The Loftus Difference
Getting the right dental care shouldn’t feel like a gamble, and with a sedation dentist in Rapid City, it doesn’t have to, even if past visits have left you anxious or hesitant. At Loftus Dental, our dental professionals have spent decades building a practice that puts your comfort first. A routine cleaning, a same-day crown, or IV sedation for a more complex procedure: our sedation dentist and team handle it all in one place.
Serving families across Rapid City and the broader Black Hills region, we’ve grown into one of South Dakota’s most trusted dental practices. Our patients never need to be referred elsewhere, because everything they need is right here. We’ve shaped every part of your visit with your comfort in mind, from the technology that makes procedures faster to the warm towels that close every appointment.
Our Mission
At Loftus Dental, our dentists are driven by a simple goal: giving every patient in Rapid City and the surrounding South Dakota communities high-quality, comfortable dental care. Our dental professionals bring years of advanced training across cosmetic, restorative, sedation, and periodontal dentistry, so you never need a referral or a second visit. Our sedation dentist and entire team is committed to making even the most complex procedures feel manageable. On your first visit or your fiftieth, you’ll find a team that listens, explains your options clearly, and works at your pace. We never push treatments you don’t need, and we never rush you through a decision.
Why Choose Us
The right dental team respects your time, your comfort, and your long-term oral health. It’s about more than scheduling an appointment and hoping for the best. Here’s what sets our practice apart.
Meet the Team
What makes our team different isn’t just the credentials, though those run deep. It’s the kind of care that only comes from a group of people who genuinely chose this community, this practice, and this work for the long haul. Our five dental professionals including our sedation dentist span three generations of a family that has called the Black Hills home for decades, joined by an associate who was elected to one of dentistry’s most selective honor societies before ever seeing his first patient here.
Each provider has pursued advanced training well beyond dental school, with areas of focus ranging from full mouth reconstruction and implant surgery to laser periodontal therapy and sedation. That investment in continued learning isn’t about collecting credentials. It’s about being prepared for whatever a patient walks in needing. Patients often say they can feel the difference, that this team listens, slows down, and treats them like people rather than appointments. This is the result of decades of intentional practice built around one standard: doing right by the person in the chair.
Patients Love it Here
Crowns
At Loftus Dental, we make restoring your smile simple and stress-free. Ceramic crowns protect damaged teeth, improve their appearance, and bring back full function. Our sedation dentist can help you stay comfortable throughout the procedure, so same-day crown appointments are stress-free from start to finish.
Using our Primescan and Primemill systems, we design, mill, and place your custom crown in about one hour. We scan your tooth digitally, craft the crown right in our practice, and place it all in a single visit. Ask us about whether a crown is right for you.
Implants
Dental implants are one of the most reliable ways to replace a missing tooth, strong, stable, and designed to last a lifetime. We use X-Nav guided implant technology to place each implant with real-time precision, minimizing invasiveness and supporting faster healing. We offer solutions that look and function like natural teeth, covering single-tooth replacements all the way to full mouth restoration.
Our team at Loftus Dental begins with detailed 3D imaging and planning before our sedation dentist ever places an implant. We handle everything in-house, so there’s no need for outside referrals or extra appointments. The result is a permanent, confident smile restored in fewer visits.
Cosmetic (Veneers)
Porcelain veneers are a beautiful way to transform your smile by improving the shape, color, and overall appearance of your teeth. We take pride in creating results that look completely natural, enhancing your smile while keeping it uniquely yours. Our sedation dentist brings specialized cosmetic expertise to every smile we design.
At every consultation at Loftus Dental, we will walk you through every option available so you feel confident in your decision. Our cosmetic services include veneers, teeth whitening, tissue contouring, and tooth-colored fillings. We take a personalized approach because no two smiles are the same.
Sedation Dentistry
We believe every dental visit should feel comfortable, even if dental anxiety has held you back in the past. Our practice offers three levels of sedation, nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation, so we can match the right level of relaxation to your needs. Our sedation dentist is one of the only doctors in the Rapid City area certified to deliver IV sedation, making our practice a trusted choice for patients with serious dental fear.
During IV sedation, we monitor your vitals throughout the entire procedure and adjust your comfort level as needed. A steady flow of medication keeps you relaxed while we complete your treatment efficiently. After your visit, plan to rest and arrange a ride home.
General Dental Care
Good oral health starts with consistent, compassionate general dental care, and that’s exactly what we deliver at every visit. We offer a complete range of services at our practice, including routine cleanings, fluoride treatments, fillings, extractions, and root canals. Our ultrasonic scalers provide deeper, more effective cleanings while keeping your comfort front and center.
At Loftus Dental, our sedation dentist and team take time to learn your name, hear your concerns, and build a personalized treatment plan using the latest digital imaging technology. General dental care at our practice means no referrals, no runaround, just thorough, friendly care from a team trained across every area of dentistry.
Periodontal Services
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile, and our periodontal services are designed to treat and restore them at every stage. We offer a full range of care that includes periodontal disease treatment, laser therapy, tissue grafting, and S.M.A.R.T® minimally invasive gum grafting. Our laser periodontal therapy provides a precise, effective alternative to traditional gum surgery.
At Loftus Dental, our sedation dentist and team will assess your gum health thoroughly and recommend only the treatment you actually need. Patients needing micro-plastic gum tissue surgery to cover exposed roots or early-stage disease treatment will find that our team handles all periodontal services completely in-house.
Comfortable, Complete Care From Our Sedation Dentist in Rapid City
Oral health matters, and so does how you feel while taking care of it. Loftus Dental offers a full range of sedation dentistry options, cutting-edge technology, and a team of experienced dental professionals who are here to make every visit smoother than the last. If you’ve been putting off care for years or are simply looking for a new dental home in Rapid City SD, our dentists are ready to help. Call our Rapid City practice at 605.341.4521.
FAQs
Who is a good candidate for sedation dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is a good fit for patients who experience dental anxiety, have a strong gag reflex, or need lengthy or complex procedures completed in a single visit. It’s also a practical option for anyone who has been putting off necessary care because of fear or past difficult experiences. If any of those situations sound familiar, our team will help you determine which sedation option fits your needs best.
What should I do to prepare for a sedation dentistry appointment?
Preparation depends on the type of sedation you’re receiving. For IV or oral sedation, you’ll typically need to avoid eating or drinking for several hours beforehand and arrange for a driver to take you home after. Our sedation dentist will send you specific instructions ahead of your appointment so nothing catches you off guard. Arriving well-rested and wearing comfortable clothing can also help the experience go more smoothly.
What happens if I need more than one procedure done at the same visit?
In many cases, our dental professionals and our sedation dentist can combine procedures into a single appointment, especially when sedation is involved and the time is already blocked. This is one of the practical advantages of our full-service practice, where one team handles the full scope of dental care in-house. At your exam, we’ll let you know what can be grouped together and what makes more sense to space out.
How long does the dental implant process take from start to finish?
The timeline varies depending on your jawbone health and how many implants are being placed, but most patients complete the process over several months. Our dental professionals use X-Nav guided implant technology to place implants with precision, which helps minimize invasiveness and supports faster healing. We’ll walk you through a realistic timeline at your consultation so you know exactly what to expect before committing.
Can gum disease be treated without traditional surgery?
In many cases, yes. Our practice offers LANAP therapy, a laser-assisted treatment for periodontal disease that targets infected tissue without the cutting and suturing involved in conventional gum surgery. Treatment and recovery tends to be faster and more comfortable, with the help of our sedation dentist, and the results are clinically proven. If you’ve been told you have gum disease, it’s worth asking our team whether laser therapy is a viable path forward for your situation.
JOIN OUR TEAM
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our Rapid City office!
As a leading dentist in Rapid City, we’re passionate about providing exceptional dental care and educating patients in a modern, comfortable environment, and we want to hear from you! This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient experiences and outcomes.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth
- A welcoming and friendly workplace
Ready to join our team? Send your resume to rcoffice@loftusdental.viziglobal.com and take the first step toward a fulfilling career with Loftus Dental!
Forty Years of Family
For over forty years, our family has been providing compassionate and comprehensive dental care for the amazing people of our beautiful state. As a trusted dentist in Rapid City, we’d love the opportunity to serve you and your family. With offices in Rapid City and Sturgis, SD, Loftus Dental is the dental office with all the features to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable. From little things to help you relax like Wi-Fi and television in the ceiling to IV sedation to computer-navigated implant placement surgery, our team is ready to help you.
