Chinook Family Dentistry Inc.
For more than 35 years, Chinook Family Dentistry Inc. has proudly served Anchorage and surrounding communities with reliable, conservative dental care. Our dedicated team is committed to helping every patient achieve and maintain a healthy, confident smile—using the latest treatments and personalized service to meet your unique needs.
We believe that quality dental care starts with trust and compassion. Whether you’re visiting us for a routine cleaning or a more complex procedure, you’ll find our office welcoming, clean, and designed for your comfort. Our goal is to provide gentle, effective dentistry in a relaxing environment, so you feel at ease with every visit.
Our dentists and staff are highly skilled in a full range of dental services, including preventive care, oral hygiene, fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, root canal therapy, dentures, implant restoration, and periodontal disease treatment. We stay up-to-date with modern technology and proven care techniques to deliver the best possible results, for children and adults alike.
Chinook Family Dentistry Inc. also knows that insurance and finances are important to our patients. That’s why we partner with most major providers and work hard to keep your dental experience smooth and stress-free.
We enjoy building long-lasting relationships with our patients and believe that honest communication and respect are the foundation of great dental care. Thank you for choosing our Anchorage dental office—where your comfort and oral health always come first.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Lisa Symonds
Dr. Lisa A. Symonds , daughter of Dr. Richard Lathrop, is a lifelong Alaskan. She completed her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Northwestern University in 2001. She came back home to Alaska to enjoy the many wonders of the outdoors with her husband, Jeff and their two young sons. She enjoys hunting, fishing, running, hiking, skiing/snowboarding, boating, and gymnastics.
Dr. Richard Lathrop
Dr. Richard C. Lathrop completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Northwestern University in 1970 and quickly moved to Alaska. He spent 2 years working with the Public Health Service serving Alaska's rural communities. He is an avid outdoorsman who raised his two daughters to love the Alaskan outdoors as much as he and his wife, Nancy, do. Dr. Lathrop enjoys golfing, skiing, fishing, hunting, and flying.
Infection Control
The cornerstone in any professional dental practice is the element of trust. We're dedicated to maintaining your trust by following all recommended OSHA, EPA and CDC procedures for hygiene, equipment sterilization and keeping a sanitary workplace.
Your health and safety is our number one concern, and we'll always ensure you and your loved ones are protected.
