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Best General Dentists in Taunton, MA (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Taunton Dentistry, ranked #1 of 31 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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31 Taunton clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays and 6 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Taunton at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Taunton at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Taunton Dentistry73—
2Gould David S DDS735.0★ (2)
3Bartel Cosmetic & Family67—
4Black Paul DDS67—
5Chun-Kuei Chen DDS67—
6Dinn Christian DDS67—
7Dr. Daniel Bartel67—
8Dr. Kathleen A. Hoye, MD67—
9Dr. Stephen R. Hoye, DDS67—
10Henshaw Michelle67—

The 31 best general dentistry dentists in Taunton, 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 Taunton

    #1 Taunton Dentistry

    140 High St, Taunton, MA 02780, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Taunton 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 Taunton DentistryFull profile(508) 823-1600
    In their words

    Taunton Dentistry & Implants is a trusted dental clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized oral healthcare in a comfortable environment. Serving patients of all ages, the practice offers a wide range of services, including general dentistry, cosmetic treatments, and advanced dental implants. Patients can receive routine exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, and root canal treatments, along with cosmetic services like teeth whitening and smile…

    From Taunton Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Northeast Dental Anesthesia Associates, PLLC

    104 Dean St # 103, Taunton, MA 02780, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for general dentistry in Taunton: Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–3:30 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Northeast Dental Anesthesia Associates, PLLCFull profile(508) 692-9548

  19. #19 Bartel Cosmetic & Family: Bartel Peter D DDS

    106 Briggs St, Taunton, MA 02780, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Taunton: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bartel Cosmetic & Family: Bartel Peter D DDSFull profile(774) 406-5028

  20. #20 Advanced Root Canal Specialists

    154 High St, Taunton, MA 02780, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Taunton: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Advanced Root Canal SpecialistsFull profile(508) 880-0801

  21. #21 Advanced Root Canal Specialists: Passloff Robert DMD

    154 High St, Taunton, MA 02780

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Taunton: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Advanced Root Canal Specialists: Passloff Robert DMDFull profile(508) 880-0801

  22. #22 Safer Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

    45 Cohannet St, Taunton, MA 02780

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Taunton: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Safer Family & Cosmetic DentistryFull profile(508) 823-0781
    In their words

    We are a family & cosmetic dental office in downtown Taunton, MA led by Dr. Theodore Safer and his son Dr. Jason Safer. We have proudly served the Taunton & surrounding community for 30+ years. Our team practices dentistry with the highest level of professionalism and dedication while staying current with the latest technology and continuing education. Our goal is to provide patients with exceptional dental care in a caring and comfortable environment.

    From Safer Family & Cosmetic Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Taunton Dental Associates

    95 Washington St, Taunton, MA 02780, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Taunton: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Taunton Dental AssociatesFull profile(508) 828-9501

  24. #24 Alpha Dental

    247 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Taunton: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Alpha DentalFull profile(508) 822-2582

  25. #25 Siogros Joyce DDS

    225 Winthrop St, Taunton, MA 02780

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Taunton: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Siogros Joyce DDSFull profile(508) 880-2011

All 31 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Mark R. Turner, DDS37
27Perfect Dental – Taunton37
28Tufts Dental Facilities37
29Taunton Oral Health Center37
30Ghanim Salem28
31Rivera Dental: Jayson Rivera DMD17

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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 Taunton?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Taunton?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$75–$220DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$220–$520DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—

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

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 Taunton general dentistry dentists

We scored 31 Taunton clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Taunton 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 Taunton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Taunton?

Taunton Dentistry ranks #1 of 31 Taunton clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Gould David S DDS ranks #2 (5.0★ from 2 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Taunton, MA?

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

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Massachusetts?

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 Taunton general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 31 Taunton clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Northeast Dental Anesthesia Associates, PLLC, Bartel Cosmetic & Family: Bartel Peter D DDS and Taunton Dental Associates. 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 Taunton?

31 Taunton clinics list general dentistry in our data. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Taunton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 31 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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