Glendale, Arizona · Est. 2023

About Smile Science Dental Spa

We built the practice we wished existed. A place where exceptional clinical results and genuine comfort aren't in competition. They're the same goal.

Written by Richard Dawson, DMD ICOI Fellow Reviewed by John Turke, DMD DMD Updated April 2026
400+ Five-Star Reviews Google & Yelp combined
OCS Certified Oral Conscious Sedation -- Arizona
Advanced Technology CBCT 3D imaging, same-day CEREC
All Ages Welcome From first visits to full-arch implants
Smile Science Dental Spa hallway and reception area

Built Around a Belief

SmileScience 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.
400+
5-Star Google Reviews
4,000+
Implants Placed
2023
Founded in Glendale, AZ
IV
Sedation Available On-Site

Meet Your Dentists

Two co-founders, one shared commitment: exceptional results and a genuine relationship with every patient.

Dr. Richard Dawson, DMD

Surgery & Rehabilitation

Dr. Richard Dawson

DMD, OCS Certified · 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 OCS certified and holds advanced training in photogrammetry, CAD/CAM design, and laser dentistry.

Midwestern University OCS Certified ICOI Fellow AGD Member
Dr. John Turke, DMD

Restorative & Digital Dentistry

Dr. John Turke

DMD, Cosmetic & Restorative

Dr. Turke brings meticulous precision and a keen eye for aesthetics to every case. 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

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

SmileScience 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

Monday – Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (selected)
Saturday – SundayClosed

Friday hours vary. Call ahead to confirm. Emergency appointments available during regular hours.

Come See What We've Built

We welcome new patients of all ages. Most insurances accepted. In-house membership plan available for patients without coverage.