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Best Dentists in Carlisle, PA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Carlisle: Core Dental Staffing, DR Score 77/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Core Dental Staffing, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 30.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Core Dental Staffing, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 30.

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30 Carlisle clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 list emergency care. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Carlisle at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Carlisle at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Core Dental Staffing77Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD77Evenings · Sat · Sun—
3Flenniken Family Dentistry: Marvin Berger, DDS73——
4Noll Family Dentistry73——
5Smile-Rite Denture Center73——
6Ana Golalic67——
7Burkett Dennis DDS67——
8Campbell Jenny67——
9Dr. David Tran, DDS67——
10Dr. Richard Cantor67——

The 30 best dentists in Carlisle, ranked

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

  2. #2 Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD

    200 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMDFull profile(717) 243-1969
    In their words

    For over many years, Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD, has been providing the community of Carlisle, PA, with impeccable service. We are your premier source for dental care for the entire family. We specialize in braces, cleanings, as well as cavity/fillings. We take great pride in our work and continually strive to improve the quality of our service and the satisfaction of our customers. Please call us if you have any questions about what our services can do for you and your…

    From Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Noll Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Noll Family DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    We're Carlisle, PA's leading leading dentist for a reason!It’s time to choose a family-friendly dentist in Carlisle that centers their practice around providing the best patient experience possible.We’re able to offer a wide variety of dental services to restore and maintain your overall dental health including routine dental cleanings and checkups, dental implants, fillings, crowns, whitening, cosmetic dentistry, tooth pain treatments, and more! Our team is very experienced…

    From Noll Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Dunham Army Health Clinic

    450 Gibner Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dunham Army Health ClinicFull profile(717) 245-3400

  21. #21 HD Clear Orthodontics

    10 Noble Blvd Suite 2B, Carlisle, PA 17013, 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at HD Clear OrthodonticsFull profile(717) 254-6272
    In their words

    At HD CLEAR Orthodontics we focus on modern orthodontics for children and adults. We offer Invisalign, clear braces and traditional braces, all at the same price. We have 3 locations and serve the greater Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, and Harrisburg areas. We offer free consultations with no obligations. Children needing comprehensive orthodontics? At HD we will help you achieve a healthy bite and beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime. Adults seeking major or minor…

    From HD Clear Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Flenniken Family Dentistry: Joseph Olivetti, DDS, MAGD

    30 State Ave, Carlisle, PA 17013, United States

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Flenniken Family Dentistry: Joseph Olivetti, DDS, MAGDFull profile(717) 249-7777

All 30 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Killian David B DDS37
27Allyn G Perkins DMD, LLC37
28Carlisle Dental Studio37
29Carlisle Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
30Concentra Urgent Care33

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Best dentists in Carlisle by need

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Best for emergency in Carlisle

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Core Dental Staffing

Highest-ranked of 2 Carlisle clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for kids in Carlisle

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

Best for implants in Carlisle

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Core Dental Staffing

Highest-ranked of 30 Carlisle clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Carlisle

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Core Dental Staffing

Highest-ranked of 30 Carlisle clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Carlisle →

Best for root canal in Carlisle

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Core Dental Staffing

Highest-ranked of 30 Carlisle clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Carlisle →

Best for cosmetic in Carlisle

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Core Dental Staffing

Highest-ranked of 30 Carlisle clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Carlisle →

Best for dentures & seniors in Carlisle

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Core Dental Staffing

Highest-ranked of 30 Carlisle clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD (#2 overall)

Dentures in Carlisle →

Best for budget & insurance in Carlisle

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

How much does a dentist cost in Carlisle?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Carlisle

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 Carlisle dentists

We scored 30 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Carlisle?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Carlisle, PA is Core Dental Staffing (DR Score 77/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD (#2) and Flenniken Family Dentistry: Marvin Berger, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 30 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Carlisle are open on Saturday?

2 of 30 Carlisle dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Core Dental Staffing (until 12 AM) and Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD (until 12 AM). 2 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Carlisle?

2 Carlisle clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Core Dental Staffing (#1) and Dr. Thomas E. Appleby, DMD (#2). 3 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Carlisle?

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

How many dentists are there in Carlisle?

DentistsRanked lists 30 dental clinics in Carlisle, PA, and 30 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 30 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Carlisle

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 30 clinics.

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