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Best Dentists in Charleston, WV (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Charleston: Ferrari Facial Aesthetics, 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, open evenings until 6:30 PM, Saturdays until 2 PM and Sundays until 3 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Ferrari Facial Aesthetics, open evenings until 6:30 PM, Saturdays until 2 PM and Sundays until 3 PM; ranked #1 of 57.

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57 Charleston clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 has a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Charleston at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Charleston at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Ferrari Facial Aesthetics735.0★ (58)Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Grant S. Mason, DDS, Inc.73——Implants, Invisalign & braces
3Charleston dental association67———
4Christian G Wayne DDS67———
5Devon Zegeer67———
6Dr. Charles A. Lowman, DDS67———
7Dr. John C. Dixon, DDS67———
8Dr. John Falbo67———
9Dr. N. Dillon Parizek67———
10Dr. Richard L. Howard, DDS67———

The 57 best dentists in Charleston, ranked

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

  1. #19 FamilyCare Health Center - Patrick Street

    116 Hills Plz, Charleston, WV 25387, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #20 Dennis King

    2809 Mountaineer Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dennis King practices in Charleston, WV for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Dennis King 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 Dennis King's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #21 Timothy M. Spears, DDS

    818 Oakwood Rd, Charleston, WV 25314

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 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 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #22 John P. Burgess, DDS

    405 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 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–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #23 Charleston Dental Associates

    111 Brooks St, Charleston, WV 25301, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 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

    Provide the public quality dental care, while maintaining a high level of respect, ethics, morals, and kindness to our patients. We strive to maintain a friendly environment that provides a "family like" atmosphere while improving the quality of life and restoring function and health of our patients.

    From Charleston Dental Associates's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #24 Ernest N. Pennington DDS

    111 Brooks St, Charleston, WV 25301

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 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

    Dr. Ernest Pennington received his dental education from the University Of West Virginia School of Dentistry in 1976. He’s affiliated with several organizations, including the American and West Virginia Dental Associations and Kanawha Valley Dental Society. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Outside the office, Dr. Pennington enjoys WVU Football and WVU Basketball. He spends his free time traveling, listening…

    From Ernest N. Pennington DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Charleston by need

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

Best for emergency in Charleston

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

Best for kids in Charleston

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

Best for implants in Charleston

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Grant S. Mason, DDS, Inc.

Highest-ranked of 49 Charleston clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charleston dental association (#3 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Charleston

2

Grant S. Mason, DDS, Inc.

Highest-ranked of 46 Charleston clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charleston dental association (#3 overall)

Invisalign in Charleston →

Best for root canal in Charleston

2

Grant S. Mason, DDS, Inc.

Highest-ranked of 46 Charleston clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charleston dental association (#3 overall)

Root Canal in Charleston →

Best for cosmetic in Charleston

2

Grant S. Mason, DDS, Inc.

Highest-ranked of 49 Charleston clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charleston dental association (#3 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Charleston →

Best for dentures & seniors in Charleston

2

Grant S. Mason, DDS, Inc.

Highest-ranked of 46 Charleston clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charleston dental association (#3 overall)

Dentures in Charleston →

Best for budget & insurance in Charleston

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

How much does a dentist cost in Charleston?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Charleston?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$90–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Teeth Cleaning$68–$180DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Emergency Care$90–$450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Root Canal$630–$1,260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Tooth Extraction$180–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Wisdom Teeth Removal$180–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Dental Implants$1,350–$5,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Invisalign$3,150–$6,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Braces$2,700–$6,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Dental Crowns$720–$1,620DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Dentures$900–$2,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Veneers$810–$2,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Teeth Whitening$180–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Dental Bonding$270–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Cosmetic Fillings$270–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Cosmetic Dentistry$450–$4,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia
Full Restoration$13,500–$45,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West Virginia

Emergency and weekend dentists in Charleston

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 Charleston dentists

We scored 57 Charleston clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Charleston 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 Charleston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Charleston?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Charleston, WV is Ferrari Facial Aesthetics (DR Score 73/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 58 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 6:30 PM, Saturdays until 2 PM and Sundays until 3 PM. Grant S. Mason, DDS, Inc. (#2) and Charleston dental association (#3) follow. We ranked 57 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Charleston are open on Saturday?

2 of 57 Charleston dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Ferrari Facial Aesthetics (until 2 PM) and Timothy M. Spears, DDS (until 12 PM). 1 is 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 Charleston?

No Charleston clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Ferrari Facial Aesthetics (#1) and FamilyCare Health Center - Patrick Street (#19). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Charleston?

A dental cleaning in Charleston typically costs $68–$180 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for West 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 Charleston?

DentistsRanked lists 57 dental clinics in Charleston, WV, and 57 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 57 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Charleston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 57 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.