Dr. Terrie Cribbs is a second-generation dentist and was influenced to start a career in dentistry by her parents. The combination of problem-solving, hands-on patient care, and life-long learning sparked an interest in Dr. Cribbs which inspired her to go to dental school and continues to inspire her today to be the best dentist she can be. As a dentist, Dr. Cribbs believes in having a preventative approach to healthcare. She hopes to educate her patients on how to better take care of their own health and works hard to provide them with treatments that will last a lifetime. No matter what issue her patient brings to the office, Dr. Cribbs focuses on their overall health and wellness to fully understand how to successfully treat them. Besides that, Dr. Cribbs believes that forming strong connections with her patients is essential to running an effective practice. To her, building trusting relationships with her patients is a top priority and one of the most enjoyable parts of being a dentist. She enjoys serving the community of Knoxville with great dental care and positive energy. She completed her dental education at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.