Your Dentist Near San Tan Valley
Comprehensive dental care for San Tan Valley families at our Gilbert office — Saturday hours, same-day emergencies, implants, Invisalign, and CEREC same-day crowns.
San Tan Valley is one of the fastest-growing communities in Pinal County — a sprawling network of master-planned neighborhoods set against the dramatic backdrop of San Tan Mountain Regional Park. It's a great place to raise a family, but the rapid growth has outpaced some of the area's healthcare infrastructure. Full-service dental practices with advanced technology, multiple specialists, and same-day capability are still relatively rare out here.
That's why many San Tan Valley families make the drive to Summit Ridge Dental in Gilbert. Our office at 3145 S Val Vista Dr, Suite 110 is about 20–25 minutes north of San Tan Valley via the AZ-202 San Tan Freeway. It's a straight shot — and when you arrive, you'll find 3D CT imaging, CEREC same-day crowns, iTero digital scanning, and a team of doctors who can handle everything from your child's first checkup to a full set of dental implants.
Why San Tan Valley Patients Choose Summit Ridge
The biggest reason is the range of services under one roof. Instead of driving to one dentist for a cleaning, another for a crown, and a third for an implant consultation, you get everything at one practice. Dr. Maria Vasquez handles general, cosmetic, pediatric, and sedation dentistry. Dr. James Patel visits on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Invisalign and general care. And Dr. Sarah Chen, our implant specialist with 3,000+ implants to her name, sees patients at the Gilbert office on Fridays.
Our Saturday hours (9 AM – 2 PM) are particularly valuable for San Tan Valley families who don't want to battle weekday traffic on the 202. Come in on a Saturday morning, get the family's cleanings done, and be back home by lunchtime.
We also accept all major insurance plans and offer the Summit Savings Plan ($299/year) for uninsured patients — a popular option in a community where many residents are self-employed or between jobs.
Driving Directions from San Tan Valley
Via AZ-202 San Tan Freeway: Head north on Ironwood Drive or Hunt Highway to the AZ-202. Take AZ-202 west to the Val Vista Drive exit. Head north on Val Vista — our office is at 3145 S Val Vista Dr on the right, in the Val Vista Medical Plaza. About 20-25 minutes.
Via Combs Road / Ocotillo Road: Take Combs Road or Ocotillo Road west toward Gilbert. Connect to Val Vista Drive heading north. About 25 minutes.
Parking: Free surface lot on the east side of the building.
Services Available for San Tan Valley Patients
Your Gilbert Office Doctors
Dr. Maria Vasquez, DDS
Primary Gilbert Provider
Cosmetic, sedation, family & pediatric dentistry. Speaks Spanish.
Dr. James Patel, DMD
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Invisalign Diamond Provider, general & pediatric dentistry.
"The drive from San Tan Valley is totally worth it. We tried two dentists closer to home and neither had the technology or the range of services Summit Ridge offers. Dr. Vasquez did my CEREC crown in a single visit — no temporary, no second appointment. And our kids love going there. Saturdays are a lifesaver for our family."
— Brian M. San Tan Valley, patient since 2023
San Tan Valley Patient FAQs
About 20-25 minutes via the AZ-202 San Tan Freeway to Val Vista Drive. It's a straightforward drive with free parking when you arrive.
We're one of the closest practices offering the full range — implants, Invisalign, CEREC same-day crowns, cosmetic dentistry, sedation, and pediatric care — all under one roof.
Yes. Gilbert office: Saturday 9 AM – 2 PM.
Yes. Dr. Sarah Chen, our implant specialist (3,000+ implants), visits the Gilbert office on Fridays. We also offer All-on-4 full-arch restorations.
Yes. CareCredit, Lending Club, and our Summit Savings Plan ($299/year for uninsured patients).
Other Areas Served from Gilbert
San Tan Valley Families — Comprehensive Care Worth the Drive
Everything your family needs at one practice. Saturday hours available.