Dr Kathy Sanders

Dr. Kathy Sanders is the founder and owner of Tri Cities Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, where she has been creating beautiful, confident smiles since opening the practice in March of 1992. A native of a farm near Savannah, Georgia, Dr. Sanders earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Georgia Southern University before attending the Dental College of Georgia, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). By accelerating her undergraduate coursework, she became a licensed dentist by the age of 24. Inspired by a desire to help people feel proud of their smiles, Dr. Sanders originally considered orthodontics before discovering her passion for restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She finds true joy in witnessing the transformation of her patients’ confidence—especially when they see their new smile for the first time. A defining moment in her career was restoring her own mother’s smile while still in dental school—an experience that affirmed her calling to the profession. Dr. Sanders is a proud member of her local and state dental associations, as well as the American Dental Association. She has been a devoted member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) since 1998 and achieved Accreditation in 2006 through the organization’s rigorous evaluation process. In 2019, she reached the prestigious status of Fellow with the AACD by submitting 50 near-perfect cosmetic cases, becoming the first dentist in Tennessee to receive this honor. Outside the office, Dr. Sanders continues to pursue her love of dentistry by attending educational presentations—often with her daughter, Dr. Lovett. She also enjoys traveling, with St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands being a favorite retreat for snorkeling and relaxation. At home, she tends to her plants with care and finds her greatest joy in spending time with her new granddaughter. Passionate, accomplished, and dedicated to both her craft and her family, Dr. Sanders brings warmth, skill, and experience to every patient she serves.