Ann S. Trivette, DDS, FAGD

Dr. Ann S Trivette has been practicing in Knoxville since 1988. She graduated from Furman University in 1984 with her undergraduate degree and later went on to graduate from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1988. Dr. Trivette continues her education by attending study clubs for oral implants and smile design. She has had advanced training as a qualified dentist with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is a member of the

American Dental Association®, the Tennessee Dental Association, the Second District Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Trivette’s goal as a dentist is to care for others individually by enhancing oral health for a lifetime of fully functional, healthy smiles.

She is married to her husband, Charles, and has one son named Kent.

Derek A. Osborne, DDS, FAGD

Dr. Derek Osborne joined Dr. Ann Trivette in 1998. Collectively, they hold over 60 years of dental experience. They believe in delivering quality dentistry while maintaining a long-term relationship with our patients. Dr. Osborne received his degree in chemistry from UT Knoxville in 1985 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UT Memphis in 1989. He completed a comprehensive Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency with the U.S. Army and consequently served his fellow soldiers and family members in Europe for the next four years. After joining a practice near his home in east Tennessee, he was elated to join Ann in Knoxville to begin their practice together. He enjoys spending time with his wife of over 30 years and their daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter. He enjoys multiple sports activities and strives to keep balance in his everyday life.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, Second District Dental Society and American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and he is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. He participates in numerous continuing education programs each year both nationally and in Mexico.

Dr. Osborne also owns a secondary office:

Derek Osborne, DDS
408 South Broad Street, Suite B 106
New Tazewell, TN 37825
Phone: (423) 626-3771

Hours: Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Michelle S. Adams, DDS

Dr. Michelle S. Adams has been proud to contribute to our community by practicing dentistry since 2013. She completed her undergraduate in microbiology and business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she graduated summa cum laude. She later went on to complete her dental education at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, where she graduated with honors. Dr. Adams enjoys learning and works hard to pursue continuing education to exceed the requirements set by the state of Tennessee. She studied under the Dawson Dental Academy and is an active member of the Oral Design and Implant Study Club in our area. She also recently joined a local Spear Study Club to further advance treatment planning skills and teamwork with local dentists and specialists. Dr. Adams is a member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, the Second District Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry.

When thinking about our dental office, Dr. Adams says that she cannot imaging practicing anywhere else! She cherishes the teamwork and camaraderie that our group practice officers. Ultimately, the passion we all share for treating patients respectfully, thoughtfully and with top of the line care is what she loves most about our practice.

Dr. Adams’ goal as a dentist is to offer love and care for our patients while she listens to and learns about our patients, which help helps her be the best clinician she can be.

Each individual’s goals and concerns can be vastly different, so she challenges herself to think outside the box to bring success to each patient. She strives as a dentist to establish trust and communication that fosters successful outcomes.

Dr. Adams married her high school sweetheart, Scott, and together, they have one daughter and own a dog.

Brennan Pilgreen, DDS

Dr. Brennan Pilgreen has been practicing dentistry with us since 2017. She graduated from Maryville College with her bachelor’s degree and later went on to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 2017.

She continues her studies in dentistry by attending study clubs and participating in weekend courses. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Second District Dental Society and the Tennessee Dental Association.

Dr. Pilgreen’s goals as a dentist is to ease the minds of anxious patients and make dentistry as easy as possible for our patients.

Alex Pilgreen, DDS

Dr. Alex Pilgreen has been practicing dentistry in east Tennessee for over three years and in Knoxville in particular for over one and a half. He graduated with an undergraduate’s degree from Auburn University and later went on to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 2017. He continues his education frequently through local study clubs and weekend courses. Dr. Pilgreen is a member of the American Dental Association, the Second District Dental Society and the Tennessee Dental Association.

Photography by
Brittany Conner

Dentists
Dentists (L-R): Drs. Derek Osborne, Ann Trivette, Brennan Pilgreen, Michelle Adams and Alex Pilgreen.