Glendale, AZ Dentists | 287 Ranked

Which Glendale dental office fits the care my family needs?

For family dental care in Glendale, start with the 83 offices rated 4.9 to 5.0 on Google, then compare the ages and treatments each office handles. Arrowhead and Bell Road suit a northern search; Glendale Avenue and the central avenues give other choices closer to downtown. Patient comments about children's visits, nervous patients or tooth repairs can help you judge the fit for your household. Before choosing, get a written treatment estimate and confirm that your dental plan covers the treating dentist at that location, including any specialist who will share the work.

Dentists in Glendale

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75TH Ave Dental Studio General DentistryDentist 7025 N 75TH AVE STE 101, Glendale, AZ 85303
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Glendale dental market, by the numbers

How Glendale’s 287 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Glendale’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+47
Excellent44
Great19
Strong24
Good & below14

Rating vs. Arizona

Average Google rating across rated Glendale offices.

4.59
Glendale average4.59 ★
Arizona average4.69 ★
Rated 4.9–5.083 offices
Elite (96+) offices47

Glendale dental leaders

Compare the highest scores and the most Google reviews.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Smile Explorers Pediatric Dentistry
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 843 reviews
  2. Legacy Dental Group
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 775 reviews
  3. Larry Fink
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 569 reviews
  4. Arrowhead Ranch Dentistry
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 1,162 reviews
  5. Shine Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 1,111 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Glendale.

  1. Arrowhead Ranch Dentistry
    1,162 reviews · 4.9 ★
  2. Maryvale Dental Partners LLC
    1,110 reviews · 4.8 ★
  3. Family Dental Station - Glendale
    1,026 reviews · 4.7 ★

Dental groups in Glendale

2 local offices are listed under the dental group names below.

Aspen Dental in Glendale: Brandon Dawson, Justin C Ewell DMD PLC.

Compare each Glendale office's address, phone, website, rating and reviews.

Dental specialties in Glendale

The largest supported local categories include Teeth Whitening (75), Cosmetic Dentists (73), Dental Implants (60), Orthodontists (45).

Dental.me guides for Glendale

These guides help you compare Glendale dentists, understand treatment choices and plan for costs and insurance.

Guide links connect this city directory to the broader Arizona and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.

Dental offices by ZIP code in Glendale

Dental offices by ZIP code.

85308 14385306 5385302 3285301 2185310 1285304 1185303 685305 685307 285708 1

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Comparing Glendale dentists

Rated Glendale offices average 4.59 stars across 32,373 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.69 statewide. 83 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 47 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Smile Explorers Pediatric Dentistry (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 843 reviews); Legacy Dental Group (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 775 reviews); Larry Fink (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 569 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Arrowhead Ranch Dentistry, with 1,162 reviews at 4.9 stars.

The 3 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 228 dental offices: 85308 (143), 85306 (53), 85302 (32).

Dentist names in Glendale, AZ

Dentists at local offices

Services listed by local dental offices

CategoryOffices
General Dentistry189 dental offices
Cosmetic Dentists73 dental offices
Dental Implants60 dental offices
Orthodontists45 dental offices
Emergency Dentists42 dental offices
Periodontists42 dental offices
Pediatric Dentists34 dental offices
Teeth Whitening75 dental offices

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Finding family dental care from Arrowhead to downtown Glendale

Glendale has dental offices near Bell Road and in the older city around Glendale Avenue. A Glendale family dentist comparison can start near work or school. Union Hills Drive and Peoria, Olive and Thunderbird roads give other ways across town.

ZIP 85308 contains 143 listed offices in the Arrowhead area. Near historic Glendale, a central office can save travel time for regular checks. Braces, gum care and new teeth can all mean repeat visits.

Reduced-fee dental visits near West Glendale Avenue

Mountain Park Health Center offers a sliding-fee discount for dental care. Its Glendale clinic is at 6975 West Glendale Avenue. The dental appointment line is 602-243-7277.

The Glendale service treats children and adults with exams, fillings and dentures. Staff can discuss fee help and the discount you qualify for. The clinic prices the proposed treatment after the fee review.

Mountain Park accepts AHCCCS and other dental insurance. Its Glendale dental hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The dental team can explain how to arrange the type of visit you need.

Student dental treatment at Glendale's Utopia Road clinic

Midwestern University Dental Institute provides care from students and licensed faculty. The dental entrance is at 5855 West Utopia Road. Call 623-537-6000 to arrange a screening.

A screening decides whether your needs fit the students' training. If you're accepted, faculty check your exam and treatment plan. Teaching visits take longer so both the student and dentist can review the work.

The clinic takes a limited group of dental plans. It can also give you a paid claim form to send to your insurer. The plan's terms decide what it pays back.

Glendale payment plans and the cost of finishing treatment

Midwestern charges half the fee when multi-stage care starts and the rest when it finishes. That applies to work such as crowns, dentures and implants. The written plan shows the proposed work and fee.

At a private Glendale office, a payment plan needs the total price, interest terms and monthly amount. An estimate for dental implants should cover the final tooth as well as surgery. An Arizona implant price can include grafting, a connecting part and a temporary tooth if needed.

Midwestern's denture service describes 4 or 5 appointments to make and fit the teeth, with follow-up afterward. The number of fittings can grow with the needs of the mouth. A Glendale patient weighing dentures should price adjustments and later upkeep along with the appliance.

AHCCCS dental benefits for a Glendale adult or child

AHCCCS covers dental screening and treatment for members younger than 21. From age 21, the emergency dental benefit pays up to $1,000 a year. The benefit resets on October 1 and runs through the following September 30.

The adult benefit covers qualifying care for severe tooth pain or infection. Your dentist must take your specific AHCCCS plan. If the bill goes past the limit, the office must explain the extra cost. Plan rules require your signed agreement to that charge before care.

Glendale residents in the Arizona Long Term Care System have an added dental benefit. It pays for medically needed care within its rules. A case manager can help apply that benefit to the work being planned.

Glendale dental care as children grow into braces

For children's care, Glendale has 34 offices listing pediatric dentistry. A child's dental visit can mean a checkup, a painful tooth or help with fear of the chair. Age and comfort needs shape that first visit.

Midwestern's pediatric service sees children from age 1. It treats bite and alignment needs for children and adults too. The clinic recommends a bite screening by age 7, before all adult teeth arrive.

Glendale braces treatment can mean months of visits along Bell Road or another local road. A written braces plan needs retainer and repair terms. Price the full course and weigh the visit schedule too.

Paying for a painful Glendale tooth when you're uninsured

A painful tooth needs an exam that identifies the cause and the treatment cost. Glendale emergency dental offices can discuss the charge for an urgent assessment when you call. For uninsured care, Mountain Park's discount process offers a local place to discuss lower fees.

A broken or infected tooth can need removal, a repair or root-canal treatment. The Arizona urgent dental care plan should cover what happens after pain relief. A tooth saved with a root canal may need a crown at a later visit.

For difficulty breathing or severe bleeding, call 911. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has a medical emergency department at 5555 West Thunderbird Road. Its team treats that medical danger, with tooth care still needed from a dentist.

Glendale senior dental bills and long-term support

Glendale seniors usually pay for ordinary tooth care themselves under Original Medicare. Some dental work is covered when tied to certain medical care. That can include preparing for cancer treatment or a transplant.

For a senior enrolled in ALTCS, the case manager can review the added dental allowance before a major repair begins. A denture or other treatment plan should show the work and any share left to pay. That keeps the dental estimate tied to the benefits the patient actually has.

Free GUS trips and Arrowhead dental travel

Glendale's 3 GUS circulators are free and wheelchair accessible. They connect destinations in central and south Glendale. A patient near those routes can weigh a local office against a longer trip north.

Arrowhead Transit Center serves Bell Road Route 170, Union Hills Route 186 and 83rd Avenue Route 83. The center is on the north side of Arrowhead Towne Center. A route to that part of town can help with repeat dental visits, with the last leg depending on the office address.

Gum care, tooth removal and specialist visits in Glendale

Gum care or surgery can add a second Glendale office to the plan. Gum treatment addresses the tissues that hold the teeth in place. An oral surgery visit has its own exam, fee and recovery needs.

The school clinic requires an agreed course of care, with limits on splitting treatment between it and a private dentist. That matters if you already have an implant or crown plan elsewhere. Before switching, each dentist should explain which unfinished steps they would take over.

Language help for a Glendale dental discussion

Mountain Park describes trained Spanish interpreters and phone or video language help. State the language needed while arranging a Glendale appointment. Staff can plan how you and the dentist will discuss the findings, the proposed work and consent.

Dental choices beyond Glendale's city edge

Peoria adds choices near Glendale's northern and western neighborhoods. Peoria dentists and Phoenix dentists can suit different parts of the city. A specialist's network or location can make those trips useful.

Surprise adds northwest comparisons, while Avondale and Goodyear extend the western choices. For a course of care with several visits, compare the whole travel schedule. The first consultation is only part of that commitment.

Glendale practice details for a closer comparison

Glendale family dental questions about fees and treatment

Where can an uninsured Glendale adult look for lower dental fees?

Mountain Park's Glendale dental service offers a sliding-fee discount and help with payment options. The amount depends on the clinic's review of your circumstances and the work needed. Midwestern is another local treatment route for accepted teaching patients, with fees and staged payments explained before care starts.

Are dental-school visits in Glendale free for every patient?

Treatment through Midwestern carries fees, and acceptance depends on whether your needs fit its teaching program. Get the full initial charge when arranging a screening, including any exam and x-rays. For a longer treatment plan, the written estimate should show what you pay at each stage of the work.

What dental work can AHCCCS pay for after age 21 in Glendale?

Adult AHCCCS emergency coverage can pay for qualifying care for severe tooth pain or infection, within its yearly allowance. Routine adult checks are outside that emergency benefit. A Glendale member in ALTCS has an additional dental benefit, so the case manager should review the proposed work and its coverage.

How can I get an urgent Glendale tooth exam with no dental insurance?

Call an urgent dental office with the symptoms and request its exam fee before making the trip. Glendale's community clinic can discuss discounted care for an uninsured patient. After the exam, the dentist should explain the cost of treating the cause, including any specialist step needed to finish.

What costs can be left out of a Glendale replacement-tooth quote?

Fittings, adjustments, implant surgery or the final crown can each be priced apart from the teeth themselves. The full estimate needs all the work your exam shows is required, including any graft or temporary set. For Glendale school care, the payment schedule also affects how much is due before work starts.

Can a Glendale child use AHCCCS for dental care before age 21?

AHCCCS provides dental screening and treatment to eligible members through age 20. A Glendale parent can use the child's plan to find a participating dentist for regular visits or a painful tooth. Care from a pediatric service should match the child's age, treatment needs and the plan's approval rules.

How does Glendale's teaching clinic handle children who need braces?

Midwestern offers orthodontic treatment for children as part of its dental service and recommends a screening by age 7. The examination guides whether treatment is needed then or later. A family can compare the proposed visit schedule and appliance costs with a private Glendale orthodontic treatment plan before committing.

Can an older Glendale patient use Medicare to pay for dentures?

A Glendale patient buying ordinary dentures generally pays the bill under Original Medicare. Certain dental care needed for covered medical treatment has its own rules. For someone also enrolled in ALTCS, a case manager can review added dental benefits and the cost of replacement teeth before the work begins.

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Updated November 10, 2026