Top 10 Periodontist in Tucson Arizona

Top 10 Periodontist in Tucson Arizona

Compare Tucson-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

  • Wilmot Family Dentistry is the strongest overall starting point in Tucson if you want a dependable option for cosmetic dentistry.
  • Precision Periodontics & Implantology - Tucson (Dr. Abhishek Patel) 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

94.5

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Periodontist Costs in Tucson, Arizona (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 Tucson, Arizona 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 Tucson Proper

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

1

Wilmot Family Dentistry

4.9(1k)·11 km from Tucson Downtown
95Smyleee

2, 899, North Wilmot Road, Thunderbird Heights/Wilmot Desert Estates, Tucson, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Documented for cosmetic dentistry in Tucson, with periodontics on the service list and 17 procedures on file.

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<p>Wilmot Family Dentistry on North Wilmot Road runs a general-dentistry practice in the Thunderbird Heights area on Tucson's east side. The clinic covers the everyday work most patients actually need — cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, root canals, and basic extractions — alongside emergency visits when something cracks or hurts unexpectedly. The vibe is functional rather than spa-like, and the shape fits patients who want a no-drama dental home without long upsell conversations or aggressive treatment plans.</p> <p>Service coverage includes routine cleanings and exams, tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, basic extractions, gum-disease management, and emergency dental visits for acute issues. The clinic also handles <strong>cosmetic refreshes like teeth whitening</strong> when patients want a brighter smile without committing to veneer work or a full smile-design plan. Most general-dentistry needs are kept in-house, with specialty referrals reserved for cases that genuinely call for oral surgery, complex implant placement, or advanced periodontal work.</p> <blockquote>If you're a Wilmot Road resident or work in the area and want a low-stakes neighborhood dental practice, this is the kind of clinic where a first cleaning is a reasonable starting move.</blockquote> <p>Pricing runs in the standard Tucson general-dentistry range, with most major insurance plans accepted and pretreatment cost estimates available before restorative work begins. Patients searching for a dentist accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ, a family dental practice in Tucson, or routine dental care in Tucson commonly land at neighborhood practices with this exact shape — generalists rather than boutique cosmetic offices. The practice suits families looking for predictability over flash, and especially fits patients who already know what they need and just want it scheduled and done with clear costs attached. First visits typically begin with a cleaning, full-mouth exam, and any needed X-rays so the dentist can baseline what's there before recommending restorative work. The North Wilmot location is convenient for residents across east-side Tucson, and the practice's straightforward style suits patients who'd rather see the actual treatment plan written down with costs attached than sit through a sales-style consultation pushing the most expensive option as the default first choice.</p>

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentAffordable Dental CareCosmetic Dentistry+13 more
Offers PeriodonticsSmyleee 95/1004.9★ · 1k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 1,042 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 95/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · Smyleee 95/100 · 4.9★ · 1k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website17 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 16, 2026
60Smyleee

# E2, 899, North Wilmot Road, Thunderbird Heights/Wilmot Desert Estates, Tucson, Arizona

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

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

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 444 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 444 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 444 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
3

Graig D. Brown DDS MS PLLC

4.9(215)·9.2 km from Tucson Downtown
58Smyleee

3148, North Swan Road, Old Fort Lowell, Tucson, Arizona

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

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

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 215 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 215 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 215 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
4

Tucson Dental Implants & Periodontics

5.0(181)·9.1 km from Tucson Downtown
57Smyleee

2330, North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson Medical Park, Tucson, Arizona

Closed · Opens today at 7 AM

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

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics5.0★ · 181 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 181 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 5.0★ · 181 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
5

Glenn Medical Village

4.6(57)·9.5 km from Tucson Downtown
68Smyleee

5170, East Glenn Street, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona

Profile in Tucson flags cosmetic dentistry; lists Periodontics alongside 16 other documented services.

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<p>Glenn Medical Village on East Glenn Street sits inside the Tucson Medical Center medical-dental cluster, a familiar professional building for many central-east Tucson residents already routing pediatric or family medical visits through the same campus. The practice runs a general-dentistry office focused on cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine restorative work — the steady backbone of family dental care rather than specialty cosmetic projects. It's a practical dental home for patients wanting their dental visits clustered with their other medical care.</p> <p>Services include routine cleanings, exams, composite fillings, crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, basic extractions, gum-disease management, and emergency visits for acute cases. The team 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 veneer treatment. Most general-dentistry needs are handled in-house, with specialty referrals reserved for cases that genuinely require oral surgery or advanced periodontal work rather than as a default routing.</p> <blockquote>If you're already routing kids through the Tucson Medical Center campus for pediatrics or family medicine, this is a sensible dental practice to slot into the same calendar.</blockquote> <p>Cost framing fits the typical Tucson general-dentistry range, with most major insurance plans accepted. Patients searching for a family dental practice in Tucson, affordable family dental care in Tucson, or a dentist for the whole family in Tucson frequently land at established neighborhood practices like this one. It works particularly well for families wanting their dental visits clustered with the same medical complex they already use for primary care or pediatrics, and suits patients who prefer a small-practice feel over corporate dental chains. The practice fits long-term family relationships rather than one-off transactional visits. First-time patients typically start with a cleaning, full-mouth exam, and X-rays so the team can baseline existing restorations and any active issues before scheduling restorative work. The clinic's spot in the Tucson Medical Center medical-dental cluster suits patients already routing kids through the same campus for pediatric medical visits, and the practice runs the kind of low-friction recall-and-confirmation rhythm that keeps families on a regular six-month cleaning cadence rather than letting visits drift past a year.</p>

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentAffordable Dental CareChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+13 more
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 57 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
Proof17 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 4, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

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

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Periodontics
1Wilmot Family Dentistry954.9(1,042)
2Precision Periodontics & Implantology - Tucson (Dr. Abhishek Patel)604.9(444)
3Graig D. Brown DDS MS PLLC584.9(215)
4Tucson Dental Implants & Periodontics575.0(181)
5Glenn Medical Village684.6(57)

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

Other Top Periodontics Clinics in Tucson, Arizona

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

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#11Southern Arizona PeriodonticsTucson49.64.6★68View →
#12Dentists of TucsonTucson46.6View →
#13Silverbell DentalTucson46.6View →
#14Smile PerfectionTucson46.6View →
#15Dental Excellence TucsonTucson46.6View →

How to Choose a Dentist in Tucson, Arizona

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

Periodontics in Tucson benefits from both the UA College of Dentistry periodontics residency program — whose residents manage periodontal surgical cases under attending supervision at fees accessible to the university patient population — and the private-practice DDS periodontists who practice across the Tucson metropolitan area. Tucson's periodontal disease burden is among the highest of any southwestern city its size, driven by the socioeconomic factors that determine periodontal disease prevalence: poverty, tobacco use, diabetes comorbidity, and the deferred periodontal care that the uninsured and underinsured patient accumulates before presenting with advanced attachment and bone loss. The best Tucson periodontic practices combine the surgical clinical depth of a fully trained specialist with the AHCCCS billing infrastructure that makes treatment accessible to the patient population that most needs it.

Smyleee evaluated Tucson periodontic providers on periodontist specialist credentials or UA residency training, full surgical and non-surgical treatment range, AHCCCS and insurance billing, maintenance recall program quality, and patient outcome consistency in terms of attachment loss arrest and long-term periodontal health maintenance. These ten Tucson practices are the periodontal providers the data confirmed as delivering the most clinically rigorous and accessible periodontal care in southern Arizona's largest and most complex periodontal disease market.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Tucson, 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 Tucson typically ranges $1,500 – $3,500 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A crown lengthening in Tucson 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 Tucson typically ranges $200 – $400 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Arizona 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 Tucson 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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