Award-Winning Dentistry in Rapid City & Spearfish, SD — Going the Extra Smile

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Top Rated Dentist

In Rapid City, SD

Voted Best of the Black Hills

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What Makes Our Rapid City Dental Office Different

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It Smells Like Cookies. On Purpose.

You know that smell that most dental offices have? Not here. Our office feels more like a living room– with a fireplace, real furniture, TVs, and freshly baked cookies every single day.

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We Won’t Judge – Promise.

If it’s been years since your last dental cleaning, then so what? You’re here now and that’s a win in our book. P.S. – We don’t floss everyday, either. Don’t call the dental police.

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You Can Sleep Through Your Appointment

Feeling nervous about your appointment? We’ve got massage chairs, TVs on the ceiling, and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) if you’d rather skip the small talk and sleep through your cleaning.

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Yes, We’re Doctors – But We’re Also Human

Don’t be so surprised. We’re just your neighbors and friends who happen to be (really) good at dentistry.

It’s still dentistry.



It just doesn’t feel like torture.

Going to the Dentist Doesn’t Have to Be Miserable.

When you think about going to the dentist, you probably think about the smell, the sounds… and the slight dread.


We built something different in Rapid City and Spearfish.

Instead of antiseptic, you smell freshly baked cookies.

Instead of a colorless office, you walk into a friend’s living room.

Instead of clinical jargon, you get southern hospitality.


Maybe — and we know this sounds crazy — you don’t completely hate being here.

We’re not sterile.

We’re not stiff.

We let our personalities come through, and our patients love us for it.


We’re good at what we do, but we’re most proud of how we make our patients feel.

What to Expect at Our Rapid City Dental Office

Most dental anxiety isn’t about physical pain. It’s about the whole experience — the smell, the sounds, the bright lights, the feeling that you’re trapped in a chair while someone judges your life choices while your mouth is propped wide open for what seems like FOREVER.


We designed our space to lower that stress from the start. When you walk in, you should feel like you’re walking into a friend's living room. That’s our hope, long term: For you to see us as family; the kind of family you see twice a year, anyway.

 

Did we mention that we bake chocolate chip cookies fresh every single day?


No, it’s not for job security… We just really like cookies.

Accepting New Patients

New to Orchard Meadows? Grab a cookie and let’s chat — no judgment, no pressure.

We’re Built for the “It’s Been a While” Patient

If you’re thinking, “I should’ve booked a dental cleaning AGES ago,” you’re exactly who we see every day.


Some patients walk in with a number in their head — three years, seven years, a decade — like they’re in a confessional. Once that number comes out, they brace for impact. A lecture. A scolding. Guilt.


We don’t care how long it’s been.


What do we actually care about?

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Are you in pain right now?

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Are you worried about infection or broken teeth?

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Do you want to feel confident smiling again?

That’s why we do what we do. Not to shame. Not to guilt. To craft your best smile. Period.

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Don’t Take Our Word For It.

If you’re looking for a straightforward, no nonsense, relaxed dentist in Rapid City — you found one.

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Meet Dr. Garner – Voted Best Dentist in the Black Hills

And no — he didn’t give himself that title.

Dr. Mark Garner has been voted “Best Dentist in the Black Hills” because of how he runs this place. His philosophy: Why should you have to choose between top-tier dentistry and feeling comfortable when you can have both?


He believes you can have modern treatment planning, skilled procedures, and a team that knows exactly what they’re doing — and still feel like you’re hanging out with people who genuinely like you.


That mix is what makes Orchard Meadows work.


Dr. Mark, Dr. Juhlin, Dr. Hvezda, Dr. Katie, and Dr. Hericks aren’t trying to build a “dental empire.” They’re building a place that feels good to walk into — where you’re greeted by name, you can actually laugh during your appointment, and you leave with a six-month visit on the calendar that doesn’t make your stomach drop.


Together, they make one hell of a team.

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Discover Fun Dental Tips & Tricks!

No fear tactics. No perfect-person advice. Just practical help — what to do when something hurts, how to care for your teeth when life is busy, and what options exist when you’re tired of avoiding the mirror.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What makes Orchard Meadows different from other Rapid City dentists?

    Orchard Meadows is a comfort-first dental office in Rapid City, SD, combining modern treatment with zero judgment and genuine southern hospitality. We’re the “place with the cookies”, with fresh chocolate chip cookies baked daily in office.

  • Is Orchard Meadows accepting new patients?

    Yes. Orchard Meadows Family Dental & Denture Clinic is currently accepting new patients at both our Rapid City and Spearfish locations. You can schedule online or call us at (605) 737-3150.

  • Does Orchard Meadows offer sedation dentistry?

    Yes. We offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and intravenous (IV) moderate sedation for patients who feel anxious about dental visits. Just let us know if you’d like to explore this option when you schedule.

  • What should I expect at my first visit to Orchard Meadows?

    At your first visit, we start with a real conversation. Then, we’ll take digital X-rays, do a thorough exam, and talk through what we find in plain language.

  • Does Orchard Meadows have a Spearfish location?

    Yes. Orchard Meadows Family Dental & Denture Clinic serves families throughout the Black Hills from our Rapid City and Spearfish, SD locations.