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Best General Dentists in Charleston, WV (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Ferrari Facial Aesthetics, ranked #1 of 57 by service score; 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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57 Charleston clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 4 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Charleston at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Charleston at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Ferrari Facial Aesthetics735.0★ (58)
2Grant S. Mason, DDS, Inc.73—
3Charleston dental association67—
4Christian G Wayne DDS67—
5Devon Zegeer67—
6Dr. Charles A. Lowman, DDS67—
7Dr. John C. Dixon, DDS67—
8Dr. John Falbo67—
9Dr. N. Dillon Parizek67—
10Dr. Richard L. Howard, DDS67—

The 57 best general dentistry dentists in Charleston, 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.

  19. #19 FamilyCare Health Center - Patrick Street

    116 Hills Plz, Charleston, WV 25387, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Charleston: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at FamilyCare Health Center - Patrick StreetFull profile(304) 720-4466

  20. #20 Dennis King

    2809 Mountaineer Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Charleston: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dennis KingFull profile(304) 202-3968
    In their words

    Dennis King practices in Charleston, WV for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Dennis King and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and…

    From Dennis King's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Timothy M. Spears, DDS

    818 Oakwood Rd, Charleston, WV 25314

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Charleston: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Timothy M. Spears, DDSFull profile(304) 346-3993

  22. #22 John P. Burgess, DDS

    405 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Charleston: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at John P. Burgess, DDSFull profile(304) 346-4820

  23. #23 Charleston Dental Associates

    111 Brooks St, Charleston, WV 25301, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Charleston on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Charleston Dental AssociatesFull profile(304) 344-0344
    In their words

    Provide the public quality dental care, while maintaining a high level of respect, ethics, morals, and kindness to our patients. We strive to maintain a friendly environment that provides a "family like" atmosphere while improving the quality of life and restoring function and health of our patients.

    From Charleston Dental Associates's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Ernest N. Pennington DDS

    111 Brooks St, Charleston, WV 25301

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Charleston on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Ernest N. Pennington DDSFull profile(304) 344-0344
    In their words

    Dr. Ernest Pennington received his dental education from the University Of West Virginia School of Dentistry in 1976. He’s affiliated with several organizations, including the American and West Virginia Dental Associations and Kanawha Valley Dental Society. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Outside the office, Dr. Pennington enjoys WVU Football and WVU Basketball. He spends his free time traveling, listening…

    From Ernest N. Pennington DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Kennedy Dental Office

    1000 Parkway Rd Ste D, Charleston, WV 25309

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Charleston on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kennedy Dental OfficeFull profile(304) 744-9717

All 57 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #57, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Simpson Dental PLLC37
27Jack Bernardo DDS37
28Moore & Moore Dental Associates37
29Nagy & Majestro DDS37
30Smith Family Dentistry WV37
31Alex W. Skaff DDS37
32Howard & Howard Dental37
33Michelle C. Paterno DDS37
34Smile Center37
35Bloom Family Dentistry37
36Allison Jarrett, DDS37
37Children's Dentistry: Tracy L. Wilkerson DDS37
38Revive Dental and Implant Center37
39Michael J. Tupta, DDS Inc.37
40FamilyCare Health Center - Mary C. Snow Elementary37
41MTG Dental37
42CAMC Dental Center33
43Dr. James A. Kennedy, DDS33
44Oakwood Family Dentistry: Harrington Martha33
45West Virginia Health Right Free & Charitable Clinic33
46Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery33
47Aspen Dental33
48Dr. Jose Ravelo28
49Family & Cosmetic Dentistry17
50Crouts Richard M DDS15
51King & King15
52Mann Jr D Wilson DDS15
53Shamblin Jack F DDS15
54Smolder Craig P DDS15
55South Hills Family Dental Care14
56Sigmon Michael DDS8
57Charleston Dental Arts Studio7

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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 Charleston?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Charleston?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$50–$150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$150–$350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia—

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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 Charleston general dentistry dentists

We scored 57 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Charleston?

Ferrari Facial Aesthetics ranks #1 of 57 Charleston clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews and evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours. Grant S. Mason, DDS, Inc. ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Charleston, WV?

General dentistry in Charleston typically costs $90–$270 USD. By type: checkup exam $50–$150; exam, cleaning and x-rays $150–$350. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in West 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 Charleston general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 57 Charleston clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Ferrari Facial Aesthetics and Timothy M. Spears, DDS. 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 Charleston?

57 Charleston clinics list general dentistry in our data. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Charleston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 57 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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