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Best Dentists in Bay City, MI (2026)

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    Best overall in Bay City: Daniel S. Ruff, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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35 Bay City clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Bay City at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Bay City at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Daniel S. Ruff, DDS73Overall, Implants
2Ankoviak Daniel G DDS67—
3Dr Buchanan67—
4Dr. Bernard A. Labombard, DDS67—
5Dr. Charles Mclaren67—
6Dr. Sydney Learman67—
7Elizabeth Picard, DMD67—
8Henning, Woodbury & Howard, PC67—
9Hugo Janice67—
10King Abby L DDS67—

The 35 best dentists in Bay City, ranked

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

  1. #14 Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center

    4161 Shrestha Dr, Bay City, MI 48706

    37/10030% 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–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The team at Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center offers every patient a comprehensive solution to their oral health problems. We perform many restorative procedures to help patients achieve a complete smile, such as placing dental implants or a full-arch restoration.

    From Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons & Dental Implant Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #15 Bever Family Dentistry

    512 S Trumbull St, Bay City, MI 48708

    37/10030% 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Bever Family Dentistry, we strive to provide you with comfortable dental care with state-of-the-art technology and treatment. Whether you need a routine dental exam or emergency dentistry, we will provide the highest quality care. Our office is conveniently located on the corner of Trumbull and 16th Street. We are completely handicap accessible.

    From Bever Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #16 Thomas A. Kernstock, DDS, PC

    1405 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Thomas A. Kernstock, DDS, PC dentist office in Bay City MI, your smile is our top priority. Dr. Kernstock with the entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.

    From Thomas A. Kernstock, DDS, PC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #18 Darrin M. Jones D.D.S.; West Bay Dental

    401 S Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI 48706

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #20 Matthew R Ward DDS PLC – Dentist at Bay City Dental Center

    1601 Marquette Ave STE 3, Bay City, MI 48706, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Bay City Dental Center, you and your family can turn to Dr. Matthew Ward and his caring team for general, restorative, cosmetic, periodontic, endodontic, and specialist dental care. Our dental facility provides high-quality dental care to create beautiful smiles, from root canals and dental veneers to routine dental exams and professional teeth whitening treatments. Dr. Ward is a skilled, experienced dentist who helps Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City, MI area patients of all…

    From Matthew R Ward DDS PLC – Dentist at Bay City Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #21 Mid-Michigan Periodontics & Dental Implants, John Picard DMD, MS

    120 E Main St, Bay City, MI 48708, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #25 Aspen Dental Clinic

    3897 Wilder Rd, Bay City, MI 48706

    33/10030% 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 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 35 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Bay City by need

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

Best for emergency in Bay City

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

Best for kids in Bay City

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

Best for implants in Bay City

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Daniel S. Ruff, DDS

Highest-ranked of 35 Bay City clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ankoviak Daniel G DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Bay City

1

Daniel S. Ruff, DDS

Highest-ranked of 29 Bay City clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ankoviak Daniel G DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Bay City

1

Daniel S. Ruff, DDS

Highest-ranked of 29 Bay City clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ankoviak Daniel G DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Bay City

1

Daniel S. Ruff, DDS

Highest-ranked of 35 Bay City clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ankoviak Daniel G DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Bay City

1

Daniel S. Ruff, DDS

Highest-ranked of 29 Bay City clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ankoviak Daniel G DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Bay City

No Bay City clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Bay City?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Bay City

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 Bay City dentists

We scored 35 Bay City clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Bay City 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 Bay City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Bay City?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Bay City, MI is Daniel S. Ruff, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Ankoviak Daniel G DDS (#2) and Dr Buchanan (#3) follow. We ranked 35 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Bay City are open on Saturday?

1 of 35 Bay City dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Aspen Dental (until 3 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.

How much is a dental cleaning in Bay City?

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

How many dentists are there in Bay City?

DentistsRanked lists 35 dental clinics in Bay City, MI, and 35 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 35 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Bay City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 35 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.