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Best Periodontists in Tacoma, WA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among periodontists: Comfort Dental East Tacoma, 4.8★ from 707 Google reviews, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 7:30 PM.

  2. 4

    Best for weekend appointments: Willamette Dental Group - Tacoma, 3.9★ from 341 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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5 of Tacoma’s 100 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 2 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 14 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 5 periodontists in Tacoma at a glance

Top 5 periodontists in Tacoma at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Comfort Dental East Tacoma774.8★ (707)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among periodontists
2Sound Surgical Arts674.8★ (289)——
3Light Dental Studios of Tacoma Mall Boulevard664.9★ (106)——
4Willamette Dental Group - Tacoma653.9★ (341)SatBest for weekend appointments
5One Dental Tacoma: Holistic Dentistry, Dental Implants & Sedation614.8★ (544)——

The 5 periodontists in Tacoma, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Tacoma

    #1 Comfort Dental East Tacoma

    3820 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418

    77/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 707 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Tacoma (707).

    • 4.8from 707 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Comfort Dental East TacomaFull profile(253) 472-3006
    In their words

    At Comfort Dental East Tacoma, our mission is to provide advanced preventive dental care that helps our patients lead longer, healthier lives. While keeping you healthy is our primary goal, we also love helping our patients feel more confident with beautiful cosmetic solutions. Our team is dedicated to continuing education to stay current with the latest advancements in research, treatments, and technology to bring our patients the most advanced solutions available.

    From Comfort Dental East Tacoma's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Sound Surgical Arts

    1628 S Mildred St Suite #210, Tacoma, WA 98465

    67/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 289 Google reviews, 289 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 289 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sound Surgical ArtsFull profile(253) 564-1000
    In their words

    Dr. Manuel La Rosa practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from reconstructive jaw surgery to wisdom tooth (third molar) removal. He can diagnose and treat facial injuries, including jawbone and facial skeleton fractures and soft tissue and skin lacerations. Dr. Silvia La Rosa and her team offer periodontal services including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease (periodontal disease), cosmetic procedures such as…

    From Sound Surgical Arts's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Light Dental Studios of Tacoma Mall Boulevard

    5225 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409

    66/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, 106 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 106 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 Light Dental Studios of Tacoma Mall BoulevardFull profile(253) 474-3223
    In their words

    Welcome to Light Dental Studios of Tacoma Mall Boulevard. Our dentists in Tacoma Mall Blvd have over 50 years of combined experience and we offer you an individualized and gentle approach to all aspects of General Dentistry. If you want a staff that listens to you and your concerns we are the office for you. This type of personalized approach is something that is hard to find in healthcare these days. We also offer alternative treatments for snoring and sleep apnea. In fact,…

    From Light Dental Studios of Tacoma Mall Boulevard's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Willamette Dental Group - Tacoma

    3866 S 74th St Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98409

    65/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 341 Google reviews, 341 Google reviews.

    • 3.9from 341 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Willamette Dental Group - TacomaFull profile(855) 433-6825
    In their words

    Our Tacoma office is located just down the street from Mt. Tahoma High School, toward South Tacoma Way. Here, we practice evidence-based dentistry and believe that proper care doesn’t mean invasive treatment. Our patients are our main priority, and we pride ourselves on having a family-friendly environment, where we emphasize honesty and integrity. As pioneers in preventive care since 1970, all of our offices offer proactive dental care.

    From Willamette Dental Group - Tacoma's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Tacoma dentists

This list covers the 5 Tacoma clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 5 Tacoma clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 13 were excluded (1 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA: frequently asked questions

Who are the periodontists in Tacoma?

5 Tacoma clinics have a periodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Comfort Dental East Tacoma, Sound Surgical Arts and Light Dental Studios of Tacoma Mall Boulevard.

Which of these Tacoma clinics are open on Saturday?

2 of the 5 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Comfort Dental East Tacoma and Willamette Dental Group - Tacoma, and Comfort Dental East Tacoma opens 7:30 AM–7:30 PM.

Which Tacoma clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 5 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Comfort Dental East Tacoma has the latest weekday hours, until 7:30 PM on Mondays.

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

Update log for Tacoma

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 100 clinics.
  2. : 12 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.

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