Riley Lunn, DDS

Dr. Riley H. Lunn, DDS, is a highly respected general dentist with over 55 years of experience, having begun his practice in Chattanooga in 1969. A graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, he has built a distinguished career focused on comprehensive dental care with a specialized emphasis on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and craniofacial pain. These conditions now comprise approximately 90–95% of his practice, reflecting decades of dedication to a complex and evolving area of dentistry. Although TMJ and craniofacial pain are not formally recognized specialties, Dr. Lunn has been a pioneer in advancing their understanding and treatment.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Lunn has played a significant role in shaping the field through both clinical innovation and academic contribution. In 1982, he founded CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice, serving as its chief editor for 39 years before transitioning ownership to Taylor & Francis. Under his leadership, the journal quickly grew to become the largest TMJ and sleep-focused publication in the world, reaching 5,000 subscribers globally within its first two years. In addition, Dr. Lunn has lectured extensively across Asia, Central America, South America, and North America, sharing his expertise while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical collaboration within the professional community.

Today, Dr. Lunn continues to see patients referred from across the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and North Carolina. He is known for his conservative, non-surgical approach to care, focusing on relieving chronic pain conditions such as headaches, neck pain, and jaw dysfunction. His greatest professional fulfillment comes from helping patients who have struggled to find relief finally regain comfort and quality of life. Even as he considers transitioning toward retirement, Dr. Lunn remains deeply passionate about his work and the meaningful impact it has had on countless patients throughout his career.

• Western Kentucky College, 1959-1961
• Florida State University, BA degree, 1961-1964
• University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, 1964-1967
• Rotating Dental Internship, St. Francis Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1967-1968

• DDS
• Certified In Obstructive Sleep Airway

• Outstanding Young Men of the Year
• Best Table Clinic at Academy of General Dentistry Annual Meeting
• Fellowship Award
• Tennessee Dental Association
• Distinguished Service Award
• University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
• Outstanding Alumnus Award
• University of Tennessee College of Dentistry Alumni Association

• American Dental Association
• Tennessee Dental Association
• Chattanooga Area Dental Society
• Academy of General Dentistry
• International College of Dentists
• American College of Dentists
• American Equilibration Society
• East Tennessee Dental Association
• University of Tennessee Alumni Board of Trustees

Dr. Lunn is the founder and former chief editor of CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice, which he started in 1982 and edited for 39 years before selling it to Taylor and Francis. The journal became the largest TMJ/sleep journal in the world, with 5,000 subscribers worldwide within its first two years. During his tenure as editor, Dr. Lunn wrote a couple or three articles per year for 39 years. He has a multi-page CV with extensive publications that he offered to provide.