Glendale, Arizona · Est. 2023

About Smile Science Dental Spa

We built the practice we wished existed. Dental care and patient comfort can go together.

4.9 stars from 450+ Google reviews Google
Arizona Oral Conscious Sedation Permit Oral Conscious Sedation, Arizona
Advanced Technology CBCT 3D imaging, same-day CAD/CAM
All Ages Welcome From first visits to full-arch implants
Smile Science Dental Spa hallway and reception area

Built Around a Belief

Smile Science was created to address a gap Dr. Dawson and Dr. Turke saw repeatedly: patients with significant dental needs who kept postponing care because every visit felt clinical, rushed, or judgmental.

The "Dental Spa" name is not marketing language. It reflects a genuine design philosophy. The physical space, the patient flow, the communication style, the sedation options, the lighting, the unhurried pace. All of it exists to lower the barrier to care.

When people feel safe and unhurried, they come back. When they come back, we catch problems early. Early care is better care. That is the entire model.

What We Stand For

Mission

To elevate dental care through exceptional quality, genuine honesty, and a refined patient experience that never compromises comfort, service, or standards.

Vision

To become the model for what modern dental care should be: excellent, trusted, comfortable, and deeply human.

Values

  • Truth before convenience.
  • Character before image.
  • Quality before shortcuts.
  • Ownership before excuses.
  • Team before ego.
  • Respect without exception.
  • Growth through curiosity and innovation.
4.9 stars from 450+ Google reviews
2023
Founded in Glendale, AZ
IV
Sedation Available On-Site

Meet Your Dentists

Two co-founders, one doctor-owned practice in Glendale, Arizona.

Dr. Richard Dawson, DMD

Surgery & Rehabilitation

Dr. Richard Dawson

DMD, Arizona Oral Conscious Sedation Permit · Implant Surgery

Dr. Dawson co-founded Smile Science with a focus on oral surgery, full-arch implant rehabilitation, and sedation dentistry. A Midwestern University graduate, he is Arizona Oral Conscious Sedation Permit and holds advanced training in photogrammetry, CAD/CAM design, and laser dentistry.

Midwestern University Arizona Oral Conscious Sedation Permit ICOI Fellow AGD Member
Dr. John Turke, DMD

Emergency and Restorative Dentist

Dr. John Turke

DMD, Cosmetic & Restorative

Emergency and restorative care are part of Dr. Turke's work at Smile Science Dental Spa. A Midwestern University graduate, his focus is porcelain veneers, implants, Invisalign, and complex restorative cases, often completed in a single visit.

Midwestern University Invisalign Provider

Our Clinical Team

Our hygienists are among our most recognized team members, patients mention them by name in reviews.

Ilse Barranco, RDH, Dental Hygienist, Smile Science Dental Spa

Dental Hygienist

Ilse Barranco

RDH · Registered Dental Hygienist

Ilse is one of Smile Science Dental Spa's most recognized team members, frequently mentioned by name in patient reviews for her gentle touch and warm demeanor. She brings a thorough, patient-first approach to every cleaning and periodontal appointment.

Marcela Encinas, RDH, Dental Hygienist, Smile Science Dental Spa

Dental Hygienist

Marcela Encinas

RDH · Registered Dental Hygienist

Marcela combines clinical precision with genuine care for each patient. Regularly praised in reviews for making patients comfortable and at ease, she plays a key role in the preventive and periodontal care side of our practice.

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A Space Designed
for Calm

Every detail of our Glendale office was designed to eliminate the anxiety that keeps people from dental care, from the moment you walk in the door.

  • Warm blankets and noise-cancelling headphones at every chair
  • Curated playlist designed to lower heart rate and cortisol
  • Private consultation rooms. Never rushed, never overheard
  • Beverage station in the reception area
  • Same-day care available. No need to return for follow-ups
Smile Science Dental Spa treatment room

The Technology That
Elevates Your Care

Our investment in technology is direct investment in your outcomes. Better imaging. Faster treatment. Less chair time.

3D CBCT Imaging

Cone Beam CT scanning produces a full three-dimensional model of your jaw and teeth, enabling implant planning with surgical precision before we touch a single instrument.

Same-Day Zirconia Crowns

Most practices that offer same-day crowns use resin or e.max. We mill full-strength zirconia in-office, from digital scan to permanent placement in a single appointment. No temporaries. No second visit.

Digital X-Rays & Intraoral Cameras

Low-radiation digital X-rays and intraoral cameras let us show you exactly what we see, so you understand your diagnosis and can make informed decisions about your care.

Visit Our Glendale Office

Address

Smile Science Dental Spa
20118 N 67th Ave, Suite 308
Glendale, AZ 85308

Located at the north end of Village at Arrowhead, near AJ's Fine Foods. Easy access from I-17 and Loop 101. Free parking in the shopping center lot.

Office Hours

Mon-Thu9:00 am-5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am-2:00 pm
Sat-SunClosed

Emergency appointments available during regular hours.

Come See What We've Built

We welcome new patients of all ages. Most insurances accepted. Essential Care: $199 per year. 20% off other treatment. Gum Care: $399 per year. 20% off other treatment, including the deep cleaning. Essential Care: Add an Adult: $149 per year. 20% off other treatment. Add a Child: $99 per year. 20% off other treatment. With a parent on Essential Care or Gum Care. Gum Care: Second Member: $349 per year. 20% off other treatment. A second Gum Care member in the household. The 20% member discount doesn't apply to orthodontics, Invisalign, sedation, our packaged fees (implant, root canal, All-on-X and denture packages) or the $99 new-patient special, and doesn't combine with other offers. Membership is not insurance. After your exam we'll recommend Essential if your gums are healthy, or Gum Care if you need treatment for gum disease.