients don't tune them out
- Uses AI to map a practice's competitive advantages in its free analysis
- Gives practices a client login portal for their account
At a Glance
| Services | Dental ads, landing pages, custom practice photography, conversion work, lead follow-up |
|---|---|
| Hourly Price Range | $90-$150/hr |
| Project Price Range | $1,250-$3,000/month |
| Top Clients | A new Ooltewah client in June 2026, covering Chattanooga (not named), plus 1,400+ dentists |
| Ratings We Checked | Google 5 (70 reviews) |
Ratings, testimonials and figures on this page come from each agency’s public review profiles, Google reviews republished on directories, the agencies’ own websites and their published case studies, reviewed for the November 2026 rankings. We feature the client feedback that best shows each agency’s strengths, summarised in our own words; follow each link to see the original review profile. Contact each agency directly to confirm current pricing before signing a contract.
Dental SEO in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dental SEO cost in Tennessee?
Most US practices pay $1,500 to $3,000 a month for ongoing SEO, and the Nashville suburbs are among the most competitive areas in the South. The lowest published minimum project budget on our Tennessee list is $779.
How do I reach people moving to Franklin or Murfreesboro?
Many newcomers come from California, Illinois and the Northeast and pick a dentist on their phone. A complete Google profile, plenty of reviews and pages that mention the suburbs you serve help you show up.
Should I mention TennCare on my website?
If you accept it, yes. TennCare covers many families, and they search specifically for dentists who take it. Saying clearly what you accept saves time and brings in the right patients.
Is SEO worth it in rural Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee has 51.3 general dentists per 100,000 people, below the national average, and 162 dental shortage areas cover about 2.3 million people. Rural practices often serve wide areas.
How do Memphis and Knoxville differ from Nashville?
Each city has its own market. Memphis has the UT dental school and steady competition, while Knoxville and Chattanooga have newer suburbs like Farragut and Ooltewah adding demand. Content should match the area you actually serve.
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