5 Best Dentists in Salt Lake City (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 20 dentists in Salt Lake City on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A cracked tooth on a holiday weekend is the moment most people learn whether their dentist actually has room for them. The dentists in Salt Lake City on this page have logged 5,423 Google reviews between them, with ratings that run only from 4.7 to 4.9, so the useful question is less about who is good and more about who fits your situation: late-night emergency care, a family practice with evening hours, or a clinic that does implants.

Short answer: Emergency Dentist in Salt Lake City leads with a 4.9 rating across 1,222 Google reviews and focuses on urgent care at night and on weekends. Legacy Dental (4.8, 1,185 reviews) and Salt Lake Dental (4.7, the most reviews on the page at 1,318) are the other big review bases. Fees depend on the treatment and on insurance, so ask each office for a written estimate.

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Salt Lake City Dental Offices, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Emergency Dentist in Salt Lake City	4.9 ★	1,222	Urgent and after-hours care	View ›
2	Legacy Dental	4.8 ★	1,185	Anxious patients / full-service	View ›
3	Salt Lake Dental	4.7 ★	1,318	Implants and full-mouth work	View ›
4	Genesis Dental of Salt Lake	4.8 ★	892	Downtown family dentistry	View ›
5	Foothill Dental	4.8 ★	806	Established family practice	View ›

5 Best Dentists in Salt Lake City (2026)

The dental offices, reviewed

#1 Overall↩ Responds to reviews

Emergency Dentist in Salt Lake City

4.91,222 Google reviews

Emergency Dentist in Salt Lake City is the Google name of an emergency-focused dental practice based in Murray, just south of Salt Lake City proper. Its website advertises care for toothaches, broken teeth and infections, with nights and weekends covered, and says no insurance is needed to be seen. The site also lists a wait time under 15 minutes and more than 5,000 patients treated.

What people praise

Reviewers describe being seen the next day for an emergency root canal
One reviewer was seen on the Fourth of July when their own dentist would not fit them in
Staff are called kind, patient and professional
Front desk check-in described as quick and easy

Worth knowing

Built around urgent visits, so check whether it suits routine long-term family care
Located in Murray rather than central Salt Lake City

Reputation scorecardrank in Salt Lake City

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,222 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks first on a 4.9 rating backed by 1,222 reviews. It is the clear call when something hurts and your regular dentist cannot see you.

Website +1385-605-3360 Directions

622 E 4500 S STE 202, Murray, UT 84107

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Legacy Dental

4.81,185 Google reviews

Legacy Dental is a general and cosmetic practice at 1345 E 3900 S in Salt Lake City. Its Google listing covers a wide menu, including implants, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, dentures and emergency care, and its website says it accepts all major insurances. Hours run to 8 PM on weekdays, with a shorter Saturday.

What people praise

Several reviewers with dental fear say the team is patient and never rushes them
Dentists explain each step and the cost before work begins
Same-day fillings for new patients are mentioned
A staff member goes over pricing and insurance coverage up front

Worth knowing

Not open on Sundays

Reputation scorecardrank in Salt Lake City

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,185 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong all-rounder at 4.8 across 1,185 reviews, and the reviews are especially warm about nervous patients. Late weekday hours make it practical for working schedules.

Website Book now +1801-679-4621 Directions

1345 E 3900 S STE 116, Salt Lake City, UT 84124

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Salt Lake Dental

4.71,318 Google reviews

Salt Lake Dental is a general, cosmetic and restorative practice at 2120 S 700 E, serving Sugar House, South Salt Lake and nearby areas according to its website. It lists preventive care, Invisalign and dental implants, and the site says it has placed over 10,000 implants. Dr. Carter is the dentist named in its reviews.

What people praise

Reviewers praise All-on-X implant results after years of dental pain
Hygiene visits described as gentle and thorough
One uninsured patient says the office worked with them on an urgent extraction
Friendly with young children, per a parent's review

Worth knowing

Has the most reviews on this page at 1,318 but a 4.7 rating, the lowest of the group
Some low-rated reviews exist, so read recent feedback before booking

Reputation scorecardrank in Salt Lake City

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume1,318 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It holds the largest review base here, yet ranks third because a 4.7 rating pulls its confidence score below the 4.8 and 4.9 practices. Implants are where its reviews are strongest.

Website Book now +1801-396-9321 Directions

2120 S 700 E STE I, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Genesis Dental of Salt Lake

4.8892 Google reviews

Genesis Dental of Salt Lake is a family, cosmetic and emergency dentistry office at 420 E South Temple in Salt Lake City. Its website names Dr. Michael Boyack and Dr. Richard Blackhurst, and says it offers appointment times in the evening and on weekends. Genesis Dental also operates in Kansas, and this is its Salt Lake location.

What people praise

Reviewers mention being seen quickly during a dental emergency
Front desk staff and hygienists are named and praised for being friendly
A patient credits the team with restoring teeth damaged by medication
Office described as clean and well kept

Worth knowing

Google hours show the office closing at 2 PM on Thursdays and Fridays, so confirm times when booking

Reputation scorecardrank in Salt Lake City

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume892 · 83rd

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A friendly, well-reviewed family office at 4.8 across 892 reviews. It sits fourth on review volume, not on quality.

Website +1801-355-3286 Directions

420 E S Temple St #220, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Foothill Dental

4.8806 Google reviews

Foothill Dental is a family-oriented practice at 1355 S Foothill Dr in Salt Lake City. Its website describes general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry for patients of all ages and says the practice has provided care for over 30 years. It is open weekdays from 7:30 AM.

What people praise

Reviewers say the office is transparent and never pushes unneeded treatment
Smooth scheduling and billing mentioned
A patient with sensitive teeth says the team keeps them comfortable
Some patients report coming back for years

Worth knowing

Closed on weekends
One reviewer noted a lot of photos and x-rays at a first visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Salt Lake City

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume806 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 rating on 806 reviews, the smallest review base here but still a deep one. Weekday-only hours are the main trade-off.

Website +1801-582-5787 Directions

1355 S Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How the scorecards work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the practice, measured against other Salt Lake City dentists. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a thousand patients counts for more than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does a dentist cost in Salt Lake City? (2026)

Dental fees vary widely with the treatment, the materials used, and whether your insurance covers it. We don’t publish a price table here because the reviews and websites on this page don’t state fees. Ask any office for a written treatment plan and an insurance estimate before you agree to work.

Dentists near you in Salt Lake City

These offices sit in Sugar House, central Salt Lake City, downtown and Murray, and one website mentions patients from South Salt Lake, West Valley City and Bountiful. Looking for a dentist near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions so you can find the closest option.

Questions to ask before booking a dentist

Do you accept my insurance, and can I get a written estimate before treatment?
Can you see me the same day if something hurts?
Which dentist would treat me, and do they handle implants or orthodontics in the office?
Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?
What are my options if I am anxious about needles or drills?

Frequently asked questions

Which Salt Lake City dentist handles emergencies?

Emergency Dentist in Salt Lake City, in Murray, advertises nights and weekends, and reviewers describe next-day and holiday visits. Genesis Dental and Legacy Dental also list emergency dentistry. Call first to confirm availability.

Do I need insurance to see a dentist here?

Not always. Emergency Dentist in Salt Lake City says on its site that no insurance is no problem, and one Salt Lake Dental reviewer without insurance says the office worked with them. Ask each office about payment options.

The short version

For urgent pain, start with Emergency Dentist in Salt Lake City. For routine and family care, Legacy Dental and Foothill Dental are both strongly reviewed. Whichever you pick, get the treatment plan and insurance estimate in writing.

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