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Best Dentists in Hot Springs, AR (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hot Springs: Brien S. Douglas D.D.S., DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 5

    Best for same-day emergencies: Parker, J. Scott, DDS, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #5 of 72.

  3. 5

    Best for evenings and weekends: Parker, J. Scott, DDS, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #5 of 72.

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72 Hot Springs clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 list emergency care. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Hot Springs at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Hot Springs at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Brien S. Douglas D.D.S.73——Overall, Root canal
2Emergency Dental Care73———
3Gregg A Alford D.M.D.73———
4US Dental73———
5Parker, J. Scott, DDS715.0★ (22)Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies, Evenings & weekends
6Frazee Walter J.685.0★ (1)——
7Alford Dentistry67———
8Blayne Tipton67———
9Chad Matone67———
10Diamond Lakes Dental67———

The 72 best dentists in Hot Springs, ranked

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

  1. 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

    In their words

    At Leap Kids Dental in Hot Springs, 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.

All 72 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #72, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Hot Springs by need

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

Best for emergency in Hot Springs

5

Parker, J. Scott, DDS

Highest-ranked of 2 Hot Springs clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #5 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Smith Keith w DDS. (#25 overall)

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Best for kids in Hot Springs

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

Best for implants in Hot Springs

23

Impact Oral Surgery

Highest-ranked of 58 Hot Springs clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #23 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brien S. Douglas D.D.S. (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Hot Springs

26

Suri Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 53 Hot Springs clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #5 for invisalign and #26 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brien S. Douglas D.D.S. (#1 overall)

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Best for root canal in Hot Springs

1

Brien S. Douglas D.D.S.

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

Runner-up: Emergency Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Hot Springs

1

Brien S. Douglas D.D.S.

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

Runner-up: Emergency Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Hot Springs

1

Brien S. Douglas D.D.S.

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

Runner-up: Emergency Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Hot Springs

No Hot Springs clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Hot Springs?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Hot Springs?
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 Hot Springs

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 Hot Springs dentists

We scored 72 Hot Springs clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 6 were excluded (6 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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Hot Springs?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Hot Springs, AR is Brien S. Douglas D.D.S. (DR Score 73/100). Emergency Dental Care (#2) and Gregg A Alford D.M.D. (#3) follow. We ranked 72 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Hot Springs are open on Saturday?

1 of 72 Hot Springs dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Parker, J. Scott, DDS (until 12 AM). 2 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 Hot Springs?

2 Hot Springs clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Parker, J. Scott, DDS (#5) and Smith Keith w DDS. (#25). 3 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 Hot Springs?

A dental cleaning in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs?

DentistsRanked lists 72 dental clinics in Hot Springs, AR, and 72 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 69 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Hot Springs

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 72 clinics.
  2. : 6 duplicate listings merged.