Concord patients with Delta Dental insurance have a short drive to a practice that knows how to handle their plan. Knox Valley Dental is on Kingston Pike, just a few miles north of Concord Park. Dr. Dhiren Zaveri and his team accept Delta Dental, verify your benefits in advance, file claims for you, and put your out-of-pocket cost in writing before treatment begins. Call (865) 244-2828 to book, or read on for the details.

How Knox Valley Dental Works With Your Delta Dental Plan

Our team verifies your specific Delta Dental benefits before your first appointment. When you call to schedule, share your member ID, and we will look up your annual maximum, your deductible status, how many cleanings per year you have coming, and any waiting periods for larger work like crowns, bridges, or implants.

Three things happen once your plan is on file. We submit your claim to Delta Dental electronically so you never have to fill out forms. We give you a written treatment estimate showing your portion versus the insurance portion before any work starts. And if treatment crosses calendar years, we structure it so you get the most from your annual maximum without paying for unused benefits.

Driving to Knox Valley Dental From Concord

Our office is three to five miles north of Concord at 11840 Kingston Pike, Suite A, across from the Ingles supermarket. From the Concord Park or Concord Marina area, the drive takes about ten minutes. Many Concord patients tell us they appreciate having a Delta Dental provider this close to home, especially compared to driving into central Knoxville for appointments.

From Concord Park or the Northshore Drive lakeside area:

  1. Take Northshore Drive briefly, then turn onto Concord Road heading north.
  2. Continue north on Concord Road for about two miles to the Kingston Pike intersection.
  3. Turn left (west) onto Kingston Pike.
  4. Continue west about 1.5 miles, passing Campbell Station Road.
  5. Knox Valley Dental is at 11840 Kingston Pike, Suite A, across from Ingles supermarket.

Free parking is available in the lot in front of the building. The route from Concord is almost entirely surface-street driving with no interstate, which works well for patients who prefer to avoid I-40 traffic.

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Dental Services and Your Delta Dental Coverage

Delta Dental plans differ by employer and by tier, so think of the breakdown below as a general guide. Once we verify your specific policy, we can tell you exactly what is covered for any service.

Preventive Care

Cleanings, exams, X-rays, fluoride, and oral cancer screenings are usually the most heavily covered category under Delta Dental. Most plans cover two preventive visits per year, often at 100 percent in-network with no deductible. We will remind you when you are due so your benefits do not go unused.

Fillings and Restorative Work

Fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, and extractions fall into the basic and major service categories. Coverage typically runs 50 to 80 percent depending on your plan. We provide a written estimate before any restorative work so you know your cost up front.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Most Delta Dental plans do not cover whitening, veneers, or cosmetic bonding when done for appearance alone. We offer clear self-pay pricing for cosmetic work and can explain which parts of a smile makeover might qualify as restorative under your plan.

Orthodontics

Some Delta Dental plans include orthodontic coverage with a separate lifetime maximum, frequently limited to dependents under a specific age. For traditional braces or clear aligners, we verify your ortho rider before quoting any treatment.

Emergency Care

Toothaches, broken teeth, lost crowns, and dental abscesses are treated as restorative work under most Delta Dental plans. Call us as soon as you can, and we will see you the same day when our schedule allows.

Sedation Dentistry

Sedation options are available for anxious patients and longer procedures. Coverage varies across Delta Dental plans, so we will give you a clear cost estimate before any sedation is used.

Meet Dr. Dhiren Zaveri

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Dr. Dhiren Zaveri earned his Doctorate from Oklahoma College of Dentistry and came home to Knoxville to serve the community he grew up in. He is an active member of the American Dental Association and attends continuing education conferences every year to keep up with new clinical techniques.

Dr. Zaveri practices both general and cosmetic dentistry and trained at the Kois Center, one of the most respected advanced clinical programs in the country. Outside the office, he is a coffee enthusiast and a Vols fan, and he spends time hiking, traveling, and exploring the Knoxville food scene with his wife Kinal.

Your First Visit at Knox Valley Dental

Plan on 60 to 90 minutes for your first appointment. We start with a conversation about your dental history, any concerns you have right now, and the basics of your Delta Dental coverage. Dr. Zaveri then performs a full exam covering your teeth, gums, bite, jaw joints, and oral cancer screening, and we take the X-rays your plan covers.

If your mouth is healthy, your cleaning follows the exam in the same visit. If we find anything that needs treatment, we walk through it in plain language and put together a written plan with your Delta Dental coverage applied.

New Patient Specials and Membership Plans

If you do not have dental insurance right now, or your Delta Dental plan has lapsed, these options keep care accessible:

  • Full new patient exam, X-rays, and oral cancer screening $109for new patients without insurance
  • Healthy mouth cleaning $40for new patients without insurance; requires a new patient exam first; only applies in the absence of periodontal disease
  • Children's new patient special $89includes exam, X-rays, healthy mouth cleaning, and fluoride treatment for new patients without insurance

Our in-house membership plans are a solid alternative for patients without dental insurance:

  • Child Membership (age 12 and under): $28/month with a $49 lifetime activation fee. Save around $127 per year.
  • Adult Membership (age 13 and up): $29/month with a $49 lifetime activation fee. Save around $232 per year.
  • Perio Membership (active periodontal disease): $59/month with a $49 lifetime activation fee. Save around $147 per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delta Dental Coverage at Knox Valley Dental

Does Knox Valley Dental accept Delta Dental?

Yes. We accept Delta Dental, file claims directly, and verify your benefits before each appointment.

How does Knox Valley Dental help me get the most from my Delta Dental benefits?

We verify your benefits before each visit and structure any major treatment around your annual maximum so you do not leave coverage on the table. If you have remaining benefits in the fall, we will reach out to schedule needed work before December 31.

Can I use Delta Dental for cosmetic work like whitening or veneers?

Most Delta Dental plans do not cover purely cosmetic procedures. Some procedures that also restore function may have partial coverage. We will tell you what your plan supports before any work begins.

I live near Concord Park or The Cove. How long is the drive?

From the Concord Park or The Cove area, the drive up Concord Road to Kingston Pike and then west to the office takes about 10 to 12 minutes. The route is mostly two-lane surface road and is straightforward.

Are you open Saturdays for Concord weekenders?

We are not open Saturdays. Our latest weekday slot is 7 p.m. on Thursday for working patients. For weekend dental emergencies, leave a message at (865) 244-2828 and we will return your call when the office opens Monday morning.

I rent my Concord home seasonally. Can I still be a patient?

Yes. Many of our seasonal-resident patients schedule their preventive cleanings during the months they are at the lake. We coordinate with your primary dentist out of state if needed.

What's the route from Northshore Drive?

Take Northshore Drive briefly, then north on Concord Road for about two miles to Kingston Pike. Turn left (west) onto Kingston Pike. The office is about 1.5 miles west, past Campbell Station Road, across from Ingles supermarket.

Are you taking new Delta Dental patients from Concord?

Yes. Call (865) 244-2828 to book a new patient visit.

Schedule Your Concord Delta Dental Appointment

Call (865) 244-2828 to book your visit, or ask us to verify your Delta Dental benefits over the phone before you commit to an appointment.

Our office is at 11840 Kingston Pike, Suite A, Knoxville, TN 37934. Hours are Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New Patient Specials

New Patient Exams
$109
No insurance? We offer a $109 Comprehensive New Patient Exam, X-Rays, and an Oral Cancer Screening.

Healthy Mouth Cleaning
$40
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance. Includes a Healthy Mouth Cleaning in the absence of periodontal disease. Requires a standard new patient exam before cleaning.

CHILDREN'S New Patient Special
$89
No insurance? We offer an $89 CHILDREN'S New Patient Exam, X-Rays, Healthy Mouth Cleaning*, and a Fluoride Treatment.

Dental Membership Plans

Child Membership
12 and Younger

$28/mo
$49 Lifetime Activation Fee

Includes:

  • Professional dental cleanings (2/year)
  • Doctor exams (1-2/year)
  • Needed x-rays*
  • One emergency exam per year (if needed)
  • One fluoride treatment
  • 15% off other treatments

(some exclusions may apply)

Save $127 per year

Adult Membership
13 and older

$29/mo
$49 Lifetime Activation Fee

Includes:

  • Professional dental cleanings (2/year)
  • Doctor exams (1-2/year)
  • Needed x-rays*
  • One emergency exam per year (if needed)
  • One fluoride treatment
  • 15% off other treatments

(some exclusions may apply)

Save $232.20 per year

Perio Membership
Periodontal Disease

$59/mo
$49 Lifetime Activation Fee

Includes:

  • Perio maintenance cleanings (3-4/year)
  • Doctor exams (1-2/year)
  • Needed x-rays*
  • One emergency exam per year (if needed)
  • One fluoride treatment
  • 15% off other treatments

(some exclusions may apply)

Save $147 per year

Our Knoxville - Farragut Dental Practice Location

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Office Hours:

Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed