Rodney J Thornell, DMD
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Rodney J Thornell, DMD
Herriman dentist, Dr. Rodney Thornell and the SmileWide Dental Care team truly care for you. We don't just care for your teeth; we care about your comfort and wellbeing, too. We'll share the keys to our practice with you. We want you to feel at home with us and know how we're working to give our patients the best dental care experience possible.

You control your own care, giving you exactly what you need and only what you're comfortable with. This is one of the best dental offices I have ever been to. Dr. Thornell and his staff make me feel like I am their only patient and genuinely care about my comfort and care. Dr. Thornell is upbeat, eager to listen, and thorough in explaining procedures and options.
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Our community has grown, but my team and I are proud to retain a small town feel, welcoming you and your family. Now, we welcome families from Herriman, Riverton, Bluffdale, South Jordan, and other near-by communities. I see my patients everywhere, whether I'm out shopping or at dinner with my family.
At SmileWide Dental Care, we strive to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable. From the moment you walk in the door, our team will give you the care an attention you deserve. We would love to get to know you! Call us at (801) 446-6889 to book your appointment. Jan's Loves of her life: Handsome Husband, Six Gorgeous Daughter, Six Hunky Son-in-laws, 14 grandchildren.
We use ClearCorrect Invisible braces to straighten your teeth without the look of traditional braces. Custom straightening trays will transform your smile. With the microscope, Dr. Thornell is able to get a closer look at your teeth while also leaving more personal space for you. You'll love the amazingly detailed work that we can do at our microscope-centered practice.
The staff was so supportive when I came into the office worried about some discoloration in my gums. I was so worried and they made the experience so much better by taking some extra time to make sure I was taken care of! Dr. Thornell really takes the time to learn and care about his customers. He takes a personal interest in my family, our health and how he can make our experience better!
Your Dental experiences and feedback might be just the motivation a person new to our office might need to help them gain the confidence to try it for themselves. We invite you to post your experiences here and welcome all comments and discussion relating to your dental care. If you have any questions or are interested in discussing some of the feedback below, call us today!
Reviews (10)
Lyndsey Skanchy
Lyndsey Skanchy
Jan 04, 2022
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Dr. Thornell and his employees were all so kind and professional. They took the time in my initial exam to thoroughly go over my oral health and help me with some pain I’ve been experiencing. Their office is new and clean.
Ricardo Fernandez
Ricardo Fernandez
Dec 30, 2021
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Great team!! I appreciate Dr. Thornell’s detailed explanations of all procedures. Always with great technology to make everything smoother and enjoyable. Thanks!!
Karma Davis
Karma Davis
Oct 24, 2021
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Thornell Dental was right on schedule. Dr. Thornell came to the waiting area to visit with me. Joelle was on time and very friendly and welcoming. I missed Jan the greater.
Lee Bowen
Lee Bowen
Sep 02, 2021
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Personable, with attention to detail. It seems that Dr Thornell is very knowledgeable about the latest technology and advancements. He is thorough, and takes the time to make sure I understand what he is doing, and why. The office staff is extremely pleasant. I am a fan, for sure.
Cindy Kerr
Cindy Kerr
Aug 30, 2021
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My daughter and I went to see several dentists in the Herriman area. We were never very happy with either service or treatment. But Dr Thornell was the best. He took time to explain our exam and his staff were very polite. We will return!!
Bryan Garrett
Bryan Garrett
Jun 23, 2021
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Dr. Thornell’s dentistry is the absolute BEST dentist office I’ve ever been too. He always makes time to talk to you and show you he cares about you and your family. He takes the time to really explain to you what is going on and stays with you until all your questions are answered. His staff is amazing and so friendly. I have referred numerous friends and family to him, and they all rave about his as well. If you are new to town and needing a dentist, or are just looking to make a switch, you won’t regret coming to see Dr. Thornell.
Jamie Cadwalader
Jamie Cadwalader
Feb 15, 2021
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Going to the dentist has been a life long fear of mine. Leaving me to only going when I was in so much pain I couldn’t make it one more day without seeing a dentist.
I first went to Thornell Dentistry almost 2 years ago. The first few visits were filled with anxiety requiring sedation to get thru the appointment. Dr Thornell and his staff were extremely empathetic to my fear and always made me feel very comfortable despite the anxiety. I am happy to say I am able to go in for my 6 month cleanings with no anxiety and no sedation. Highly recommend and in the event I ever move from Utah I will
Brian J.
Brian J.
Jan 28, 2019
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Easily the worst dentist I have ever been to. When I was younger my mom took me here to have a crown installed on my tooth that had been knocked out. the crown fell out multiple times without any extreme or strenuous activity.

Every single time I went in, the dentist was more invested in flirting with his dental assistant than he was actually paying attention to my teeth and fixing it.

I told my mom the first time but she didn't buy it... until the crown fell out 3 times. He fixed it for free but the final time, he just put a ton of adhesive on and called it good. Didn't color match
Carly C.
Carly C.
Mar 22, 2018
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I wish I had found Dr. Thornell's practice years ago. They gave me such good advice that I would have loved to implement long ago. Their cleanings are also far more thorough than what I've had in the past, as they employ a microscope to catch all the details, and they have a special vibrating tool that my other dentists haven't used. I would recommend anyone attend this office so you at least know the state of your mouth - other dentists sort of left me in the dark. This practice seems very geared toward prevention. Their education about my mouth, as well as their thorough cleanings
Travis R.
Travis R.
Feb 03, 2017
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These guys are awesome! I've been to a lot of dentist over the years but these guys are the best hands down! Everything from explaining everything that's going on so you actually know exactly where you stand what to do to move forward to make things better. You will not find a better dentist.