NashvilleTN Live NashvilleTN Live
Dr. Rick Sullivan III at his desk in scrubs embroidered 'Rick Sullivan III, DDS'

Doctors & Health · Dentists

Sullivan Dental Partners

A Brentwood family practice since 1970, now in its next generation

TN Trusted · Selected by NashvilleTN · checked October 1, 2026

Google 4.9 1,412 reviewsYelp 4.4 43 reviews

About

Sullivan Dental Partners traces its roots to 1970, when the Sullivan family began caring for patients in Brentwood. Dr. Richard (Rick) Sullivan III, a lifelong Brentwood resident with more than 35 years in practice, now works alongside his son, Dr. Richard Sullivan IV, and Drs. Amber Bandy and Keely Stofer at 5015 Harpeth Drive. Both Sullivans were named to the peer-nominated topDentists list in Nashville Lifestyles in 2025, and Dr. Sullivan III again in 2026. The practice handles everything from cleanings and same-day CEREC crowns to implants, implant-supported dentures and full-mouth reconstruction, with an in-house lab that 3D-prints restorations. Nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation are available. The office files all PPO plans and is in network with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Delta Dental PPO and Cigna PPO.

Good to know

  • Family practice in Brentwood since 1970
  • Four dentists, including a father-and-son team
  • Nitrous, oral and IV sedation available
  • In-house lab for same-day crowns and 3D-printed restorations
  • In-house membership plan for patients without insurance

Services

  • Preventive exams and cleanings
  • CEREC same-day crowns
  • In-house lab with 3D-printed restorations
  • Dental implants and implant-supported dentures
  • Full-mouth reconstruction
  • Veneers and cosmetic dentistry
  • Wisdom teeth
  • Nitrous, oral and IV sedation
  • In-house membership plan

Photos

The practice's in-house lab with a bank of 3D printers
The office's patient lounge with windows onto the trees

Photos: Sullivan Dental Partners.

Questions people ask

Which insurance do they take?

They file all PPO insurance and list BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Delta Dental PPO and Cigna PPO as accepted plans (per their website).

Do they offer sedation?

Yes: nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation (per their website).

What if I don't have insurance?

The Sullivan Dental Partners Club is an in-house membership plan; financing is also available through outside lenders.

What are their hours?

Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (per their website).

More TN Trusted Doctors & Health

Doctors & HealthSince 1974

Gaston & Murrell Family Dentistry

Dentists · Green Hills

Google 5.0 (430)

A Green Hills family dental practice since 1974, now led by Dr. Nathan Murrell, a topDentists peer pick in 2025 and 2026. It treats children through adults, makes CEREC crowns in one visit, and offers in-house membership plans for patients without insurance.

  • Green Hills family practice since 1974 (per website)
  • Dr. Nathan Murrell: topDentists list in Nashville Lifestyles, 2025 and 2026
  • Long-tenured staff, incl. a dental assistant of 20+ years (per website)
Doctors & HealthSince 1978

Belle Meade Family Dentistry

Dentists · Belle Meade

Google 4.9 (907)Yelp 4.5 (51)

A Belle Meade practice Dr. James Pace Sr. founded in 1978, where he now works alongside his son, Dr. James Pace Jr., FAGD, a topDentists peer pick in 2025 and 2026. It covers general, implant and cosmetic care in one office, with an A+ BBB record.

  • Founded in 1978 by Dr. James R. Pace Sr.; father-and-son dentists (per website)
  • Dr. James R. Pace Jr.: topDentists list in Nashville Lifestyles, 2025 and 2026
  • Dr. Pace Jr. is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD)
Doctors & Health Top pickSince 1983

Gluck Orthodontics

Orthodontics · Green Hills

Google 5.0 (1.1k)

A Green Hills orthodontic practice Dr. Joel Gluck opened in 1983, now shared with his son, Dr. Jono Gluck; both were topDentists peer picks in 2025 and 2026. Dr. Joel Gluck has taught in Vanderbilt's orthodontic residency since 2009. A+ BBB record, no complaints.

  • Dr. Joel Gluck has practiced orthodontics in Nashville since 1983 (per website)
  • Drs. Joel and Jono Gluck: topDentists (Orthodontics) 2025 and 2026
  • Dr. Joel Gluck: Vanderbilt orthodontic residency faculty since 2009 (per website)
Selected by NashvilleTN Profile of Gluck Orthodontics

All Doctors & Health

The NashvilleTN Insider · 10K+ readers

The best of Nashville, in your inbox.

The shows worth buying tickets for, what just opened, where happy hour is good right now, the weekend plan, and a heads-up before we go live.