Top 10 Pediatric Dentists in Salem Oregon

Q: How much does pediatric dentistry cost in Salem?

In Salem, a child dental exam typically costs $50 – $150 , based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.

Q: How much is a pulpotomy (baby root canal) in Salem?

A pulpotomy (baby root canal) in Salem typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Q: How much is a stainless steel crown in Salem?

A stainless steel crown in Salem typically ranges $250 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

Q: How much is a baby tooth extraction in Salem?

A baby tooth extraction in Salem typically ranges $100 – $250 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

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

Reviewed August 2, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20264 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

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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

Acorn Dentistry for Kids - East Salem is the strongest overall starting point in Salem if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Best overall

Acorn Dentistry for Kids - East Salem

Best for Children / Pediatric Dentistry.

Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted

Highest review signal

Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry

The deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page across available portals.

Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.

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58.9Acorn Dentistry for Kids - East Salem 58.4Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry 53.7Clover Pediatric Dentistry 51.7Neighborhood Dentistry for Kids

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Quick Summary

4 clinics scored on this page

58.9

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58.9Acorn Dentistry for Kids - East Salem
58.4Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry
53.7Clover Pediatric Dentistry
51.7Neighborhood Dentistry for Kids

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

Pediatric Dentists Costs in Salem, Oregon (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost

Child dental exam$50 – $150

Child dental cleaning$80 – $200

Fluoride treatment$25 – $75

Dental sealants (per tooth)$30 – $60

Baby tooth extraction$100 – $250

Pulpotomy (baby root canal)$200 – $400

Space maintainer$200 – $500

Stainless steel crown$250 – $500

Price ranges reflect typical Salem, Oregon pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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Best overall

Acorn Dentistry for Kids - East Salem

Smyleee 58.9

A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for general dentistry.

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Highest review volume

Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry

430 reviews

Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.

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Another strong option

Clover Pediatric Dentistry

Smyleee 53.7

A solid alternative if the first two aren't the right fit — ranks highly on the same page.

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Top Clinics in Salem Proper

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

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 today at 8 AM

Children / Pediatric Dentistry on this Salem clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

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 Dentistry

Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.8★ · 623 reviews

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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

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Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry

4.8(430)·1.4 km from Salem Downtown

58Smyleee

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

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Children / Pediatric Dentistry on this Salem clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

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

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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

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Clover Pediatric Dentistry

4.8(102)·1.9 km from Salem Downtown

54Smyleee

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

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Children / Pediatric Dentistry on this Salem clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

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

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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

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Neighborhood Dentistry for Kids

4.9(56)·6.0 km from Salem Downtown

52Smyleee

1109, Liberty Circle South, Sunnyslope, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Children / Pediatric Dentistry on this Salem clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

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

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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

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Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#	Clinic	Smyleee	Google	Wknd	Ins.	Fin.	Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
1	Acorn Dentistry for Kids - East Salem	59	4.8★(623)	—	—	—	✓
2	Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry	58	4.8★(430)	—	—	—	✓
3	Clover Pediatric Dentistry	54	4.8★(102)	—	—	—	✓
4	Neighborhood Dentistry for Kids	52	4.9★(56)	—	—	—	✓

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

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

#	Clinic	City	Smyleee	Google	Reviews	Action
#11	Pediatric Dental Associates	Salem	48.9	4.8★	36	View →
#12	Sunrise Emergency Dentist Of Salem Family, Cosmetic, Implants	Salem	89.0	4.8★	536	View →
#13	Oak Park Dental	Salem	83.6	4.9★	685	View →
#14	Riverfront Dental	Salem	82.4	5.0★	354	View →
#15	Natural Smiles	Salem	67.6	4.3★	108	View →

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 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Paediatric dental specialists in Salem, Oregon practice in a market whose proximity to Portland (one hour north) means that the OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital serves as the hospital dentistry venue for the severe Salem paediatric dental case that requires general anaesthesia, and whose ABPD specialist supply is limited by the city's size relative to the Portland metro. The Salem paediatric dental specialist market is anchored by the FQHC community health centres whose Spanish-language paediatric dental capability serves the large Marion County agricultural worker family community — the child patient whose first dental visit is the paediatric preventive appointment that the Oregon Health Plan covers through the Child Health Plus and OHP Kids programmes and whose family's primary language is Spanish. Oregon's Early Learning Hub and the school-based dental sealant programme administered through Marion County Public Health provide the preventive dental access for the at-risk Salem elementary school child whose family has not yet established a dental home.

Smyleee evaluated Salem paediatric dental specialists on ABPD board certification or OHSU-affiliated residency training, OHSU Doernbecher hospital access for complex paediatric cases requiring general anaesthesia, Oregon Health Plan and OHP Kids billing, Spanish-language team capability for the Marion County Latino patient community, special needs patient management scope, geographic distribution within Salem rather than suburban-only location, and paediatric clinical outcome consistency. These ten Salem practices are the paediatric dentists the data confirmed as delivering the most clinically capable and linguistically accessible specialist paediatric dental care available in the Greater Salem community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Salem, a child dental exam typically costs $50 – $150, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.

A pulpotomy (baby root canal) in Salem typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

A stainless steel crown in Salem typically ranges $250 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.

A baby tooth extraction in Salem typically ranges $100 – $250 (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%

Pediatric Dentists 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 2, 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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