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Best General Dentists in Philadelphia, PA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for general dentistry: 9th Street Dental Center, ranked #1 of 392 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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392 Philadelphia clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 16 offer same-day or emergency visits and 79 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 236 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Philadelphia at a glance

The 392 best general dentistry dentists in Philadelphia, 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. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for general dentistry in Philadelphia 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

    In their words

    When you visit our practice for the first time, we'll begin by conducting an extensive oral exam. Using technology like x-rays, our dentist looks at the overall condition of your teeth, gums, and jawbones to determine which of our services is right for you. Our team will then outline our recommended services in your personalized treatment plan. We'll also take this time to answer any questions you may have about our offerings.

    From Mayfair Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for general dentistry in Philadelphia 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

    In their words

    Welcome to Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center. When you visit our office, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve.We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic…

    From Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for general dentistry in Philadelphia 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

    In their words

    Philadelphia Dental is a dental practice located in the heart of South Philly, directly on Broad street. We offer quick, accommodating appointment times and accept walk-in appointments. Insurance is made easy to understand and we will provide ample time going over your treatment. Public transportation is within a few minutes' walking distance which makes our office easily accessible. Our diverse staff is competent to translate Spanish, Cambodian and Russian languages. To…

    From Philadelphia Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for general dentistry in Philadelphia 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

    In their words

    Philadelphia Mills Dental Center is a state-of-the-art dental office inside Philadelphia Mills mall. We opened our Dental Center under new ownership, with new experienced doctors and staff in August, 2018. We employ cutting-edge digital dental technology to provide such dental services as General Dentistry for adults and children, Endodontics, Cosmetic, Crown and Bridge Dentistry, Implants, Invisalign Orthodontics and much more. We accept most if not all insurance plans. We…

    From Philadelphia Mills Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for general dentistry in Philadelphia 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

    In their words

    We all know that perfectly aligned teeth are a dream of every person. Get a complete dental check up to analyze if there are any problems with your teeth. No matter whether you want teeth whitening, invisalign, crowns, bridges, veneers, Botox or dentures Philadelphia PA; you can visit our clinic to enjoy stunning results. We also offer emergency dental solutions for our customers.

    From Yefim Aranbayev DDS - Dental Clinic in Philadelphia's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 392 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #392, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26The Philadelphia Dentist67Evenings · Sat · Sun
2720th Street Dental Center67
28Dental Care67
29Dr. Daniel Daley67
30Dr. June Ellison67
31Drexel Hill Dental67
32Drexel Hill Family Dentistry67
33Fairmount Primary Care Center: Elarbi Elamin A DDS67
34Ford Stevens67
35Germantown Dental67
36NE Philadelphia Office67
37Olney Dental Center67
38Smile Bright Dental67
39Wissahickon Dental Center67
40Greenridge Dentistry664.9★ (52)Evenings
41Dental Care Partners665.0★ (1)
42Family & Cosmetic Dentistry665.0★ (1)
43Giordano Dental665.0★ (1)
44Rhawnhurst Family Dentistry654.9★ (230)
45Affordable Dentist651.0★ (1)
46Chaudry Zaheer DDS651.0★ (1)
47Center City Dental644.8★ (726)
48All Smiles: Peter T. Kousoulis, D.M.D.644.5★ (55)Evenings · Sat · Sun
49YES Dental PC644.1★ (2,254)Evenings · Sat
50Cavity Busters - South Philly644.7★ (504)Evenings · Sat
51Smile District Dentistry644.8★ (211)
52Insight Dental Care644.7★ (109)
53Dr. Thomas E. George, DMD.644.9★ (88)Evenings · Sun
54Smile Design Studio by KC63
55Endodontics Limited PC634.8★ (667)
56W Michael Tuman, D.M.D.634.9★ (859)
57Dr. Hal Rosenthaler, DMD635.0★ (217)Evenings · Sat
58Fishtown Dentistry634.9★ (397)Evenings
59Smiles on Walnut624.9★ (220)
60Best Dentist 4 Kids624.9★ (367)Evenings
61Central Dental Care Inc625.0★ (29)Sat
62Special Smiles, Ltd624.4★ (194)
63Cobblestone Kids Pediatric Dentistry624.8★ (444)
64MB Dental Solutions614.3★ (6)Evenings · Sat · Sun
65Presidential Dental - Philadelphia614.9★ (198)Sat
66Greene Street Dental614.9★ (605)
67West philly dentists pllc614.7★ (256)Sat
68South Philly Dental614.9★ (509)
69Fleisher Neil R DDS615.0★ (2)
70Kids' Choice614.9★ (408)
71Palazzo Bruce S DDS615.0★ (12)
72Dr. Daniel J. Rizzo, DMD605.0★ (93)Evenings
73Pediatric Dental Excellence605.0★ (427)
74Port Richmond Dental Center604.9★ (54)Evenings · Sat
75My Smile For Life604.5★ (372)Sat
76Dental First Corporation604.5★ (39)
771800 Emergency Dentist Philadelphia 24 Hour604.6★ (33)Sat · Sun
78MoyaDent Family Dentistry604.2★ (85)Evenings · Sat · Sun
79Dentist Philadelphia605.0★ (3)Evenings · Sat · Sun
80Philadelphia Pediatric Dentistry604.9★ (413)
81Star Dental594.1★ (74)Evenings · Sat · Sun
82Chestnut Hill Smiles594.8★ (423)
83Team Dental - Philadelphia594.9★ (476)
84DeLisi Dental595.0★ (240)
85The Children's Tooth Spa P.C.594.9★ (630)
86Richard Ip, DDS - Family Dentistry593.8★ (34)
87Dentist Near Me594.5★ (242)Sat
88Dr. Vasant K. Vora, DDS594.1★ (9)
89NewAgeDental594.2★ (21)
90M Victoria Fernando DMD PC594.9★ (221)
91Dr. Chander Gupta591.0★ (2)
92Dr. Maria S. Janjua, DMD595.0★ (5)
93Slawek Michael DDS595.0★ (5)
94Mita Dental PHL594.9★ (649)
95Aftab Nigar DDS594.5★ (13)
96David Spilkia593.7★ (3)
97Vaidya K C DDS594.7★ (6)
98Dr. Abdul S. Janjua, DDS594.6★ (5)
99Hom Joseph L DDS584.7★ (15)Sat · Sun
100Tooth Bud Pediatric Dentistry584.9★ (250)
101Ariana Mason DMD / Busy Bee Beauty585.0★ (11)
102Gibbstown Dentistry584.8★ (142)Evenings
103Donahue Kenneth DDS584.2★ (5)
104Dentistry in Philadelphia584.9★ (151)
105Hudson Michelle J DDS585.0★ (9)
106Pda Pediatric Dental585.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat · Sun
107Rittenhouse Dentists584.8★ (459)
108David P. Miner, D.D.S.585.0★ (8)
109Giordano Robert J DDS585.0★ (23)Sat
110Cosmetic & Family Dentistry574.7★ (64)Sat
111LA Dental Associates Implant & Cosmetic Dental Clinic574.9★ (161)
112Pediatric Dental Associates of West Philadelphia574.5★ (652)
113Northeast Pediatric Dental: Win C. Lee, DMD574.7★ (179)
114Sonrisa Old City Dental574.9★ (155)
115Longshore Family Dentistry573.8★ (21)Evenings · Sat · Sun
116Pediatric Dental Team574.7★ (508)
117Infant Laser Dentistry574.4★ (9)
118Dr. Alan M. Atlas, DDS.575.0★ (13)Sat · Sun
119Mayfair Dental574.8★ (69)
120Acumen Dental of Philadelphia: Fjoralba Thoma Dmd574.7★ (78)Sat
121Dental Clinic57Evenings · Sat
122Center City Emergency Dentist57Sat · Sun
123Patelka Dental LLC57Evenings · Sat
124Mestichelli Barnes Dental Associates57Evenings · Sat
125Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center: Dr. Shireen B. Malik -57Evenings · Sat
126University Square Dental Associates574.5★ (322)
127Dental Arts of Chestnut Hill575.0★ (75)
128Philadelphia Dental Healthcare Group575.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat · Sun
129Davis Steven M DDS574.7★ (6)
130Orlansky Abbe DDS575.0★ (5)
131Solange Lora Dentistry573.6★ (53)Sat · Sun
132Young Smiles Family Dentistry564.3★ (52)Sat
133Friendly Smile Dental Inc564.8★ (104)
134Horwitz Harris N DDS564.8★ (5)
135Dr. Keya Boykin, DMD564.5★ (4)Evenings · Sun
136Ritt Dental564.9★ (182)
137Cornerstone Dental564.9★ (51)
138Zukang Jiang, DMD: Dentist564.6★ (18)Evenings
139Norman C Clark Associates564.3★ (6)
140Sammartino Jr Frank J DDS563.8★ (10)
141Avenue Smiles: Dr. Avi Weiner, DMD564.9★ (81)
142eos dental sleep565.0★ (1)
143Torresdale Dental Associates564.9★ (126)
144Sandler Marc DDS564.5★ (4)
145Abyah Beauty by Niasia ™️565.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat · Sun
146Prestige Dental564.1★ (130)Evenings
147Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology565.0★ (3)
148R & Z Dental Services563.7★ (6)
149East Falls Family Dentistry, LLC554.3★ (126)Sat
150Gera Family Dentistry555.0★ (14)Sat
151Girard Veterinary Clinic554.2★ (311)Evenings
152Kids Smiles554.3★ (319)
153Street Dental Center554.3★ (47)Sat · Sun
154Khan Yameen DDS553.4★ (7)
155Stein Philip C DDS553.6★ (5)
156Alb Dental555.0★ (30)Sat
157Richard Wilson DMD, PC554.8★ (155)
158United Dental USA/ R. Blake Edmonds, DMD553.3★ (7)
159Mehta Dhaval DDS553.4★ (5)
160Academy House Dental555.0★ (46)
161Dentist West Philadelphia553.7★ (3)
162Dr. Frank Lipniski, DDS553.7★ (3)
163Dr. Qing Yang553.7★ (3)
164Elite Dental Designs555.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat · Sun
165Earl P. Pearson DMD555.0★ (79)
166Ewa Matczak D.M.D544.6★ (18)
167Sial Medical & Dental Center543.0★ (3)
168We Do Teeth544.9★ (33)
169Dr. Oleg Losin543.4★ (55)Evenings · Sat
170Cooper James N DDS545.0★ (5)Sat · Sun
171Dr. Alfonso Clark, D.D.S544.6★ (23)Sat
172Oxford Dental544.6★ (110)
173General Dentistry543.5★ (13)Evenings · Sat
174Dr. Andrew Abolarin543.0★ (2)
175Dr. Nathan E. Carlson, DMD543.0★ (2)
176Fox Chase Dental544.2★ (14)Evenings
177Cole Jr Glen w DDS545.0★ (1)
178Dr. Jeffrey Rosenbach545.0★ (1)
179Dr. Micah Crowley545.0★ (1)
180Elcock Adrianne DDS545.0★ (1)
181Happy Dental Care545.0★ (1)
182King III Thomas U DDS545.0★ (1)
183Miller Saul DDS545.0★ (1)
184Ravetz Lisa a DDS545.0★ (1)
185Save Your Smile545.0★ (1)
186Shaun Lavallee545.0★ (1)
187Wasko Gregory P DDS545.0★ (1)
188West Oak Lane Dentist545.0★ (1)
189Pagana Dental544.7★ (31)
190Elite Dental - Park West543.8★ (1,201)Sat
191Goodhart Glenn P DDS544.0★ (1)
192Kim Kookan DDS544.0★ (1)
193Winona Wu545.0★ (2)
194Zheng Jing DDS533.0★ (1)
195Alfa Dental Pc.534.7★ (48)
196Amjad Dental Associates, Inc.534.8★ (65)
197Dr. Cynthia Y. Purtuc, DMD532.0★ (1)
198Emergency Dentist 24/7531.0★ (3)
199Dr. Soapes DENTAL534.1★ (77)Sat
200NEW ERA DENTAL SOCIETY531.0★ (1)
201Sicilia Dmd Ronald F DDS531.0★ (1)
202Tabas Norman B DDS531.0★ (1)
203Penn Dental Medicine at PHMC Health Center on Cedar532.7★ (6)
204Paulsboro Family Dentistry535.0★ (35)
205Dr. Michael J. Tullman, DDS534.5★ (18)Evenings
206Jae Chae DMD524.6★ (36)
207Manayunk Family Dentistry524.5★ (64)
208Joly Jacob, DMD, PC523.8★ (40)Evenings
209Dr. Jeffrey S. Koche, DMD524.8★ (25)
210South Street Med Dentist Philadelphia523.0★ (2)Sat · Sun
211VIP Dental Care524.6★ (10)Evenings
212Jacob Joly PC523.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat
213Covenant House Inc. Dental Services525.0★ (6)
214Au Augustine DDS523.8★ (8)Sat
215Ali Michael J DMD525.0★ (10)
216Valdes Veronica DDS514.7★ (24)
217Implant & Family Dentistry Dr. J P Singh, DDS514.6★ (23)
218Au Raymond DDS514.9★ (9)Sat
219Philadelphia Dental Associates514.1★ (176)
220Stefanowicz Elaine DDS514.4★ (7)
221Kevin M. Chin, DDS, PC514.8★ (18)
222NorthEastern Dentistry @ OverBrook514.1★ (97)
223Dr. Chinyelu Dibor, DMD514.2★ (15)
224Moody Ernest DDS514.8★ (16)
225A-1 FAMILY DENTISTRY P.C.- Krewstown Road514.3★ (71)
226Mazharul H. Zaim DDS & Associates514.4★ (23)
227All About Dental514.2★ (82)
228Mount Airy Family Dental514.3★ (8)
229Erik Williams D DDS514.4★ (16)
230Rhawn Dental Design504.7★ (14)
231Dr. Scott J. Bonomo, DMD505.0★ (4)
232Abdelkader Family & Cosmetic Dentistry504.0★ (50)
233Lafayette Hill Family Dentistry503.9★ (9)
234Adams Dental Inc504.1★ (19)
235Spectrum Dental Cosmetic Center504.5★ (10)
236Dr. John Y. Kim, DMD504.3★ (4)
237Robert T. Sinibaldi DDS PC505.0★ (2)Sat
238Floss and Gloss Family Dental493.8★ (21)
239Wood Robert DDS493.3★ (12)
240Wadsworth Smiles494.5★ (14)
241Cheng Jim DDS492.7★ (6)Sat
242A-Z Dental PC493.8★ (55)
243Dr. Edward D. Williams494.7★ (10)
244Dr. Arif S. Malik, DDS494.0★ (24)
245Dr Charles Crawford DDS492.7★ (12)Sat
246Main Line Dental Associates495.0★ (1)Evenings
247Pablo Sotelo495.0★ (1)Evenings
248EZ Smile Family Dental Clinic - Dr. Bela Patel495.0★ (1)Sat
249Pine Street Dentistry485.0★ (6)
250A-1 Family Dental Care P.C.483.8★ (86)
251The Dental Pavilion and Implant Center484.0★ (15)
252Meshkov-Reed Dental483.6★ (15)
253Dr. Elayne Smithen Dental Office483.6★ (30)
254Arshad Mohammad DDS483.8★ (13)
255Special Touch Dentistry484.3★ (6)
256Axcess Dental Group483.6★ (105)
257Dr. Myron B. Goldberg, DDS483.7★ (20)
258Alten Steven B DDS483.4★ (17)
259Irvin Debra V DDS485.0★ (4)
2601800 Dentist Philadelphia47Evenings · Sat · Sun
261Dr. Emily Carter Dental47Evenings · Sat · Sun
262Gentle Dental47Evenings · Sat · Sun
263Strong Care Experts47Evenings · Sat · Sun
264Trusted Smile Dentistry47Evenings · Sat · Sun
265Queen Village Family Dentistry475.0★ (3)
266Esperanza Health Center473.4★ (106)
267Sharps Kerry DDS475.0★ (3)
268Yurovsky Dental In Philadelphia473.4★ (159)
269Dr. Janine Musheno473.8★ (4)
270Health Center Six473.4★ (169)
271Pennsylvania Dental Group Ltd47Evenings
272Penn Dental Medicine47Evenings
273City Dental Arts47Sat
274Walnut Street Smiles (formerly Premier Dentistry of Philadelphia)47Evenings
275Silvana Cumani DMD & Associates PC47Sat
276Passyunk Dental Group47Evenings
277Total Dental Care47Sat
278Center One Dental Associates - Philadelphia Dentist47Evenings
279Northeast Dental Center47Evenings
280Northeast Dental Center - Dr. Oleg Amayev DDS47Evenings
281Blanc Dental Studio47Evenings
282Marc G. Rothman, DMD475.0★ (2)
283SmilesART Inc.463.3★ (50)
284Family Dental Care465.0★ (1)
285Hunting Park Health Center: Chaw Janice K DDS451.0★ (2)
286Cintron's Dentistry44Evenings · Sat · Sun
287Allied Orthodontics- Loretto- Dentistry in Philadelphia- Dentist 19152442.6★ (46)
288Balin Dental43Evenings
289Penn Dental Family Practice at University City43Evenings
290Dentist at 1913343Sat
291GPHA - Frankford Avenue Health Center43Sat
292Smile Design Studio by KC43
293Maria de los Santos Health Center422.4★ (282)Evenings
294P3 Dental of Northeast Philadelphia37Evenings · Sat
295Jefferson Dental Associates37
296Race Street Dental Care (Garces Dental Group) - Drs. Garces, Conover & Okur37
297GPHA, Inc. Dental and Behavioral Healthcare37
298Dentist Philadelphia PA37
299Einstein Dental Medicine37
300South Street Med Dental Center37
301Corner Dentistry37
302Loretto Multi-Specialty Dental Center37
303Ogontz Dental Center37
304Penn 1 Family Dental37
305Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence37
306Love Dental37
307Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry33
308Whitman Dental Center33
309Smile Center33
310University City Dental Associates33
311PHMC Dental33
312Park Dental Associates33
313Dr. Eugene Young Dental Clinic33
314Center City Dental Group28
315Penn Dental Family Practice at Locust Walk28
316Adenine Solutions Inc.27Evenings · Sat
3171 providence27Sat · Sun
318Advanced Dentistry of Philadelphia27Sat
319Maple Dental17Sat
320Bella Vista Family Dentistry17Sat
321Oral Health Doctors17Sat
322Advanced Dentistry of Center City17
323AAA Family Dentistry15
324AB Dental & Associates15
325Agape Emergency Dental Clinic15
326American Dental Concepts: Papa Scott M DDS15
327Azura Dental15
328Balasa Leonard J DDS15
329Barot Ashok DDS15
330Best Dentist Brooklyn Care15
331Bresler Jason DDS15
332Brown Stanford a DDS15
333Cohen Morton J DDS15
334Dentist15
335Dentist Jupiter Street15
336Dr. Brittany Ang15
337Dr. Carina Wohl, DDS15
338Dr. Carolina Devers Reyes, DMD15
339Dr. Carolyn I. Franco, DDS15
340Dr. Dana Kupfer15
341Dr. Grace Harriman15
342Dr. Guillermo Alegre, DDS15
343Dr. Gulia MUCA, DMD15
344Dr. Howard M. Rosenberg, DDS15
345Dr. Hua Wei, DDS15
346Dr. Kinga Kostolowska15
347Dr. LIn Jian15
348Dr. Mark Helpin, DMD15
349Dr. Pearl Unterman15
350Dr. Rebecca Gollub15
351Ella Dental Care15
352Emergency Dental NE Philadelphia15
353Episcopal Hospital: Ward James A DDS15
354Fairmont Dental15
355Family Dental Center Dial Dentist15
356Gentle Dental Care15
357Hunting park Dental center15
358Kecht Christian B DDS15
359Kim Myung S DDS15
360Lindemeyer Rochelle G DDS15
361Magic Dental Systems: Baek Joo Y DDS15
362Matczak Ewa G DDS15
363Meeka The Husky Dental15
364Mercy Eastwick Wellness Center: Trindade Janine DDS15
365Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery15
366Owens JoAnn DDS15
367Persichetti Joseph A DDS15
368Purtuc Sorin M DDS15
369Rami Elsabee15
370Ruane Allen S DDS15
371Shih Nelson N DDS15
372Smith Jay B DDS15
373Stevens Gary L DDS15
374Talia Moses, MD15
375Temple University Health System: Berger Jeffrey S DO15
376Thomas Kim DDS15
377TMJ Treatment15
378Tooth Implant Brooklyn15
379Torrisi Frank DDS15
380United Concordia Dental15
381United Dental USA15
382Univ of Pa Health System: Ashok Smita DDS15
383Zhang Qian DDS15
384Vee's Pretty Teeth14Sat
385Berkowitz Maier DDS8
386Delaware Valley Maxillofacial8
387Family dental8
388Hayling Jr Leslie a DDS8
389Philadephia Dental Clinic8
390Quality Community Health Care: Miller Julian P DDS7
391Dr. Reem Abdulrahman7
392Dr. Gary B. Budman, DMD7

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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 Philadelphia?

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

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

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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 Philadelphia general dentistry dentists

We scored 392 Philadelphia clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Philadelphia?

9th Street Dental Center ranks #1 of 392 Philadelphia clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Civillico Family Dentistry ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Philadelphia, PA?

General dentistry in Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Pennsylvania?

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 Philadelphia general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

79 of 392 Philadelphia clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Urgent Health, Urgent Dental Help and Emergency 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 Philadelphia?

392 Philadelphia clinics list general dentistry in our data. 79 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 236 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Philadelphia

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 530 clinics.