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Best Dentists in Anchorage, AK (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Anchorage: Alaska Premier Dental Group, 4.9★ from 524 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 24

    Best for same-day emergencies: Howell Kyle E Dr.., emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #24 of 131.

  3. 1

    Best for kids and families: Alaska Premier Dental Group, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 131.

  4. 24

    Best for evenings and weekends: Howell Kyle E Dr.., open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #24 of 131.

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131 Anchorage clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays, 3 on Sundays and 8 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 47 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Anchorage at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Anchorage at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Alaska Premier Dental Group674.9★ (524)Overall, Kids
2Alyeska Dental Center67—Cosmetic, Dentures & seniors
3Anchorage Dental Center: Gagliano Lauren DDS67——
4Chugach Square Dental Clinic67——
5Dr. Kyle Triggs67——
6Heatherstone Dental Center67——
7Southcentral Foundation Dental Clinic67——
8UAA Dental Clinic67——
9Smile Surgery Center665.0★ (59)Implants
10Clear Creek Dental664.9★ (111)—

The 131 best dentists in Anchorage, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

All 131 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #131, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26All Alaska Oral & Craniofacial Surgery594.8★ (159)
27Anchorage Dental Arts594.9★ (363)
28Kevin M. Easley, D.M.D., P.C.595.0★ (147)
29Dr. Gregory T. Grubba, DDS594.9★ (110)
30Scott Laudon, DMD583.9★ (11)
31Alcan Family Dental584.6★ (346)
32Richard Crosby DDS585.0★ (154)
33DuClos Orthodontics585.0★ (109)
34Just Kids Inc574.8★ (148)
35Take 2 Dental Implant Studio575.0★ (21)
36Kathryn A Bickler DDS.575.0★ (2)
37South Anchorage Dental Center57Evenings · Sat
38Jess T. Ellis, DDS, MS, Inc.574.0★ (4)
39Bradley Szutz565.0★ (1)
40Alaska Endodontics Specialists564.9★ (97)
41Mabry Dentistry, LLC564.4★ (47)
42Vober-Reeves Emily DDS565.0★ (1)
43Aspen Endodontics554.9★ (62)
44Allen Bradford C DDS..555.0★ (1)
45Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center543.7★ (281)Evenings
46Dentures Alaska53Sat · Sun
47Chinook Family Dentistry534.2★ (5)
48Benjamin Belfiglio Solstice Dentistry534.5★ (15)
49Ostby Family Dental525.0★ (8)
50Pediatric Dental Associates514.7★ (13)
51Northern Lights Dental Anesthesia515.0★ (5)
52Healthcare America505.0★ (1)Sat
53Clear Smiles Alaska504.6★ (7)
54Williams Mark G DDS495.0★ (3)
55William Bergeron DDS481.8★ (5)
56Dr. Pauli's Practice: Richard S. Pauli, DDS.472.5★ (2)
57Alaska Dental Care47Sat
58bty DENTAL47Evenings
59bty DENTAL - Abbott47Evenings
60Peak Health Dentistry at Gentle Care47Evenings
61Family Dentist Anchorage47Evenings
62Zephyrine Dental Care37Evenings · Sat · Sun
63Delaney Park Dental37
64Anchorage Dental Group37
65Alaska Dental Arts37
66Anchor Dental37
67Anchorage Midtown Dental Center37
68Apex Dental37
69Kids Dental Tree | Unmatched Quality & Pediatric Dental Care in Anchorage37
70Mint Dental37
71Murphy Family Dental37
72SCF Children's Dental Clinic37
73Advanced Family Dental Care37
74Anchorage Dental Associates37
75bty DENTAL - Old Seward37
7649th State Family Dentistry LLC37
77Affordable Dental Care37
78Mckinley Dental37
79Alaska Advanced Dentistry37
80Fresh Dental Care37
81Health Centered Dentistry37
82Polar Bear Dental Care37
83Fireweed Family Dentistry37
84All About Smiles Dental Shawn Lee DMD37
85Turnagain Dental37
86Hawkinson Family Dental of Anchorage37
87Northstar Dental37
88Mandanas Dental37
89Alaska Dental Associates33
90Boniface Dental Center33
91Fireweed Building Dental33
92Four Corners Dental Group: Anchorage33
93Glacier Dental33
94Fort Richardson Army Dental Clinic33
95Century Dental Center33
96Anchorage Dental Arts, LLC33
97Chugach Dental33
98Denali Family Dental Center33
99Frontier Dental Care33
100Alaska Dental Society33
101DENALI DENTAL CARE17
102Dimond Family Dental Center: Wynne Ken DMD17
103Huffman Family Dentistry17
104Anchorage Dental Center17
105Carol M. Finch, RN15
106Certified Service15
107Dental Careers Foundation15
108Dr. Jonathan Mcneil15
109Dr. Lynsey D. Lindstrom, DDS15
110Dr. Navid Newport, DDS15
111Dr. Nicholas Feldman15
112Dr. Robert E. Mcalpine, DMD15
113Dr. Scott G. Bergh, DDS15
114Dr. Stephen Maloney15
115Dr. William D. Theobald, DDS15
116Gregg Sue15
117Kevin Parks15
118Mark Laurin DDS15
119Members15
120Murphy Sherry15
121Northern Lights Dental Care15
122Orbis Dental LLC15
123Sipes Mary15
124Straube John L DDS15
125Todorovich Ryan R DDS15
126Cavaness G. Frank DDS7
127Dr. Evelyn Haley, DMD7
128Robert Holt, DDS, MS, Cert5
129Dr Maurice "Jamie" Welch DDS4
130Julie A. Veerman, DDS, LLC4
131Vanderweele Richard DDS4

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Best dentists in Anchorage by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Anchorage

24

Howell Kyle E Dr..

Highest-ranked of 1 Anchorage clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #24 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Anchorage

1

Alaska Premier Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 10 Anchorage clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Midnight Sun Dental (#12 overall)

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Best for implants in Anchorage

9

Smile Surgery Center

Highest-ranked of 68 Anchorage clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #9 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alaska Center for Oral & Facial Surgery - Dr. Eric Nordstrom (#18 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Anchorage

1

Alaska Premier Dental Group

Highest-ranked of 60 Anchorage clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Aurora Family Dentistry (#11 overall)

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Best for root canal in Anchorage

25

North Pacific Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 59 Anchorage clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #25 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alaska Endodontics Specialists (#40 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Anchorage

2

Alyeska Dental Center

Highest-ranked of 56 Anchorage clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Anchorage Dental Center: Gagliano Lauren DDS (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Anchorage

2

Alyeska Dental Center

Highest-ranked of 54 Anchorage clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Anchorage Dental Center: Gagliano Lauren DDS (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Anchorage

No Anchorage clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Anchorage?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Anchorage?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$135–$405DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Teeth Cleaning$101–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Emergency Care$135–$675DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Root Canal$945–$1,890DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Tooth Extraction$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Wisdom Teeth Removal$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Dental Implants$2,025–$8,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Invisalign$4,725–$10,125DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Dental Crowns$1,080–$2,430DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Dentures$1,350–$4,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Veneers$1,215–$3,375DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Teeth Whitening$270–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Dental Bonding$405–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Cosmetic Fillings$405–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Cosmetic Dentistry$675–$6,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska
Full Restoration$20,250–$67,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska

Emergency and weekend dentists in Anchorage

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Anchorage dentists

We scored 131 Anchorage clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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 Anchorage data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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

Dentists in Anchorage: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Anchorage?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Anchorage, AK is Alaska Premier Dental Group (DR Score 67/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 524 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Alyeska Dental Center (#2) and Anchorage Dental Center: Gagliano Lauren DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 131 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Anchorage are open on Saturday?

6 of 131 Anchorage dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Howell Kyle E Dr.. (until 12 AM), South Anchorage Dental Center (until 2 PM) and Dentures Alaska (until 5 PM). 3 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Anchorage?

1 Anchorage clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Howell Kyle E Dr.. (#24). 8 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Anchorage?

A dental cleaning in Anchorage typically costs $101–$270 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alaska. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Anchorage?

Alaska Premier Dental Group is the highest-ranked Anchorage clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 131 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 10 Anchorage clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Anchorage?

DentistsRanked lists 131 dental clinics in Anchorage, AK, and 131 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 8 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 102 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Anchorage

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 131 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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