“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.”

—John Ruskin

Unhurried, Personalized Dental Care — Designed for You

At Dr. Mitch Baldree’s Southside Dental Arts, you’re not just another appointment — you’re a person receiving care tailored to your needs, comfort, and long-term health. The practice is independently owned and operated, not part of a private equity group, corporate chain, or dental service organization (DSO). That means decisions here are made for patients — not shareholders or production quotas.

A Thoughtful Approach to Dentistry

We believe excellent dentistry takes time, careful planning, and attention to detail. Appointments are structured so patients never feel rushed, and treatment recommendations are based on what will serve you best over the long term.

Because the practice is independent and not bound by corporate policies, we are able to:

Spend meaningful time with each patient
Focus on quality and durability of care
Provide a calm, relationship-centered experience

A Regional Resource for Advanced Dental Care

Southside Dental Arts serves patients from throughout the Southeast seeking comprehensive solutions for dental reconstruction, bite concerns, implant restoration, and esthetic improvements.

Dr. Mitch Baldree is the only American College of Prosthodontists (ACP)-listed prosthodontist serving the region between Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, and Birmingham. This distinction reflects advanced specialty training and a commitment to the highest standards of restorative dentistry.

In addition to specialty-level restorative treatment, the practice also provides comprehensive general dental care for patients seeking a long-term dental home built on trust, time, and attention to detail.

Collaborative Care

We work closely with general dentists and specialists — including periodontists, oral surgeons, endodontists, orthodontists, and pediatric dentists — to coordinate care when treatment involves multiple disciplines. Our goal is always seamless, respectful collaboration that supports the best outcome for each patient.

Care Centered on TrusT

Patients often tell us they appreciate the unrushed pace, clear explanations, and personal attention they receive here. We are honored to build long-term relationships based on trust, comfort, and clinical excellence.

“Skill is the unified force of experience, intellect, and passion in their operation.”

—John Ruskin

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Dr. Mitch Baldree is a prosthodontist with decades of experience in restorative and reconstructive dentistry. A graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, he completed Emory University’s advanced specialty training in prosthodontics focused on restoring complex dental conditions, improving function, and enhancing esthetics.

Throughout his career, Dr. Baldree has remained committed to continuing education and high clinical standards. His approach combines technical precision with thoughtful treatment planning, ensuring that every patient receives care tailored to their unique needs.

As a member of the American Dental Association, the American College of Prosthodontists, and the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Dr. Baldree maintains active involvement in a professional community dedicated to excellence in restorative dentistry. Patients value his calm demeanor, careful attention to detail, and the time he takes to ensure they feel informed and comfortable at every step.

Why Choose a Prosthodontist?

While all dentists receive training in restorative care, a prosthodontist completes two to three years of additional specialty education focused specifically on rebuilding and restoring complex dental conditions.

Patients often seek a prosthodontist when care involves:

Replacing multiple missing teeth
Restoring dental implants
Rebuilding worn or damaged bites
Correcting complex functional concerns
Planning full-mouth rehabilitation
Addressing esthetic concerns that require careful coordination of function and appearance

A prosthodontist’s training emphasizes long-term durability, precise function, and natural esthetics — especially in cases where multiple teeth or the bite as a whole are involved.

For patients facing complex dental decisions, this additional level of planning and expertise can provide greater predictability, comfort, and confidence in the final outcome.

Meet our staff

“Have nothing in your life that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”

—William Morris

Welcome to our office

Southside Dental Arts is located in a carefully restored 1900-era building in Chattanooga’s historic Southside district. In recognition of this preservation effort, Dr. Baldree received the 2001 Project Preservation Award from CornerStones Historic Preservation Organization for the building’s restoration and adaptive reuse as a dental office.

The space reflects the same philosophy that guides our approach to dentistry. Inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement, the office design emphasizes simplicity, natural materials, and enduring craftsmanship. William Morris textiles, mission-style oak furnishings, and Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired stained glass are woven throughout the environment, while original brick walls and tall arched windows bring warmth, character, and natural light into the space.

Just as the Arts & Crafts tradition valued quality over mass production, our practice values careful planning, skilled workmanship, and personal attention over rushed, high-volume care. The result is a space — and an experience — designed to feel calm, welcoming, and quietly refined.