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Best Dentists in Chester, VA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Chester: Joseph C Hillier DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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41 Chester clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Chester at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Chester at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Joseph C Hillier DDS73Overall, Implants
2Center For Pediatric67—
3Chester Medical Center67—
4Christine Ward67—
5Dr. Gale Jones67—
6Dr. Melanie Spears67—
7Dr. Michael Hanley67—
8Dr. Milan Bhagat67—
9Dr. Travis Faber67—
10Ironbridge Medical Park67—

The 41 best dentists in Chester, ranked

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

  1. #16 Galstan & Ward Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

    12290 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, VA 23831

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #17 Aspen Dental

    12531 US-1, Chester, VA 23831, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 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 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Chester,VA offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care environment…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #18 Bates Orthodontics - Chesterfield

    12125 Branders Creek Dr, Chester, VA 23831, United States

    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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Bates Orthodontics offers premier orthodontics services led by Dr. Ali Ghowsi and Dr. Sheldon Bates who is an orthodontist serving the Greater Richmond Region of Virginia. Our doctors and our friendly, talented staff love helping patients achieve the smile they’ve always wanted. We believe the process should be convenient and fun. That’s why we strive to make each step simple. Schedule a free consultation today!

    From Bates Orthodontics - Chesterfield's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #19 Legacy Dental Of Chester

    2930 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831

    37/10030% 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 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Castro is the founder and CEO of the practice, which was established in 1996. Due to his expertise and the longevity of his practice he has several patients that have and continue to travel from several different states and countries to seek his care. He has been awarded the top dental practice in Chester, Virginia for the past several years. Dr. Castro is also a philanthropist and has raised thousands of dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Driven by a…

    From Legacy Dental Of Chester's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #20 Chester Road Family Dental

    11701 Chester Rd, Chester, VA 23831

    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 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are a practice that serves both individuals and families in Chester, Chesterfield, Petersburg and the surrounding communities. Our patients benefit from a broad range of dental treatments geared toward ensuring exemplary lifelong dental healthcare. The team at Chester Road Family Dental enjoys nothing more than seeing our patients leaving with confident, healthy smiles.

    From Chester Road Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #25 Chester Oral Surgery

    11971 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, VA 23831

    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 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Chester Oral Surgery, we provide skilled and compassionate care to help patients of all ages enjoy optimal health and happiness. We look forward to hearing from you and welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our state-of-the-art practice and the many services that we provide.

    From Chester Oral Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Chester by need

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

Best for emergency in Chester

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

Best for kids in Chester

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

Best for implants in Chester

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Joseph C Hillier DDS

Highest-ranked of 41 Chester clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Center For Pediatric (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Chester

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Joseph C Hillier DDS

Highest-ranked of 38 Chester clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Center For Pediatric (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Chester →

Best for root canal in Chester

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Joseph C Hillier DDS

Highest-ranked of 38 Chester clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Center For Pediatric (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Chester →

Best for cosmetic in Chester

1

Joseph C Hillier DDS

Highest-ranked of 41 Chester clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Center For Pediatric (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Chester →

Best for dentures & seniors in Chester

1

Joseph C Hillier DDS

Highest-ranked of 38 Chester clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Center For Pediatric (#2 overall)

Dentures in Chester →

Best for budget & insurance in Chester

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

How much does a dentist cost in Chester?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Chester?
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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Chester

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 Chester dentists

We scored 41 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Chester?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Chester, VA is Joseph C Hillier DDS (DR Score 73/100). Center For Pediatric (#2) and Chester Medical Center (#3) follow. We ranked 41 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Chester are open on Saturday?

1 of 41 Chester dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Galstan & Ward Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (until 2 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 Chester?

No Chester clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Aspen Dental (#17). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Chester?

A dental cleaning in Chester 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 Chester?

DentistsRanked lists 41 dental clinics in Chester, VA, and 41 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 1 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 Chester

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 41 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.