Best Periodontists in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

3 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated October 21, 20260 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

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Top DR Score among periodontists: Old Town Family Dental, 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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3 of Scottsdale’s 142 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. 1 say they accept new patients.

Top 3 periodontists in Scottsdale at a glance

Top 3 periodontists in Scottsdale at a glance
Rank	Clinic	DR Score	Rating (reviews)	Evenings / weekends	New patients	Best for
1	Old Town Family Dental	69	4.9★ (74)	Evenings · Sat	—	Top DR Score among periodontists
2	Gentle Dental Scottsdale	59	4.5★ (458)	—	—	—
3	Desert Ridge Periodontics & Implant Dentistry	57	—	—	Yes	—

The 3 periodontists in Scottsdale, ranked

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

Ranked #1 in Scottsdale
#1 Old Town Family Dental
3501 N Scottsdale Rd Unit 142, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
69/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, 74 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 74 Google reviews
Hours
Mon closed · Tue–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Invisalign Braces
Book appointment at Old Town Family Dental Full profile (480) 949-8070
#2 Gentle Dental Scottsdale
7337 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
59/100
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 458 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Scottsdale (458).
- 4.5from 458 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Invisalign Braces
Book appointment at Gentle Dental Scottsdale Full profile (480) 564-4955
#3 Desert Ridge Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
5425 E Bell Rd STE 143B, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
57/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #3 because of services and profile completeness: 17 of 17 services offered, a profile listing 1 named dentist and 1 language.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Speaks English
- Accepting new patients
Hours
Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Dentists
Dr. Dan Indech, DDS, DDS
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Desert Ridge Periodontics & Implant Dentistry Full profile (602) 932-6297
In their words
At Desert Ridge Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we offer expert care in a welcoming oasis. Our skilled team, led by Drs. Dan Indech, Terry Peterson, and Stephanie Troglin, provides advanced treatments for gum disease, cosmetic periodontics, and dental implants. We utilize cutting-edge technologies like laser-assisted procedures and same-day crowns to ensure precise, comfortable care. Our in-house periodontist specializes in managing gum health, preventing tooth loss, and…
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How we ranked Scottsdale dentists

This list covers the 3 Scottsdale clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 3 Scottsdale clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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.

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DR Score factors and weights
Factor	Weight	Computed from	In Scottsdale data
Reputation	45%	Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating	Measured
Review volume	15%	log10(review count) against the city maximum	Measured
Recency	10%	Share of reviews in the last 12 months	Measured
Access	15%	Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients	Measured
Services	10%	Services offered out of 17	Measured
Profile completeness	5%	Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos	Measured

Best Periodontists in Scottsdale, AZ: frequently asked questions

Who are the periodontists in Scottsdale?

3 Scottsdale clinics have a periodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Old Town Family Dental, Gentle Dental Scottsdale and Desert Ridge Periodontics & Implant Dentistry.

Which of these Scottsdale clinics are open on Saturday?

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

Which Scottsdale clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 3 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Old Town Family Dental has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Tuesdays.

Which of these Scottsdale clinics accept new patients?

1 of the 3 clinics on this page say they are accepting new patients. Desert Ridge Periodontics & Implant Dentistry are among them. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are periodontists in Scottsdale 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 3 Scottsdale clinics that have a periodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Scottsdale

October 2026: DR Scores recalculated for 142 clinics.
October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.