You and Your Teeth

Dr. Henson treats you like family. Your needs matter, let us help.

Henson Family Dentistry was born from the practice of Dr. Gregory Salomone. Dr. Don Henson took over this practice in the early 1990’s and continued to take care of the people of Knoxville. Now a father-son duo of Dr. Don Henson and Dr. Reece Henson, Henson Family Dentistry is here to continue treating patients like family and to provide the best care possible.

Donald D. Henson, DDS

Dr. Donald D. Henson is a kind, well-respected dentist in Knoxville. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and went on to graduate from dental school at University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis in 1984. He and his wife Debbie have been married since 1987 and have three kids, Reece, Anne Ray, and Ellie. Dr. Henson is blessed to work with his son, Dr. Reece, and his daughter Ellie, who is a dental hygienist. In his free time, he is active in his church, United Way, FCA and enjoys hiking, fishing, and playing golf.

Dr. Henson has volunteered his time and skills all around the world. From Romania and Sierra Leone, all the way back home to Knoxville, Dr. Henson has a passion for serving those who cannot get regular dental care. As a board member and frequent volunteer at Interfaith Health Clinic, he has made a large impact in his hometown. Dr. Henson is a proud member of the Second District Dental Society, Tennessee Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.

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Reece Henson, DDS

Dr. Reece Henson was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee in 2013. He went on to acquire a Masters Degree in Forensic Dentistry from the University of Tennessee in 2016. He attended dental school at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, graduating in 2021. He and his wife, Emma, have been married since 2016 and welcomed a baby boy to their family in 2022! In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, fishing, mountain biking, trail running and all other things outdoors.

Growing up seeing his dad, Dr. Donald Henson, love going to work every day, he began his interest in following in his dad’s footsteps. While working in the office during college and grad school, he began to get to know many patients and understand why dentistry was for him. Now, getting to work alongside his dad, he gets to mix the latest and greatest dentistry with the 35+ years of experience his dad has. Working together has been a dream of both Reece and Don for many years.

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Our Team

Natalie
Lieben, RDH

Ellie
Monroe, RDH

Linda
Lockhart, RDH

Sherry
Whillock, RDH

Betsy
Riggs, RDH

Penny
Hedges, RDA

Amber
Roach, RDA

Lisa
Sanders, RDA

Patient Coordinator

Angie
Wyrick, RDA

Insurance Coordinator

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Outside the Office

Dr. Henson and Dr. Reece frequently attend continuing education courses on the latest in dentistry. They have traveled all over the country to learn from the best instructors available. They also attend local dental meetings on a monthly basis, where they get to learn from and socialize with colleagues and dental specialists in town. They also enjoy fishing, hunting, and playing golf together.

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I've been going to Dr. Henson for over 30 years. Even though I now live 3 hours from Knoxville, I've continued with him as my dentist, scheduling appointments for when I'm home visiting family, because he and his whole staff are simply the best. Highly recommend him!

Matt, Google Review

Dr. Henson’s training, experience and integrity are of the highest quality. His staff are always friendly and professional.

Kenneth, Google Review

I am generally scared of the dentist, but I have never felt that in Dr. Henson's office. The office is nice, and staff friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

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