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Best General Dentists in Ottawa, ON (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Dr Maria El khoury Dental Clinic, ranked #1 of 240 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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240 Ottawa clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 31 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 135 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Ottawa at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Ottawa at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Dr Maria El khoury Dental Clinic73—
2Ferrari Dental Clinic By Smile Infinity®73—
3Khoury Dental Clinic| Since 1977 | Beirut Lebanon73—
4Riverview Dental Clinic73—
5Smart Dental Clinics73—
6Train Yards Dental Centre73—
7Urban Dental Centre73—
8Wateridge Dentist715.0★ (417)
9Kiran Dental Clinic705.0★ (119)
10Star Dental704.8★ (312)

The 240 best general dentistry dentists in Ottawa, 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.

  2. #2 Ferrari Dental Clinic By Smile Infinity®

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for general dentistry in Ottawa 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 Ferrari Dental Clinic By Smile Infinity®Full profile
    In their words

    We offer an extensive range of services from routine tooth cleaning to complete smile makeovers and dental implants. Using the latest in dental technologies including Laser, CAD CAM and Smile Infinity veneers technology in a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment. Our team includes dentists of all specialties: Laser dentistry, Cosmetic dentistry , Oral Surgery , Oral Pathology, Endodontics, Laser Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics and…

    From Ferrari Dental Clinic By Smile Infinity®'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Khoury Dental Clinic| Since 1977 | Beirut Lebanon

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for general dentistry in Ottawa 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 Khoury Dental Clinic| Since 1977 | Beirut LebanonFull profile
    In their words

    Our clinic was established in 1977 by Professor Hani Khoury and his son Dr. Jeff Khoury. We are one of the first clinics to place dental implants in Lebanon (since 1990). We provide all kind of treatments such as: 3D digital impression, cleaning, whitening, ceramic veneers, surgeries, root canal, orthodontics, implants, wisdom teeth removal, gum disease treatment, gum surgeries, bone grafting. Our team of six specialized dentists are dedicated to providing you with the most…

    From Khoury Dental Clinic| Since 1977 | Beirut Lebanon's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Urban Dental Centre

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for general dentistry in Ottawa 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 Urban Dental CentreFull profile
    In their words

    Dr. Doumit practices dentistry with passion and excellence since graduating with honour in 2000 from University of Montreal. She is a downtown dentist who has undergone extensive training in order to provide her patients with the latest treatment, techniques and technology in preventive, general, dental implant, gum rejuvenation ,advanced and reconstructive cosmetic dentistry.

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

All 240 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #240, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Groove Dental - Ottawa645.0★ (258)Evenings
27Ottawa TMJ and Sleep Apnea Clinic644.9★ (467)
28The Smile Doctors645.0★ (180)Sat
29Dental Emergency Centre634.8★ (24)
30General Dentist Solutions634.9★ (69)Evenings
31Deschenes-Poitras Red Barn Dental634.9★ (311)Evenings
32Dr Luc Ducharme & Associates624.7★ (212)Evenings
33Crystal Beach Dental625.0★ (223)
34Tangerine Family Dentistry624.8★ (22)
35Gloucester Family Dentistry625.0★ (299)
367Dental Central Park614.8★ (216)
37Island Park Dental614.9★ (96)Evenings
38Liu Dental Centres614.1★ (22)
39KIDDO DENTAL614.9★ (186)
40Dr. Wendy Low & Dr. Marc Candeliere Family Dentistry614.9★ (105)
41Ottawa Dental Care | Emergency & Direct Billing in Downtown614.9★ (318)
42Fabella Dental615.0★ (73)Sat
43Capital Endodontics614.8★ (295)
44Fitzgerald Dentistry615.0★ (92)Evenings
45Carling Harmony Dental | Dr Leila Okhravi615.0★ (24)
46Florence Dentistry604.8★ (296)
47Towngate Dental Clinic604.9★ (167)
48U Dental604.9★ (218)
49Apple's Portobello Dental Clinic604.6★ (65)Evenings · Sat
50Little Lion Dental Clinic604.8★ (107)
51Algonquin College Dental Clinic603.3★ (12)
52Westboro Family Dentistry604.8★ (105)Sat
53Blue Heron Dental Group594.5★ (103)Evenings
54Capital Dentistry Group Limited595.0★ (8)
55Dentistry @ Montreal Square594.6★ (128)Evenings
56Greely Family Dental Care595.0★ (4)
57Girgis Dental Care595.0★ (212)
58Steadfast Dental594.6★ (62)Evenings
59WestEnd Smiles Drs Frank Lee and Jae Park594.8★ (48)Sat
60Seller & Laframboise Dentistry594.9★ (64)
61Dr. Alshahwany (Carlington Dental Clinic)594.9★ (31)
62Elgin Dental Centre584.9★ (146)
63Wellington Dental Care584.9★ (124)
64Just 4 Kidz Dental584.9★ (213)
65Sedation Dentistry581.0★ (3)
66Woodroffe Dental Care584.9★ (171)
67Roy Dental584.9★ (114)
68Dental Haven584.9★ (148)
69TOOTHGALLERY584.7★ (28)Evenings
70A Beautiful Smile Prince-Wales585.0★ (96)
71Buddalyan Igor Dr585.0★ (4)
72Sparrow Dental574.4★ (153)Sat
73Dr. Marcel Brunet575.0★ (13)Evenings
74Coliseum Dental Centre574.6★ (227)
75W Dental Studio575.0★ (68)
76White Teeth Dental574.7★ (60)Evenings
77Dolphin Dentistry574.2★ (137)Sat
78Shiff Family Dentistry574.9★ (53)
79Riviera Dental Centre574.7★ (93)
80Nu Age Dental Hygiene Clinic574.7★ (158)
81Rhythm Dental574.9★ (54)
82Dr. Michel Guay - Smile Dental Centre574.8★ (52)
83Billings Bridge Dental Centre57Evenings · Sat
84Rideau Dental Centre57Evenings · Sat
85Bayshore Dental Centre57Sat · Sun
86Lansdowne Dental57Evenings · Sat
87Hunt Club Dental Centre57Evenings · Sat
88Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre57Evenings · Sat
89Dr. Elena Savescu575.0★ (1)
90Greenboro Dental574.8★ (132)
91Pediadent - Ottawa Pediatric dentistry - Dentisterie pédiatrique564.6★ (228)
92Confident Smiles565.0★ (72)
93Rochon Jo-Anne Dr Downtown Ottawa Smiles564.9★ (99)
94Laurier Dental564.9★ (107)
95Westboro Station Dental564.8★ (91)
96Deacon w C Dr565.0★ (2)
97Dr. Joonyoung Ji Sleep Dentistry564.6★ (51)
98Southgate Dental564.8★ (47)
99Preston Dental Centre554.7★ (88)
100Westboro Dental Centre - Dr. McKay Allison554.9★ (16)Evenings
101Seguin Dental - Dentist - Dr. Bruno Seguin, Dr. Catherine Seguin, Dr Anne-Marie Seguin555.0★ (38)
102Smiles on Bank554.7★ (76)
103Boivin Hugues555.0★ (33)
104T&J Nguyen Dental Centre554.7★ (38)
105Dental on Booth, Dr. Tina Mai554.6★ (21)Evenings
106Dr. Jehan El-Dadah555.0★ (1)
107Michael Pilon DDS555.0★ (1)
108Prince of Wales Dental Centre Dr. I. Salloum555.0★ (1)
109Dr. Amardeep Sekhon Family Dentist554.7★ (13)
110Rothwell Dental Centre554.5★ (29)
111Conroy Dental Centre544.7★ (58)
112Dr José Line Leduc Dpc544.4★ (43)
113North River Dental - Dr. Mathieu Tremblay545.0★ (30)
114Multigen Healthcare Corp541.0★ (1)
115Southpointe Dental In Barrhaven544.5★ (65)
116Steelworkers Dental Office543.7★ (10)Sat
117Dr George Wehbi Dentist545.0★ (24)
118Dr. Christine Ng Dentistry544.5★ (22)
119Dr. Steven Zheng & Associates533.7★ (49)Sat
120Dr. Amar Kuruganti534.8★ (16)
121Dr. Michael A Rorke534.6★ (18)
122Dan K Lloyd DDS535.0★ (9)
123Vista Dental and Denture Clinic533.7★ (84)
124Dr. Voros and Associates Family & Cosmetic Dentistry534.8★ (20)
125Dr. Chris Granger & Associates525.0★ (11)
126Barrhaven Bright Smile Dental524.1★ (56)
127Alvarez Denture Clinic525.0★ (11)
128Walkley Dental عيادة اسنان524.0★ (45)
129Allan Murray Dentistry Professional Corporation525.0★ (8)
130Cherun M Dr524.9★ (9)
131Dr. Steven Fremeth513.4★ (30)Evenings
132duplicate profile515.0★ (3)Evenings
133Dr Loan Vo Dmd514.9★ (7)
134Aegis Dental Centre - Dr. Craig Mook Sang, Dr. Matt Mook Sang514.3★ (16)
135Bytown Dental Hygiene514.7★ (13)
136Dentistry At Lansdowne Dr. Don Friedlander514.4★ (18)
137Dr. Ted Henike & Associates514.0★ (55)
138Dr. Howard Levine Dentist514.9★ (10)
139Trillium Dental50
140Bank Medical Centre502.8★ (442)Evenings · Sat
141Johnson Dexter Dr493.4★ (72)
142Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health493.4★ (79)
143Pragnell Ian H Dr495.0★ (5)
144Centretown Dental494.1★ (7)
145Carling Avenue Family Dentistry495.0★ (4)
146Clyde Prosthodontics Dr. Yelitza R. Ararat495.0★ (4)
147Dentisterie Esthetique Gatineau / Dr Côté Esthétique Dentaire495.0★ (1)Evenings
148Ronald P Hamilton DDS495.0★ (1)Evenings
149Bank Implant & Denture Clinic485.0★ (3)
150Endoguys Endodontic Specialist Group (DOCS)485.0★ (2)
151Carlingwood Dental Centre47Evenings
152150 Elgin Dental47Sat
153Baseline Dental Centre47Evenings
154Baseline Family Dental Care47Evenings
155Rockcliffe Dental and Denture Centre47Evenings
156St. Laurent Dental Centre47Evenings
157River Dental47Evenings
158Silver Dentistry475.0★ (1)
159Panorama Dental Care47Evenings
160Sparks Dental Clinic47Evenings
161Riverside Dental Clinic47Sat
162Family Dental Clinic475.0★ (1)
163Capital Dental Centre47Evenings
164Ottawa Implant Dentistry475.0★ (1)
165BRITANNIA DENTAL CENTRE47Evenings
166Dr. Wafik Dental Clinic475.0★ (1)
167Westboro Dental Clinic: Dr Kate Mahallati47Evenings
168Family Dental Care - Ottawa South - Emergency Dental Services43Sat
169Glebe Dental Centre43Evenings
170Canadian Dental Association43Sat
171Mobile Dental Services Downtown Ottawa37Evenings · Sat · Sun
172Teeth Veneers Near Castle Heights37Evenings · Sat · Sun
173Herongate Dental37Evenings · Sat
174The Downtown Dental Clinic37
175Gilmour Dental Centre37
176Ottawa West Dental37
177Parkdale Dental Centre37
178Pretoria Bridge Dental37
179Kent Dental Clinic37
180Metcalfe Street Dental37
181Bonavista Dental Centre37
182Dr. El Deeb Family Dental37
183UOttawa - Dental Clinic - Clinique Dentaire37
184Bank Street Dentistry37
185Besserer Dental Centre37
186Dentistry @ Bank Street Professional Centre37
187Ottawa Dentistry37
188Kent Street Dental Centre37
189Clyde Dental Centre37
190Judith Cope DDS37
191Sandy Hill Dental Centre37
192Parliament Dental - Downtown Ottawa Dental clinic37
193Skyline Dental Associates37
194Fairlawn Dental Centre37
195Somerset Dental Centre37
196Apple's Dental Central37
197Holland Cross Dental Centre33
198Family Dental Care - Ottawa - Emergency Dental Clinic Ottawa33
199Ottawa Dental Clinic33
200Dentistes Experts Gatineau27Evenings · Sat
201Brittany Dental Centre17Evenings
202The Rock Dentist17Sat
203Dr. Joshi Atul17Evenings
204Alta Vista Dental Clinic17
205RiverBank Dental Clinic17
2061Dental DR I. REDDY (BchD-UWC) DENTAL SURGEON15
20758jolliet15
208Advanced Needleless Injection15
209Aesthetic Dentistry Institute15
210Ahmad Albrazanchi DDS15
211Avalon Dental Centre15
212Best Dental Bonding Ottawa15
213Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons15
214Carbonneau France Dr15
215Corus15
216D H Ross DDS15
217Dental health clinic15
218Dentalblizz Practice Innvtrs15
219Dentist15
220Dentistbyemail15
221Diu K Y Dr15
222Drew D a Dr15
223F T Practice Holdings No-2 Inc15
224Fine Touch Dental15
225Granger & Associates15
226Hashem Khaled Dr15
227HealthySmile15
228Laser Gum Surgery Near Prince of Wales on the Rideau15
229Lin Martin Dr - Lincoln Fields15
230M Ladani DDS15
231Martin Paul Periodontist15
232Medical-Dental Clinic15
233Orthodontist15
234Richardson Dentist15
235Senators Dentistry15
236Trevco Health Care Inc15
237Westboro Dental15
238EOS Family Dental8
239Dr. Galanter-Mosielski Margaret7
240NancySaidDentalPracticeConsulting4

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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 Ottawa?

Typical ranges in CAD for Ottawa, ON. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does general dentistry cost in Ottawa?
TypeTypical range (CAD)BasisAs of
Checkup examCA$75–CA$220DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ontario—
Exam, cleaning and x-raysCA$220–CA$520DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ontario—

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

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 Ottawa general dentistry dentists

We scored 240 Ottawa clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Ottawa?

Dr Maria El khoury Dental Clinic ranks #1 of 240 Ottawa clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Ferrari Dental Clinic By Smile Infinity® ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Ottawa, ON?

General dentistry in Ottawa typically costs CA$135–CA$405 CAD. By type: checkup exam CA$75–CA$220; exam, cleaning and x-rays CA$220–CA$520. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ontario. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by CDCP or insurance in Ontario?

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) covers preventive and diagnostic care, such as exams and cleanings, for eligible residents without other dental insurance. A co-payment may apply depending on family income. Confirm the clinic accepts CDCP 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 Ottawa general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

31 of 240 Ottawa clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Wateridge Dentist, Kiran Dental Clinic and Star Dental. 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 Ottawa?

240 Ottawa clinics list general dentistry in our data. 1 lists sedation options. 31 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 135 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Ottawa

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 345 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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