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Best Dentists in Aiken, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Aiken: Aiken Oral & Maxillo, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 20

    Best for evenings and weekends: Rural Health Services, Inc. - Clyburn Center for Primary Care, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM; ranked #20 of 46.

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46 Aiken clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Aiken at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Aiken at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Aiken Oral & Maxillo73Overall, Implants
2Southern Magnolia Dentistry73—
3Aiken, SC Dentist67—
4Center For Implant & Aesthetic67—
5Community Medical Clinic67—
6Crawford George I DDS - Aiken Dental Assoc67—
7Dr. Bradford Huffman67—
8Dr. David Carter DDS67—
9Dr. Lacey Hansen67—
10Dr. Michael Shirer67—

The 46 best dentists in Aiken, ranked

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

  20. #20 Rural Health Services, Inc. - Clyburn Center for Primary Care

    1000 Clyburn Pl, Aiken, SC 29801, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rural Health Services, Inc. - Clyburn Center for Primary CareFull profile(803) 380-7000

  21. #21 North Aiken Dental

    1466 Columbia Hwy N, Aiken, SC 29801

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at North Aiken DentalFull profile(803) 649-9899

  22. #22 Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

    1907 Pawnee St, Aiken, SC 29803, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Center for Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryFull profile(803) 716-9586
    In their words

    Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeon manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. This also includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. Call today to schedule an appointment.

    From Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Dr. Thomas E. Payton

    1845 Huntsman Dr sw, Aiken, SC 29803

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Thomas E. PaytonFull profile(803) 649-5558

  25. #25 Dental Center West

    120 Augusta Aiken Rd, Aiken, SC 29801

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Center WestFull profile(803) 643-9595
    In their words

    We are a cosmetic and reconstructive dental practice with an emphasis on preventative dental care. Our doctor team consists of two general dentists: Dr Asbelle and Dr Akhtar as well as a periodontal and implant specialist. We are passionate about providing the best clinical care with compassion and a soft touch. We strive to incorporate you into our family!

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

All 46 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Advanced Oral & Facial Specialists37
27Payton Cosmetic & Family Dentistry37
28Colleen M. Baldree, DMD37
29Trip Buchanan Signature Dentistry37
30Southern Dental Associates37
31Downtown Dental-- Charlotte C. Wiedenman, DMD37
32Dr. Shawn M. Velez, DDS37
33Darcie L. Lee, DMD, MAGD37
34Kitfox Pediatric Dentistry37
35Baker Family Dentistry37
36White Periodontics and Implant Dentistry37
37Aspen Dental33
38Barnwell Sean E DDS33
39Coastal Pediatric Dentistry33
40Dr. Sadia I. Akhtar, DDS33
41Ronald D Lee DMD33
42Eubanks Kevin G DDS33
43Robert E. Lofgren D.M.D., M.A.G.D., P.A.33
44Baker Stephen J DDS33
45Dr. Robert Buchanan28
46Trey Vereen, DMD - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry17

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Best dentists in Aiken by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Aiken

No Aiken clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Aiken

No Aiken clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Aiken

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Aiken Oral & Maxillo

Highest-ranked of 46 Aiken clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Magnolia Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Aiken

1

Aiken Oral & Maxillo

Highest-ranked of 44 Aiken clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Magnolia Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Aiken

1

Aiken Oral & Maxillo

Highest-ranked of 44 Aiken clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Magnolia Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Aiken

1

Aiken Oral & Maxillo

Highest-ranked of 46 Aiken clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Magnolia Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Aiken

1

Aiken Oral & Maxillo

Highest-ranked of 44 Aiken clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Magnolia Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Aiken

No Aiken clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Aiken?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Aiken

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 Aiken dentists

We scored 46 Aiken clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Aiken data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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

Dentists in Aiken: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Aiken?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Aiken, SC is Aiken Oral & Maxillo (DR Score 73/100). Southern Magnolia Dentistry (#2) and Aiken, SC Dentist (#3) follow. We ranked 46 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Aiken are open on Saturday?

1 of 46 Aiken dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Rural Health Services, Inc. - Clyburn Center for Primary Care (until 12 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Aiken?

No Aiken clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Rural Health Services, Inc. - Clyburn Center for Primary Care (#20) and North Aiken Dental (#21). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Aiken?

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

How many dentists are there in Aiken?

DentistsRanked lists 46 dental clinics in Aiken, SC, and 46 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 46 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Aiken

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 46 clinics.

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