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Best Dentists in Athens, OH (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Athens: Dr. Seth Cooper, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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16 Athens clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Athens at a glance

The 16 best dentists in Athens, ranked

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

  1. #11 Athens Dental Depot

    80 Columbus Rd, Athens, OH 45701, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Athens Dental Depot, we provide a level of care and comfort that goes beyond exceptional. Our commitment to continuing education allows us to constantly improve the technologies, techniques, materials, and customer services that are provided by our highly trained dental team. We are proud to offer highly aesthetic, proven materials that are bio-friendly, non-toxic, and mercury free. At the Athens Dental Depot, we understand that each guest is uniquely individual.

    From Athens Dental Depot's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #14 Linscott Enterprises: Linscott Gregory M DDS

    50 S Court St, Athens, OH 45701, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 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 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #15 Riverwalk Dental Athens

    530 W Union St STE A, Athens, OH 45701, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 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–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–1 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Athens by need

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

Best for emergency in Athens

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

Best for kids in Athens

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

Best for implants in Athens

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Dr. Seth Cooper

Highest-ranked of 16 Athens clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Carl Legg (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Athens

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Dr. Seth Cooper

Highest-ranked of 15 Athens clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Carl Legg (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Athens

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Dr. Seth Cooper

Highest-ranked of 15 Athens clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Carl Legg (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Athens

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Dr. Seth Cooper

Highest-ranked of 16 Athens clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Carl Legg (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Athens

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Dr. Seth Cooper

Highest-ranked of 15 Athens clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Carl Legg (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Athens

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

How much does a dentist cost in Athens?

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

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

How we ranked Athens dentists

We scored 16 Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Athens?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Athens, OH is Dr. Seth Cooper (DR Score 73/100). Carl Legg (#2) and Dr. Billy B. Biggs Sr, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 16 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Athens?

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

How many dentists are there in Athens?

DentistsRanked lists 16 dental clinics in Athens, OH, and 16 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 16 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Athens

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.