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Best General Dentists in Silver Spring, MD (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Briggs Chaney Family Dental Care, ranked #1 of 174 by service score; 4.8★ from 516 Google reviews, emergency visits and evening hours.

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174 Silver Spring clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 41 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 95 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Silver Spring at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Silver Spring at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Briggs Chaney Family Dental Care814.8★ (516)Yes
2Green Dentistry795.0★ (10)—
3Dr. Young Lee775.0★ (1)—
4Smile Loft Dental at Hillandale764.8★ (299)—
5Aspen Hill Modern Dentistry754.5★ (197)—
6Stellar Dental744.9★ (222)—
7Abraham Charles J DDS73——
8Daniels II John T DDS73——
9Dental73——
10Digital Radiographs and Dental Imaging73——

The 174 best general dentistry dentists in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring

    #1 Briggs Chaney Family Dental Care

    13823 Outlet Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904, United States

    81/100

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Silver Spring: 4.8★ from 516 Google reviews; emergency visits and evening hours.

    • 4.8from 516 Google reviews
    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Briggs Chaney Family Dental CareFull profile(301) 232-3996

  4. #4 Smile Loft Dental at Hillandale

    10230 New Hampshire Ave Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD 20903

    76/100

    Ranked #4 for general dentistry in Silver Spring: 4.8★ from 299 Google reviews; evening hours.

    • 4.8from 299 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile Loft Dental at HillandaleFull profile(301) 445-5821
    In their words

    Welcome to Smile Loft Dental at Hillandale! Now that you have had the chance to learn about our dental office in Silver Spring, Maryland, Dr. Kashyap Patel, Dr. Priya Patel and our team hope to meet you and your family. We also welcome patients from Largo, Bowie and Lanham. You will find that at our office, we are dedicated to the highest-possible level of dental care in an environment designed to meet all of your needs. Call our office today, and one of our friendly team…

    From Smile Loft Dental at Hillandale's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Aspen Hill Modern Dentistry

    13745 Connecticut Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906

    75/100

    Ranked #5 for general dentistry in Silver Spring: 4.5★ from 197 Google reviews; evening hours.

    • 4.5from 197 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen Hill Modern DentistryFull profile(240) 762-4773
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Aspen Hill Modern Dentistry! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Visalia dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery, Wisdom…

    From Aspen Hill Modern Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  12. #12 Dr. Alice Charland Bassford D.M.D. M.A.G.D.

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for general dentistry in Silver Spring 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 Dr. Alice Charland Bassford D.M.D. M.A.G.D.Full profile
    In their words

    We strive to make our office as efficient and convenient as possible. We offer a wide variety of dental services including porcelain veneers, dental implants, and SureSmile® aligners. Dr. Alice Bassford has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years, and takes pride in her work. She uses state-of-the-art technology including 2D bite-wing radiographs, cad/cam Cerec one-visit crowns, micro-current for anxiety and pain, and physical therapy modalities for TMJ and has stress…

    From Dr. Alice Charland Bassford D.M.D. M.A.G.D.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Hillandale Smiles

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Silver Spring 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 Hillandale SmilesFull profile
    In their words

    Here at Hillandale Smiles, we pride ourselves on not being just like every other dentist in Silver Spring. Our dedication to the community goes beyond just caring for teeth. We view ourselves as part of a vital network of caretakers who look after the health & well-being of our friends & neighbors in Silver Spring & surrounding communities. We're located on Elton Road, behind the Hillandale Shopping Center.

    From Hillandale Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 174 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #174, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26T C Family Dental Center73
27Yang Louis H DDS73
28Dr. Emona Kraja and Dr. Randeep Sidhu735.0★ (237)
29Exceptional Dentistry734.9★ (163)
30Sunshine Smiles Dental Care734.9★ (827)Evenings
31Dynamic Dental Care734.9★ (704)Sat
32Healthy Smiles Dental Care724.8★ (462)Evenings
33SmileLand Pediatric Dentistry - Silver Spring724.9★ (2,176)
34Beckles Cosmetic Dentistry724.9★ (304)Evenings
35Global Dental Care715.0★ (128)Evenings
36Silver Spring Smile Designs714.9★ (406)Evenings
37Fenton Family Dental - Silver Spring714.6★ (2,441)Evenings · Sat
38Dechter & Moy Dentistry714.8★ (129)Sat
39Musgrove medical Arts Center715.0★ (3)
40City Place Dental714.9★ (1,548)Sat
41SONRIA DENTAL ART704.8★ (381)
42Choice Dental Care704.8★ (384)Evenings
43Elite Dental704.7★ (268)
44Kidz & Family Dental Center704.8★ (602)Sat
45Connection Dental704.7★ (171)
46Silver Spring Dental Center694.7★ (203)Sat
47Maryland Dental Center694.6★ (910)Sat
48Goldman Leonard DDS694.0★ (52)
49Metro Urgent Dental695.0★ (10)Evenings · Sat · Sun
50Greater Maryland Oral Surgery & Dental Implants in Silver Spring694.9★ (411)
51Lee Dentistry694.7★ (102)Evenings
52TLC Modern Dentistry LLC694.6★ (217)Sat
53Silver Spring Endodontics684.9★ (324)
54Dentists of Silver Spring684.1★ (281)Evenings · Sat
55Artistic Family Dentistry of Silver Spring684.8★ (193)Sat
56CK Family Dental684.9★ (353)
57Gakavian Hank DDS684.9★ (182)
58The Smile Suite684.6★ (271)Sat
59Colesville Dentistry675.0★ (2,160)
60Maryland Dental Specialty Group674.3★ (205)Evenings · Sat
61My Kids Dental Center675.0★ (153)
62Servicios Dentales Hispanos674.4★ (565)Sat
63Nemes Richard S DDS675.0★ (4)
64R3 Dental Group674.2★ (327)Evenings · Sat
65Maryland Oral Surgery Associates674.7★ (437)
66Metropolitan Dental Specialty Group674.7★ (316)
67USmile dental (Dr Zhuozhao Mei)674.9★ (62)Sat
68Adela Morocho67
69Alicia Moore67
70Blair Dental Office parking67
71dental office67
72Dr. Bahram Nasehi67
73Dr. Crystal Ellis67
74Dr. Esther Ngo Bikoi67
75Dr. Kesha J. Stephenson, DDS67
76Dr. Lawrence J. Ochfeld, DDS67
77Dr. Maura Byrne67
78Dr. Nima Raoufinia67
79Dr. Pablo Figueredo67
80Flower Avenue Dental Office67
81Lazzari Andrew J DDS67
82Medical & Dental Center67
83Medina & Associates67
84Morocho Dental Aesthetics67
85Omnidental A Total Dental Care67
86Sheik Mon F DDS67
87Silver Spring Health Center67
88The Mobile Dentist67
89Age One Pediatric Dentistry674.8★ (124)Sat
90Silver Spring Dental Care663.8★ (4)
91Dr. Camps Pediatric Dental Center664.6★ (420)
92Badar Nilofer H DDS663.4★ (5)
93Advanced Total Dental Care664.9★ (151)
94Dr. Major Mayo665.0★ (2)
95De Lucs Dental LLC664.9★ (240)
96Grosberg Family Dental Care (Hyman J Grosberg D.D.S., Family Dental Care)654.3★ (26)Evenings · Sun
97Jason Yi, DDS- Family Dentistry655.0★ (106)
98Silver Spring Dental Arts654.9★ (151)
99Dr. Nina Mihaychuk655.0★ (1)
100Dr. Lamkin Wong, DDS655.0★ (14)Sat
101JB Dental Clinic654.5★ (422)
102The Dental Office At Leisure World653.7★ (3)
103Elsabet H. Tekle, DDS654.7★ (285)
104Silver Spring Smiles644.8★ (478)Evenings
105Winkelman Peter A DDS641.0★ (2)
106Ahn Dental Laboratory641.0★ (1)
107Dr. Susan Pearson641.0★ (1)
108Haghighian Majid DDS641.0★ (1)
109Silver Spring Dentist Dr. Alan Wolcott644.8★ (20)Evenings
110Park Dental Office644.8★ (98)
111Dr. Afolabi H. Martins, DDS634.8★ (25)Sat
112Bunnag Dental Associates, PA635.0★ (55)
113GentleTouch Dental Care634.8★ (97)
114Young J. Lee DDS & Christine Lee Kim DDS, Silver Spring Family Dentistry635.0★ (246)Sat
115Nazareth Family Dental624.8★ (33)Sat
116Arroyo Jose DDS624.3★ (39)
117Elevate Dentistry625.0★ (22)
118Handelman Brian M DDS615.0★ (7)Evenings
119Colesville Dental Center615.0★ (16)Evenings
120Gums Dental Care, LLC614.3★ (94)
121ClearBright Cosmetic Dentistry614.4★ (74)
122Smile Dental Center613.8★ (61)
123Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, MAGD, DICOI, DIADI603.9★ (15)Evenings
124Smile Dental Center604.4★ (94)Sat
125Endodontic Specialists604.0★ (31)
126Gentle Dental - Care Relaxation Clinique603.1★ (9)Sat
127Dental Galleria of Beautiful Smiles603.5★ (16)Sat
128Dr. Matilde E Facet DDS594.1★ (11)
129Palacios Chen Family Dentistry585.0★ (77)
130Bernstein & Perkins DDS584.6★ (8)
131Mark Bernstein & Jeffrey Perkins DDS584.6★ (8)
132Dr. Glen A. Kan DDS584.2★ (10)
133Stephen J. Friedman DDS, PA585.0★ (5)
134Dr. Robert D. Camps, DDS563.4★ (8)
135Old Georgetown Dental Care Llc563.3★ (3)
136Center for Advanced Dentistry555.0★ (1)
137Dental Health Associates53Evenings · Sat
138Hillandale Dental Partners513.4★ (10)
139Dr. Matthew G. Moy, DDS47Sat
140Barrientos Dental Clinic47Sat
141Dental Center of Aspen Hill47Evenings
142Soolari Dentistry47Sat
143CCI Health Services Silver Spring47Evenings
144Bishop & Bishop Dental47Sat
145emergency dental clinic47Sat
146Yasmin B Majid DDS PC47Sat
147Davidson Dental, LLC47Sat
148Dentistry for Children and Adolescents, LLC47Evenings
149Smile Direct Club47Sat
150Dr. James H. King DDS47Sat
151Four Corners Family Dentistry43Sat
152FIGUEREDO DENTAL CARE43Sat
153Dr. Hiram I. Medina, DDS43Sat
154Dr. Lennox Wharton-Lake, DDS43Evenings
155Dr. Obert P. Henry, DDS43Evenings
156Meltzer Sedation Dentistry37
157Midas Dental37
158Spring Dental Associates37
159Cummins Dental Group37
160Faith Cousins, DDS37
161Gentle Dental Suites37
162Tomenko Family Dentistry37
163Dr. Sheetal Solanki DDS37
164Tran Orthodontics37
165Soft Hands Dental Care/ Dr Lennox Wharton-Lake37
166White Oak Dental: Ted Thomas, DMD37
167Dr. Ernest D. Ponraj, DDS37
168Robertson Dental37
169Flower Dental Office, Figueredo Pablo A. DDS & Associates34Sat · Sun
170Dental Office33
171Joseph E. Frew, DDS33
172dentist 10401 new hampshire rd28
173Dr. Cecelia Calhoun-Wells28
174Raquel Pagan, DDS PC; We Care 4U Dental Center24Sat

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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 Silver Spring?

Typical ranges in USD for Silver Spring, MD. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does general dentistry cost in Silver Spring?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$65–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$200–$470DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—

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

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 Silver Spring general dentistry dentists

We scored 174 Silver Spring clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 242 were excluded (1 closed and 241 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Silver Spring?

Briggs Chaney Family Dental Care ranks #1 of 174 Silver Spring clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.8★ from 516 Google reviews and emergency visits and evening hours. Green Dentistry ranks #2 (5.0★ from 10 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Silver Spring, MD?

General dentistry in Silver Spring typically costs $120–$360 USD. By type: checkup exam $65–$200; exam, cleaning and x-rays $200–$470. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Maryland?

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 Silver Spring general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

41 of 174 Silver Spring clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Briggs Chaney Family Dental Care, Stellar Dental and Dynamic Dental Care. 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 Silver Spring?

174 Silver Spring clinics list general dentistry in our data. 41 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 95 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Silver Spring

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 178 clinics.
  2. : 241 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.

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