Dr. Thomas B. Nordtvedt, DDS

Dental care in Ketchikan often means choosing between convenience and quality—most practices cluster near the cruise docks, leaving residents on the west side of the island with fewer options. Dr. Thomas B. Nordtvedt, DDS fills that gap, offering routine cleanings, fillings, root canals, crowns, and emergency treatment without the downtown hustle. The clinic operates from the Westflight Building, a quiet commercial hub at 1621 Tongass Ave, where the pace slows just enough to match the rhythm of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Beyond the basics, the practice handles more involved procedures like extractions and bridges, a detail that matters in a town where specialists are scarce. Patients arriving by car or on foot will find the address straightforward; the building sits along the main thoroughfare, its sign visible from the road. Those unfamiliar with the area might appreciate the lack of tourist traffic—unlike the waterfront, this stretch of Tongass Avenue sees mostly locals running errands or heading to work.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling (907) 225-8228, a number that connects directly to the office rather than a call center. For directions, the map at this link pinpoints the exact location. No need to guess which door to use; the entrance faces the parking lot, making it easy to spot from the street.