4.9 out of 5 stars based on 151 reviews on Google.
L Wolden · 5 out of 5 stars · 7 months ago
All the staff were very welcoming, pleasant and efficient. Dr. Anderson Saunders was professional, took extra time to examine the problem and outline the issues, very thorough. I felt very confident in her abilities.
C M · 5 out of 5 stars · 7 months ago
Excellent care and wonderful people in each department. Dr. Rice explains everything well.Its a friendly place. I actually look forward to going to the dentist.
Al Hall · 5 out of 5 stars · 6 months ago
I've going here over 15+ years. The staff has always been caring, and Dr. Brooks does outstanding work.
Rye Guischer · 5 out of 5 stars · 9 months ago
Rachelle did a wonderful job cleaning my teeth. Dr. Rice's office crew is awesome. They work with me on payments after my insurance. Awesome Dentist, kind and gentle. AWESOME DENTIST AND STAFF!!!!!
sierra vance · 5 out of 5 stars · 8 months ago
Dr Rice and his staff are always wonderful to work with. Dr Rice is very practical in his decisions and is very straightforward in his communication. Definitely recommend
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About Dr. Rice Area Dental
Dr. Rice Area Dental is a family dental practice located at 3712 Canyon Lake Drive in Rapid City, South Dakota. You and your family can take advantage of a full range of dental services here, and during each visit you will be treated by trained professionals who provide top quality care to prevent dental problems and treat current conditions. Services include same-day crowns, extractions and preservation, dentures and partials, general dentistry, family dentistry, emergency dentistry, and cleaning and prevention. The office describes itself as offering over 30 years of trusted dental care, delivered with kindness and compassion.
Patients of all ages are welcome. The practice provides personalized treatment from a friendly, helpful staff, with a gentle touch and a kid-friendly environment that sets young ones at ease. The team uses state-of-the-art technologies in its procedures, and a premium dental software system helps minimize your time in the office. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with Friday visits by appointment only. New patients can call (605) 342-3939 or request an appointment through the practice's website.
Meet the Doctors
The practice's clinical team includes Dr. Elden Rice, DDS and Dr. M. Brooke Anderson-Saunders, DDS. Dr. Elden Rice came to South Dakota from Colorado, has more than 30 years of experience in dentistry, and earned his dentistry degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He has traveled extensively to continue his education in dentistry and keeps current on the latest technologies and treatments. Dr. Brooke Anderson-Saunders was born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota, graduated from Carleton College in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in Biology, and received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2003. She treats patients with respect and kindness, and her focus is on helping patients get well and stay well.