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Best Periodontists in Birmingham, AL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among periodontists: Birmingham Smiles Dentistry, 5.0★ from 303 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Family Care Dental, 4.7★ from 562 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 6 PM.

  3. 4

    Best for evenings: Aspen Dental, 4.5★ from 1,271 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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7 of Birmingham’s 159 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 13 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 7 periodontists in Birmingham at a glance

Top 7 periodontists in Birmingham at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Birmingham Smiles Dentistry745.0★ (303)—Top DR Score among periodontists
2Family Care Dental724.7★ (562)SatBest for weekend appointments
3Southern Dental Birmingham715.0★ (936)——
4Aspen Dental704.5★ (1,271)EveningsBest for evenings
5Leigh Kent DDS, PhD, PC685.0★ (237)——
6Roden Oral, Facial, and Dental Implant Surgery674.9★ (1,184)——
7Steel City Implants & Periodontics644.9★ (461)——

The 7 periodontists in Birmingham, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Birmingham

    #1 Birmingham Smiles Dentistry

    2120 Lynngate Dr, Birmingham, AL 35216

    74/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 303 Google reviews, 303 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 303 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–3:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Birmingham Smiles DentistryFull profile(205) 979-8655
    In their words

    Our dental care practice located in Birmingham concentrates on family and cosmetic dentistry. Our dental team members are extremely experienced and knowledgeable about dental health and all dental procedures such as porcelain veneers, dental implants, teeth whitening, and permanent crowns and bridges. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have at any time.

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

  2. #2 Family Care Dental

    2757 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35209

    72/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 562 Google reviews, 562 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 562 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Family Care DentalFull profile(205) 379-7020
    In their words

    When you visit Family Care Dental, you will find that we always have your comfort and convenience in mind. Our office is clean, warm, and comfortable to put you and your family at ease. We offer hot and cold beverages for your refreshment. Our friendly staff is happy to answer any questions you may have about treatment, financing, and dental care in general. We look forward to seeing our patients and strive to make our practice a place your family looks forward to visiting.…

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

  4. #4 Aspen Dental

    1820 Gadsden Hwy Ste 112, Birmingham, AL 35235

    70/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,271 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Birmingham (1,271).

    • 4.5from 1,271 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(205) 661-8078
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Birmingham,AL 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.

  5. #5 Leigh Kent DDS, PhD, PC

    2045 Brookwood Medical Center Dr Suite 26, Birmingham, AL 35209, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews, 237 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 237 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Leigh Kent DDS, PhD, PCFull profile(205) 870-8341
    In their words

    Dr. Kent is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In addition to her undergraduate and dental degree, she completed a Ph.D. in microbiology and training in periodontics. Dr. Kent is the current President of the Birmingham District Dental Society. She is also the past president of the Alabama Society of Periodontics and founder and director of the Birmingham Comprehensive Dental Seminars, which brings area dentists and…

    From Leigh Kent DDS, PhD, PC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Roden Oral, Facial, and Dental Implant Surgery

    1771 Independence Ct # 2, Birmingham, AL 35216, United States

    67/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,184 Google reviews, 1,184 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 1,184 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:45 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Roden Oral, Facial, and Dental Implant SurgeryFull profile(205) 870-5834
    In their words

    Not only is Roden Oral, Facial, and Dental Implant Surgery known for its top-notch patient care, but we may also be the most convenient oral surgery practice for you if you live in or around Birmingham, Alabama, or anywhere in Jefferson County. Drs. Roden and Alling and their team provide the full-scope of cutting-edge oral surgery treatment tailored specifically to their patients' needs and preferences.

    From Roden Oral, Facial, and Dental Implant Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Birmingham dentists

This list covers the 7 Birmingham clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 7 Birmingham clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 17 were excluded (5 closed and 12 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 Birmingham 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 Periodontists in Birmingham, AL: frequently asked questions

Who are the periodontists in Birmingham?

7 Birmingham clinics have a periodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Birmingham Smiles Dentistry, Family Care Dental and Southern Dental Birmingham. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these Birmingham clinics are open on Saturday?

1 of the 7 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Family Care Dental, and Family Care Dental opens 8 AM–6 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Birmingham clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 7 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Aspen Dental has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Thursdays. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are periodontists in Birmingham 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 7 Birmingham clinics that have a periodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Birmingham

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 159 clinics.
  2. : 12 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 5 closed clinics removed.

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