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Best Dentists in Bristol, VA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Bristol: Dr. David Kelly, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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19 Bristol 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 Bristol at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Bristol at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. David Kelly67Overall, Implants
2Dr. Victoria Bettis67—
3Ellis Brittney C DDS67—
4Horizon Family Dentistry67—
5Matheson Barry DDS67—
6Ronald Jessup67—
7Seaver Debbie67—
8Bristol Community Health Center Pharmacy37—
9Westfall Orthodontics37—
10South Holston Dental Designs37—

The 19 best dentists in Bristol, ranked

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

  10. #10 South Holston Dental Designs

    15325 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 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

    Book appointment at South Holston Dental DesignsFull profile(276) 466-9800
    In their words

    South Holston Dental Designs is dedicated to the highest standards of dentistry from design to delivery in a relaxed and comfortable environment using the latest in dental technology. At South Holston Dental Designs, we specialize in dental implants, preventative care, root canals, dentures, teeth whitening, crowns, extractions, complete dental rehabilitation, and more.

    From South Holston Dental Designs's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Tri-Cities Orthodontic Specialists of Bristol

    235 Linden Square Dr, Bristol, VA 24202

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 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–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Tri-Cities Orthodontic Specialists of BristolFull profile(276) 642-0043
    In their words

    A person’s smile is the first thing others notice—what does your smile say about you? At Tri-Cities Orthodontic Specialists, we want our patients’ smiles to be full of confidence, and we stop at nothing until we achieve that goal. We’ve created a family-oriented, welcoming environment where our team attends to every patient’s full orthodontic needs.

    From Tri-Cities Orthodontic Specialists of Bristol's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Seaver & Pittman: Seaver James M DDS

    1740 Euclid Ave, Bristol, VA 24201, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Seaver & Pittman: Seaver James M DDSFull profile(276) 466-2028

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Best dentists in Bristol by need

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

Best for emergency in Bristol

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

Best for kids in Bristol

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

Best for implants in Bristol

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Dr. David Kelly

Highest-ranked of 19 Bristol clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Victoria Bettis (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Bristol

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Dr. David Kelly

Highest-ranked of 19 Bristol clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Victoria Bettis (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Bristol

1

Dr. David Kelly

Highest-ranked of 19 Bristol clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Victoria Bettis (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Bristol

1

Dr. David Kelly

Highest-ranked of 19 Bristol clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Victoria Bettis (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Bristol

1

Dr. David Kelly

Highest-ranked of 19 Bristol clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Victoria Bettis (#2 overall)

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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$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia

How we ranked Bristol dentists

We scored 19 Bristol clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 8 were excluded (8 duplicate listings). 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 Bristol 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 Bristol: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Bristol?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Bristol, VA is Dr. David Kelly (DR Score 67/100). Dr. Victoria Bettis (#2) and Ellis Brittney C DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 19 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Bristol?

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

How many dentists are there in Bristol?

DentistsRanked lists 19 dental clinics in Bristol, VA, and 19 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 19 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Bristol

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.
  2. : 8 duplicate listings merged.

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