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Best Dentists in Fairbanks, AK (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fairbanks: Denali Dental Associates LLC, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 11

    Best for same-day emergencies: Dr. Brian Yamamoto.., emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #11 of 53.

  3. 12

    Best for kids and families: Young Smiles Children's Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #12 of 53.

  4. 11

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Brian Yamamoto.., open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #11 of 53.

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53 Fairbanks clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays, 3 on Sundays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 8 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Fairbanks at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Fairbanks at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Denali Dental Associates LLC73—Overall, Cosmetic
2Fairbanks Dental Center73——
3Neibaur Dental, Inc.73——
4North Star Childrens Dentistry73——
5Alaska Dental Clinic67——
6Aurora Dental Clinic67——
7Dr. Ecsile Chang67——
8Dr. Hannah Summerfelt DMD67——
9Shawn Miller67——
10Alaska Oral & Facial Surgery634.9★ (369)Implants

The 53 best dentists in Fairbanks, ranked

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

  1. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We have been providing full-service dental treatment to children and adults in Fairbanks, AK since 2012. Our office utilizes state of the art equipment, techniques, and sterilization to provide you with fantastic, comfortable dental care. We provide up to date dental care including but not limited to children dentistry, orthodontics, cleanings, extractions, Invisalign, fillings, teeth whitening, root canals, crown and bridges, sedation dentistry, dentures, lumineers,…

    From Neibaur Dental, Inc.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #20 Four Corners Dental Group Fairbanks

    3487 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #22 Interior Community Health Center

    1606 23rd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Health care with a heart." Interior Community Health Center is a non-profit, mission-driven health center that is committed to providing quality health care. We provide medical, dental and integrated behavioral health services to everyone in the community, including those with limited income, with or without insurance. To help make coverage affordable, we offer discounts to those who qualify based on income level and household size. We offer insurance assistance to those…

    From Interior Community Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #23 Advanced Family Dentistry

    1005 Danby St, Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Advanced Family Dentistry our dental staff is committed to providing state of the art, comprehensive, aesthetic dental care utilizing the latest techniques, equipment, and facilities.We are dedicated to helping patients enrich their lives by enhancing their smiles, improving their bites, and keeping their teeth healthy for a lifetime.

    From Advanced Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #24 Spruce Roots Family Dentistry

    4001 Geist Rd STE 5, Fairbanks, AK 99709

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Spruce Roots Family Dentistry in Fairbanks, Alaska. We have been recognized as one of the best dental practices in Alaska with 4 of Fairbanks top dentists in areas of family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry & restorative dentistry. We promise our proactive, health-conscious patients that they can count on us for an experience that exceeds expectations. We are a family that is adaptable, compassionate and caring. Our patients rely on us to help make decisions about…

    From Spruce Roots Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Fairbanks by need

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Best for emergency in Fairbanks

11

Dr. Brian Yamamoto..

Highest-ranked of 1 Fairbanks clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #11 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Fairbanks

12

Young Smiles Children's Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Fairbanks clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #12 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

General Dentistry in Fairbanks →

Best for implants in Fairbanks

10

Alaska Oral & Facial Surgery

Highest-ranked of 44 Fairbanks clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #10 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Denali Dental Associates LLC (#1 overall)

Dental Implants in Fairbanks →

Best for invisalign & braces in Fairbanks

16

Wentz Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 42 Fairbanks clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #10 for invisalign and #16 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Denali Dental Associates LLC (#1 overall)

Invisalign in Fairbanks →

Best for root canal in Fairbanks

17

Associates In Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 42 Fairbanks clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #10 for root canal and #17 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Denali Dental Associates LLC (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Fairbanks

1

Denali Dental Associates LLC

Highest-ranked of 42 Fairbanks clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Fairbanks Dental Center (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairbanks →

Best for dentures & seniors in Fairbanks

1

Denali Dental Associates LLC

Highest-ranked of 41 Fairbanks clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Fairbanks Dental Center (#2 overall)

Dentures in Fairbanks →

Best for budget & insurance in Fairbanks

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

How much does a dentist cost in Fairbanks?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Fairbanks?
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 Fairbanks

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 Fairbanks dentists

We scored 53 Fairbanks clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Fairbanks?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Fairbanks, AK is Denali Dental Associates LLC (DR Score 73/100). Fairbanks Dental Center (#2) and Neibaur Dental, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 53 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Fairbanks are open on Saturday?

4 of 53 Fairbanks dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Brian Yamamoto.. (until 12 AM), Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (until 5 PM) and Airport Way Dental Building (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 Fairbanks?

1 Fairbanks clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Dr. Brian Yamamoto.. (#11). 2 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 Fairbanks?

A dental cleaning in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks?

Young Smiles Children's Dentistry is the highest-ranked Fairbanks clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #12 of 53 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 1 Fairbanks clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Fairbanks?

DentistsRanked lists 53 dental clinics in Fairbanks, AK, and 53 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 49 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Fairbanks

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 53 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.