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Best General Dentists in Detroit, MI (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Benjamin C Cornwall, DDS, ranked #1 of 108 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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108 Detroit clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 6 offer same-day or emergency visits and 29 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 26 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Detroit at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Detroit at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Benjamin C Cornwall, DDS77—Yes
2Nolan Family Health Center77—Yes
3Westcoast Dentistry675.0★ (1)Yes
4Betz James DDS67——
5Chen Shao-Chiu DDS67——
6Dental Art Clinic67——
7Family Dental Center67——
8Kazangy Medical Dental67——
9Kelly Plaza Dental Clinic: Judkins Creed W DDS67——
10Oakview Dental Center67——

The 108 best general dentistry dentists in Detroit, 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 Detroit

    #1 Benjamin C Cornwall, DDS

    2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, United States

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Detroit: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Benjamin C Cornwall, DDSFull profile(800) 436-7936

  22. #22 Wow Dental

    18525 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48224

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Detroit: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–3 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Wow DentalFull profile(313) 371-9880
    In their words

    What sets us apart at WOW DENTAL (Formally known as Golden Laser Dental), is the environment we create around delivering your best possible dentistry experience. From unprecedented access to our team of world-renowned dentists, dental surgeons and master ceramists. At Golden Laser Dental (WOW DENTAL), we care about our patients and treat everyone as family.

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

  23. #23 Southwest Dental Group

    8028 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Detroit: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 2 PM–7 PM · Wed 12 PM–8 PM · Thu closed · Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Southwest Dental GroupFull profile(313) 841-7700

All 108 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #108, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Children's Dental Specialists of Detroit555.0★ (1)
27Warren-Bedford Dental Center..553.4★ (8)
28Destiny Dental53Evenings · Sat
29Fill Good Dental Care53Evenings · Sat
30Gray Family Dental533.7★ (58)Evenings
31Detroit Caring Dentistry534.4★ (75)
32the mobile smile535.0★ (14)Evenings
33MCDC533.0★ (2)
34Dr. Stacy Kay535.0★ (1)
35Bruce Donigan DDS534.4★ (14)Sat
36Deidre Alford521.0★ (1)
37Dr. Patricia A. Lucas, DDS504.0★ (46)
38The Wellness Plan Medical Centers - Gateway Medical Center502.6★ (74)Evenings · Sat
39Central City Health493.7★ (202)
40Jolly Smiles Mobile Dental Services485.0★ (1)Sat
41Team Wellness Center Detroit-East483.2★ (53)
42Mini Dental Implants47Evenings · Sat · Sun
43Benjamin C Cornwall, DDS47Evenings
44Detroit Dental Specialists47Sat
45My Detroit Dentist47Evenings
4620 | 32 Dental Studio47Sat
47Crescent Dental Center47Sat
48Detroit Dental Specialty Center47Evenings
49Grand River Family Dentistry47Evenings
50Park Dental Services47Evenings
51Harbortown Dental Care47Evenings
52HUDA Clinic47Sat
53Paul Dental Group: Paul Agyekum, DDS47Evenings
54Ziyadeh George DDS464.0★ (4)
55Covenant Community Care43Evenings
56Covenant Community Care43Evenings
57Great Smiles Family Dentistry43Sat
58Dental Care Management43Sat
59Affordable Dentistry43Sat
60Malta Dental and Medical Clinic43Sat
61Truong Thuen37Evenings · Sun
62Urgent Care Dentist 24/737Evenings · Sat
63Campbell Dental37Evenings · Sat
64Gentle Dental at Gratiot Avenue37
65Covenant Family Dental Center37
66My Community Dental Centers ~ Detroit37
67Livernois Dental Care37
68Downtown Detroit Dental37
69Faber Jr Alan R DDS37
70ADVANCED DENTISTRY37
71Paul Agyekum, DDS37
72Dental Health and Wellness Center - Detroit37
73Destiny Dental - Detroit Grand River33
74Great Expressions Dental Centers - Detroit Ren Cen33
75Great Expressions Dental Centers - Detroit Midtown33
76DMC Orthotics33
77Eight Mile Dental Center33
78University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Dental Clinic33
79St. John Oral Surgery and Dental Clinic33
80Conant Gardens Dental Center33
81Children's Dental Care of Detroit33
82A Dental Clinic17Sat
83Anymi Dental - Detroit, MI17Sat
84Reda Ismail DDS Pc17Sat
85Alford Deidre S DDS15
86Allen Christopher DDS15
87Barauskas Algis V DDS15
88Berro Abbas H DDS15
89Best Dentist Brooklyn Care15
90Bloom William S DDS15
91Detroit Mini Dental Implants – Dr. G. Ghannam15
92Developmental Dentistry Specialist15
93Dr. Adrienne Grimmett15
94Dr. Lauren N. Jefferson, DDS15
95Dr. Marty M. Powell, DDS15
96Dr. Valmy Kulbersh, DDS15
97First Choice Dental15
98Gentle Dental15
99Gentle Dentist Brooklyn15
100Graham Fletcher Detroit Emergency Dentist15
101Kang Sonia S DDS15
102Root Canal Brooklyn15
103Tooth Implant Brooklyn15
104Urgent Care Dentist15
105Dr. Timothy R. Saunders, DDS8
106Haskins Curtiss P DDS7
107Dental assisting institute of Michigan7
108Dr. Wisam Al-Rawi, DDS4

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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 Detroit?

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

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

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

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 Detroit general dentistry dentists

We scored 108 Detroit clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 6 were excluded (6 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 Detroit 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 Detroit: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Detroit?

Benjamin C Cornwall, DDS ranks #1 of 108 Detroit clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Nolan Family Health Center ranks #2 (emergency visits and evening hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Detroit, MI?

General dentistry in Detroit 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 Michigan. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Michigan?

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 Detroit general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

29 of 108 Detroit clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Benjamin C Cornwall, DDS, Nolan Family Health Center and Westcoast Dentistry. 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 Detroit?

108 Detroit clinics list general dentistry in our data. 29 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 26 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Detroit

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 129 clinics.
  2. : 6 duplicate listings merged.

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