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  4. Washington (WA)
  5. Tacoma

868 Results for Dentistry near Tacoma, WA

Learn more about Dentistry Specialists and how to choose the right one for you

A general dentist, or simply dentist, specializes in primary dental care: the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity (mouth, teeth and gums) and the maxillofacial area (head, neck, face and jaw). Dentists also maintain the function and appearance of these areas. The overall goal is to help people keep their teeth, mouth and gums healthy.

A dentist typically: 

  • Evaluates the patient's dental and medical history and performs an oral exam
  • Teaches patients about dental conditions and diseases, good oral hygiene, and oral disease prevention
  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests, such as X-rays and saliva tests, and prescribes medications including antibiotics and pain medications
  • Diagnoses oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions based on an evaluation of tests and exams
  • Provides preventive oral and primary dental care including dental cleanings and fluoride treatments
  • Treats various oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions including tooth decay, gum disease, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
  • Works closely with other dental specialists and members of your healthcare team as needed to ensure optimal care

A general dentist may also be known by the following terms: dentist, primary dentist, tooth doctor, family dentist, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).

There are 868 specialists practicing Dentistry in Tacoma, WA with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 13 hospitals near Tacoma, WA with affiliated Dentistry specialists, including Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and St. Anthony Hospital.

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    Dr. Mostafa Norooz, DDS

    Dentistry
    Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
    0.6 mi
    314 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 206 Tacoma, WA 98405
    (253) 203-6201
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at St. Joseph Medical Center
    Call: (253) 590-4525
    St. Joseph Medical Center Logo
    • Dr. James Gagliardi, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 108 ratings
      3.8 mi
      1033 Regents Blvd Ste 201 Fircrest, WA 98466
      Request Appointment
      (253) 564-2570
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Fircrest Dental Arts Center
    • Dr. Shradha Bansal, DDS

      Pediatric Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.6 mi
      316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 209 Tacoma, WA 98405
      Accepting new patients
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    • Dr. Arvind Petrie, DMD

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 205 ratings
      2.1 mi
      1550 S Union Ave Ste 150 Tacoma, WA 98405
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. David Hannula, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 41 ratings
      2.5 mi
      4146 6th Ave Tacoma, WA 98406
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Vincent Kokich, DDS

      Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 172 ratings
      1.9 mi
      1950 S Cedar St Tacoma, WA 98405
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Ross Drangsholt, DDS

      Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 435 ratings
      6.8 mi
      9618 59TH AVE SW Lakewood, WA 98499
      Request Appointment
      (253) 343-1734
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Drangsholt Orthodontics
    • Dr. Mark Nordlie, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 169 ratings
      6.5 mi
      32020 1st Ave S Ste 117 Federal Way, WA 98003
      Request Appointment
      (253) 954-4231
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Nordlie Family Dentistry
    • Dr. Zachary Ehrmantrout, DDS

      Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1053 ratings
      6.2 mi
      1109 S 348th St Ste B Federal Way, WA 98003
      Request Appointment
      (253) 256-1444
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Hawks Prairie Orthodontics
    • Dr. Mark Sundberg, DDS

      Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 198 ratings
      2.9 mi
      2702 S 42nd St Ste 106 Tacoma, WA 98409
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Steven Clawson, DDS

      Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 79 ratings
      5.5 mi
      5422 74th St W Ste D Lakewood, WA 98499
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Kevin Lee, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 119 ratings
      6.5 mi
      32105 1st Ave S Ste B1 Federal Way, WA 98003
      Request Appointment
      (360) 529-0188
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Federal Way Dental Care
    • Dr. Scott Drake, DDS

      Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 74 ratings
      3 mi
      4301 S Pine St Ste 231 Tacoma, WA 98409
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jamie Brooks, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      0.1 mi
      732 Broadway Ste 101 Tacoma, WA 98402
    • Dr. Theodore Baer, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      0.2 mi
      1148 Broadway Ste 100 Tacoma, WA 98402
    • Dr. Jonathan Porter, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      0.2 mi
      1148 Broadway Ste 100 Tacoma, WA 98402
    • Dr. Eunice Kahng, DMD

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.2 mi
      1148 Broadway Ste 100 Tacoma, WA 98402
    • Dr. Cheri Dunham, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      0.2 mi
      1148 Broadway Ste 100 Tacoma, WA 98402
    • Dr. Tiffany Bass, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      0.2 mi
      1148 Broadway Ste 100 Tacoma, WA 98402
    • Dr. Mark Walker, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 123 ratings
      6.5 mi
      32114 1st Ave S Ste 200 Federal Way, WA 98003
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Keith Phillips, DMD

      Prosthodontics
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 79 ratings
      4.4 mi
      5615 Valley Ave E Fife, WA 98424
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Mostafa Norooz, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsRated 4 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      0.6 mi
      314 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 206 Tacoma, WA 98405
      (253) 203-6201
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at St. Joseph Medical Center
    • Dr. Diantha Berg, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.6 mi
      1202 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405
    • Dr. Thai Nguyen, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 7 ratings
      0.6 mi
      1212 S 11th St Ste 20 Tacoma, WA 98405
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Audrey Nguyen, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      0.6 mi
      1212 S 11th St Ste 20 Tacoma, WA 98405
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Stuart Hersey, DDS

      Pediatric Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 82 ratings
      8.9 mi
      8012 112th Street Ct E Ste 220 Puyallup, WA 98373
      Request Appointment
      (253) 387-7168
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry
    • Dr. Randal Swanlund, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 46 ratings
      4.9 mi
      7120 40th St W University Place, WA 98466
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Tyler Shawcroft, DDS

      Pediatric Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      4.1 mi
      1628 S Mildred St Tacoma, WA 98465
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Nicole Mienko, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.8 mi
      1112 S Cushman Ave Tacoma, WA 98405
    • Dr. Brett Wallen, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 81 ratings
      6.1 mi
      118 Sw 330th St Ste 103 Federal Way, WA 98023
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Graham Egger, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 428 ratings
      5.5 mi
      2315 SW 320th St Federal Way, WA 98023
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Minou Karbakhsch, DDS

      Periodontics
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 22 ratings
      2.2 mi
      2302 S Union Ave Ste C27 Tacoma, WA 98405
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Ronald Lo, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      2.2 mi
      2302 S Union Ave Ste 12 Tacoma, WA 98405
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Mark Johnson, DDS

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 10 ratings
      5.2 mi
      6927 Lakewood Dr W Ste C2 Tacoma, WA 98467
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Loubna Pla, DDS

      Endodontics
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 25 ratings
      2.2 mi
      2302 S Union Ave Ste A1 Tacoma, WA 98405
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Brenda Kodama, MD

      Dermatology
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsRated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 44 ratings
      4.5 mi
      5225 Cirque Dr W University Place, WA 98467
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Tina Olsson, DMD

      Dentistry
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsRated 5 out of 5 starsWith 20 ratings
      3.6 mi
      412 Bowes Dr Fircrest, WA 98466
      Accepting new patients
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