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Which dentists does AI name in Phoenix, AZ?

Aspen Dental, Phoenix Family Dentistry and Somos Dental were the dentists AI named most often in Phoenix, AZ, in 3 of 20 answers each in October 2026.

Across 20 answers to 10 customer questions, Perplexity and Gemini (model knowledge) named 65 different dentists. The 6 named most often held 18% of all mentions.

Perplexity named Aspen Dental most often (3 of 10 answers) and Gemini named Phoenix Family Dentistry most often (3 of 10 answers).

Answers collected October 15, 2026. AI answers change from day to day.

The dentists AI named most

BusinessAnswers naming it
Aspen DentalNamed by Perplexity3 of 20
Phoenix Family DentistryNamed by Gemini3 of 20
Somos DentalNamed by Perplexity3 of 20
The Emergency Dentists of PhoenixNamed by Perplexity and Gemini3 of 20
Affordable Care/Affordable Dentures & ImplantsNamed by Gemini2 of 20
Anytime Dental PhoenixNamed by Perplexity2 of 20
Arcadia Dental ArtsNamed by Gemini2 of 20
Biltmore Cosmetic & Restorative DentistryNamed by Perplexity2 of 20
Central DentalNamed by Perplexity2 of 20
Dental Care of PhoenixNamed by Gemini2 of 20

Who each AI tool named

Perplexity

10 of its 10 answers named at least one business.

  1. Aspen Dental (3)
  2. Somos Dental (3)
  3. Anytime Dental Phoenix (2)
  4. Biltmore Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry (2)
  5. Central Dental (2)
  6. Life Smiles Dental Care (2)
  7. Primary Care Dentistry (2)
  8. Sonoran Dental Arts (2)
  9. Studio B Smiles (2)
  10. Zapata Dental (2)

Gemini (model knowledge)

10 of its 10 answers named at least one business.

  1. Phoenix Family Dentistry (3)
  2. Affordable Care/Affordable Dentures & Implants (2)
  3. Arcadia Dental Arts (2)
  4. Dental Care of Phoenix (2)
  5. Gentle Dental (2)
  6. Mountain Park Health Center (2)
  7. Perfect Teeth (2)
  8. The Emergency Dentists of Phoenix (2)
  9. 24 Hour Dental Phoenix (1)
  10. A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (1)

What AI named for each question

The businesses each AI tool named in its answer to each question, in the order the answer named them.

  1. I need an emergency dentist in Phoenix, AZ right now. Who should I call?

    Perplexity

    1. Sonoran Dental Arts
    2. Aspen Dental

    Gemini

    1. The Emergency Dentists of Phoenix
    2. 24 Hour Dental Phoenix
    3. Gentle Dental
    4. Dental Specialty Center of Phoenix

  2. How much do teeth cleaning cost in Phoenix, AZ, and which dentists charge fair prices?

    Perplexity

    1. Primary Care Dentistry
    2. Diazo Family Dental & Braces
    3. Somos Dental
    4. Sonoran Dental Arts
    5. Advanced Dental Health
    6. Anytime Dental Phoenix
    7. Radiant Smiles Phoenix

    Gemini

    1. A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
    2. Mountain Park Health Center
    3. Wesley Community Health Center

  3. Who is the most trusted dentist in Phoenix, AZ?

    Perplexity

    1. Biltmore Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
    2. Central Dental
    3. Life Smiles Dental Care
    4. Studio B Smiles

    Gemini

    1. Affinity Dental
    2. Desert Ridge Dental
    3. Dentistry at Biltmore
    4. Arizona Center for Advanced Dentistry
    5. Phoenix Family Dentistry

  4. Which dental practice in Phoenix, AZ is best for dental implants?

    Perplexity

    1. ClearChoice Phoenix
    2. Oral Surgery Arizona

    Gemini

    1. The Center for Dental Implants
    2. Arizona Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
    3. Biltmore Prosthodontics
    4. Dental Implant & Aesthetic Specialists of Phoenix

  5. I have a bad toothache in Phoenix, AZ. Which dentist can see me today?

    Perplexity

    1. Aspen Dental
    2. Zapata Dental

    Gemini

    1. Phoenix Family Dentistry
    2. Emergency Dental Pros (Phoenix)
    3. Dental Care of Phoenix

  6. Who is the most affordable dentist near Phoenix, AZ?

    Perplexity

    1. Somos Dental
    2. Primary Care Dentistry

    Gemini

    1. ASU/ATSU Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
    2. Mountain Park Health Center
    3. Wesley Community & Health Centers
    4. Perfect Teeth
    5. Affordable Care/Affordable Dentures & Implants

  7. Which dentists in Phoenix, AZ have the best reviews?

    Perplexity

    1. Phoenix West Dental Partners
    2. Biltmore Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
    3. Biltmore Dental Center
    4. Central Dental
    5. Life Smiles Dental Care
    6. Phoenix Comprehensive Dentistry
    7. Risas Dental and Braces – Metro
    8. Studio B Smiles
    9. Union Hills Family Dental Care & Orthodontics
    10. Valley Smiles
    11. Weekend Dental Care

    Gemini

    1. Biltmore Commons Dental Care
    2. Arcadia Dental Arts
    3. Dr. Matthew Milana
    4. Phoenix Family Dentistry
    5. Dental Care of Phoenix
    6. Healthy Smiles Dentistry
    7. Dr. Suman S. Kollipara

  8. I need teeth whitening in Phoenix, AZ. Which local dentist do you recommend?

    Perplexity

    1. Arizona Biltmore Dentistry
    2. 7 North Dental

    Gemini

    1. Art of Dentistry
    2. Dr. Arthur C. Akerley
    3. Arcadia Dental Arts
    4. Smile Brands

  9. Is there a dentist in Phoenix, AZ with evening or weekend emergency hours?

    Perplexity

    1. Anytime Dental Phoenix
    2. The Emergency Dentists of Phoenix

    Gemini

    1. Emergency Dental Service
    2. The Emergency Dentists of Phoenix
    3. Dental Specialty Associates
    4. Gentle Dental

  10. What is a reasonable price for root canals in Phoenix, AZ, and which dentists should I compare?

    Perplexity

    1. Northern Smiles Dentistry
    2. Aspen Dental
    3. Zapata Dental
    4. Somos Dental
    5. Wellward

    Gemini

    1. Phoenix Endodontic Group
    2. Arizona Endodontic Specialists
    3. Camelback Endodontics
    4. Affordable Care/Affordable Dentures & Implants
    5. Perfect Teeth
    6. Desert Dental Group
    7. Careington
    8. Members Dental Plan
    9. Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH)

Sources AI cited

10 of the 20 answers cited sources. The sites cited most, by the number of answers citing them:

  1. aspendental.com (5)
  2. zocdoc.com (5)
  3. sonorandentalarts.com (4)
  4. azfd.com (3)
  5. somosdental.com (3)
  6. zapatadental.com (3)
  7. 7northdental.com (2)
  8. biltmoreinnovativedentistry.com (2)
  9. dental.me (2)
  10. doctor.webmd.com (2)

Gemini (model knowledge) answers from what it learned in training, without a web search, so it cites no sources.

What the most-named dentists have in common

1 of the 6 were named by both Perplexity and Gemini. The rest were named by one tool only, which is common: the tools search and remember differently.

4 of the 6 had their own website among the sources the answers cited, and AI gave a website for 6 of them.

By the kind of question: 4 of them came up for urgent requests, 4 for questions about price, 1 for questions about trust and reviews, and 0 for questions about a specific service.

How we measured this

We asked 10 questions a customer might ask about dentists in Phoenix, AZ, once on each AI tool, through each tool's official API. For example:

  • I need an emergency dentist in Phoenix, AZ right now. Who should I call?
  • Who is the most trusted dentist in Phoenix, AZ?
  • Which dental practice in Phoenix, AZ is best for dental implants?

Perplexity searches the web and shows its sources. Gemini (model knowledge) answers without a web search, from what the model learned in training, so its picks can be out of date. A language model read each answer and listed the businesses it named, and a business counts once per answer. These results describe what AI said on these dates. They are not a rating of any business's work.

Data as of October 15, 2026.

Corrections

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Questions about this page

Which dentists does AI name most in Phoenix, AZ?

Aspen Dental, Phoenix Family Dentistry and Somos Dental were the dentists AI named most often in Phoenix, AZ, in 3 of 20 answers each in October 2026.

Which AI tools were asked, and when?

Perplexity and Gemini, 10 customer questions each, answered between October 15, 2026 and October 15, 2026. Gemini (model knowledge) answers from what the model learned in training, without a web search.

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