- Call Us 24/7 for emergencies: 615-678-8965
Smiles Up was created to be accessible to people who work hard and do not have the luxury to access dental care during regular business hours. We understand that your life is busy and that is why we make dental visits after hours and on weekends to better serve our community.
General and preventative care: 8 am – 5 pm Tuesday – Friday | 8 am – 2 pm Saturday (Walk-ins welcome)
Emergency care*: 5 pm – 8 am Tuesday – Friday, after 2pm Saturday and 24 hours Sunday – Monday (Please call our office at 615-678-8965)
Our mission is to provide accessible high quality comprehensive care that caters to your personal needs ranging from emergencies to cosmetic dentistry.
At Nashville Smiles Up, our doctors bring more than skill—they bring heart. With a shared mission to make high-quality dental care accessible to everyone, Dr. Jaja Bakari and Dr. Drake Dudley combine experience, innovation, and compassion to help patients feel confident about their smiles. Whether it’s a routine check-up or an emergency visit, their focus is on comfort, trust, and lasting results.
Dedicated. Experienced. Patient-First.
Founder of Nashville Smiles Up, Dr. Dudley is known for his warm demeanor and commitment to delivering dentistry with integrity and excellence. He specializes in restorative and cosmetic procedures, emphasizing education and prevention to build healthier, happier smiles across the community.
Compassionate. Skilled. Community-Focused.
Dr. Bakari is passionate about providing exceptional, accessible dental care that meets patients where they are. With a calm, reassuring approach, he helps patients overcome dental anxiety while promoting long-term oral health and confidence. His philosophy is simple: every patient deserves a smile they can be proud of.
