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Best General Dentists in Arlington, VA (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Dr. Isaac Shepard Emergency Dental Service, ranked #1 of 80 by service score; 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews, emergency visits and evening hours.

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80 Arlington clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 26 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 49 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Arlington at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Arlington at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Dr. Isaac Shepard Emergency Dental Service695.0★ (1)Yes
2Cherrydale Smiles694.8★ (41)—
3Tend Dental Pentagon City694.3★ (127)—
4transcenDental695.0★ (190)—
5Bancroft Dentistry685.0★ (1)—
6Arlington County Dental Clinic67——
7Columbia Heights Dental Center, PLC67——
8George Mason Dental67——
9Grace TMJ and Urgent Dental Care67——
10RenovaSmiles - Arlington664.8★ (1,074)—

The 80 best general dentistry dentists in Arlington, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

All 80 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #80, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Rami N. Ghorab DDS, PLLC ( RNX Dental )614.9★ (204)Evenings
27Dominion Hills Family Dentistry615.0★ (287)
28Shirlington Pediatric Dentistry615.0★ (162)
29Arlington Tongue Tie Center615.0★ (69)
30Arlington Dental Solutions.615.0★ (100)
31Mayer Smile Be Bright605.0★ (54)
32Arlington Smile Center: Lupita M. Roca DDS604.9★ (267)
33VK Pediatric Dentistry595.0★ (246)
34Complete Dental Care594.9★ (17)Evenings · Sat
35Bruce Hanley, DDS and Associates, PLLC595.0★ (11)Evenings · Sat
36Dr. Christine M. Reardon, DMD594.9★ (197)
37Carl G. Lebo, D.D.S.595.0★ (85)
38Dr. Eric Armakan, Pediatric Dentist & Frenectomy Specialist595.0★ (228)
39William Lessne, DDS & Bilal Chaudhry DDS584.9★ (295)
40Columbia Pike Dental Associates, LLC585.0★ (2)
41Michelle Keaney Flanagan, DMD584.9★ (121)
42SKS Dental, Smita Sabharwal DDS584.8★ (234)
43Arlington Advanced Dental Care,Dr.Hossein Ahmadian,DDS57Evenings · Sat
44Ayas Dental575.0★ (85)
45Alfonso Patron, DDS564.9★ (46)
46Mama’s Pediatric Dentistry - Dr. Heather Hoffman565.0★ (23)
47Dr. Hazim Sadeddin563.0★ (2)
48Dr. Zamani565.0★ (1)
49HAQ dental studio565.0★ (1)
50Virginia Square Dental564.6★ (152)
51Mary E. Gregory DDS Family Dentistry544.8★ (53)
52Caring Dentists544.6★ (54)
53FM Dental Group534.4★ (34)
54Shirlington Dental524.5★ (11)
55Harry S Bhandal, DDS513.0★ (2)Sat
56Urgent Dental Care47Evenings · Sat · Sun
57Arlington Dental Center47Sat
58Arlington Center for Dentistry47Sat
59Gentle Care Dentists47Sat
60Arlington Family Dental Center47Sat
61Crystal City Dental Arts Center47Sat
62Agape Dental Studio47Sat
63Dr. Lidia Tekle - Agape Dental Studio47Sat
64Virginia Dental Center37
65Elite Dental37
66Virginia Dental Care37
67Rosslyn Dental Arts Center - Dental Clinic Arlington37
68Roca Dental37
69Flavio W. Nasr, DDS - Crystal City Dental Care37
70Ballston Dental Arts37
71Ballston Dental Care37
72The Dental Office at River House37
73Emergency Dental Arlington27Sat · Sun
74Dental Devotion of Arlington27Sat
75Mclean Dental Center -Arlington Office27Sat
76Abingdon Smiles22
77Complete Dentist Clinic15
78Truong Kevin DDS15
79Meyer Clinic14
80Emergency Dentist Arlington TwentyFour Hr8

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What is general dentistry?

General dentistry covers routine care: checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and basic treatment of gum disease. A general dentist is usually the first stop for any dental problem and refers patients to specialists when a case needs it.

General dentistry: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists (DDS or DMD) provide this care themselves. There is no specialist for general dentistry; a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon for complex work.

How much does general dentistry cost in Arlington?

Typical ranges in USD for Arlington, VA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does general dentistry cost in Arlington?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$55–$170DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$170–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full general dentistry cost guide for Arlington

What to expect from general dentistry

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

General dentistry: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine checkup
When to see a specialistWhen your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems

How we ranked Arlington general dentistry dentists

We scored 80 Arlington clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Arlington data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

General dentistry in Arlington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Arlington?

Dr. Isaac Shepard Emergency Dental Service ranks #1 of 80 Arlington clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews and emergency visits and evening hours. Cherrydale Smiles ranks #2 (4.8★ from 41 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Arlington, VA?

General dentistry in Arlington typically costs $100–$300 USD. By type: checkup exam $55–$170; exam, cleaning and x-rays $170–$390. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Virginia?

Most dental insurance plans cover preventive checkups and cleanings, often twice a year, with little or no cost share. Medicaid covers dental care for children in every state; adult dental benefits vary by state. Confirm your benefits before booking.

Does a dental checkup hurt?

A routine checkup is usually not painful. Most patients feel only mild pressure or scraping during the cleaning. People with sensitive teeth or gum inflammation may feel some discomfort, and dentists can often use numbing gel or adjust their technique if you tell them.

Which Arlington general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

26 of 80 Arlington clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Dr. Isaac Shepard Emergency Dental Service, Cherrydale Smiles and Tend Dental Pentagon City. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer general dentistry in Arlington?

80 Arlington clinics list general dentistry in our data. 26 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 49 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Arlington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 131 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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