Top 10 Kids Dentist in Salem Oregon

Top 10 Kids Dentist in Salem Oregon

Compare Salem-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 17, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20268 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Sunrise Emergency Dentist Of Salem Family, Cosmetic, Implants is the strongest overall starting point in Salem if you want a dependable option for pediatric dentistry.
  • Oak Park Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

8 clinics scored on this page

89.0

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Children / Pediatric Dentistry Costs in Salem, Oregon (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam + cleaning (under 12)$150 – $300
Fluoride treatment$50 – $120
Dental sealants (per tooth)$40 – $80
Child X-rays (bitewings)$75 – $150
Composite filling (child, per tooth)$650 – $1,200
Stainless steel crown (primary tooth)$650 – $1,200
Pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal)$650 – $1,200
Space maintainer$300 – $600
Nitrous oxide sedation (per visit)$75 – $150
Athletic mouthguard (custom)$200 – $400

Prices sourced from Shull Dentistry Salem OR, Smyleee.com pediatric dentist review, and Liv Hospital Oregon pricing data. Ranges reflect Salem, Oregon pricing as of 2026 in USD. Average pediatric dental treatment costs in Oregon range $1,277-$1,284 per treatment. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage.

Prices verified Aug 17, 2026

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Top Clinics in Salem Proper

Only clinics physically located in Salem appear in this primary ranking.

89Smyleee

436, Lancaster Drive Northeast, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Salem, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 15 procedures on file.

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Sunrise Emergency Dentist of Salem is at 436 Lancaster Drive NE in Salem, Oregon — on the Lancaster Drive NE corridor, one of Salem's main commercial arterials, accessible from the surrounding north Salem, Cummings, and northeast Salem residential communities. The practice name signals an emergency dental access orientation, and emergency dentistry is listed as a core service alongside CAD/CAM restorations, dental implants, sedation dentistry, and a cosmetic and restorative scope.

CAD/CAM dental restorations are listed alongside emergency dentistry — a clinically meaningful combination. Emergency dental visits most commonly involve acute pain, acute trauma, or a failed restoration that requires immediate attention. A practice with CAD/CAM chairside fabrication can deliver a definitive crown restoration in the same emergency appointment that diagnoses and manages the acute problem — avoiding the temporary crown that many emergency visits result in at practices without same-session fabrication capability. For Salem patients presenting with a fractured tooth or failed crown, same-session CAD/CAM crown delivery resolves the problem completely rather than managing it temporarily until a separate restoration appointment.

Sedation dentistry alongside emergency dentistry addresses the anxiety component of emergency dental presentations. Patients who present in acute pain often have elevated anxiety about dental treatment, and the ability to offer sedation at an emergency appointment — rather than requiring a separate pre-sedation consultation — makes urgent care more accessible for the segment of Salem patients who have avoided dental care specifically because of anxiety.

Dental implants, dentures, and smile makeovers cover the prosthetic replacement and cosmetic scope. Crown and bridge restorations, periodontal care, and veneers complete the restorative range. Paediatric dentistry alongside adult services covers household dental needs on the Lancaster Drive NE corridor.

For north Salem and Lancaster Drive patients who need emergency dental access alongside a cosmetic and restorative general practice with CAD/CAM technology and sedation dentistry, the 436 Lancaster Drive NE address provides that combination.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic DentistryCrowns & Bridges+11 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 89/1004.8★ · 536 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 536 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.8★ · 536 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
2

Neighborhood Dentistry for Kids

4.9(56)·6.0 km from Salem Downtown
52Smyleee

1109, Liberty Circle South, Sunnyslope, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Salem, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 1 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Based on Liberty Circle South in the Sunnyslope area of Salem, Oregon, Neighborhood Dentistry for Kids is a dental practice serving the area. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 56 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
3

Oak Park Dental

4.9(685)·6.2 km from Salem Downtown
84Smyleee

3380, Astoria Way Northeast, Northgate, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Salem clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 28 procedures.

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Based on Astoria Way Northeast in the Northgate area of Salem, Oregon, Oak Park Dental is a dental practice serving the area. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root, not just the crown — a small titanium post is placed in the jaw bone and, once it has integrated over a period of months, a replacement tooth is attached to it. It is generally the most durable option for a single missing tooth or several.

Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it.

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window. Use this page to find contact information for Oak Park Dental and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsComprehensive Dental CareCosmetic Dentistry+24 more
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 685 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 685 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 685 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published28 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
4

Riverfront Dental

5.0(354)·1.8 km from Salem Downtown
82Smyleee

1505, Water Street Northeast, Grant, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens Tuesday at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in Salem; Children / Pediatric Dentistry sits within 20 services on profile.

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Riverfront Dental operates on Water Street Northeast in the Grant area of Salem, Oregon. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it.

A crown covers an entire damaged tooth — used when too much structure is missing for a filling to hold reliably, whether from a large fracture, extensive decay, or after root canal treatment. It restores both the shape and the biting strength of the tooth underneath.

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a false tooth to crowns placed on the teeth either side of the gap, creating a fixed replacement rather than a removable one. It is a longstanding alternative to an implant, particularly when the neighbouring teeth already need crowns. You can reach Riverfront Dental through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic DentistryCrowns & BridgesDental Bridges+16 more
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry5.0★ · 354 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 354 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 82/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 5.0★ · 354 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published20 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
5

Acorn Dentistry for Kids - East Salem

4.8(623)·3.9 km from Salem Downtown
59Smyleee

Suite 140, 799, Lancaster Drive Northeast, Northeast Salem, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Profile in Salem flags pediatric dentistry; lists Children / Pediatric Dentistry alongside 1 other documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Acorn Dentistry for Kids - East Salem operates on Lancaster Drive Northeast in the Northeast Salem area of Salem, Oregon. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryEmergency Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.8★ · 623 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.8★ Google rating across 623 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.8★ · 623 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
6

Natural Smiles

4.3(108)·5.4 km from Salem Downtown
68Smyleee

3547, Lancaster Drive Northeast, Northgate, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Salem practice known for pediatric dentistry, with Children / Pediatric Dentistry among 13 documented procedures.

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Natural Smiles provides dental care on Lancaster Drive Northeast in the Northgate area of Salem, Oregon. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

A crown covers an entire damaged tooth — used when too much structure is missing for a filling to hold reliably, whether from a large fracture, extensive decay, or after root canal treatment. It restores both the shape and the biting strength of the tooth underneath.

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a false tooth to crowns placed on the teeth either side of the gap, creating a fixed replacement rather than a removable one. It is a longstanding alternative to an implant, particularly when the neighbouring teeth already need crowns. You can reach Natural Smiles through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 108 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published13 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
7

Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry

4.8(430)·1.4 km from Salem Downtown
58Smyleee

1105, 12th Street Southeast, South Central, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Salem, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 1 procedures on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice on 12th Street Southeast in the South Central area of Salem, Oregon. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.8★ · 430 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.8★ Google rating across 430 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.8★ · 430 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
8

Clover Pediatric Dentistry

4.8(102)·1.9 km from Salem Downtown
54Smyleee

150, 2225, Mission Street Southeast, Southeast Salem, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Salem, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 1 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Clover Pediatric Dentistry provides dental care on Mission Street Southeast in the Southeast Salem area of Salem, Oregon. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.8★ · 102 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.8★ Google rating across 102 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.8★ · 102 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every children / pediatric dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
1Sunrise Emergency Dentist Of Salem Family, Cosmetic, Implants894.8(536)
2Neighborhood Dentistry for Kids524.9(56)
3Oak Park Dental844.9(685)
4Riverfront Dental825.0(354)
5Acorn Dentistry for Kids - East Salem594.8(623)
6Natural Smiles684.3(108)
7Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry584.8(430)
8Clover Pediatric Dentistry544.8(102)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Children / Pediatric Dentistry Clinics in Salem

1 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

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#11Pediatric Dental AssociatesSalem48.94.8★36View →

How to Choose a Dentist in Salem

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 17, 2026Independently reviewed

Children's dental care in Salem must be responsive to the specific linguistic and cultural character of a city whose child patient community has among the highest Latino proportions of any Oregon city — the Marion County agricultural household whose children are the paediatric dental patient whose first dental experience in the United States may be the first dental experience in any formal dental setting, and whose parent's Spanish-language primary care preference makes the English-only dental team functionally inaccessible for the informed consent and post-visit instruction that the preventive appointment requires. Oregon Health Plan's children's dental benefit through OHP Kids covers preventive and restorative dental care for enrolled children, and the Salem FQHC clinics whose Spanish-language team and OHP Kids billing capability form the backbone of the agricultural worker family's children's dental access represent a coverage pathway that the OHSU School of Dentistry's community outreach programmes and Oregon's school-based dental sealant programme supplement. The first dental visit by age one recommendation — which the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has advocated for decades — is still poorly captured in the Salem agricultural worker community, making the culturally competent outreach that these practices conduct as important as the clinical care they deliver.

Smyleee evaluated Salem children's dental practices on Oregon Health Plan and OHP Kids billing, Spanish-language team capability as the primary patient language access requirement for the Marion County agricultural community, geographic distribution within Salem city limits rather than suburban-only location, paediatric behaviour guidance philosophy for the patient whose first dental experience is with this practice, preventive protocol thoroughness including sealants and fluoride varnish, and parent-verified positive first dental visit outcome. These ten Salem practices are the children's dental providers the data confirmed as most reliably delivering language-accessible, OHP-covered quality preventive dental care to the full range of Greater Salem's diverse child patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Salem, a child dental exam + cleaning (under 12) typically costs $150 – $300, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal) in Salem typically ranges $650 – $1,200 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown (primary tooth) in Salem typically ranges $650 – $1,200 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (child, per tooth) in Salem typically ranges $650 – $1,200 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Salem pediatric dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers pediatric dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Salem accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active Oregon dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Salem metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Kids Dentist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 17, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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