Business Details
46 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Dental Care Partner in Anchorage
At Smile, Alaska, we prioritize patient comfort and trust through personalized dental care. Our team of experienced dentists and hygienists delivers comprehensive services, from routine checkups to advanced restorative and cosmetic treatments. We emphasize open communication, gentle techniques, and tailored solutions to address individual oral health needs. With a focus on calming anxious patients, we create a welcoming environment where patients feel heard and valued.Our commitment to transparency includes upfront pricing and efficient appointments, ensuring care aligns with both clinical excellence and patient convenience. Serving Anchorage and Wasilla since 1980, we combine decades of expertise with ongoing training to maintain the highest standards of care.
Services
Checkups
Cleanings
Emergency Care
Fillings
Implants
Invisalign
Veneers
Whitening
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We provide anxiety-free dental experiences with gentle, personalized care
- Our team maintains consistent dentist-patient relationships for better understanding
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or surprises
- Emergency dental care available for urgent needs
- We accept and welcome all patients regardless of dental history
What people say
Down to earth professionals
Exceptional hygienist care
Phenomenal service
Gentle with children
Easy communication
Services
Checkups
Regular dental checkups help detect issues early through comprehensive examinations and digital X-rays. Our dentists assess oral health, screen for diseases, and create personalized prevention plans. Patients receive thorough explanations of findings and treatment options while experiencing gentle techniques and anxiety-reducing care.
Cleanings
Professional dental cleanings remove plaque buildup and polish teeth using gentle techniques. Our hygienists focus on patient comfort while performing thorough cleanings that prevent gum disease. Each session includes oral health education and personalized at-home care recommendations tailored to individual needs and sensitivity levels.
Emergency Care
Urgent dental care addresses broken teeth, infections, and other emergencies with prompt pain relief and treatment. Our team accommodates walk-ins and provides immediate care for local patients and visitors. Emergency services include temporary stabilization and follow-up treatment planning in a calm, supportive environment.
Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings repair decayed or damaged teeth while maintaining natural aesthetics. We use bonded composite materials that preserve more tooth structure and provide durable, seamless restorations. The process includes numbing options and comfort measures to ensure pain-free treatment with long-lasting results.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening treatments effectively remove stains and discoloration using advanced bleaching systems. Our customized approach includes take-home trays and in-office options that accommodate different sensitivity levels. Each whitening session supports a charitable donation to the Smiles for Life Foundation while delivering noticeable smile enhancement.
People
Dr. Clark Bassham
Dentist
Dr. Bassham focuses on general and implant dentistry with a collaborative approach. He prioritizes active listening and honest communication to understand patient goals while creating anxiety-free dental experiences for adults and children.
Dr. Brian Kruchoski
Dentist
Specializing in smile design and Invisalign, Dr. Kruchoski transforms smiles through cosmetic dentistry. He builds trust by creating positive experiences during every visit while focusing on confidence-boosting smile transformations.
Dr. Joe Baggette
Dentist
Dr. Baggette combines technical skill with compassionate care to reduce dental anxiety. He emphasizes patient comfort through gentle techniques and personalized service while addressing both functional and aesthetic dental needs.
Dr. Stephany Stevenson
Dentist
Dr. Stevenson provides tailored dental solutions for health, cosmetic, and restorative needs. She serves military personnel and families while focusing on non-pressure treatment options that empower patients to make informed decisions about their care.
Dr. Joshua LaTour
Dentist
Dr. LaTour emphasizes consistent care through long-term dentist-patient relationships. He trains hygiene team members to exceed industry standards while helping anxious patients feel informed and confident during every dental visit.
Questions
What dental emergencies do you treat?
We handle broken teeth, severe toothaches, infections, lost crowns, and mouth injuries with prompt care. Our team provides immediate pain relief and treatment for urgent dental issues.
How do you help anxious patients?
Our team specializes in anxiety-free dentistry through gentle techniques, open communication, and personalized comfort measures like nitrous oxide and noise-canceling headphones during procedures.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans, financing options, and work with insurance providers to make dental care accessible while maintaining transparent, upfront pricing for all services.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients of all ages in Anchorage and Wasilla. Our practice specializes in creating positive first-time dental experiences for individuals and families.
What cosmetic services do you offer?
We provide Invisalign, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and smile design services to enhance dental aesthetics while maintaining natural tooth structure and function.
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