# How AI sees Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry: Dentists in Los Angeles, CA

AI Visibility Index. Dentists in Los Angeles, CA. Week of Friday, July 17, 2026.

AI recommends Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry #1 in Los Angeles, CA Dentists (4 of the four assistants name it, at 4.5% share of voice), and understands it well enough to carry a customer toward a booking, scoring 63 on depth.

## At a glance

- Visibility rank: #1 in Los Angeles, CA Dentists
- Share of voice: 4.5%
- Depth score: 63/100 (weakest on pricing)

## Summary

- Across the questions Los Angeles, CA customers ask AI about Dentists, Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry is recommended by 4 of 4 assistants and ranks #1 by share of voice.
- ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Mode consistently name it.
- Its depth score is held back by pricing: AI describes what it offers well but can't tell a customer what a visit costs.

## How each assistant sees Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry

- ChatGPT: Recommends. Named in 23 of 72 prompts · names and recommends this business
- Gemini: Recommends. Named in 5 of 72 prompts · names and recommends this business
- Perplexity: Recommends. Named in 36 of 72 prompts · names and recommends this business
- Google AI Mode: Recommends. Named in 32 of 72 prompts · names and recommends this business

### Customer questions it was named in

- Who are the best dentists in Los Angeles, CA?
- I just moved to Los Angeles, CA and need a new dentist. Who should I go to?
- What's the top-rated dental practice near Los Angeles, CA?
- I chipped a tooth and need to be seen right away in Los Angeles, CA. Who takes same-day appointments?

## Depth: the buyer's journey with AI

Where AI can carry a Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry customer from a first question toward a booking, and where it can't. Five buyer questions, graded on what the assistants actually said.

### Offerings & services: Strong

Customer asks: "What does Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry do?"

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All four assistants answer this accurately for Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry.

### Availability & booking: Good

"Can I book Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry this week? Are they taking new customers?"

> Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry (523 W 6th St 202) is well-regarded for handling urgent cases, with patient reports indicating they can accommodate same-day appointments for dental emergencies . Key Information:…

AI describes availability but can't confirm a bookable time, so the customer still has to call.

### Pricing: Weak

"What does Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry charge for a visit?"

> Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry offers a range of services, including special promotions like a $99 New Patient Exam (including X-rays) and $100 teeth whitening . They generally focus on providing competitive,…

AI's answers here are uneven across the assistants.

### Fit & qualification: Good

"Can Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry handle what I need?"

> Searching the web Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry is a well‑rated, full‑service general dentistry office that appears to be a strong option for adult and teen family members, but there is no clear public indication…

Answerable for the common cases a customer asks about.

### What makes them different: Good

"Why choose Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry over the others?"

> Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry sets itself apart through a combination of highly credentialed leadership, state-of-the-art dental technology, and patient-focused financial guarantees. Here is exactly what…

Answerable for the common cases a customer asks about.

Depth from the tightened scoring run: pricing weighted for cross-assistant consistency, differentiation judged for concreteness.

## Others in Los Angeles, CA Dentists

- City of Angels Dentistry: 4.3% share of voice
- Union Dental Center: 2.9% share of voice, depth 55
- Mindfulness Dental LA: 2.3% share of voice
- Samaritan Dental Arts: 2.1% share of voice

## Frequently asked questions

### Does AI recommend Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry in Los Angeles, CA?

Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry is recommended by 4 of the four assistants and ranks #1 for share of voice among Los Angeles, CA Dentists businesses, at 4.5% share of voice.

### Can AI answer what Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry charges?

Its depth score is 63/100, weakest on pricing.

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Rankings reflect the output of third-party AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode) on the dates measured. They are an observed, sourced measurement of how those assistants describe and rank each business, not an endorsement, certification, or rating by Courtyard. AI output changes over time and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Business names and descriptions are taken from the AI responses themselves.

Measured across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode. Snapshot captured Fri Jul 17, 2026. An index by Courtyard.
