Oro Valley Family Dentistry

I'm terrified of the dentist!! Always have been, and I don't know why. Because of that fear, it had been over 10 years since my last dental visit. Eventually, it all caught up with me and I had to get some help. Thankfully, that help came from Tanque Verde Dental. In pain, and scared to death, I found help and compassion with Dr. Smith and crew. They all eased my anxiety and helped with the insurance issues. Thank you all so much for your awesome care and support!
Need a dentist? Tanque Verde Dental is the BEST!!

I can’t say enough great and positive things about Tanque Verde Dental. Ester, and the rest of the staff is one that I have thoroughly enjoyed being assisted by. Dr. Matt Smith is the friendliest, most professional and most competent Dentist I have had the privilege of ever being treated by.

Overall, I was very happy with my experience. Heidi, the new office person, is incredible. My husband came with, due to my procedure, but was able to clear up some hanging insurance issues very pleasantly.
Dr Smith is great. Easy to talk to, professional, but approachable. Does great work and goes above and beyond. Couldn't finish my implant, but that was not on him, but my body doing odd things. He hasn't given up on me, which is nice. His assistant is great too. Very nice and made me feel a bit better.
Overall I would, now, highly recommend this practice.

I have been going to Tanque Verde Dentist and always got excellent care especially now with the new dentist. Reception is great and helpful and the girls who clean your teeth and assist the dentist are very friendly and do a great job. I would definitely refer my friends to Tanque Verde Dental. All around excellent office!

Over the past couple of years my husband and I have had numerous procedures, including fillings, crowns, extraction and an implant, done at Tanque Verde Dental. We've recieved the very best dental care! We highly recommend Dr. Mat Smith and Dr. Justin Rider and their assistants. Carol Blythe is an excellent hygienist. And, Ester Notten goes far beyond the call of duty to ensure all covered procedures are paid via insurance! We highly recommend the professionalism and high quality care we've received from Tanque Verde Dental!!

Edited Aug. 23, 2022: I still LOVE coming to this location for ALL my family's dental needs. The hygienist was so careful and gentle. Dr. Smith tells us honestly when we can "watch and wait" or when we need dental work urgently done. Many of my children have had some cavities filled in the last 2 months, and they all did great. No tears. Kudos to Dr. Smith for making their experience pleasant.
The dental hygienist I had clean my teeth today was so quiet and pleasant. I loved not having to make forced small talk. The entire staff is pleasant and cheerful.

I am super excited to be a "new" patient at Tanque Verde Dental. Dr. Matt Smith is the new dentist at this location. So far, the office staff and dental hygienist have all been great. The receptionist is also new to this location, and she was also kind and professional. My 7 year old daughter just got her teeth cleaned there, and she had a great experience.

Backstory: My family moved to Tucson 20 year ago, and I used to take them to Great Grins Children's dentistry. The dentists there are fine, but I don't like how parents are not allowed back to be with their kids while their kids are getting their cavities filled. Also, it's so big, I don't feel like it's very personal there.

Well, my family got a job transfer to a small mining town an hour away from Safford/Thatcher, 6 years ago. While we lived in Greenlee County, we drove an hour to Safford to Dr. Matt Smith's office. My family went to him for 5 years. When our family was transferred back to Tucson 8 months ago, I tried taking my kids back to Great Grins again. The dental hygienist there talked to me as if I was supposed to be brushing my older children's teeth, and I thought that was just weird. I just didn't like it there, at all.

In desperation, I called Dr. Matt Smith's office in Safford, and found out he moved to Tucson! His new office is only 7 minutes away from my house! I am SO GLAD I get to keep taking my children to Dr. Matt Smith! My husband and I are also excited to keep going to Dr. Matt, too. I immediately got my entire family of six kids and two adults booked for appointments. Dr. Smith has no problem with parents staying with their children while cavities are being filled. I missed Dr. Smith so much, I even thought about moving back to the Gila Valley, just to be closer to his office. Finding out his new practice is now 7 minutes from my house has made me super happy!

Dr. Killebrew and the office staff are very capable, trustworthy and amiable. Esther, administrative assistant, will always go the extra mile to be sure all procedures and expenses are well understood. Her sincere desire and ability to assist all with kindness is outstanding. All the staff is so positive and caring. I've had to have quite a bit of dental work done this past year and I am extremely satisfied with the quality of work and gentle manner of all. Highly recommend!

A few years ago my husband & I retired in Arizona. One of our first tasks was to locate a dental practice. We live south of Tucson and, after visiting several dental practices in the area near our house, we were unsatisfied with those we interviewed. After several weeks we began interviewing dentist offices in the Tucson area. By chance we walked into Tanque Verde Dental. We were prepared to receive the usual office experienced: a cold welcome, a staff too busy to take a few minutes for us, a staff unable to answer questions, and a staff unhappy to have us inquiring about the practice. However, immediately on entering this office we were warmly welcomed by the receptionist and were put at ease. Our presence in the office did not upset the staff and our questions were answered with explanations that were knowledgeable. Even though we were drop-in visitors inquiring about the practice the dentist came to the reception area and chatted with us. The interaction between the receptionist and the patients coming in and leaving was friendly. Both the receptionist and the dentist made us comfortable. We immediately knew this was the practice we wanted to use - even though it is amazingly far away from our home town. It has been four years since we began using this practice which is enough time for a good understanding how lucky we are to have stumbled in looking for good dental care. I highly recommend this practice if you are looking for a dental practice that has a comfortable, caring environment, shows concern for patients, and one with a high quality of care.

So grateful that they could get me in for a same day/emergent appointment! Sweet and kind staff, and great dentist!

Tanque Verde Dental is my new dentist. They are very professional, caring and efficient. I recommend this dental practice to anyone searching for a new great dentist!