Hurricane Dental

Hurricane Dental is a general dental practice in Hurricane, Utah led by Dr. Charles Elkington. The office is located at 50 South 700 West and serves families across Washington County, from Hurricane and LaVerkin out to Springdale, Virgin, and the surrounding region. The practice focuses on treating families with compassion and care, with a stated goal of delivering “dentistry in a gentle, affordable and comfortable manner.”

Dental services offered

The practice handles the range of general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry that families in Southern Utah typically need:

• Preventive dentistry, including dental cleanings and soft-tissue care


• Pediatric dental services for children


• Cosmetic dentistry, including veneers and teeth whitening


• Crowns


• Root canal therapy


• Implants


• Full and partial dentures


• Extractions


• Emergency dentistry

Patients of all ages are welcome — children visiting for their first cleaning, adults catching up on overdue care, and older patients managing implants, crowns, or dentures.

Office hours

Hurricane Dental is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and sees patients on Friday by appointment only. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday. Emergency dental concerns are handled during operating hours by calling the office at (435) 635-4492.

Why a local dentist matters in Hurricane and the Zion gateway

Hurricane is a fast-growing community at the eastern edge of Washington County, anchored by Sand Hollow State Park, Sand Hollow Reservoir, and the gateway corridor leading toward Zion National Park. The town’s population has expanded substantially over the past decade, driven in part by retirees, snowbirds, and remote workers relocating from out of state. That growth has put pressure on local healthcare access — including dental access — particularly for families who would rather see a dentist in their own community than drive into St. George for every appointment.

For families with school-age children, a local practice makes coordinating routine cleanings, sealants, and orthodontic referrals significantly easier. For older residents and snowbirds managing crowns, implants, or dentures, having a nearby provider reduces the friction of follow-up appointments and emergency visits when something does not feel right.

Cosmetic and restorative care

Cosmetic dentistry — veneers, teeth whitening, and cosmetic bonding — has become a meaningful part of general practice as patients increasingly want to address aesthetic concerns alongside health-driven care. Restorative work like crowns, bridges, root canal therapy, and implants addresses both function and appearance, often in the same treatment plan. Hurricane Dental handles these in-house, which means patients do not need to coordinate among multiple offices for routine restorative cases.

Emergency dental care

Dental emergencies do not wait for convenient hours. A cracked tooth from a hard bite, a knocked-out tooth from a recreational sports injury at Sand Hollow, or sudden severe pain from an abscess all need same-day attention to preserve the tooth and avoid further damage. Hurricane Dental sees emergency patients during operating hours and is reachable at (435) 635-4492 for urgent dental concerns. Patients calling about an emergency should describe the symptoms briefly so the office can advise on whether the situation warrants an immediate visit or can be scheduled for the next available appointment.

Visiting the practice

Hurricane Dental is located at 50 South 700 West in Hurricane, Utah, and can be reached by phone at (435) 635-4492. New patients, families, and emergency cases are all welcome. More information is available at hurricanedental.com.