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Best Dentists in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Scottsdale: Balgowlah Dental clinic, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 6

    Best for same-day emergencies: Dr. Hudson Foster Emergency Dentist, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #6 of 142.

  3. 12

    Best for kids and families: Modest Dentistry - Scottsdale, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #12 of 142.

  4. 6

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Hudson Foster Emergency Dentist, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #6 of 142.

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142 Scottsdale clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 20 are open Saturdays, 7 on Sundays and 14 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 5 list emergency care and 2 say they accept new patients. 56 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Scottsdale at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Scottsdale at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Balgowlah Dental clinic73——Overall, Cosmetic
2Divine Dental73———
3Dr. J Dental - Tempe Dental Center73———
4Scottsdale Center for Implant Dentistry73———
5Total Freedom Dental Implants Center73———
6Dr. Hudson Foster Emergency Dentist705.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies, Evenings & weekends
7Old Town Family Dental694.9★ (74)Evenings · Sat—
8Dentists on Chaparral684.7★ (297)EveningsImplants
9Doctor Meta's Gentle Dentistry684.9★ (17)Evenings · Sat · Sun—
10Gentle Dental675.0★ (1)——

The 142 best dentists in Scottsdale, ranked

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

  1. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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

    As your family Scottsdale dentist, we understand our patients are a part of our community, and we are proud to provide personalized and professional dental care to meet all your needs. As your trusted dental provider, we at Divine Dental Group strive to not only treat your dental condition but also help enhance your health, appearance, and wellness for a lifetime. We understand that the dental chair can bring a lot of anxiety to some patients and we are here to help.

    From Divine Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 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

    Dr. Jason H. Nordean and his team provide family dentistry that is gentle, effective, and customized to meet the needs of each individual patient. We give you control over your treatment by providing a variety of options and allowing you to make important decisions about the treatments you receive. Selecting the right dentist for you is a very important decision. Dr. J is a family dentist specializing in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, periodontal treatment, root…

    From Dr. J Dental - Tempe Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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

    Dr. Bleeker is a Board Certified Prosthodontist. Prosthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry dealing with the maintenance and restoration of teeth and oral function. Prosthodontists receive an additional 3-4 years of specialized education dealing with the complex restoration of the mouth and the replacement of missing teeth. Dr. Bleeker is a Scottsdale Prosthodontist whose priority is restoring the aesthetics of his patient's smiles, function, and oral health.

    From Scottsdale Center for Implant Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 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

    Total Freedom is a custom solution to missing and failing teeth and one of the most well recognized dental implant providers in Scottsdale and Phoenix. We're about providing the treatment that best fits you. That could mean a full set of new teeth. It could mean fewer implants than you anticipated. It could mean you don't require any implants at all. When we can save the teeth you have, that's what we recommend. Whatever your situation, Total Freedom is about setting you…

    From Total Freedom Dental Implants Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 142 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #142, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Children's Dental Specialty634.9★ (441)Sat
27PV Smiles Reem Kidess635.0★ (692)
28Pinnacle Peak Dentistry - Scottsdale63
29Mitchell Dental634.9★ (397)
30Serenity Smiles624.8★ (563)
31Toothology Dental624.7★ (585)Sat
32Waldman Dental Group615.0★ (426)
33Arcadia Pediatric Dental614.9★ (540)
34Millennium Dental Associates614.9★ (169)
35Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics: Scottsdale & Shea615.0★ (403)
36Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale614.8★ (986)
37Scottsdale Dental Aesthetics Dentist604.9★ (340)
38Omni Dental Studio605.0★ (163)
39Foxtrot Dental605.0★ (123)
40Radiant Family Dentistry605.0★ (341)
41Gentle Dental Scottsdale594.5★ (458)
42Stieg & Wachtel Orthodontics575.0★ (21)Sat
43Desert Ridge Periodontics & Implant Dentistry57
44Pristine Dental57Evenings · Sat
45Pure Dental57Evenings · Sat
46John R Lee DMD MS575.0★ (2)
47Arcadia Orthodontics564.7★ (140)
48Johnson Randall J DDS565.0★ (2)
49Four Peaks Family Dentistry564.5★ (101)
50Cipriano Thomas DDS565.0★ (1)
51Dr. Kenneth Field, DDS565.0★ (1)
52Sean Stevenson565.0★ (1)
53Dr. Scott D. Sadlon, DDS554.7★ (42)
54Valley Endodontics & Oral Surgery554.4★ (253)
55Roy R. Bratton, DDS, PLLC555.0★ (40)
56North Scottsdale Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery555.0★ (9)
57Pride Dental Group551.0★ (1)
58Studebaker Benjamin L DDS551.0★ (1)
59Smile Arizona Dentistry554.4★ (113)
60Wild West Family & Children's Dentistry554.0★ (3)Sat
61Wolfe John E DDS555.0★ (1)
62Vitagliano Christopher DMD544.8★ (16)
63Mason Family Dentistry535.0★ (8)
64Derek H. Lamb, DMD, MD, PLLC534.2★ (34)
65Dr. Keiko H. Willcox, DDS534.7★ (22)
66Corner Dentistry534.3★ (27)
67Scottsdale Dental & Facial Aesthetics535.0★ (1)Sat · Sun
68PATRICK LIU DDS PLLC515.0★ (11)
69Dr. Stuart E. Garber, DDS515.0★ (6)
70Fowler Christopher DDS505.0★ (5)
71Caren P. Hull, DDS495.0★ (4)
72West Valley Endodontics and Oral Surgery494.0★ (4)
73Belmont Dentistry Of Scottsdale47Sat
74Pima Dental47Evenings
75Princess Center Dentistry47Sat
76Kierland Dental, L.L.C.47Sat
77Feldhake & Associates - Scottsdale47Evenings
78A-101 Dental Care, PC47Sat
79Studio B Smiles47Evenings
80Scottsdale Icon Dental Sedation and Implants47Sat
81Brilliant Smiles Dentistry43
82My Scottsdale Dentist37Sat · Sun
83NOAH Cholla Health Center37
84Paradise Hills Dentistry37
85Southtown Dental Care: Matthew E Nelson DDS37
86Scottsdale Trails Dentistry37
871st Scottsdale Dental37
88Raintree Dental37
89Mercado Dental Care - Scottsdale37
90George T. Christakos, DDS37
91AccuCare Dental Centers, PC37
92Paradise Valley Dental Group37
93Scottsdale Dental Care37
94Shea Dental37
95Templeton Dental37
96Alpers Family and Cosmetic Dentistry37
97Kierland Dental Studio of Paradise Valley37
98S&C Dental37
99Trinity Dental Care37
100Dental Works37
101Scottsdale Dental Solutions37
102Advanced Dentistry Cosmetic Dental Center37
103AZ Dentist37
104Bebeau, Nicolas MD DDS FACS: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Phoenix37
105McAdams Dental, Inc.37
106Salt River Dental Care37
107Dental Center of Scottsdale37
108Pinnacle Peak Family Dentistry37
109The Centre For Progressive Dentistry37
110Arizona Center for Laser Dentistry37
111North Scottsdale Dentistry37
112Smiles by Design37
113AZ Dental Wellness37
114Desert Dental Care37
115Greenway Airpark Family Dentistry37
116Scottsdales Dentist37
117Dr. Joseph S. Dovgan, DDS33
118SIMPLY DENTISTRY33
119AZPerio Paradise Valley33
120Dr. Moataz Karawi, DDS33
121Scottsdale Dental33
122Lugay Family Dental28
123Head Pain Institute19Evenings
124Dentista18
125Scottsdale Dental Center17
126Arizona Dental Foundation15
127Bartlett Marilyn15
128Camelback Oral Surgery15
129Clark Jennifer M DDS15
130Delsnyder Jon M DDS15
131Dr. Aaron Jeziorski15
132Dr. Carole A. Slencsak, DDS15
133Dr. Marc Arak15
134Gregory M Joseph PC15
135Kathleen C Green Naughton, DMD, PC15
136Kloss David DDS15
137Mahmood Badri15
138midwestern dental15
139Priority Emergency Dental Care15
140S&L Dental15
141Ted A Glass & Associates15
142Willcox James DDS8

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Best dentists in Scottsdale by need

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Best for emergency in Scottsdale

20

Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic Dental & Surgery Center

Highest-ranked of 5 Scottsdale clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #6 for emergency care, #20 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Pinnacle Peak Dentistry - Scottsdale (#28 overall)

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Best for kids in Scottsdale

12

Modest Dentistry - Scottsdale

Highest-ranked of 7 Scottsdale clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff and #12 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Children's Dental Specialty (#26 overall)

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Best for implants in Scottsdale

8

Dentists on Chaparral

Highest-ranked of 79 Scottsdale clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: PV Smiles Reem Kidess (#27 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Scottsdale

22

Owtad Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 74 Scottsdale clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #22 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Old Town Family Dental (#7 overall)

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Best for root canal in Scottsdale

36

Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale

Highest-ranked of 68 Scottsdale clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #6 for root canal and #36 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Valley Endodontics & Oral Surgery (#54 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Scottsdale

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 69 Scottsdale clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Divine Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Scottsdale

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 66 Scottsdale clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Divine Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Scottsdale

28

Pinnacle Peak Dentistry - Scottsdale

Highest-ranked of 2 Scottsdale clinics offering Medicaid or insurance: #28 overall by DR Score and lists insurance.

Runner-up: Desert Ridge Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (#43 overall)

How much does a dentist cost in Scottsdale?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Scottsdale?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$105–$315DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Teeth Cleaning$79–$210DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Emergency Care$105–$525DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Root Canal$735–$1,470DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Tooth Extraction$210–$735DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Wisdom Teeth Removal$210–$735DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Dental Implants$1,575–$6,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Invisalign$3,675–$7,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Braces$3,150–$7,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Dental Crowns$840–$1,890DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Dentures$1,050–$3,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Veneers$945–$2,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Teeth Whitening$210–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Dental Bonding$315–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Cosmetic Fillings$315–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Cosmetic Dentistry$525–$5,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona
Full Restoration$15,750–$52,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona

Emergency and weekend dentists in Scottsdale

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 Scottsdale dentists

We scored 142 Scottsdale clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Scottsdale?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Scottsdale, AZ is Balgowlah Dental clinic (DR Score 73/100). Divine Dental (#2) and Dr. J Dental - Tempe Dental Center (#3) follow. We ranked 142 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Scottsdale are open on Saturday?

20 of 142 Scottsdale dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Hudson Foster Emergency Dentist (until 12 AM), Old Town Family Dental (until 3 PM) and Doctor Meta's Gentle Dentistry (until 12 AM). 7 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Which Scottsdale dentists accept new patients?

2 Scottsdale clinics say they accept new patients. The highest-ranked are Pinnacle Peak Dentistry - Scottsdale (#28) and Desert Ridge Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (#43). This comes from what each clinic publishes on its profile or website. Other clinics may also take new patients but have not said so, so it is worth calling.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Scottsdale?

5 Scottsdale clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Dr. Hudson Foster Emergency Dentist (#6), Doctor Meta's Gentle Dentistry (#9) and Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic Dental & Surgery Center (#20). 14 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 Scottsdale?

A dental cleaning in Scottsdale typically costs $79–$210 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arizona. 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 Scottsdale?

Modest Dentistry - Scottsdale is the highest-ranked Scottsdale clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #12 of 142 by DR Score. 6 Scottsdale clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Scottsdale?

DentistsRanked lists 142 dental clinics in Scottsdale, AZ, and 142 are ranked by DR Score. 20 post Saturday hours and 14 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 111 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Scottsdale

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 142 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.