Troy A. Trondson, Dds, Md

Dental work that bridges the gap between routine care and complex oral surgery isn’t always easy to find. Some practices specialize in cleanings and fillings; others focus solely on extractions or implants. A dual-degree provider, however, covers more ground—literally. This is where the overlap between general dentistry and oral maxillofacial surgery gets interesting, especially for patients who’d rather not bounce between offices for a wisdom tooth removal one week and a crown the next.

Over in West Knoxville, near the intersection of Capital Drive and Parkside Village Lane, you’ll find the office at 161 Capital Dr #102. The area’s a mix of medical buildings and low-key retail, which means parking is functional but not exactly scenic. Still, it’s the kind of location that makes sense for a practice handling everything from third molar extractions to dental implant placement—no frills, just proximity to the labs and specialists that orbit this stretch of town.

Most dental offices stick to one lane, but a setup like this one—where the same provider might handle a bone graft in the morning and a routine exam by afternoon—cuts down on referrals. It’s not about upselling services; it’s about skipping the runaround when a simple extraction turns out to need a bit more attention. Questions about whether a procedure falls under their scope? The phone line at (865) 531-3909 is the quickest way to sort that out.

If you’re mapping it out, the directions place the office just north of the chaos of Kingston Pike, where the traffic thins and the buildings get a little more spread out. The neighborhood won’t win any awards for charm, but it’s efficient—like the kind of place you go when you’ve got a toothache, not when you’re looking for a latte and a pastry afterward.