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Best General Dentists in Virginia Beach, VA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Emergency Dental of Virginia Beach, ranked #1 of 165 by service score; 4.8★ from 672 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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165 Virginia Beach clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 7 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 81 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Virginia Beach at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Virginia Beach at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Emergency Dental of Virginia Beach774.8★ (672)—
2Dr. Eugene Parker Emergency Dentist705.0★ (2)Yes
3Emergency Dental Service683.7★ (3)—
4Blythe Philip a DDS675.0★ (1)—
5Newell Clarkson’s Dental office675.0★ (1)—
6Virginia Rapid Dental Service675.0★ (1)—
7Young Dentistry675.0★ (1)—
8TranSenDental Concierge Dental Services67——
9Dr. Sarah Esparza67——
10Family Dentistry67——

The 165 best general dentistry dentists in Virginia Beach, 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.

  8. #8 TranSenDental Concierge Dental Services

    2101 Parks Ave #803, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for general dentistry in Virginia Beach: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at TranSenDental Concierge Dental ServicesFull profile(757) 375-3913

All 165 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #165, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Caravas Jerry DDS615.0★ (146)Evenings
271800 Emergency Dentist Virginia Beach 24 Hour603.9★ (15)
28Dr. David R. Groy, DMD605.0★ (250)
29LWSS Family Dentistry -Virginia Beach - Kempsville Rd.604.5★ (959)
30Drs. Barr, Marinak & Associates604.9★ (535)
31Lighthouse Dental Group604.9★ (249)
32LWSS Family Dentistry - Virginia Beach - First Colonial Rd.594.6★ (481)
33General Dentistry 4 Kids594.9★ (318)
34Beach Kids Dentistry594.8★ (368)
35Virginia Beach Family Dental584.4★ (242)
36Comfort Care Dental584.6★ (103)
37Bright Smiles Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry584.8★ (166)
38Dr. Thomas McKee DDS - Va Beach Smile584.8★ (356)
39Schonbrun Dental Care, PC, a division of Atlantic Dental Care584.9★ (81)
40Coastal General Dentistry574.9★ (230)
41Dr Murray Spain Family Dentistry573.1★ (12)
42Hometown Dental575.0★ (2)
43Tidal Smiles Pediatric Dentistry of Virginia Beach575.0★ (76)
44Rashmi Bhatt DDS PC574.9★ (127)
45Hendricks Family Dentistry574.9★ (142)
46Funda Ann-Marie DDS565.0★ (2)
47Oceanfront Dentistry - Drs. White & Heffelfinger564.9★ (71)
48Dr. Pia Sweeney565.0★ (3)
49Morgan & Haupt Dentistry564.9★ (36)
50Baluyut Amy DDS555.0★ (1)
51Dobson Roberta L DDS555.0★ (1)
52Dorfman Darren B DDS555.0★ (1)
53Dr. Andres Guirola555.0★ (1)
54Dr. James Bukovac555.0★ (1)
55Dr. Muhanad Salem555.0★ (1)
56Harris Richard B DDS555.0★ (1)
57Louis J Marconyak PC555.0★ (1)
58Wernick Family Dentistry554.9★ (57)
59Riverside Family Dentistry555.0★ (6)
60Peluso Anthony R DDS552.0★ (1)
61Guthrie Jr Alfred R DDS545.0★ (6)Sat
62Starfish Dental544.8★ (11)
63The Doctors Berger Family Dentistry544.6★ (72)
64Philip A. Blythe, D.D.S. Dental Office544.9★ (40)
65The Dental Studio of Hampton Roads544.7★ (45)
66Bussey Endodontics544.7★ (9)
67Hooper General & Cosmetic Dentistry535.0★ (22)
68Priority Emergency Dental Care531.0★ (1)
69Wong and Yung Family Dentistry534.3★ (18)
70Meader Family Dentistry534.5★ (67)
71London Bridge Pediatric Dentistry534.3★ (47)
72Dr. Stanley Chickey, D.D.S.534.7★ (14)
73Thoroughgood Center535.0★ (2)
74Oceanfront Endodontics524.6★ (7)
75Dr. Jacqueline B Smith D.D.S.524.5★ (16)
76ICON Pediatric Dentistry – Red Mill Virginia Beach524.7★ (25)
77Dr. Myron D. Gladstone, DDS503.0★ (2)Evenings
78Pembroke Family Dental Care503.7★ (9)
79Dr Vernon E. O'Berry, Jr. DDS and Associates504.3★ (9)
80Beach Smiles Dental495.0★ (5)
81Cox Pediatric Dentistry493.7★ (48)
82Murray Spain495.0★ (3)
83Dr. Richard D. Foster, DMD484.0★ (4)
84Vinita John Folck, DDS473.0★ (2)
85Atlantic Dental Care475.0★ (1)
86Absolute Dental Care47Sat
87Partners In Dental Health Great Neck43Sat
88The Foleck Center For Cosmetic, Implant, & General Dentistry43Evenings
89Aspen Dental43Evenings
90Beach Dental Center37
91Downs Dental Care37
92Goyal Dentistry37
93Landstown Dental Care37
94Mavromatis Dental37
95Family and Cosmetic Dentistry37
96Virginia Beach Dental Center37
97Dental Specialty Center of Virginia Beach37
98Dental Designs by Drs. Newman, Tam, and Assoc.37
99Gentle Dental Center37
100Neighborhood Dental37
101Total Care Dentistry37
102Center for Restorative, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry - Virginia Beach37
103Lakeshore Dental | Dental Implants, Emergency Dentist in Virginia Beach37
104Nouman Dental37
105Rai Oral Surgery and Dental Implants37
106Ochave Dental37
107Ideal Smiles Dentistry37
108King Dental37
109Dentistry of Virginia Beach37
110Kempsville Dental I Dental Implants, Emergency Dentist in Virginia Beach37
111Smile Care Family Dentistry37
112The Smile Center37
113Dentist Virginia Beach - Smiles of Virginia Beach37
114Mercy Dental37
115Oral Surgery of Tidewater37
116Strawbridge Dental PC37
117Bay Dental Care37
118Green Meadows Dental Care37
119Town Center Family Dentistry37
120RB Comprehensive Dentistry37
121Gentlecare Family Dentistry, P.C.37
122LWSS Family Dentistry33
123LAXA DENTISTRY33
124Fort Story Health & Dental Clinic33
125Dentist in VA Beach, DDS33
126Lynnhaven Dental Group33
127Sandbridge Family Dental Care17
128American Association-Enddntsts15
129Campbell Jason G DDS15
130Clarke Jerry C DDS15
131DENTIST15
132DR LUMA DDS15
133Dr. Anthony Martin15
134Dr. Carrie Clarkson15
135Dr. Marni V. Husson, DDS15
136Dr. Sara Elsiddig15
137Gillespie Sheila R DDS15
138Gladstone David M DDS15
139Harris Christopher DDS15
140Immediate Dental15
141James Ritter15
142Kempsville Gentle Dentist15
143LWSS Dentistry15
144Manzoni Tiffany M DDS15
145Michael Sims, DMD15
146Muldoon Catherine A DDS15
147Oden Fulton Catherine DDS15
148Patricia Wardius15
149Pearl Dina DDS15
150Reaves Jr Elmer L DDS15
151Reske James F DDS15
152Rowe David E DDS15
153Salerno James a DDS15
154Savage Randolph E DDS15
155Shiflet Harvey H DDS15
156Smiles All Around15
157VB Ortho15
158Virginia Beach Dentist - Steven M. Leibowitz DDS15
159Zimmer Andrew J DDS15
160Dr. James S. Matthews, DDS8
161J Michael & Co8
162Lanigan Peter a DDS8
163Ohara & Masson8
164Tidewater Dental8
165True Care Dental8

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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 Virginia Beach?

Typical ranges in USD for Virginia Beach, VA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

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

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

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 Virginia Beach general dentistry dentists

We scored 165 Virginia Beach clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Virginia Beach?

Emergency Dental of Virginia Beach ranks #1 of 165 Virginia Beach clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.8★ from 672 Google reviews and evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours. Dr. Eugene Parker Emergency Dentist ranks #2 (5.0★ from 2 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

General dentistry in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Virginia?

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 Virginia Beach general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

7 of 165 Virginia Beach clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Emergency Dental of Virginia Beach, Dr. Eugene Parker Emergency Dentist and TranSenDental Concierge Dental Services. 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 Virginia Beach?

165 Virginia Beach clinics list general dentistry in our data. 1 lists sedation options. 7 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 81 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Virginia Beach

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 240 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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