Vanderbilt Dental Clinic
Academic medicine meets everyday oral care.
Smyleee Rating
Rated
About Vanderbilt Dental Clinic
Vanderbilt Dental Clinic operates within the Vanderbilt University Medical Center complex in Nashville's Medical Row district, providing dental care integrated into one of the nation's leading academic health systems. Located at 1500 21st Avenue South in Suite 3300, the clinic brings diagnostic and preventive dental services to patients who may already be receiving care within the VUMC network, making coordinated interdisciplinary care more accessible and reducing the friction of managing multiple provider relationships across different institutions.
The Vanderbilt name carries significant weight in Nashville healthcare: it represents evidence-based practice, rigorous clinical standards, and access to specialists across virtually every medical discipline. For dental patients who have complex health conditions requiring coordination between their oral care provider and other VUMC physicians, the clinic's integration with the broader medical center is a meaningful practical advantage. The same electronic health record system that connects VUMC's oncologists, cardiologists, and primary care physicians also connects the dental clinic, enabling seamless information sharing when patient care plans require it.
The practice serves the full Medical Center Drive and surrounding 21st Avenue South corridor, a dense healthcare and university neighborhood that draws patients from across Middle Tennessee. Public transportation along West End and 21st Avenue provides access for patients without vehicles, and the VUMC parking infrastructure accommodates those who drive from further afield. The adjacent Vanderbilt Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice at 1301 Medical Center Drive offers a direct referral pathway for patients who need surgical intervention.
Patients looking for dental care embedded within an academic medical environment will find Vanderbilt Dental Clinic a compelling choice. Whether the draw is the convenience of consolidating appointments within VUMC or the confidence that comes with receiving care inside an institution with extensive clinical resources, the practice occupies a distinctive and useful position in Nashville's dental landscape.
University-integrated dental clinic at 1500 21st Ave S within Vanderbilt University Medical Center, offering preventive and diagnostic care in Nashville's Medical Row.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
General Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Services Offered
General Dentistry
General dentistry at Vanderbilt Dental Clinic brings together comprehensive exams, cleanings, fillings, and gum-health monitoring, the everyday care that keeps a Nashville smile in good shape.
Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Rated
28 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Abriael was an absolute delight! she went above and beyond for my son. A lot of times hygienist are pushy and just routine but she went the extra mile to make him feel cared for, understood, and seen. Also me as a mom just meeting her person to person she's such an angel literally the sweetest! I pray that more people in this world were like her. Also Doctor Lim was so thorough, explained every single thing also gave me advice and made sure that everything was understood and if Jason or I had ANY questions. THANKFUL, GRATEFUL to have had them caring for Jason. VANDERBILT DENTAL CLINIC WAS SUCH A BLESSING TO BOTH ME AND JASON (((THANK YA'LL 💗)))
Sylvia was amazing!!!! Very thorough and professional!!!! She did the best Cleaning I’ve ever had
THEY CLEANED MY TEETH VERY WELL
The actual providers are decent, but someone needs to take care of their office staff. Completely disrespectful. Also, read up on the Tennessee “No Surprise Act” and stop scamming your customers with balance billing. Disgusting practice.
Two good things I can say about this place of care: Jodi, the hygienist and free parking. After going to this office for 4 years, I have since gone to another care provider only to find out that I have several areas of concern which will cost me thousands of dollars to correct. All I ever got at Vanderbilt was "great home care" or "yeah, it's a crack but it doesn't go all the way through". See ya and thanks for nothing!
Dr. Rezk and the rest of the Vanderbilt Dental Clinic staff are wonderful. Dr. Rezk seems to be an outstanding dentist and professional in all aspects of her dental care. I highly recommend Dr. Rezk and her clinical team.
This is the worst disorganized customer care in the industry. I had oral surgery there less than 6 months ago for the second time. I made another appointment with the same Oral Surgeon. I called to confirm they had everything they needed. The phone agent assured me they did. Drove an hour to the appointment and arrived early. When I am taken into the back I am told they have no records x-rays ect, even though I was just there in March and can see the notes on my health. I was reprimanded when I explained that I had called in and double-checked before arriving. Again I was told there was no record of this...when I showed her the call log from my cell phone I was chastised for calling the dental clinic and that this was ORAL Surgery and I would need to reschedule. Nope...Not likely.
This office is very unprofessional. My daughter had a wisdom tooth extraction performed in the Vanderbilt Dental Clinic. A week later she came to me and asked if this was normal, pointing at her teeth. I looked in her mouth and was surprised to see that her gums were completely detached from her teeth. She also told me she was still experiencing extreme pain on her lower right side. When I called the office to make an emergency appointment, they asked me to take a picture of it and send the picture via My Vanderbilt health. The nurse showed zero compassion and the office flat out refused to assess my daughter in person. As a dental professional myself, I know handling an emergency in this way is unheard of in a professional setting. How could they possibly accurately assess her from an iPhone picture. Even if they could properly assess the situation from a picture taken at home, how could they assess the pain in that way? I would avoid this clinic if possible and I plan to warn other professionals not to send their patients here.
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