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Best General Dentists in Rochester, NY (2026)

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

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Dr. Fred G. Blum & Associates, ranked #1 of 170 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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170 Rochester clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 8 offer same-day or emergency visits and 11 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 62 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Rochester at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Rochester at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Dr. Fred G. Blum & Associates73——
2North Coast Dental Group73——
3Pluta Dental Center73——
4University Dental Faculty Maxillofacial And Implant Surgery73——
5Western Affordable Dentistry734.7★ (12)Yes
6ProCare Dental Studio Rochester725.0★ (7)Yes
7SilverLine Dentistry Rochester725.0★ (6)Yes
8Prime Emergency Dental715.0★ (4)Yes
9Beach Perio, Implants & Medspa705.0★ (467)—
10Urgent Dental Care67——

The 170 best general dentistry dentists in Rochester, 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.

  3. #3 Pluta Dental Center

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for general dentistry in Rochester 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 Pluta Dental CenterFull profile
    In their words

    The Pluta Dental Center at the Riedman Health Center offers a full range of dental services for children and adults. The center is staffed by dentists, dental residents, dental hygienists, and other members of the dental team who are eager to help you maintain good oral health. If you are in need of care and the health center is closed, please call (585) 922-4103.

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

  4. #4 University Dental Faculty Maxillofacial And Implant Surgery

    2400 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for general dentistry in Rochester 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 University Dental Faculty Maxillofacial And Implant SurgeryFull profile(585) 341-7314

  10. #10 Urgent Dental Care

    1740 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for general dentistry in Rochester: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–1 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Urgent Dental CareFull profile(585) 729-7777
    In their words

    Urgent Dental Care of Rochester focuses on the management of conditions that require immediate attention to relieve severe pain and/or risk of infection and to alleviate the burden on hospital emergency departments. These should be treated as minimally invasively as possible. We specialize in emergency dental care and continuity of care with your preferred dental health care provider. Same day appointments available 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Refund: If you have private…

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

All 170 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #170, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26A Dentist 4 Kids, PLLC635.0★ (1,078)
27Ahmed Eid, DDS614.9★ (192)
28Diversified Dental Services605.0★ (4)
29Dakwar Family Dentistry- Dr. Caprice Dakwar605.0★ (320)
30Ridgeplex Dental Care604.9★ (83)
31Glo Kids Dentistry605.0★ (52)
32Giese Karyn DDS.605.0★ (10)Evenings · Sun
33Wolff Family Dentistry604.8★ (26)
34Edgeview Dental594.9★ (220)
35BG Dental Wellness and Cosmetic Center594.7★ (744)
36Ulfat Shafiq, DMD594.9★ (7)
37Crossbridge Dental, PC584.9★ (217)
38J & L Dental585.0★ (6)
39Shtoyko Robert B DDS585.0★ (5)
40Dr. Eric C. Santo, DMD575.0★ (4)
41Burel Edward C DDS573.7★ (6)
42Mesolella Dental574.9★ (76)
43ROC Smiles564.7★ (93)
44Vega Family Dentistry564.1★ (155)
45Watson Family Dentistry564.9★ (68)
46Dr. John P. Vicaretti Dentist565.0★ (2)
47Roncone John D DDS565.0★ (2)
48Slapar Lonnie R DDS565.0★ (2)
49Vora Mahendra DDS565.0★ (2)
50Roc Kids Smile Pediatric Dentistry564.3★ (305)
51Brighton Smiles Family Dental554.6★ (36)
52Adina Jucan555.0★ (1)
53Dr. Robert Fallone555.0★ (1)
54Harbin-Joseph Janice D DDS555.0★ (1)
55Rochester General Hospital/Zak: Zak Albert DDS555.0★ (1)Sat · Sun
56Lucia Family Dentistry: John J. Lucia, DDS, PC544.9★ (34)
57Westside Pediatric Dentistry544.8★ (56)
58Q Dental Group542.8★ (31)
59Rochester Oral & Maxillofacial545.0★ (1)
60Spoto Family Dental Practice544.8★ (18)
61Ridgecrest Dental545.0★ (10)
62Rochester TMJ Therapy534.7★ (25)
63Kozlowski Michael A DDS53Sat · Sun
64Westside Family Dentistry: Lubes Martin P DDS534.7★ (38)
65Kritzman Dental Arts534.5★ (73)
66Abbamonte Dental Associates534.8★ (18)
67Dr. Mark Balonek, DDS524.7★ (13)
68Culver Ridge Dental PLLC525.0★ (14)
69Dr. Adam Z. Pawelek, DDS514.9★ (10)
70Bayfront Dental PC- Shaesta Najeem DDS513.9★ (179)
71Dr. Edward Huddleston III, DDS514.5★ (20)
72Miller & Fontana DDS514.4★ (25)
73Ridgewood Dental514.4★ (5)
74Peterson John R DDS505.0★ (9)
75Groskin & Associates503.9★ (63)
76Abrahim Caroci, DMD505.0★ (7)
77Maximilian M. Chung, D.M.D.503.3★ (12)
78Bryant Robert D DDS494.4★ (7)
79Milano Dr & Guzik Dr485.0★ (2)
80WillowSmile Dental Rochester47Evenings · Sat · Sun
81East Avenue Dentistry PLLC47Sat
82Elmwood Dental | Family Practice47Evenings
83Western New York Dental Group - Greece43Sat
84Brown Square Health Center43Evenings
85Woodward Health Center43Evenings
86Unity Dental Group37
87Dr. Arlene Messer, DDS37
88Dental Implants & Periodontal Health of Rochester37
89Nicosia Dental37
90UR Medicine – Eastman Dental School #1737
91UR Medicine – University Dental Faculty Group37
92UR Medicine Dentistry – Complex Care Center37
93Elmwood Dental Implant & Restoration Center37
94Westfall Dental Practice, PLLC37
95Bradford Emery, DMD37
96Irondequoit Family Dentistry - Aaron Park D.D.S.37
97Rochester Modern Dentistry: Dr. Shyenne Pougher37
98Rochester Periodontal & Dental Implants37
99David A. Olivo, DMD37
100Brighton Towne Dental37
101DeLucia Family Dental37
102William L. Hurtt, DMD - Rochester Dental Care37
103Fama John L DMD37
104Gentle Dental Care of Rochester37
105Chen Family Dentistry of Rochester, PLLC37
106C P Rochester, Family Dental Center37
107Family Dentistry of Lyons in Irondequoit37
108Westside Health Services33
109Eastman Dental33
110Aspen Dental33
111University-Rochester Oral33
112Rochester General Hospital Pth28
113UR Medicine Eastman Dental27Evenings
114Twelve Corners Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry17
115Susan Spoto, DDS17
116Agostinelli John E DDS15
117Bermudez Francisco DDS15
118Botana Manuel DDS15
119Bush Richard R DDS15
120Dr. Anthony Colaruotolo, DDS15
121Dr. Chhaya A. Sangave, DDS15
122Dr. David M. Shulman, DDS15
123Dr. Emmanuel Puddicombe15
124Dr. Evan Thompson Emergency Dentist Rochester 24 Hours15
125Dr. Latoya Scott, DDS15
126Dr. Navjot Alag15
127Dr. Raul Rodriguez, DDS15
128Fagin Marshall DDS15
129Herbison Emilie M DDS15
130International Davis DDS15
131James R Nits Chke15
132Jean Sue15
133Kwiatkowski Frank W DDS15
134Lempert Lester DDS15
135Levy David DDS15
136Lewis Brian D DDS15
137Mc Clellan James w DDS15
138Molak Jr William J DDS15
139Nemerow David S DDS15
140Newman Lisa K DDS15
141Ng Catherine w DDS15
142Paonessa Thomas R DDS15
143Pepe James a DDS15
144Race Michelle15
145Rochester Emergency Dentist15
146Romano Paul DDS15
147Sand David w DDS15
148Sangave Chhaya DDS15
149Sciarone Andrea15
150Tette Richard N DDS15
151Thaney Thomas Maxw15
152Thomas Charles J DDS15
153Tran Tuan T15
154Van Wyk Leonard DDS15
155Weis Robert P DDS15
156WOW Dental Care15
157BrightCare Dentistry Rochester8
158BrightPath Dentistry Rochester8
159ComfortSmile Dental Center Rochester8
160DeRosa Thomas a DDS8
161Diodato Michael D DDS8
162Dr. Philip L. Lin, DDS8
163Grin Dental8
164Marin Lisa DDS8
165Q Dental Group: Mukurazhizha Tarambakufa Makurazhizha DDS8
166Sarandev George DDS8
167Urgent Dental Point8
168Northeast Dental & Medical7
169Grassi Michael D DDS7
170Phillips Eleanor V DDS7

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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 Rochester?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Rochester?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$80–$240DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$240–$560DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

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

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 Rochester general dentistry dentists

We scored 170 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Rochester?

Dr. Fred G. Blum & Associates ranks #1 of 170 Rochester clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. North Coast Dental Group ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Rochester, NY?

General dentistry in Rochester typically costs $145–$435 USD. By type: checkup exam $80–$240; exam, cleaning and x-rays $240–$560. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in New York?

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 Rochester general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

11 of 170 Rochester clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Western Affordable Dentistry, ProCare Dental Studio Rochester and SilverLine Dentistry Rochester. 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 Rochester?

170 Rochester clinics list general dentistry in our data. 11 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 62 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Rochester

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 232 clinics.

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