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Best Dentists in Augusta, ME (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Augusta: Emergency Dental, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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48 Augusta clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 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 Augusta at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Augusta at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Emergency Dental73Overall, Implants
2Praveen Banda73—
3Barker Gary T DDS67—
4Darryl Zeleniak67—
5Denise Nadeau Aldilaimi67—
6Dr. Ansley W. Sawyer III, DDS67—
7Dr. Antonios Karagiorgos67—
8Dr. Barbara E. Oesterlin, DMD67—
9Dr. Charles G. Munier, DMD67—
10Dr. David J. Wicks, DDS67—

The 48 best dentists in Augusta, ranked

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

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Praveen Banda

    73/100

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    Praveen Banda practices in Augusta, ME for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Praveen Banda and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and…

    From Praveen Banda's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 48 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Miedema Mark w DDS67
27National Foundation-Dentistry67
28Rabia Shamim67
29Robert Patenaude67
30Seywerd Marjan S DDS67
31Timm & Desrosiers67
32John Elwell47Evenings
33Evergreen Dental Associates37
34Facial & Oral Surgery Associates37
35Kennebec Valley Family Dentistry37
36Augusta Dental37
37Augusta Family Dentistry37
38Augusta Orthodontics37
39Cook Orthodontics37
40Gentle Family Dentistry - Augusta37
41MaineDental, Rachel Taddeo DMD, MA37
42PS Dental PLLC37
43State Street Dental Care37
44Bryant Dental Care37
45Aspen Dental33
46Augusta Pediatric Dentistry: Ashley Blanchfield, DDS33
47Wee Care Children's Dentistry33
48Dr. Eugene H Glad DDS33

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Best dentists in Augusta by need

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

Best for emergency in Augusta

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

Best for kids in Augusta

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

Best for implants in Augusta

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Emergency Dental

Highest-ranked of 48 Augusta clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Praveen Banda (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Augusta

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Emergency Dental

Highest-ranked of 48 Augusta clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Praveen Banda (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Augusta

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Emergency Dental

Highest-ranked of 48 Augusta clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Praveen Banda (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Augusta

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Emergency Dental

Highest-ranked of 48 Augusta clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Praveen Banda (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Augusta

1

Emergency Dental

Highest-ranked of 48 Augusta clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Praveen Banda (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Augusta

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

How much does a dentist cost in Augusta?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Augusta

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 Augusta dentists

We scored 48 Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Augusta?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Augusta, ME is Emergency Dental (DR Score 73/100). Praveen Banda (#2) and Barker Gary T DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 48 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Augusta?

No Augusta clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by John Elwell (#32). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Augusta?

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

How many dentists are there in Augusta?

DentistsRanked lists 48 dental clinics in Augusta, ME, and 48 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 48 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Augusta

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 48 clinics.

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