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Best Pediatric dentists in Tucson, AZ (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Risas Dental and Braces - Midvale Park, 4.8★ from 1,203 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Risas Dental and Braces - South Tucson, 4.8★ from 1,193 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 8 PM.

  3. 3

    Best for evenings: Advanced Family Dentistry, 5.0★ from 732 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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34 of Tucson’s 289 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 4 of them open Saturdays and 4 stay open after 6pm. They offer 9 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Tucson at a glance

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Tucson at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Risas Dental and Braces - Midvale Park774.8★ (1,203)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Risas Dental and Braces - South Tucson764.8★ (1,193)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
3Advanced Family Dentistry745.0★ (732)EveningsBest for evenings
4Desert Ridge Family Dental745.0★ (695)——
5General Dentistry 4 Kids - Tucson Valencia Rd.724.8★ (1,046)Sat—
6Simply Smiles Dentistry714.8★ (737)——
7Saeid Badie, DDS704.8★ (415)——
8Gentle Dental Tri Pointe694.5★ (461)——
9Gentle Dental Irvington684.6★ (717)——
10Gentle Dental Marana674.5★ (338)——

The 34 pediatric dentists in Tucson, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Tucson

    #1 Risas Dental and Braces - Midvale Park

    1979 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746

    77/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,203 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Tucson (1,203).

    • 4.8from 1,203 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 12 PM–8 PM · Thu–Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Risas Dental and Braces - Midvale ParkFull profile(520) 204-1211
    In their words

    We Speak Patient! Affordable • Accessible • Accommodating We believe everyone deserves access to quality dental care. Our commitment to patients is reflected through our money back guarantee, extended hours, on-time promise, and flexible payment options.

    From Risas Dental and Braces - Midvale Park's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Risas Dental and Braces - South Tucson

    2901 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713

    76/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,193 Google reviews, 1,193 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 1,193 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Risas Dental and Braces - South TucsonFull profile(520) 357-0330
    In their words

    We Speak Patient! Affordable • Accessible • Accommodating We believe everyone deserves access to quality dental care. Our commitment to patients is reflected through our money back guarantee, extended hours, on-time promise, and flexible payment options.

    From Risas Dental and Braces - South Tucson's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Advanced Family Dentistry

    5209 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

    74/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 732 Google reviews, 732 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 732 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Advanced Family DentistryFull profile(520) 353-3002
    In their words

    Looking to find a dentist in Tucson? When looking for a Tucson dentist, we hope that you will consider scheduling an appointment with us. Dr. Asadi and our staff at Advanced Family Dentistry are dedicated to patients, creating an atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable, relaxed, and at home. We understand that you have several local dentists to choose from, and our goal is to provide the best patient experience in the greater Tucson area. We Accept CareCredit &…

    From Advanced Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Desert Ridge Family Dental

    6761 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

    74/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 695 Google reviews, 695 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 695 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Desert Ridge Family DentalFull profile(520) 886-8106
    In their words

    Family dental office in Tucson, AZ? Yes! Dr. Ben Gardea and the team here at Desert Ridge Family Dental are ready and available to serve you at our beautiful dental office at 6761 E Tanque Verde Rd, Suite 3 (near Udall Park in northeast Tucson). In the midst of COVID, we take your safety very seriously. Our team members adhere to the ADA's safety guidelines, plus all local, state, and national requirements. As you can tell, we do our very best to ensure that everyone who…

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

  13. #13 DentalPros - Vail & East

    150 N Pantano Rd Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85710

    66/100

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 274 Google reviews, 274 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 274 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at DentalPros - Vail & EastFull profile(520) 416-6826
    In their words

    Your smile is a display of joy, playfulness, confidence and hope. At OrthoPros/DentalPros, we believe everyone's smile is inherently beautiful, but we also know that sometimes smiles can use a little help. Our work helps our patients project their true self to the world. We craft smiles that allow them to express their individuality. After all, all our patients are indeed unique.

    From DentalPros - Vail & East's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Tucson Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

    8265 S Houghton Rd # 131, Tucson, AZ 85747

    64/100

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 225 Google reviews, 225 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 225 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Tucson Smiles Pediatric DentistryFull profile(520) 664-9000
    In their words

    Drs. Hishaw & Priya and the team at Tucson Smiles Pediatric Dentistry maintain the highest standards in pediatric dental care. We specialize in providing outstanding service for infants, children, adolescents, young adults and children with special needs in the Tucson area. Our goal is to establish great oral health habits and a program of preventive dental care early in your child's life. Our friendly team of professionals takes pride in making young patients feel…

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

  17. #17 DentalPros - Oro Valley & North West

    6450 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

    64/100

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 178 Google reviews, 178 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 178 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at DentalPros - Oro Valley & North WestFull profile(520) 416-6826
    In their words

    Your smile is a display of joy, playfulness, confidence and hope. At OrthoPros / DentalPros, we believe everyone's smile is inherently beautiful, but we also know that sometimes smiles can use a little help. Our work helps our patients project their true self to the world. We craft smiles that allow them to express their individuality. After all, all our patients are indeed unique.

    From DentalPros - Oro Valley & North West's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Dental Care Associates: Richardson Joseph A DDS

    282 E River Rd STE 100, Tucson, AZ 85704

    59/100

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and services: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.0from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Care Associates: Richardson Joseph A DDSFull profile(520) 293-2997

All 34 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)
26Smile Perfection: Sharad Pandhi DDS594.8★ (233)
27Southwest Kids Dentistry584.7★ (426)
28James L Davenport II, DDS574.8★ (157)
29Lan Allen DMD565.0★ (2)
30Desert Valley Pediatric Dentistry - Tucson South564.3★ (230)
31Ruben S. Acuna565.0★ (1)
32DentalPros - Sahuarita/South West554.5★ (181)
33Davis Pediatric Dentistry544.6★ (34)
34All For Kids Dentistry483.0★ (6)

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How we ranked Tucson dentists

This list covers the 34 Tucson clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 34 Tucson clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 29 were excluded (6 closed and 23 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Tucson?

34 Tucson clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Risas Dental and Braces - Midvale Park, Risas Dental and Braces - South Tucson and Advanced Family Dentistry.

Which of these Tucson clinics are open on Saturday?

4 of the 34 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Risas Dental and Braces - Midvale Park, Risas Dental and Braces - South Tucson and General Dentistry 4 Kids - Tucson Valencia Rd., and Risas Dental and Braces - Midvale Park opens 9 AM–4 PM.

Which Tucson clinics on this page are open late?

4 of the 34 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Risas Dental and Braces - Midvale Park has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Wednesdays.

How are pediatric dentists in Tucson 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 34 Tucson clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Tucson

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 289 clinics.
  2. : 23 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 6 closed clinics removed.

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