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Best Dentists in New Orleans, LA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in New Orleans: Emergency Dental of New Orleans, 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 3

    Best for same-day emergencies: Dr. Rodney Plummer, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #3 of 206.

  3. 6

    Best for kids and families: Concord Family Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #6 of 206.

  4. 3

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Rodney Plummer, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #3 of 206.

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206 New Orleans clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 18 are open Saturdays, 5 on Sundays and 7 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 3 list emergency care. 88 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in New Orleans at a glance

Top 10 dentists in New Orleans at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Emergency Dental of New Orleans534.9★ (184)—Overall
2Leggio Dental Group484.9★ (917)——
3Dr. Rodney Plummer475.0★ (29)Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies, Evenings & weekends
4Gleem Dental475.0★ (171)——
5Ponder Memory Family Dental465.0★ (76)——
6Concord Family Dental454.9★ (391)—Kids, Invisalign & braces
7White Smiles455.0★ (40)——
8Petite Krewe Pediatric Dentistry455.0★ (39)——
9Sonic Smiles455.0★ (24)Sat—
10Quality Dentist Care445.0★ (4)——

The 206 best dentists in New Orleans, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

All 206 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #206, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26New Orleans Modern Dentistry404.2★ (5)
27Canatella Dental404.9★ (446)
28Dental Relief404.9★ (56)Sat · Sun
297 O'Clock Dental404.8★ (479)
30General Meyer Family Dental403.7★ (44)Evenings · Sat · Sun
31Avenue Family Dentistry394.9★ (165)
32Kevin C. Astugue, DDS - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry395.0★ (17)
33Palmisano III Warren J DDS395.0★ (184)
34SB Dentistry395.0★ (53)
35Accardo Endodontics LLC395.0★ (155)
36Taylor Dental & Braces383.9★ (461)Sat
37NOLA Endodontics385.0★ (57)
38Mermilliod David W DDS384.7★ (15)
39TERRY DENTAL AESTHETICS385.0★ (29)Evenings
40NOLA Smiles Dental Solutions374.9★ (79)
41Uptown Pediatric Dentistry - Susan Fallahi, DDS374.7★ (159)
42Smiling Faces Family Dentistry374.3★ (208)
43Just Kids Dental374.2★ (144)
44Beautiful Smiles on Teche365.0★ (12)Sat
45Loyola James A DMD364.1★ (47)
46Teresita V Hernandez DDS365.0★ (19)Sat
47Crown Dental Spa364.9★ (44)
48Dumas Family Dentistry364.5★ (70)
49Explore Orthodontics - Kay D. Daniel, DDS364.6★ (103)
50Riverbend Dental Center354.6★ (106)
51Southern Oral Surgery354.4★ (36)
52Toso Orthodontics354.7★ (15)
53Dr. Charles A. Boudreaux, DDS Lakeview Dental Center355.0★ (32)
54J. Kent Roby DMD354.7★ (22)
55Dr. Carolyn M. Harris, DDS355.0★ (8)
56West End Dental/Eliot D. Guerin, DDS354.9★ (23)
57Dr. Sarita Hithe, DDS344.7★ (25)
58Schott Mark D DDS.344.8★ (28)
59Connell Family Dentistry344.6★ (53)
60Lakeview Endodontics344.9★ (25)
61Dr. Elizabeth E. Riggs, DDS344.4★ (25)
62Chaney Family Dentistry344.3★ (22)
63Vinson Ronnie M DDS334.2★ (5)
64Dr. Danny J. Gerstner, DDS335.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat
65Tracy Manuel Crear, DDS & Associates332.3★ (8)
66Hilton M. Title, D.D.S., APDC325.0★ (4)
67Derbes Denice L DDS325.0★ (4)
68Nola Periodontics324.0★ (8)
69Leslie P. Gottsegen, DDS325.0★ (5)
70Dr. Francis G. Martello, DDS325.0★ (6)
71Eagle Family Dental322.8★ (58)
72Michael M Cash, DDS324.2★ (19)
73Dr. Maurice A. Lonergan III, DDS325.0★ (2)
74Gordon E Fletcher DDS325.0★ (2)
75Emergency Dentist 24/7321.0★ (4)
76Dr. Mia Barnes315.0★ (1)
77Dr. Roscoe Wilks Jr, DMD315.0★ (1)
78Dr. Shahrouz Zarrabi, DDS315.0★ (1)
79Ha Van Nguyen315.0★ (1)
80This Old Tooth315.0★ (1)
81Michael Von Gruben314.0★ (1)
82Jonah R Moore, DDS315.0★ (6)
83Gold Jonathan N DDS301.0★ (1)
84Flettrich Family Dentistry305.0★ (5)
85Dr. Carrol Fischer Jr, DDS305.0★ (5)
86Dr. Brian D. Connell, DDS304.0★ (5)
87Dr. Terrence Augillard285.0★ (1)
88Evans Gerald H DDS275.0★ (1)
89Gentilly Family Dental18Evenings · Sat · Sun
90DePaul Community Health Center - Carrollton14Evenings · Sat
91Comfort Smiles Dentistry13Evenings
92Audubon Dental Group13Sat
93Citrus Falls Dental Care12
94Coutin Dental12
95Smile Philosophy Dental Care12
96Anderson Mark D DDS12Sat
97Louisiana Dental Center - New Orleans, Magazine St12Sat
98Tulane General Dentistry12Sat
99Dental TLC, LLC11
100Dr. Christopher A. Hudson, DDS11
101F Dentist Uptown11
102Honore Dental Center LLC11
103Jon D. Celino, DDS11
104Louisiana State University School of Dentistry11
105National Dental Care, Barangaroo11
106Reena Dental Care Point11
107Shira Glazer11
108VA Dental11
109New Orleans Dental Center11
110Tulane Family Dentistry11
111Lakefront Dental Care11
112Parker Dental Center: Kendall P Parker, DDS11
113CBD Dental Care11
114Fleur de Lis Dental Care11
115DuBois Dentistry - Dubois K Richard DDS11
116Campo Dentistry11
117City Park Dental Care: Rudolph J. Linhuber, DDS11
118District Dental Spa11
119Downtown Dental: Richard Rathke, DDS11
120Westside Dental Group11
121Crescent City Smiles Lauren G. Rivet DDS11
122Saloy Dental Group11
123Smile Care Dental11
124EXCELth Family Health Center-New Orleans East10
125Exceptional Dental of Mid-City10
126LSU Faculty Dental Practice10
127Doctor's Office10
128Exceptional Dental of Uptown10
129Camenzuli Dental Excellence10
130Canal Street Family Dentistry10
131Dentistry by Design10
132DR. ROMELL J. MADISON AND ASSOCIATES10
133Excelth Family Dental Center10
134Dental Machines6Sat · Sun
135Louisiana Dental Center - New Orleans, Washington Ave6Sat
136New Orleans Childrens Dental Center5
137Algiers Dental Associates5
138Dr. Robert L. Miller, DDS5
139Allyson Hanson4Sat
140Dr. Charles Schmidt3
141Barsley Robert DDS2
142Bertrand Archie A DDS2
143Best Bank Dental LLC2
144Buras Daniel E DDS2
145Certified Service2
146Coleman Lafaith M DDS2
147Dejean Gerald DDS2
148Dental2
149Dental Office2
150Dickerson Alan C DDS2
151DiLeo James J DDS2
152Dr. Alise Steward2
153Dr. Damien M. Neil, DDS2
154Dr. Danielle Beaudoin2
155Dr. David Millaud2
156Dr. Dawn Luke2
157Dr. Donna Bridge2
158Dr. Jack S. Hubar, DMD2
159Dr. Jared P. Harris, DDS2
160Dr. Jennifer Vu2
161Dr. John Colomb2
162Dr. John D. Dagate, DDS2
163Dr. Khanh Luong, D.D.S2
164Dr. Mabel Blache2
165Dr. Marilyn Deville2
166Dr. Mia J. Barnes, DDS2
167Dr. Paul C. Armbruster, DDS2
168Dr. REO P. Pugao, DDS2
169Dr. Wanda Augillard2
170Dr. William Shelton2
171Echandi Luisana Dr2
172Erin Hymel, DDS2
173Family Dentistry Orthodontics2
174General Dentistry2
175Graham Jefferson DDS2
176Harris Carolyn M DDS2
177Hew Damion DDS2
178Hugo St Hilaire2
179Jennesia Primas2
180Kelley Brian DDS2
181Lacy V. Garrett, DMD2
182Louisiana Society of Periodontists2
183Macaluso Eric DDS2
184Mahroo Nazafarine DDS2
185Moffatt & Walsh Drs2
186Naja Clanton2
187Orthodontic Reconditioned Co2
188Patel Sapna DDS2
189Patella Joshua C DDS2
190Querens F C DDS, MS2
191Shawna Steele Battier, DDS2
192Steen Christopher DDS2
193Ward Donald F DDS2
194Yenuganti Jeevan DDS2
195Dr. Kavas H. Thunthy, DDS2
196Ritwik Pryanshi DDS2
197Yeadon William R DDS2
198Lumina Family Dental2
199Evans + Frampton Orthodontics2
200Mc Kee Jr Willie DDS2
201Bennett Donald P DDS2
202Billie G Jeansonne, DDS2
203Bayou Braces1
204Emergency Dentist Network1
205Emergency Dentist Support1
206PerfectSmile Dental Cleaning New Orleans1

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Best dentists in New Orleans by need

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Best for emergency in New Orleans

89

Gentilly Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 3 New Orleans clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #5 for emergency care, #89 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Dr. Rodney Plummer (#3 overall)

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Best for kids in New Orleans

6

Concord Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 12 New Orleans clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #6 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Petite Krewe Pediatric Dentistry (#8 overall)

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Best for implants in New Orleans

45

Loyola James A DMD

Highest-ranked of 62 New Orleans clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #3 for implants and #45 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Oral Surgery (#51 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in New Orleans

6

Concord Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 55 New Orleans clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gottsegen Orthodontics: New Orleans Location (#12 overall)

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Best for root canal in New Orleans

37

NOLA Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 50 New Orleans clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #37 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Accardo Endodontics LLC (#35 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in New Orleans

26

New Orleans Modern Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 57 New Orleans clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #26 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Avenue Family Dentistry (#31 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in New Orleans

89

Gentilly Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 46 New Orleans clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #89 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: DePaul Community Health Center - Carrollton (#90 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in New Orleans

No New Orleans clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in New Orleans?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in New Orleans?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana

Emergency and weekend dentists in New Orleans

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked New Orleans dentists

We scored 206 New Orleans clinics on 9 factors: reputation 25%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 10%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%, claimed profile 10%, partnered 5%, DentistsRanked reviews 10%. 4 were excluded (4 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed November 2, 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 New Orleans data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed clinic in the cityMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access10%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed and verified its DentistsRanked profile (free or paid)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to DentistsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
DentistsRanked reviews10%Verified reviews collected by DentistsRanked: rating (adjusted toward 4.0 when there are few) and number, self-verified reviews count halfMeasured

Dentists in New Orleans: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in New Orleans?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in New Orleans, LA is Emergency Dental of New Orleans (DR Score 53/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 184 Google reviews. Leggio Dental Group (#2) and Dr. Rodney Plummer (#3) follow. We ranked 206 clinics on 9 factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

Which dentists in New Orleans are open on Saturday?

18 of 206 New Orleans dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Rodney Plummer (until 12 AM), Sonic Smiles (until 12 AM) and DR. ALVIN J. SMITH (until 2 PM). 5 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of November 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in New Orleans?

3 New Orleans clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Dr. Rodney Plummer (#3), General Meyer Family Dental (#30) and Gentilly Family Dental (#89). 7 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in New Orleans?

A dental cleaning in New Orleans typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in New Orleans?

Concord Family Dental is the highest-ranked New Orleans clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #6 of 206 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 12 New Orleans clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in New Orleans?

DentistsRanked lists 206 dental clinics in New Orleans, LA, and 206 are ranked by DR Score. 18 post Saturday hours and 7 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 169 clinics. Counts are as of November 2026.

Update log for New Orleans

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 206 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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