If you live in a city, you’ll have dozens or even hundreds of dentists to choose from. DenScore will help you find the best dentist nearby so you can get the most appropriate and affordable dental care possible.

How does DenScore determine who the best dentists are?

DenScore rates dentists based on their clinical qualifications, patient satisfaction, scheduling flexibility, and other criteria. If dentists request to be included in our Best Dentist list, they are thoroughly vetted and must meet our strict quality control standards to be listed.




Some of the dentists below may pay for a sponsored listing in order to appear at the top of the list but they are subject to our strict quality control guidelines like every other dentist. Whether you view our Best Dentist list or any other website, we always recommend that you do your own research before choosing a dentist. Please view our Terms of Service for more information.

Rank Name Dental Office Address City State Zip Code Phone Number
1 THOMAS DUFFY PENINSULA FAMILY DENTISTRY 4700 POINT FOSDICK DR NW GIG HARBOR WA 98335 253-525-4050
2 JACQUELINE SANDERS JACQUELINE SANDERS PLLC 412 BOWES DR FIRCREST WA 98466 360-583-4363
3 ERIC KVINSLAND KVINSLAND DENTISTRY 5122 OLYMPIC DR NW STE A201 GIG HARBOR WA 98335 253-851-9171
4 PETER SMOLKE LIGHT DENTAL STUDIOS OF FIRCREST 1033 REGENTS BLVD STE 201 FIRCREST WA 98466 253-564-2570
5 CAROL OBRIEN OBRIEN DENTISTRY 3702 BRIDGEPORT WAY W STE A UNIVERSITY PLACE WA 98466 253-582-2408
6 YOUNG YOON JY DENTAL GROUP 4113 BRIDGEPORT WAY W STE A UNIVERSITY PLACE WA 98466 253-564-6341
7 JERRY MAY COMFORT DENTAL NORTH LAKEWOOD 5422 74TH ST W STE B&C LAKEWOOD WA 98499 253-475-9120
8 PETER SMOLKE LIGHT DENTAL STUDIOS OF UNIVERSITY PLACE 7210 40TH ST W STE 320 UNIVERSITY PLACE WA 98466 253-565-1145
9 ZACHARY BIRD ZACHARY A BIRD DMD PLLC 4707 S JUNETT ST STE A TACOMA WA 98409 253-475-8934
10 KYUAN KIM PACIFIC NW DENTAL CENTER 20709 MOUNTAIN HWY E STE 101 SPANAWAY WA 98387 253-948-0879
11 TERRY HICKEY DR TERRY A HICKEY 6919 LAKEWOOD DR W STE D4 UNIVERSITY PLACE WA 98467 253-475-8990
12 JEFFREY OSBORN BRIAN KERR DMD PS 8520 STEILACOOM BLVD SW STE 202 LAKEWOOD WA 98498 253-584-6200
13 JI KIM-AUN UNIVERSITY PLACE FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY 2502 BRIDGEPORT WAY W UNIVERSITY PLACE WA 98466 253-564-2701
14 MICHAEL STEVENS DENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES 6001 100TH ST SW LAKEWOOD WA 98499 253-582-5050
15 HOUSTON BUTCHCOE LEGACY DENTAL GROUP PLLC 4146 6TH AVE TACOMA WA 98406 253-759-5622
16 JOHN LO LO FAMILY DENTAL 7609 STEILACOOM BLVD SW STE 100 LAKEWOOD WA 98498 253-584-3333
17 CHAD PARKER DR WILLIAM B PARKER 9114 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW LAKEWOOD WA 98499 253-584-4900
18 CONNOR DRANGSHOLT OCONNOR DENTISTRY 9618 59TH AVE SW LAKEWOOD WA 98499 253-584-2124
19 JUN CARRINGTON JUN CARRINGTON DMD PLLC 9125 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW STE 101 LAKEWOOD WA 98499 253-581-6140
20 MELINDA BELL BELL FAMILY DENTAL 9101 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW STE B1 LAKEWOOD WA 98499 253-584-2250
21 JONATHAN WALKER WALKER FAMILY DENTAL 16008 MERIDIAN E PUYALLUP WA 98375 253-848-3553
22 SHELLY BEDAYSE LIGHT DENTAL STUDIOS OF TACOMA MALL BLVD 5225 TACOMA MALL BLVD STE E104 TACOMA WA 98409 253-474-3223
23 DAVID KIM FME FAMILY DENTAL 6104 20TH ST E FIFE WA 98424 253-922-6667
24 RONALD KO 12 DENTISTRY 10211 144TH ST E PUYALLUP WA 98374 253-848-7281
25 KENNETH MCNABB FME FAMILY DENTAL 2 N TACOMA AVE TACOMA WA 98403 253-383-4901
26 CHUN ZHOU DOWN TO EARTH DENTAL 4125 49TH AVE NE STE D TACOMA WA 98422 253-952-2200
27 ARNELL PRATO DOWN TO EARTH DENTAL 7808 PACIFIC AVE STE 5 TACOMA WA 98408 253-474-9509
28 ADAM POYFAIR LIGHT DENTAL STUDIOS OF LAKEWOOD 7402 CUSTER RD W STE 101 LAKEWOOD WA 98499 253-471-2222
29 LANCE BERGESON BRIDGEPORT DENTAL ARTS 4103 BRIDGEPORT WAY W STE A UNIVERSITY PLACE WA 98466 253-565-4474
30 TIMOTHY MILLER QUALITY DENTISTRY 1710 LAFAYETTE ST STEILACOOM WA 98388 253-582-3106

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Will dental insurance help me save money on dental care?

Dental treatment can be very affordable when people find the best dental insurance plan for their needs. Families that qualify for low-cost medical care can get Medicaid dental coverage, which provides free dental care to children. However, most states cover only a limited number of dental procedures for adults. For elderly patients, regular Medicare doesn’t cover dental care, but many Medicare Advantage plans offer excellent dental coverage, enabling seniors to save a lot of money on expensive dental procedures.

What are other ways to spend less money on dental care?

The best way to spend less money on dental care is to prevent problems from starting in the first place. Doing these things for your oral hygiene, limiting sugar intake and avoiding tobacco products will keep your teeth and gums healthy over time. If you have dental insurance, you’ll usually save a lot of money by seeing an in-network dentist. But if you don’t have dental insurance, have no fear! Some dental offices provide membership plans that can make dental care more affordable. Also, dentists’ prices vary considerably, so we recommend that you call a few dental offices to compare the cost of the same dental procedure if paying with cash.

How do I know if I’m getting the right dental treatment?

Whether you have a tooth that needs to be fixed, a gum problem, or concerns about your smile, there are likely multiple ways to treat your condition. DenScore’s free online dental tool will provide you with information so you can ask your dentist the right questions and get the high-quality dental care you deserve.

Why isn’t my dentist on this list?

Maybe we missed something! If your dentist is awesome, contact us and we’ll have a look!