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Best Dentists in Fort Smith, AR (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fort Smith: Family Dental Care of Fort Smith, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 23

    Best for evenings and weekends: Walmart Health, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM; ranked #23 of 54.

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54 Fort Smith clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Fort Smith at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Fort Smith at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Family Dental Care of Fort Smith73Overall, Implants
2Skinner Dentistry73—
3Aspen Dental67—
4Bittle Matthew C DDS67—
5Brandebura Ellis & Remerschrei67—
6Dentures Today67—
7Dr. Brock Brown67—
8Dr. Clayton Craig67—
9Dr. Daniel K. Jones, DDS67—
10Dr. Jim Curlin67—

The 54 best dentists in Fort Smith, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Fort Smith

    #1 Family Dental Care of Fort Smith

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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

    Book appointment at Family Dental Care of Fort SmithFull profile
    In their words

    At Family Dental Care of Fort Smith you can expect to be treated with compassion and care for your whole family. We have well educated dentists in our group that can take care of practically all of your needs. You no longer need to go to multiple specialists for your dental care. Established 30 plus years ago by Dr Jim Saviers. He worked for many years creating trust and high quality dentistry in Fort Smith. In January, he sold to Dr Beau Sparkman, a native to the River…

    From Family Dental Care of Fort Smith's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Aspen Dental

    67/10015% 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

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Fort Smith,AR offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday - Friday 6:30am -11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am - 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am - 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Leap Kids Dental

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 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

    Book appointment at Leap Kids DentalFull profile
    In their words

    At Leap Kids Dental in Fort Smith, Arkansas, we provide comprehensive care to address the needs of all patients. We offer education in oral hygiene, regular and emergency examinations, preventative care, dietary consultation, and dental rehabilitation. At Leap Kids Dental, we strive to lay the foundation for the building blocks of health and happiness, helping parents and children learn and grow.

    From Leap Kids Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Walmart Health

    2100 N 62nd St Ste A, Fort Smith, AR 72904, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Walmart HealthFull profile(479) 358-8435
    In their words

    Walmart Health offers affordable and transparent pricing, with or without insurance. You will receive the highest level of care from our qualified physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, optometrist and more. We offer convenient hours and easy online scheduling to provide you with appointment times that fit your schedule. With primary care, dental, counseling, labs & x-rays, optometry and audiology all under one roof, Walmart Health makes it easy to take care of you and…

    From Walmart Health's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Parklane Family Dental

    5111 Rogers Ave Suite 207, Fort Smith, AR 72903, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Parklane Family DentalFull profile(479) 689-0349
    In their words

    Parklane Family Dental will help you maintain a vibrant smile and make a dazzling first impression. We're a family-owned practice with 45 years of experience in the Fort Smith area. We have 3 locations to serve you and your family - where you'll be treated like a member of our family. We specialize in cosmetic dentistry and we invite you to see our smile portfolio to see our work. We also offer emergency dental care so don't hesitate to call us, and in most cases, the…

    From Parklane Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Harper Dental

    5422 Euper Ln, Fort Smith, AR 72903

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Harper DentalFull profile(479) 431-0280
    In their words

    Harper Dental in Fort Smith, AR, is gladly accepting new patients! We believe in treating the whole person and ensuring they receive the optimal care necessary to maintain a beautiful, healthy smile for life. Harper Dental will strive to understand your needs and surpass your expectations. Relax in our dental office while our expert dentists beautify your smile. Our friendly & caring staff bring advanced technology, the latest techniques, and personalized dental care to the…

    From Harper Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 54 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #54, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Northside Dental37
27River Valley Smile Center37
28New Health Dental37
29Belle Point Dental37
30Good Samaritan Clinic37
31Borengasser Family Dental37
32Fiser Family Dental37
33Moore Dental Care37
34Richard A Staton DDS37
35Riley Farm Dental37
36Riddle Modern Dentistry & Implants37
37Brenda Donato, DMD37
38Dallas Street Dental37
39Dr. Ward W. Clemmons37
40Fort Smith Pediatric Dental Group37
41James B. Saviers DDS, PA37
42Affordable Dentures & Implants33
43Dental Health of Fianna33
44Parklane Family Dental- Creekmore Park33
45Parklane Family Dental: Liggett Kris E DDS33
46Johnson Family Dentistry, Cole J. Johnson DDS. PA, George J. Johnson DDS33
47My Dentist33
48Monarch Dental & Orthodontics33
49Dental Solutions of Fort Smith PLLC - J Stephen Wilson, DDS33
50Fianna Family Dentistry33
51Friddle Dentistry33
52Community Dental Clinic33
53New Smile Dental: Gilberto Lopez, DDS17
54Half Moon Oral Maxillofacial And Implant Surgery17

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Best dentists in Fort Smith by need

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Best for emergency in Fort Smith

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

Best for kids in Fort Smith

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

Best for implants in Fort Smith

1

Family Dental Care of Fort Smith

Highest-ranked of 54 Fort Smith clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Skinner Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Fort Smith

1

Family Dental Care of Fort Smith

Highest-ranked of 52 Fort Smith clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Skinner Dentistry (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Fort Smith →

Best for root canal in Fort Smith

1

Family Dental Care of Fort Smith

Highest-ranked of 52 Fort Smith clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Skinner Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Fort Smith

1

Family Dental Care of Fort Smith

Highest-ranked of 54 Fort Smith clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Skinner Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Fort Smith

1

Family Dental Care of Fort Smith

Highest-ranked of 52 Fort Smith clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Skinner Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Fort Smith

No Fort Smith clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Fort Smith?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Fort Smith?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$90–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Teeth Cleaning$68–$180DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Emergency Care$90–$450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Root Canal$630–$1,260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Tooth Extraction$180–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Wisdom Teeth Removal$180–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Dental Implants$1,350–$5,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Invisalign$3,150–$6,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Braces$2,700–$6,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Dental Crowns$720–$1,620DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Dentures$900–$2,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Veneers$810–$2,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Teeth Whitening$180–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Dental Bonding$270–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Cosmetic Fillings$270–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Cosmetic Dentistry$450–$4,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Full Restoration$13,500–$45,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas

Emergency and weekend dentists in Fort Smith

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 Fort Smith dentists

We scored 54 Fort Smith clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Fort Smith?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Fort Smith, AR is Family Dental Care of Fort Smith (DR Score 73/100). Skinner Dentistry (#2) and Aspen Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 54 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Fort Smith are open on Saturday?

1 of 54 Fort Smith dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Walmart Health (until 5 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Fort Smith?

No Fort Smith clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Walmart Health (#23) and Parklane Family Dental (#24). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Fort Smith?

A dental cleaning in Fort Smith typically costs $68–$180 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Fort Smith?

DentistsRanked lists 54 dental clinics in Fort Smith, AR, and 54 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 54 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Fort Smith

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 54 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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