“Dr. Stein and his amazing staff helped me recover my smile and my life. I spent many years afraid to go to the dentist until the pain got to be too much. Dr. Stein’s friendly manner put me at ease and his expert care made me stop being anxious about dental work. Despite not having dental insurance, they helped me set up a payment plan that worked for me and my unpredictable income as a realtor. By the end of the treatment I had a beautiful smile and could eat normally again. I cannot stress how much I appreciate the care of the entire staff. Thank you all for saving my life. ”
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96% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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“Dr. Stein and his amazing staff helped me recover my smile and my life. I spent many years afraid to go to the dentist until the pain got to be too much. Dr. Stein’s friendly manner put me at ease and his expert care made me stop being anxious about dental work. Despite not having dental insurance, they helped me set up a payment plan that worked for me and my unpredictable income as a realtor. By the end of the treatment I had a beautiful smile and could eat normally again. I cannot stress how much I appreciate the care of the entire staff. Thank you all for saving my life. ”
PMLess than 1 month ago
“Dr. Stein was so kind, funny and extremely professional. I had three amazing visits. This experience has changed my mind and fear of going to the dentist. The hygienists were sweet and very professional. From the front desk to the dentist chair, everyone has been wonderful. I'm already singing their praises to family and friends. A shout out to Anna for being so helpful and considerate to my needs. I whole heartedly recommend Dr. Stein. ”
DFLess than 1 month ago
About Dr. Alan Stein
Alan C. Stein, DDS, has been practicing general and family dentistry for over 45 years. He is proud to help residents of Nashville, Tennessee, achieve excellent oral health and stunning smiles at Stein Dental Care. Dr. Stein earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, in 1978. Prior to making Nashville his home, he practiced in Chattanooga—where he was born and raised—for over 35 years.
Dr. Stein is a "bread and butter" oral care provider who uses the simplest methods possible to achieve desired results. His goal as a dentist is to be a stable source of quality education, dental care, and service to each of his patients so they can achieve optimal oral health and an improved quality of life. He loves his field of work and is fully committed to performing at a professional level.
Dr. Stein wants his patients to feel like family, so he honors the golden rules of “Treat others the way you want to be treated” and “Do not do unto another what you wouldn’t want them to do to you.” In addition to being a dedicated dental care provider, Dr. Stein is deeply involved in many humanitarian causes, for which he has made meaningful charitable contributions and received numerous awards.
Dr. Stein is married and has three children and three grandchildren. He and his family enjoy spending time together reading, telling jokes, and watching movies. When not at the office, Dr. Stein can be found gardening or grilling in his backyard, activities he finds extremely enjoyable and relaxing.
Dental School - University of Tennessee, Memphis, Doctor of Dental Surgery
Awards and publications
Blue Key National Honor, University of Tennessee
Silver Humanitarian Award
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Kurdish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1619038494
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.86
Wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
5.00
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Friendly office staff, very calming. Dr. Stein communicated results very clearly and listened to my concerns.
May 3, 2026Shirley G.Verified patient
All of the doctors were so amazing and patient with me. Will definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a dentist
April 11, 2023Akiah E.Verified patient
Always very friendly and helpful. I love the open atmosphere of their office. They make you feel like family!
More than 1 year agoJAS
Dr Stein is wonderful! He and his staff are so friendly and made me feel at ease and listened to
November 7, 2023Chelsea B.Verified patient
10/10 experience at Stein Dental - quick, efficient, and so friendly!
July 29, 2025Sydney P.Verified patient
A great office and a great staff. I will definitely be returning and I hope others do as well
August 25, 2023Kevin S.Verified patient
Was very good appointment and very skilled professional people.
August 14, 2024Bastien L.Verified patient
Great experience and friendly people all around. Thank you!
June 19, 2024Katja Y.Verified patient
Everyone are so helpful and friendly. Nice environment.
November 7, 2022Nesilyn A.Verified patient
Dr. Stein and his amazing staff helped me recover my smile and my life. I spent many years afraid to go to the dentist until the pain got to be too much. Dr. Stein’s friendly manner put me at ease and his expert care made me stop being anxious about dental work. Despite not having dental insurance, they helped me set up a payment plan that worked for me and my unpredictable income as a realtor. By the end of the treatment I had a beautiful smile and could eat normally again. I cannot stress how much I appreciate the care of the entire staff. Thank you all for saving my life.
Less than 1 month agoPM
Dr. Stein was so kind, funny and extremely professional. I had three amazing visits. This experience has changed my mind and fear of going to the dentist. The hygienists were sweet and very professional. From the front desk to the dentist chair, everyone has been wonderful. I'm already singing their praises to family and friends. A shout out to Anna for being so helpful and considerate to my needs. I whole heartedly recommend Dr. Stein.
Less than 1 month agoDF
It was very pleasant, and seeing a dentist is not a thing I like to do. The staff was great and Dr. Stein was very good at recognizing my feelings.
April 6, 2024Brenda H.Verified patient
I had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Stein and his team. Everyone was very kind, courteous, and professional.
I had a bad experience a few years ago where I saw a dentist that said I had 4 cavities and needed them all filled and required I paid just to “save my appointment”. I was devastated. I ended up flying back to my family’s hometown and saw my local dentist and paid out of pocket to repeat the x-rays. My local dentist said I didn’t have a single cavity. With that in mind, I have always been skeptical when I meet a new provider. But I had nothing to worry about with Dr. Stein. He was professional and very clear. He was not trying to sell services I did not need. I would recommend him to anybody! I’m really glad ZocDoc suggested him. He will be my dentist for as long as I live in TN!!
October 25, 2023Brittany K.Verified patient
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Great bed side manner that you don’t find in newer dentists. He explained what was going on with my tooth very clearly and I didn’t seemed rushed. Glad to say I found a new dentist I trust.
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Dr. Alan Stein frequently sees patients for Bridge, Dental Cleaning, Dental Consultation, New Patient Dental Exam (Adult), and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alan Stein on their profile.
28 patients have reviewed Dr. Alan Stein. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.86/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.83/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.