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Best Pediatric dentists in Puyallup, WA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Kid's Choice Dental, 4.7★ from 1,609 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Kevin Sakai, DR Score 77, open 7 days until 12 AM.

  3. 3

    Best for evenings: Light Dental Studios of Puyallup, 4.7★ from 576 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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13 of Puyallup’s 90 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 5 of them open Saturdays and 4 stay open after 6pm. They offer 15 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Puyallup at a glance

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Puyallup at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Kid's Choice Dental774.7★ (1,609)SatTop DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Kevin Sakai77—Evenings · Sat · SunBest for weekend appointments
3Light Dental Studios of Puyallup744.7★ (576)Evenings · SatBest for evenings
4Gentle Dental Puyallup744.6★ (563)Evenings · Sat—
5Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry694.9★ (535)——
6Gentle Dental North Meridian674.3★ (213)Sat—
7Sammy B.D. Pak, DDS674.9★ (90)Evenings—
8The Center for Children's Dentistry644.8★ (96)——
9Step By Step Pediatric Dentistry635.0★ (250)——
10Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics624.0★ (495)——

The 13 pediatric dentists in Puyallup, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Puyallup

    #1 Kid's Choice Dental

    903 40th Ave SW suite 100, Puyallup, WA 98373

    77/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,609 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Puyallup (1,609).

    • 4.7from 1,609 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kid's Choice DentalFull profile(253) 848-7000
    In their words

    Welcome to Kids Choice Dental - Pediatric Dentist Office in Puyallup WA! Providing specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a child-friendly environment. Patient experience is our highest priority for all children who enter our practice. Kids Choice Dental offers the most comfortable environment for all patients, especially those with dental anxiety. Dr. Polsky and associates have extensive training in Laser Dentistry, IV Sedation, and Hospital Dentistry.

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

  3. #3 Light Dental Studios of Puyallup

    8012 112th St Ct E #320, Puyallup, WA 98373

    74/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 576 Google reviews, 576 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 576 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Light Dental Studios of PuyallupFull profile(253) 848-2331
    In their words

    Finding the right dentist for your entire family can be frustrating. Here at Light Dental Studios of Puyallup, we offer affordable yet exceptional dental care including a number of specialty dental services and extensive general, cosmetic, surgical, restorative, and preventative dentistry. At Light Dental Studios of Puyallup, we pride ourselves on providing patients with tailored dental procedures that improve all aspects of their oral health. With extensive training and…

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

  4. #4 Gentle Dental Puyallup

    5610 176th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375

    74/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 563 Google reviews, 563 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 563 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental PuyallupFull profile(253) 200-1381
    In their words

    If you're looking for a dentist in Puyallup, you've come to the right place. Gentle Dental is an established dental practice with a modern, gentle approach to oral care. Our goal is to provide quality care to every patient who walks through our doors, and we achieve this objective through attentiveness, open communication, and patient education.

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

  5. #5 Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry

    11201 88th Ave E Suite 120, Puyallup, WA 98373

    69/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 535 Google reviews, 535 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 535 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Puyallup Pediatric DentistryFull profile(253) 864-9889
    In their words

    At Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Hersey provides dental care to kids in a warm and anxiety-free environment. We believe that happy smiles come from healthy teeth, and love sharing our philosophy in a fun and engaging manner with your child! Our office was designed with your child's health and comfort in mind. We have a fun and engaging play area, and an office favorite; picking a post-visit treat from the treasure tower! Our friendly and experienced staff love working…

    From Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Gentle Dental North Meridian

    1002 N Meridian Ste 104A, Puyallup, WA 98371

    67/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 213 Google reviews, 213 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 213 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental North MeridianFull profile(253) 200-0695

  10. #10 Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

    10228 156th St E Suite 101, Puyallup, WA 98374

    62/100

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 495 Google reviews, 495 Google reviews.

    • 4.0from 495 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bright Now! Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(253) 840-0540
    In their words

    The dental staff at Bright Now Dental Puyallup ensures that patients always have the best experience when it comes to dental check-ups and other dental needs. Bright Now Dental Puyallup dentists provide a wide range of dental services that include teeth whitening and cleaning, braces, root canals, dental crowns, and more. From the industry's best pediatric dentists to emergency dentists, you'll find the staff and specialists to be friendly and knowledgeable. Bright Now…

    From Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Puyallup dentists

This list covers the 13 Puyallup clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 13 Puyallup clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 14 were excluded (14 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Puyallup 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

Best Pediatric dentists in Puyallup, WA: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Puyallup?

13 Puyallup clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Kid's Choice Dental, Kevin Sakai and Light Dental Studios of Puyallup. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these Puyallup clinics are open on Saturday?

5 of the 13 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Kid's Choice Dental, Kevin Sakai and Light Dental Studios of Puyallup, and Kid's Choice Dental opens 8 AM–2 PM.

Which of these Puyallup clinics are open on Sunday?

1 of the 13 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Kevin Sakai, and Kevin Sakai opens 12 AM–12 AM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Puyallup clinics on this page are open late?

4 of the 13 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Kevin Sakai has the latest weekday hours, until 12 AM on Mondays. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are pediatric dentists in Puyallup ranked?

Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 13 Puyallup clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Puyallup

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 90 clinics.
  2. : 14 duplicate listings merged.

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