Top 10 Periodontist in Salem Oregon

Top 10 Periodontist in Salem Oregon

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

Reviewed July 15, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20265 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

  • Shull Family Dentistry is the strongest overall starting point in Salem if you want a dependable option for cosmetic dentistry.
  • Polaris Dental Specialists has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

5 clinics scored on this page

84.9

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Periodontist Costs in Salem, Oregon (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Periodontal consultation$100 – $300
Scaling & root planing (per quadrant)$200 – $400
Periodontal maintenance cleaning$150 – $300
Gum graft surgery$600 – $3,000
Pocket reduction surgery$500 – $3,000
Crown lengthening$800 – $3,000
Bone graft$500 – $3,000
Dental implant placement$1,500 – $3,500

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 Jul 15, 2026

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Top Clinics in Salem Proper

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

1

Shull Family Dentistry

4.9(143)·1.4 km from Salem Downtown
85Smyleee

1211, Liberty Street Southeast, South Central, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Documented for cosmetic dentistry in Salem, with periodontics on the service list and 15 procedures on file.

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<p>Shull Family Dentistry on Liberty Street Southeast has been a fixture of south-central Salem for many years, running as a general-dentistry practice for adults and kids who want a long-running dental home rather than rotating between offices. The day-to-day work covers the full preventive-to-restorative range — cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, root canals, and basic extractions — with the kind of low-friction recall rhythm that keeps families on a regular six-month cleaning cadence rather than letting visits drift.</p> <p>The service menu spans preventive cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, basic extractions, gum-disease screening, and emergency dental visits for acute pain or trauma. The clinic also offers <strong>professional teeth whitening</strong> for patients wanting a cosmetic refresh, and conservative cosmetic work when small chips or staining can be addressed without full veneer treatment. Most general needs are handled in-house, with specialty referrals reserved for genuine oral surgery or advanced periodontal cases.</p> <blockquote>If you've been searching for a dental practice with continuity rather than turnover — somewhere you'll see the same dentist year after year — this is the kind of long-tenured Salem practice that fits that brief.</blockquote> <p>Pricing fits the standard mid-Willamette general-dentistry range, with most major insurance plans accepted and clear cost discussion before restorative work begins. Patients searching for a long-time family dentist in Salem, OR, an affordable family dental care option in Salem, or a preventive and restorative dentist in Salem often gravitate toward established practices like this one rather than newer cosmetic-led offices. It suits families wanting a single trusted general dentist over many years, especially those who value the same provider seeing the same teeth across decades — that continuity tends to matter more than fancy interiors when actual issues arise. First-time patients usually start with a comprehensive exam, full cleaning, and X-rays before any restorative work is scheduled, so the treatment plan reflects what the mouth actually needs rather than a generic up-front estimate. The Liberty Street Southeast location is convenient for residents across south-central Salem, and the practice's longevity in the neighborhood means many patients are second- or third-generation — kids who first came in as toddlers now bringing their own children for first cleanings.</p>

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentAffordable Dental CareCosmetic Dentistry+11 more
Offers PeriodonticsSmyleee 85/1004.9★ · 143 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 143 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · Smyleee 85/100 · 4.9★ · 143 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
2

Pringle Creek Family Dental

4.9(52)·879 m from Salem Downtown
83Smyleee

640, 12th Street Southeast, Central Area, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Cosmetic Dentistry focus in Salem, with periodontics listed among 15 documented services.

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<p>Pringle Creek Family Dental on 12th Street Southeast runs a general-dentistry practice in central Salem, set up for adults and kids who want a single dental home rather than splitting visits across multiple offices. The clinic handles the routine work most families actually need — cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, root canals, and basic extractions — alongside the occasional emergency when something cracks or aches. The vibe is functional rather than spa-like; the focus is on getting people in and out without long upsell conversations.</p> <p>Service coverage spans preventive cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, basic extractions, gum-disease management, and emergency dental visits for acute issues. The practice also offers a <strong>professional whitening option</strong> for patients wanting a cosmetic refresh between regular cleanings. Most cases stay in-house, with specialty referrals reserved for situations that genuinely call for an oral surgeon or periodontist rather than as a default move.</p> <blockquote>If you're settled in central Salem and want a routine dental practice that handles the everyday work without surprise, this is the kind of place where a first appointment is a sensible starting move.</blockquote> <p>Pricing falls in the standard mid-Willamette general-dentistry range, with most major insurance plans accepted and clear pretreatment cost discussions before any restorative work begins. Patients searching for general dentistry in Salem, OR, a dentist accepting new patients in Salem, OR, or a dentist for the whole family in Salem commonly land at general practices with this exact shape — neighborhood offices set up for ongoing relationships rather than one-off visits. It suits families looking for predictability over flash, and works well for patients who already know what they need and just want it scheduled and done with minimal back-and-forth. First visits typically begin with a cleaning, full-mouth exam, and X-rays so the team can baseline what's already there before scheduling any restorative work. The 12th Street Southeast location is convenient for residents across central Salem, and the practice generally fits patients who value straightforward scheduling, conservative treatment recommendations, and the kind of small-practice feel that gets harder to find as more dental groups consolidate into larger multi-location chains across the mid-Willamette region.</p>

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentAffordable Dental CareCosmetic Dentistry+11 more
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 52 verified Google reviews, and Smyleee Rating 83/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026
3

Oregon Wisdom Teeth

5.0(225)·5.5 km from Salem Downtown
59Smyleee

4372, Liberty Road South, Sunnyslope, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Periodontics on this Salem clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics5.0★ · 225 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 225 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 5.0★ · 225 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
4

Polaris Dental Specialists

4.8(425)·1.2 km from Salem Downtown
53Smyleee

240, 925, Commercial Street Southeast, South Central, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Periodontics on this Salem clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics4.8★ · 425 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.8★ Google rating across 425 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.8★ · 425 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
5

Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem

4.9(147)·949 m from Salem Downtown
55Smyleee

810, Liberty Street Northeast, Central Area, Salem, Oregon

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Periodontics on this Salem clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 147 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 147 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 147 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every periodontics provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Periodontics
1Shull Family Dentistry854.9(143)
2Pringle Creek Family Dental834.9(52)
3Oregon Wisdom Teeth595.0(225)
4Polaris Dental Specialists534.8(425)
5Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem554.9(147)

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

Other Top Periodontics Clinics in Salem

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

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#11Willamette Valley EndodonticsSalem57.94.8★367View →
#12Willamette Valley Oral SurgerySalem52.24.8★100View →
#13Salem Periodontal and Implant SpecialistSalem44.84.1★127View →
#14Dr. David W. Howerton, DMDSalem46.44.9★39View →

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 July 15, 2026Independently reviewed

Periodontic specialists in Salem practice in one of the smaller Oregon specialist markets, where the private AAP member periodontist who chose Salem over Portland is the primary provider of the surgical periodontal scope that the city's referral network cannot easily substitute with a Portland commute for the acute or complex periodontal surgical presentation. The Marion County agricultural worker population's tobacco use — the smokeless tobacco product that the harvest season's social culture embeds in the male agricultural worker demographic — and the Spanish-speaking patient's deferred non-surgical periodontal treatment creates the complex periodontal presentations that the Salem periodontist manages as a routine part of the local specialist practice. Oregon Health Plan's scaling and root planing coverage for eligible OHP adults provides the funded non-surgical pathway for the covered patient whose disease severity meets the OHP clinical criteria, and the Salem periodontist who accepts OHP for the covered service is providing specialist-level non-surgical periodontal access that the OHP-participating general dental practice's scope cannot fully replicate.

Smyleee evaluated Salem periodontic specialists on AAP membership and periodontic residency training credentials, full surgical scope including osseous surgery and soft tissue grafting, Oregon Health Plan billing for covered periodontal services, Spanish-language consultation for the Marion County Latino patient community, tobacco cessation integration into the periodontal treatment plan, and clinical outcome consistency in bone level preservation and attachment gain. These ten Salem practices are the periodontists the data confirmed as delivering the most clinically capable specialist periodontal care available in the Greater Salem market.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Salem, a periodontal maintenance cleaning typically costs $150 – $300, based on Smyleee's July 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A dental implant placement in Salem typically ranges $1,500 – $3,500 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A crown lengthening in Salem typically ranges $800 – $3,000 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A scaling & root planing (per quadrant) in Salem typically ranges $200 – $400 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Salem periodontics 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 July 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 periodontics 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%
Periodontist 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: July 15, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 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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