
Dr. Gary Chesney, D.D.S.
Dr. Gary Chesney was born and raised right here in Knoxville, TN. After graduating from Holston High School, he attended University of Tennessee Knoxville, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1978. From there he went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Tennessee Dental School in 1983. He returned home to Knoxville and began Chesney Dentistry. Dr. Chesney’s honesty, clinical excellence, and warm, easy personality has earned him the love and respect of both his team members and multiple generations of patients.
Dr. Chesney and his wife Debbie have 6 children and a growing number of grandchildren. They are very involved in their church and local community, as well as with Homes of Love (a ministry that is close to their heart for children in Southeast Asia and Africa). Dr. Chesney is energetic and enthusiastic and has a long list of activities that he has been very involved in, including coaching both soccer and swimming. He can frequently be seen on long bike rides, spending time on the lake, laughing with his long-term dental team members, or enjoying the company of his loving, growing family.
Dr. Gary Chesney is sure to put a smile on your face while helping you feel relaxed and reassured during your dental visit at both the West and North locations. He will also help that smile to be the healthiest, best looking smile possible with his expertise in all your dental needs. Dr. Chesney genuinely enjoys working with his team members and with his patients. We invite you to come see for yourself what makes our practice extra special and why so many choose Chesney Dentistry to be their local Knoxville dental office.