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Best Periodontists in Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among periodontists: Salt Lake Dental, 4.7★ from 1,319 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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9 of Salt Lake City’s 163 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 10 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 9 periodontists in Salt Lake City at a glance

Top 9 periodontists in Salt Lake City at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Salt Lake Dental744.7★ (1,319)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among periodontists
2Platinum Dental of Salt Lake City Sugarhouse674.6★ (714)——
3Natural Smiles Dentistry675.0★ (174)——
4Dental Architects of Millcreek: M. Scott Updyke DDS654.8★ (165)——
5Salt Lake Implants and Periodontics644.9★ (395)——
6Redwood Periodontics625.0★ (1,315)——
7Village Dental624.9★ (281)——
8Canyon Rim Dental604.9★ (607)——
9Allan S. Thomas, DMD - Cosmetic and General Dentistry584.9★ (336)——

The 9 periodontists in Salt Lake City, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Salt Lake City

    #1 Salt Lake Dental

    2120 S 700 E suite i, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

    74/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,319 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Salt Lake City (1,319).

    • 4.7from 1,319 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Salt Lake DentalFull profile(801) 396-9321
    In their words

    Salt Lake Dental provides a full range of dental services like Cosmetic Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry, Veneers, Dental Implants, Braces, Crowns, Teeth Whitening, Cleaning, Periodontal Disease Treatments, Root Canal Therapy, TMJ, TMD Treatment for adults and children in Salt Lake City, Sugar House & nearby areas of Utah. We have the best dentist in Salt Lake City and a team of dental professionals who fulfills all the oral requirements of the patients. Our Dentist Dr. Tysen…

    From Salt Lake Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Platinum Dental of Salt Lake City Sugarhouse

    1963 S 1200 E #103, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

    67/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 714 Google reviews, 714 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 714 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Platinum Dental of Salt Lake City SugarhouseFull profile(801) 386-8696
    In their words

    We are a fun, family-oriented dental office! Dr. Scherschligt has decades of experience providing high quality dental services, and can help take care of you and your family’s smile. From the second you walk in the door, you’ll get greeted by our fantastic team who are all highly skilled and experienced. Your dental health is in good hands at Platinum Dental Sugarhouse. We’d love to meet you!

    From Platinum Dental of Salt Lake City Sugarhouse's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Natural Smiles Dentistry

    3191 S Valley St Suite #101, Salt Lake City, UT 84109

    67/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, 174 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 174 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Natural Smiles DentistryFull profile(801) 463-6657
    In their words

    When you want the highest quality dental care, you can’t afford to trust your smile to just anyone less than the best in town. At Natural Smiles Dentistry, our team has over 18 years of experience helping children, teenagers, and adults care for their teeth, developing positive habits that are meant to last a lifetime. Whether you need a simple exam and cleaning, want to address dental problems, or are considering cosmetic solutions to enhance the natural look of your teeth,…

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

  4. #4 Dental Architects of Millcreek: M. Scott Updyke DDS

    3369 S 2300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84109

    65/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews, 165 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 165 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Architects of Millcreek: M. Scott Updyke DDSFull profile(801) 484-5048
    In their words

    Dental Architects of Millcreek in Salt Lake City is led by M. Scott Updyke, DDS. Our dentist offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures including dental crowns, dental implants, root canal therapy and more. Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive…

    From Dental Architects of Millcreek: M. Scott Updyke DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Salt Lake City dentists

This list covers the 9 Salt Lake City clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 9 Salt Lake City clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 26 were excluded (3 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT: frequently asked questions

Who are the periodontists in Salt Lake City?

9 Salt Lake City clinics have a periodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Salt Lake Dental, Platinum Dental of Salt Lake City Sugarhouse and Natural Smiles Dentistry.

Which of these Salt Lake City clinics are open on Saturday?

1 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Salt Lake Dental, and Salt Lake Dental opens 8 AM–3 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Salt Lake City clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 9 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Salt Lake Dental has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Wednesdays.

How are periodontists in Salt Lake City 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 9 Salt Lake City clinics that have a periodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Salt Lake City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 163 clinics.
  2. : 23 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 3 closed clinics removed.

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