Dentists in St. George, Utah
Dentists in St. George and Washington County — general, family and cosmetic practices, and how to verify a dentist's Utah license first.
Finding a dentist in a fast-growing area
St. George has grown quickly and its dental market has grown with it, which is good for choice and means a little more work in choosing. General and family dentists handle the bulk of care — examinations, cleanings, fillings, crowns and routine extractions — while specialists handle orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and pediatric care. Many practices in this area also market cosmetic services such as whitening, veneers and implants.
The area's substantial retiree population means several practices have real depth in the restorative and prosthodontic work that matters more later in life — implants, dentures, bridges and the management of long-standing restorations. If that is what you need, ask directly how much of it a practice actually does.
Verifying a license
Utah licenses dentists through the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Status is public and free to check at license verification tool — worth doing once, particularly for a practice you have not used before.
If a specialist procedure is being recommended, it is entirely reasonable to ask about training specific to that procedure. Implant placement, for instance, is performed by clinicians with a wide range of backgrounds.
Practical questions before you book
- Do they take your insurance, and are they in network? In-network status affects cost far more than the advertised fee schedule does.
- What does a new-patient visit include, and what will it cost if you are paying yourself?
- How are dental emergencies handled outside office hours?
- Will you get a written treatment plan with costs before work begins? For anything substantial, you should.
For a large or expensive treatment plan, a second opinion is normal and reasonable. Dentistry has genuine variation in clinical judgment, and no ethical practice will object to you seeking one.
Dentists in St. George
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Dental Loft
Cosmetic and general dental practice in St. George offering comprehensive dental care, cleanings, and restorative treatments.
50 E 100 S, St. George, UT
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Desert Hills Dental
Family dental office in St. George offering general dentistry, cleanings, exams, and cosmetic and restorative care.
144 W Brigham Rd, St. George, UT
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Platinum Dental of St. George
General dentistry practice in St. George offering cleanings, exams, implants, and whitening.
1150 S Bluff St, St. George, UT
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Red Door Dental
General dentistry practice in St. George led by Dr. Dan Larsen, offering cleanings, exams, and cosmetic and restorative care.
923 S River Rd, St. George, UT
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Riverside Dental Care
Full-service dental practice in St. George offering general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.
368 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT
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Southern Utah Dental
General dental practice in St. George offering cleanings, exams, and restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
111 E 100 S, St. George, UT
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St. George Dental Care
Family and cosmetic dental office in downtown St. George offering general dentistry, cleanings, and restorative care.
444 E Tabernacle St, St. George, UT
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Sunset Dental
General and cosmetic dental practice in St. George offering cleanings, exams, fillings, implants, and teeth whitening.
929 W Sunset Blvd, St. George, UT
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Virgin River Dental
General and cosmetic dental practice in St. George led by Dr. Brett Davis, offering cleanings, exams, Invisalign, and restorative dentistry.
2134 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT
Frequently asked questions
How do I check that a dentist is licensed in Utah?
Search the dentist's name in the Utah Division of Professional Licensing's public verification tool at secure.utah.gov/llv/search. It is free and shows whether the license is currently active. If a specific procedure is being proposed — implants, for example — it is also reasonable to ask what training the clinician has in that particular procedure, since backgrounds vary considerably.
Should I get a second opinion on a large dental treatment plan?
Yes, and it is a routine thing to do. Clinical judgment in dentistry varies genuinely, particularly on the question of whether to restore or replace a tooth and on the sequencing of complex work, so two competent dentists can reach different recommendations on the same mouth. For an expensive or extensive plan, a second opinion is cheap insurance. A practice that reacts badly to the request has told you something useful.
What should I ask about cost before starting dental work?
Ask for a written treatment plan itemizing each procedure with its cost and what your insurance is expected to cover, before work begins. Ask specifically whether the practice is in network with your plan, because that affects what you pay more than the headline fee does. If a treatment will span several appointments, ask how it will be billed across them, and whether the estimate changes if the clinical picture turns out differently once work starts.