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Best General Dentists in Cleveland, OH (2026)

188 clinics offering general dentistry, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Family Dental Care: Marino Carlo DDS, ranked #1 of 188 by service score; 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews.

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188 Cleveland clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 25 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 93 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Cleveland at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Cleveland at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Family Dental Care: Marino Carlo DDS745.0★ (1)
2A Caring Dental Group73—
3Broad Arthur DDS73—
4Broadview Dental Laboratory73—
5Cleveland Clinic Foundation: Mazhari Anoosheh DDS73—
6Cleveland Heights Dental73—
7Delta Dental Plan of Ohio, Inc.73—
8Dentist Cleveland Ohio73—
9Dr. Finn F. Lorange, DDS73—
10Dr. Jonathan Klineman73—

The 188 best general dentistry dentists in Cleveland, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Cleveland

    #1 Family Dental Care: Marino Carlo DDS

    5507 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124, United States

    74/10085% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Cleveland: 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.

    • 5.0from 1 Google reviews

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Family Dental Care: Marino Carlo DDSFull profile(440) 473-3338

  5. #5 Cleveland Clinic Foundation: Mazhari Anoosheh DDS

    9500 Euclid Ave # A-70, Cleveland, OH 44195

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for general dentistry in Cleveland on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cleveland Clinic Foundation: Mazhari Anoosheh DDSFull profile(216) 444-2200

  19. #19 Great Smiles by Design: Dr. Lynda Butler, DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Cleveland on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Great Smiles by Design: Dr. Lynda Butler, DDSFull profile
    In their words

    Great Smile by Design: Dr. Lynda Butler, DDS., is a cosmetic dentist located in University Heights, Ohio. We bring you the best service in dental cosmetic enhancements. Dr. Butler provides services such as teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, cosmetic bonding, bridgework, general teeth cleanings, oral cancer screenings, tooth extractions, and much more. Dr. Butler takes good care of those who are afraid to go to the dentist; she is very gentle. Dr. Butler…

    From Great Smiles by Design: Dr. Lynda Butler, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Metro Health Medical Center: Cassinelli Aimee T DDS

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Metro Health Medical Center: Cassinelli Aimee T DDSFull profile(216) 778-7800

All 188 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #188, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Pearl Dental73
27River Oaks Dental Associates73
28Smile Center USA73
29Stolarsky & Truxton: Mc Donald Rhonda73
30Tighe William P DDS73
31Tyler C DDS73
32Urgent Care Dental73
33Zivic Stevan R DDS73
34Lakewood Dental Group734.6★ (241)
35Touhey Thomas DDS725.0★ (254)
36Brooklyn Dental Group724.5★ (220)
37Dental & Cosmetic Solutions724.9★ (239)Evenings
38Dr. Bradley Hylan714.5★ (2,906)Sat
39Dr. Karyn Kahn714.2★ (5)
40Angel Dental Care714.5★ (717)Sat
41Emily Weitz DDS705.0★ (150)Evenings · Sat
42Jon Kirlough704.9★ (464)
43Judith M. Bordeaux, DMD, MSD704.8★ (85)Sat
44Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center703.7★ (348)Evenings · Sat · Sun
45Fairview Family Dentistry695.0★ (10)
46Pompeani Mark J DDS685.0★ (10)
47Beachcliff Family Dentistry684.2★ (10)
48Hudec Dental684.6★ (1,106)
49Downtown Dental Services674.9★ (319)
50Dr. Elliot Zeaman, DDS675.0★ (5)
51Hong Richard DDS675.0★ (5)
52Westown Dental674.6★ (191)
53Jimenez Edward Y DDS674.8★ (84)Sat
54Buckley Jr William F DDS67
55Cleveland Center-Dental Implants67
56Detroit Avenue Dental Center67
57Downtown Dental: Germeni Flora67
58Dr. Benedict Kim67
59Dr. Bilal Sajid67
60Dr. Gary Montgomery67
61Dr. Rahim Abdul67
62Dr. Rajan A. Mehta, DDS67
63Dr. William L. Farr, DDS67
64Incorvaia Kyle67
65Knight & Knight67
66Mc Gurer Jennifer67
67Ocean Dental67
68Roderick Adams67
69Rubina Saleem67
70Shaker Dental Center67
71Statdds67
72University Heights Family Dental67
73University Hospital System Ors67
74Woods & Hildebrandt Inc67
75High Point Periodontics675.0★ (9)
76Premier Dental Associates Inc664.8★ (216)
77Levinsky Ira G DDS665.0★ (6)
78Angel Dental Care654.5★ (635)
79Jason A. Doerschuk DDS Inc654.8★ (94)
80Robbins Rebecca L DDS654.8★ (221)
81A Family Dental Care: Ball John DDS655.0★ (5)
82Legacy Dental Care- Jason Warn DDS654.9★ (217)
83Kurz Kenneth J DDS655.0★ (4)
84Refresh Dental652.7★ (7)
85Dr. Malcolm Walters642.7★ (20)
86Angel Dental Care644.5★ (477)
87Cyphert T J DDS645.0★ (3)
88Dr. Eric E. Berschig, DDS643.5★ (8)
89Hudec Dental644.5★ (375)
90Faddoul Fady F DDS645.0★ (1)
91Urgent Dental assistance645.0★ (1)
92Rosenblitt Dental644.9★ (73)Evenings · Sat · Sun
93Hudec Dental644.3★ (664)
94Shimizu Craig R DDS634.6★ (22)Evenings
95Scott Voiers D.D.S.634.9★ (457)Evenings
96Kaziner Yakov DDS635.0★ (2)
97Richard E Betor Inc634.9★ (95)
98Collinwood Health Center: Williamson Gwen MD633.0★ (2)
99Kenneth Kmieck's Dental Health633.0★ (2)
100Bitounis Constantine DDS624.6★ (11)Evenings · Sat
101A United Dental Associates625.0★ (1)
102City Dental Care624.0★ (157)Sat
103Elite Dental Art624.9★ (49)
104Cleveland Oral & Maxillofacial621.0★ (2)
105Hochman Steven N DDS621.0★ (2)
106A Family Dental Care: Moses Brian DDS623.6★ (16)Evenings · Sat
107Cleveland Clinic Department: Mussa Roxana DDS611.0★ (1)
108Jordan Dental Center611.0★ (1)
109Riveredge Dentistry614.3★ (16)Sat
110Hudec Dental614.5★ (1,082)
111Lakewood Periodontics614.8★ (27)
112Dr. Scott N. Shapiro, DDS614.8★ (16)Evenings
113Dr. Donald Stiggers Jr, D.D.S604.3★ (31)Sat
114Postel Neal DDS604.3★ (20)Sat
115The Facial Aesthetic Designers, Inc-John Heimke DMD604.9★ (36)
116Dr. Charles W. Harper, DDS603.5★ (13)Sat
117Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics603.6★ (280)Sat
118VIP Smiles: Dr. Lucia Johnson594.9★ (247)
119Jaffe, Barry R DDS594.3★ (77)
120Cavolo Richard a DDS595.0★ (9)
121Cleveland Dental Institute Shaker Blvd593.9★ (266)
122Buckeye Denture Clinic584.3★ (16)
123Gadson Richard DDS585.0★ (4)Sat
124Care Alliance Health Center574.8★ (4)
125Bostic John S DDS573.7★ (3)
126Hansen Carrie M DDS574.5★ (8)
127Sobecks Jeffrey S DDS574.7★ (22)Evenings
128Highlands Dental563.0★ (2)Sat
129Care Alliance Health Center563.5★ (47)
130Dr. Fred Nevar Jr, DDS555.0★ (1)
131Emery & Green Dental554.7★ (13)
132Cleveland Dental Institute553.4★ (207)
133Elias Lora DDS554.4★ (7)
134Jonke David T DDS551.0★ (1)
135UH Rainbow Pediatric Dentistry543.0★ (28)
136Gentle Dental Cleveland544.8★ (61)
137Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Inc. (NEON) - East Cleveland Health Center542.9★ (24)
138Brian Yee D.D.S. Inc.544.7★ (24)Sat
139Dr. Joseph A. Kunchik, DDS522.5★ (4)
140Bell Andrea J DDS525.0★ (3)Sat
141Best Dentist Brooklyn Care525.0★ (1)
142Omnia Kholief525.0★ (1)
143Priority Emergency Dental Care511.0★ (1)
144Klos Zenon a DDS494.4★ (8)
145Circle Health Services483.3★ (122)
146Dr. Ralph F Knapp Inc.47Sat
147Ildiko Eydie Bakos, DDS, MSD, Inc.47Evenings
148Downtown Dental Associates47Sat
149Rosewater Dental Associates443.0★ (69)
150Schmidt William G DDS43Sat
151Beachcliff Dental Associates-Rocky43Evenings
152Northeast Ohio Neighborhood37
153Dr. Gary Schween37
154School of Dental Medicine Clinic37
155West Park Dental37
156Dentist Cleveland OH37
157Michael E. Skerl, DDS37
158Parma Ridge Family Dental: Rebecca Mintz-Gecovich DDS37
159Next Phase Dental37
160Ryba Dentistry37
161Mayer John E DDS34
162Rzepka Harry S DDS34
163Stanley Meckler & Associates34
164Compass Point33
165MetroHealth Dental Associates33
166MetroHealth Family Dentistry33
167MetroHealth Broadway Health Center - Dental Services33
168MetroHealth Department of Dentistry33
169Petkovic Vladimir DDS33
170Dr. Donald C. Shingler, DDS27Evenings · Sat
171Hayat Dental Center27Sat
172A New Millennium Dentistry: Belikov Vladimir DDS27Sat
173Dental Care Access15
174Diversident Systems15
175Doc JOB Broadview road15
176Dr. Pinto Oral Medicine15
177Emergency Dentist Cleveland TwentyFour Hr15
178Fairmount heights dental clinic15
179First Choice Dental15
180Gentle Dental15
181Mahalaha Suparna Argekar DDS, MPH15
182Rinaldi Nicholas E DDS15
183Root Canal Brooklyn15
184Tooth Implant Brooklyn15
185Assaf Hussein M DDS8
186Braces8
187Pediatric Dentistry Department8
188Vernon Lance T DDS8

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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 Cleveland?

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

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

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

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 Cleveland general dentistry dentists

We scored 188 Cleveland clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 30 were excluded (8 closed and 22 duplicate listings). 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Cleveland?

Family Dental Care: Marino Carlo DDS ranks #1 of 188 Cleveland clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 5.0★ from 1 Google reviews. A Caring Dental Group ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Cleveland, OH?

General dentistry in Cleveland 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 Ohio. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Ohio?

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 Cleveland general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

25 of 188 Cleveland clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Dr. Bradley Hylan, Angel Dental Care and Emily Weitz 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 Cleveland?

188 Cleveland clinics list general dentistry in our data. 25 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 93 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Cleveland

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 196 clinics.
  2. : 22 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 8 closed clinics removed.

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