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Best General Dentists in Idaho Falls, ID (2026)

58 clinics offering general dentistry, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Save A Tooth, ranked #1 of 58 by service score; evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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58 Idaho Falls clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 5 open Saturdays and 14 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Idaho Falls at a glance

The 58 best general dentistry dentists in Idaho Falls, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls

    #1 Save A Tooth

    1774 Curtis Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, United States

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #12 Foothills Dental

    2205 Channing Way Suite A, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Foothills Dental is able to serve the entire Idaho Falls, Ammon and Shelley areas. Our dentists provide Southeast Idaho with the best dental care available. We're located off Channing Way near the mall. Our attentive and helpful staff are happy to help get your appointment arranged. We also have the option for consultations with a dentist so you can understand what your options are, and how best to restore or maintain oral health.

    From Foothills Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #13 Dr. Devin Thompson DDS: Idaho Falls Dental Group

    3830 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #15 Foothills Dental Care: Justin D Bell, DDS

    2205 Channing Way Section A, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #16 RiverWest Dental Care: Joshua Reid Bell, DMD

    2205 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #17 RiverWest Dental Care: Justin D Bell, DDS

    1655 Pancheri Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #18 RiverWest Dental Care: Wayne B Murdock, DDS

    1655 Pancheri Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #19 Dr. Chris Rhees: Idaho Falls Dental Group

    3830 S 25th E Suite 100, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Chris Rhees began his journey with the Idaho Falls Dental group while he was a student at BYU-Idaho. In 2012, he spent time as Dr. Rex Thompson’s intern and accompanied Dr. Thompson to the Dominican Republic for a dental humanitarian trip. It was on this trip that he was able to really fall in love with the profession. Dr. Rhees is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors. While working in public health clinics in Ohio,…

    From Dr. Chris Rhees: Idaho Falls Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  9. #20 Choice Dental

    1991 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue 9 AM–2 PM · Wed 9 AM–9 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  10. #21 Elite Dental Care

    3399 Merlin Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  11. #22 Elite Dental Care: Ybarguen Jeff DDS

    3399 Merlin Dr #7405, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  12. #23 Willow Creek Dental: Gordon Brandon D DDS

    1380 Latah Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  13. #24 Willamette Dental Group - Idaho Falls

    2860 Valencia Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our Idaho Falls office is conveniently located South of Grand Teton Mall, just off Sunnyside road, 2 blocks East of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Here, we practice evidence-based dentistry and believe that proper care doesn’t mean invasive treatment. Our patients are our main priority and we pride ourselves on having an office environment where we emphasize honesty and integrity. As pioneers in preventive care since 1970, all of our offices offer proactive dental…

    From Willamette Dental Group - Idaho Falls's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  14. #25 Eagle Rock Dental Care

    1820 John Adams Pkwy, Idaho Falls, ID 83401

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Idaho Falls: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    An Idaho Falls Dentists for Your Family. Eagle Rock Dental Care is a dental clinic in the Idaho Falls area, with additional dental offices in Rexburg and Arco committed to state-of-the-art, personalized dental care. Our professional team of Idaho Falls dentists is qualified to provide you with a smile that will last all year! We have over 40 years' worth experience, from cosmetic procedures and other dental therapies. We are able to lean into this experience to provide you…

    From Eagle Rock Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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What is general dentistry?

General dentistry covers routine care: checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and basic treatment of gum disease. A general dentist is usually the first stop for any dental problem and refers patients to specialists when a case needs it.

General dentistry: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists (DDS or DMD) provide this care themselves. There is no specialist for general dentistry; a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon for complex work.

How much does general dentistry cost in Idaho Falls?

Typical ranges in USD for Idaho Falls, ID. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does general dentistry cost in Idaho Falls?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$55–$170DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Idaho—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$170–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Idaho—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full general dentistry cost guide for Idaho Falls

What to expect from general dentistry

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

General dentistry: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine checkup
When to see a specialistWhen your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems

How we ranked Idaho Falls general dentistry dentists

We scored 58 Idaho Falls clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 9 were excluded (9 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Idaho Falls data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

General dentistry in Idaho Falls: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Idaho Falls?

Save A Tooth ranks #1 of 58 Idaho Falls clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours. Aspen Valley Family Dentistry ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Idaho Falls, ID?

General dentistry in Idaho Falls typically costs $100–$300 USD. By type: checkup exam $55–$170; exam, cleaning and x-rays $170–$390. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Idaho. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Idaho?

Most dental insurance plans cover preventive checkups and cleanings, often twice a year, with little or no cost share. Medicaid covers dental care for children in every state; adult dental benefits vary by state. Confirm your benefits before booking.

Does a dental checkup hurt?

A routine checkup is usually not painful. Most patients feel only mild pressure or scraping during the cleaning. People with sensitive teeth or gum inflammation may feel some discomfort, and dentists can often use numbing gel or adjust their technique if you tell them.

Which Idaho Falls general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 58 Idaho Falls clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Save A Tooth, Foothills Dental and Dr. Devin Thompson DDS: Idaho Falls Dental Group. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer general dentistry in Idaho Falls?

58 Idaho Falls clinics list general dentistry in our data. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Idaho Falls

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 58 clinics.
  2. : 9 duplicate listings merged.