Trusted by the Cookeville Community

At Slager Family Dental Care, we know that choosing a dentist is about more than just finding someone to clean your teeth—it’s about finding a team you can trust with your health, your comfort, and your confidence.

Since 2015, Dr. Justin Slager and our team have been proud to serve our neighbors in Cookeville, TN. We’ve built our reputation on a simple foundation: treating every patient like a member of our own family. Here is why patients in the Upper Cumberland region trust us with their smiles.

Clinical Excellence You Can Count On

Trust is built on expertise. Dr. Slager is one of the most highly trained dentists in Tennessee, having completed over 1,500 hours of continuing education. As a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a graduate of the world-renowned Kois Center, he brings a level of precision and scientific backing to every procedure—from routine fillings to complex full-mouth restorations.

Advanced Technology for Better Experiences

We believe that trust is earned by providing the best results possible. We invest in the latest dental technology to ensure your care is faster, safer, and more predictable:

Same-Day Crowns: No messy impressions or temporary crowns. We respect your time by completing restorations in a single visit.
3D Precision: Our Conebeam (CBCT) imaging allows us to see your smile in three dimensions, ensuring surgery and implant placements are incredibly accurate.
Digital Comfort: With the iTero® 3D scanner, we’ve replaced uncomfortable “goop” impressions with quick, digital scans.

A Heart for the Community

We aren’t just a business in Cookeville; we are part of the community. From our involvement with Highland Rim Academy and The River Church to our roots serving in the U.S. Air Force, our team is dedicated to the well-being of our hometown. When you visit us, you aren’t just a patient on a schedule—you’re our neighbor.

What Our Patients Are Saying

We are humbled by the hundreds of 5-star reviews from our local community. Here are just a few reasons why our patients keep coming back:

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 Faith Cardwell 

 
 
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I usually am very anxious to attend a dentist, but this experience was great! I was told what was happening every step of the way and all of the people were so so sweet. I definitely have found my dentist!
  
 
 
 
 
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 Karen Rieneckert 

 
 
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Fantastic experience from start to finish! The whole team at Dr. Slager Family Dental Care is so friendly, caring, and professional. Hannah welcomes you by name. My hygienist (Jenny) is incredibly thorough and gentle, and Dr. Slager is clearly passionate about providing the best care with a clear comprehensive treatment plan. Highly recommend for anyone wanting the best care in dentistry!
  
 
 
 
 
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 Danielle Burton 

 
 
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Slager Family Dental Care is the best place to have dental work done! I highly recommend!
  
 
 
 
 
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 Jacob Sparkman 

 
 
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Excellent experience my first visit with Dr. Slager and Staff (specifically Katilin Walter). They did a fabulous job with a crown procedure that I had preformed. I would highly recommend this dentist and staff for any dental work.
  
 
 
 
 
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 Dewayne Kresz 

 
 
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Me personally I am not a fan of going to the dentist, but when I enter the doors at Slager I feel at ease, not nervous because the ladies up front make you feel welcome not just an appointment number you know. All the staff I have met there are very kind and friendly just like you’ve known them your whole life life, very up front and honest about what needs to be taken care of and your not pushed into doing something that you don’t want or need done, Miss Caroline has been taking care of me and she is Awesome, I’ve got a lot of work that has to be done and she is very thorough every time and a wonderful person to be around, it just makes everything better when your around nice and friendly people including Dr Slager a very thorough and knowledgeable man, you won’t find a better Dentist, Slager I tell everyone if you want or need a different Dentist then give them a try, you won’t be sorry take my word for it.
  
 
 
 
 
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 Kelsey Rains 

 
 
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I love this place ! They’re all so friendly and go the extra mile to be gentle and make sure recovery is as painless as possible. I had a root  canal in the past that was followed by unbearable pain with another dentist. That was my first so I thought that was just the norm. Now I’ve had two with Slager and I can’t believe it’s really this simple. I can barely tell I’ve even had anything done. I’d recommend them to anyone. My 10 year old was with me for a few hours and they done their best to accommodate him too.  Go here ! I almost forgot to add both times I’ve gotten help on such short notice. If it’s possible for them to get you in and fix it all in one visit they absolutely will! No dragging it out or running back and forth. I’m a mom of 3 so that was a huge deal for me.
  
 
 
 
 
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 Bill Worrell 

 
 
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I just had implants put  in my mouth. Slager Dentistry is a great office. Sam worked on me quite a bit. Great fit no pain. Dr Justin Slager is very talented and competent! I could not be more happier to have this office work on me.
  
 
 
 
 
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 Wallace Women 

 
 
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Great staff & quality care. I also love having the therapy/service dog—Beau the doodle is so sweet and it truly helps to have him beside the chair
  
 
 
 
 
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 Heather Herron 

 
 
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If you want to be educated on your individual oral health, you want quality and exceptional care this is your office.
  
 
  
 
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