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Best Dentists in Bristol, CT (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bristol: Collins Road Family Dental, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 4

    Best for kids and families: PS Dental Care - Bristol, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #4 of 48.

  3. 5

    Best for evenings and weekends: Raptis Orthodontics, open evenings until 6:30 PM and Saturdays until 5:30 PM; ranked #5 of 48.

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48 Bristol clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 11 are open Saturdays and 7 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 9 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Bristol at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Bristol at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Collins Road Family Dental73——Overall, Cosmetic
2HORIZON DENTAL73———
3Howard Posner, DDS73———
4PS Dental Care - Bristol694.9★ (411)—Kids
5Raptis Orthodontics685.0★ (381)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends, Invisalign & braces
6Butler Stacy N DDS67———
7Dr. Ammar Idlibi, DMD67———
8Dr. Christopher Latvis67———
9Dr. Dental67———
10Franklin Wilson67———

The 48 best dentists in Bristol, ranked

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

  19. #19 Robert F. Treado, DMD

    670 East Rd, Bristol, CT 06010

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Robert F. Treado, DMDFull profile(860) 589-0874

  20. #20 Dental Services of Bristol

    524 Middle St, Bristol, CT 06010

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 6:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–2 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Services of BristolFull profile(860) 589-7595

  24. #24 Admire Dental - Bristol

    123 Farmington Ave Suite P2, Bristol, CT 06010

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Admire Dental - BristolFull profile(860) 484-7891
    In their words

    Dental implants, root canal treatment, dentures, Invisalign, and other services under the banner of cosmetic and emergency dental care are all offered under one roof of Admire Dental. The dental clinic in Bristol is one of the renowned names in the field of dentistry considering that all services are offered by trained professionals that make use of all the latest technology equipment in order to ensure that complete dental wellness is maintained for patients.

    From Admire Dental - Bristol's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Michael R. Ellis, DMD

    789 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–12 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Michael R. Ellis, DMDFull profile(860) 583-6056

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
26Samson Dental43Sat
27Dr. Ross Katkowski, D.M.D.43Evenings
28John R. Melanson, DMD43Sat
29Dr. Thomas Kulowski, DMD43Evenings
30Wheeler Health - Bristol Family Health & Wellness Center37
31Yutdhasak Kjornrattanawanich37
32Modern Dentistry of New England37
33Lakewood Dental37
34Bristol Oral Surgery and Implant Center37
35Hartford County Oral Surgery37
36Smiles Dental37
37Gentlecare Dental34
38Posner, Henderson & Goslee Dentistry34
39Sherif Gabr, DDS34
40Dr Dental: Folgel Julio O DDS34Evenings · Sat
41Mondovi Dental33
42James Ean R DDS33
43Bristol endodontist28
44Dr. Charles Bencivengo28
45Community Health Center24Sat
46Smile Design & Implant Center17Sat
47LuxeSmile Dental CT8
48Nova Dent Clinic CT8

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Best dentists in Bristol by need

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Best for emergency in Bristol

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

Best for kids in Bristol

4

PS Dental Care - Bristol

Highest-ranked of 6 Bristol clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #4 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces (#15 overall)

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Best for implants in Bristol

22

OMS Associates.

Highest-ranked of 39 Bristol clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #14 for implants and #22 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Collins Road Family Dental (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Bristol

5

Raptis Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 32 Bristol clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental (#17 overall)

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Best for root canal in Bristol

21

Bristol Endodontics PC: Dr. Lester Reid

Highest-ranked of 30 Bristol clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #4 for root canal and #21 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Collins Road Family Dental (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Bristol

1

Collins Road Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 36 Bristol clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: HORIZON DENTAL (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Bristol →

Best for dentures & seniors in Bristol

1

Collins Road Family Dental

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

Runner-up: HORIZON DENTAL (#2 overall)

Dentures in Bristol →

Best for budget & insurance in Bristol

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

How much does a dentist cost in Bristol?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Bristol?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$130–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Teeth Cleaning$98–$260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Emergency Care$130–$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Root Canal$910–$1,820DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Tooth Extraction$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Wisdom Teeth Removal$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dental Implants$1,950–$7,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Invisalign$4,550–$9,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Braces$3,900–$9,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dental Crowns$1,040–$2,340DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dentures$1,300–$3,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Veneers$1,170–$3,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Teeth Whitening$260–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dental Bonding$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Cosmetic Fillings$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Cosmetic Dentistry$650–$6,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Full Restoration$19,500–$65,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut

Emergency and weekend dentists in Bristol

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 Bristol dentists

We scored 48 Bristol clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Bristol data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Bristol: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Bristol?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Bristol, CT is Collins Road Family Dental (DR Score 73/100). HORIZON DENTAL (#2) and Howard Posner, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 48 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Bristol are open on Saturday?

11 of 48 Bristol dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Raptis Orthodontics (until 5:30 PM), Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces (until 3 PM) and Robert F. Treado, DMD (until 4 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 Bristol?

No Bristol clinic lists emergency care, but 7 are open after 6 PM, led by Raptis Orthodontics (#5) and Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces (#15). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Bristol?

A dental cleaning in Bristol typically costs $98–$260 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut. 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 Bristol?

PS Dental Care - Bristol is the highest-ranked Bristol clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #4 of 48 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 6 Bristol clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Bristol?

DentistsRanked lists 48 dental clinics in Bristol, CT, and 48 are ranked by DR Score. 11 post Saturday hours and 7 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 41 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Bristol

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 48 clinics.

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