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Best Periodontists in Puyallup, WA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among periodontists: Light Dental Studios of Puyallup, 4.7★ from 576 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Gentle Dental Puyallup, 4.6★ from 563 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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5 of Puyallup’s 90 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 14 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 5 periodontists in Puyallup at a glance

Top 5 periodontists in Puyallup at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Light Dental Studios of Puyallup744.7★ (576)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among periodontists
2Gentle Dental Puyallup744.6★ (563)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
3Gentle Dental North Meridian674.3★ (213)Sat—
4Jeff Nerio DDS, MS, PS, Inc604.1★ (11)——
5Aspen Dental - Puyallup, WA594.4★ (202)——

The 5 periodontists in Puyallup, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Puyallup

    #1 Light Dental Studios of Puyallup

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

    74/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 576 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Puyallup (576).

    • 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.

  2. #2 Gentle Dental Puyallup

    5610 176th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375

    74/100

    Ranked #2 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.

  3. #3 Gentle Dental North Meridian

    1002 N Meridian Ste 104A, Puyallup, WA 98371

    67/100

    Ranked #3 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

  4. #4 Jeff Nerio DDS, MS, PS, Inc

    315 39th Ave SW #1, Puyallup, WA 98373

    60/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and services: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.1from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Jeff Nerio DDS, MS, PS, IncFull profile(253) 845-5456
    In their words

    What We Offer Below is a condensed list of services and techniques provided by Dr. Jeff Nerio. Each service is customized to a patient’s specific needs. *Aesthetic Soft Tissue Grafts *Dental Implants *Traditional Periodontal Treatment – scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) *Gingevectomy Procedures *Soft Tissue Biopsy Procedures *Hard Tissue Biopsy Procedures *Sinus-Lift Procedures *Frenectomy Procedures *Cuspid Exposure Procedures Dr.

    From Jeff Nerio DDS, MS, PS, Inc's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Puyallup dentists

This list covers the 5 Puyallup clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 5 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 Periodontists in Puyallup, WA: frequently asked questions

Who are the periodontists in Puyallup?

5 Puyallup clinics have a periodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Light Dental Studios of Puyallup, Gentle Dental Puyallup and Gentle Dental North Meridian.

Which of these Puyallup clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 5 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Light Dental Studios of Puyallup, Gentle Dental Puyallup and Gentle Dental North Meridian, and Light Dental Studios of Puyallup opens 8 AM–3 PM.

Which Puyallup clinics on this page are open late?

2 of the 5 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Light Dental Studios of Puyallup has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Mondays.

How are periodontists 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 5 Puyallup clinics that have a periodontist 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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