Expert Care, Friendly Service at Marketplace Dental Excellence
At Marketplace Dental Excellence, we’re committed to helping you achieve a confident, healthy smile. Serving Queen Creek and Gilbert, Arizona, we provide expert dental care both at home and in our office. Let us help you smile with confidence!
Top-Quality Dental Care in Queen Creek & Gilbert
At Marketplace Dental Excellence in Gilbert, Arizona, we prioritize your oral health. Our experienced team helps prevent cavities and gum disease with regular exams, digital X-rays, and professional cleanings. We also provide guidance on daily care, diet, and habits for optimal oral health. Let us help you maintain a bright, confident smile.
Restorative &
Cosmetic Dentistry
We offer general, preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. Our modern implants and dentures restore both the health and beauty of your smile, providing natural-looking, comfortable solutions that boost your confidence and improve your ability to eat and speak.
Meet Dr. Tuckett: Your Trusted Dentist
At Marketplace Dental Excellence, we offer implants, general, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Tuckett and our friendly team prioritize your comfort for a stress-free experience. Visit us today!
Ray Tuckett, DDS
Leader of the Dental Team
Dr. Ray Tuckett earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Brigham Young University and graduated with a DDS from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 1985. After completing a General Practice Residency at Scott AFB, IL, he served in the Air Force, including assignments in Spain and Mesa, AZ. Following the closure of Williams AFB in 1993, Dr. Tuckett began his private dental practice in Scottsdale, Mesa, and Gilbert, before settling in Queen Creek, AZ. He retired from the Arizona Air National Guard in 2013 after serving since 1993.
Dr. Tuckett is actively involved in the community, particularly in the Boy Scout program and his church, and has participated in several dental humanitarian missions to Central America and Peru. His hobbies include photography, cycling, and watching professional baseball, college basketball, and college football. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife, two children, and four grandchildren, who live nearby.
Lynda Ngo Smith
DDS
Dr. Smith, a Phoenix native, graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Chemistry and an Honors Thesis on “Women in Vietnamese Folktales.” She earned her dental degree from the University of Maryland and advanced her expertise at A.T. Still University in cosmetic dentistry, implants, and lasers.
As a general dentist focusing on family and cosmetic care, Dr. Smith treats patients like family and believes a healthy smile boosts confidence. She has participated in dental missions to the Dominican Republic and dreams of serving in Vietnam.
In her free time, Dr. Smith enjoys cooking, ballroom dancing, traveling with her husband Adam, and crafting projects like sewing and reupholstering furniture.
Adam N. Smith
DDS
Dr. Smith, a native of Arizona, graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. He earned his DDS from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, graduating cum laude and receiving the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award. Dr. Smith completed a general practice residency at the Baltimore VA Hospital, where he trained in implant dentistry, full mouth reconstruction, and complex endodontics and oral surgery.
Outside the office, Dr. Smith enjoys traveling with his wife, Lynda, playing golf, and cooking culinary creations for friends and family.
Meet Our Team
Our dental team is committed to your comfort and oral health. We treat each patient as an individual, customizing treatments to meet your specific needs. We prioritize open communication and personalized care, ensuring you receive the attention you deserve. Thank you for trusting us with your dental care.
Stephanie
Office Manager
Jeck
Hygienist
Mady
Lead Assistant
Sarah
Patient Care Coordinator
Quality Dentistry and Personalized Care
With over 20 years of experience, Marketplace Dental Excellence serves Queen Creek and Gilbert with a wide range of dental services. Our skilled team uses advanced technology to provide top-quality care, helping you make informed decisions about your oral health. We prioritize your smile and well-being with exceptional service.
