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Best Dentists in Fircrest, WA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Fircrest: Dr. James Gagliardi, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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3 Fircrest clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 3 dentists in Fircrest at a glance

Top 3 dentists in Fircrest at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. James Gagliardi67Overall, Implants
2Fircrest Children's Dentistry37—
3Light Dental Studios of Fircrest33—

The 3 best dentists in Fircrest, ranked

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

  1. #2 Fircrest Children's Dentistry

    1501 Regents Blvd # 200, Fircrest, WA 98466, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Fircrest Children's Dentistry, Serving Generations Of Fircrest Families! Best Children's Dentist In Fircrest, Washington From the moment you walk through the doors of our office, you and your child will be transported into an exciting, kid-friendly atmosphere. From our castle, doll house, video game area and many toys, our waiting room has something for every age. Our staff strives to provide a fun, child centered, stress free environment where your child can develop…

    From Fircrest Children's Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Light Dental Studios of Fircrest

    1033 Regents Blvd #201, Fircrest, WA 98466

    33/10030% of factors measured

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

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Light Dental Studios of Fircrest serving Fircrest, Tacoma, University Place and surrounding areas since 1978. Our Fircrest dentist, Dr. James Gagliardi and our friendly Fircrest dental team are committed to providing exceptional yet affordable dental care to families in Fircrest, Washington and treat patients of all ages. Our practice is made up of a team of caring individuals that put the needs of our patients first! Come in and meet the team! We offer…

    From Light Dental Studios of Fircrest's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Fircrest by need

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Best for emergency in Fircrest

No Fircrest clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Fircrest

No Fircrest clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Fircrest

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Dr. James Gagliardi

Highest-ranked of 3 Fircrest clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Fircrest Children's Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Fircrest

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Dr. James Gagliardi

Highest-ranked of 3 Fircrest clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Fircrest Children's Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Fircrest

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Dr. James Gagliardi

Highest-ranked of 3 Fircrest clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Fircrest Children's Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Fircrest

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Dr. James Gagliardi

Highest-ranked of 3 Fircrest clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Fircrest Children's Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Fircrest

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Dr. James Gagliardi

Highest-ranked of 3 Fircrest clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Fircrest Children's Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Fircrest

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

How much does a dentist cost in Fircrest?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Fircrest?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$125–$375DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Teeth Cleaning$94–$250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Emergency Care$125–$625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Root Canal$875–$1,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Tooth Extraction$250–$875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Wisdom Teeth Removal$250–$875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Dental Implants$1,875–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Invisalign$4,375–$9,375DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Braces$3,750–$8,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Dental Crowns$1,000–$2,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Dentures$1,250–$3,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Veneers$1,125–$3,125DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Teeth Whitening$250–$750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Dental Bonding$375–$750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Cosmetic Fillings$375–$750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Cosmetic Dentistry$625–$6,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Full Restoration$18,750–$62,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington

How we ranked Fircrest dentists

We scored 3 Fircrest clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Fircrest 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

Dentists in Fircrest: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Fircrest?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Fircrest, WA is Dr. James Gagliardi (DR Score 67/100). Fircrest Children's Dentistry (#2) and Light Dental Studios of Fircrest (#3) follow. We ranked 3 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Fircrest?

A dental cleaning in Fircrest typically costs $94–$250 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Fircrest?

DentistsRanked lists 3 dental clinics in Fircrest, WA, and 3 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 3 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Fircrest

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.