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Best Dentists in Columbia, MD (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia: Columbia Advanced Dental Studio, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 15

    Best for kids and families: Smile Innovations, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #15 of 65.

  3. 20

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dobbin Dental Suite, open evenings until 8:30 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM; ranked #20 of 65.

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65 Columbia clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 11 are open Saturdays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Columbia at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Columbia Advanced Dental Studio73—Overall, Implants
2Columbia Dental Excellence73——
3Dr. Christopher K. Yoo, DMD73——
4Dynamic Dental Care73——
5Good Day Family Dental, LLC73——
6Emergency Dental Service685.0★ (2)—
7B. Crafton67——
8CDMC USA67——
9Columbia Pediatric Dentistry67——
10Dr. Nathaniel Fogel67——

The 65 best dentists in Columbia, ranked

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

  1. #20 Dobbin Dental Suite

    6395 Dobbin Rd UNIT 210, Columbia, MD 21045

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8:30 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #21 Long Reach Village Dental Center

    8775 Cloudleap Ct #236, Columbia, MD 21045, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 3:30 PM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 3:30 PM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #23 Columbia Center for Implants & Periodontics

    6395 Dobbin Rd #208, Columbia, MD 21045

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The doctors at Columbia Center for Implants & Periodontics offer excellence in periodontal and implant services to Columbia, MD and the surrounding communities. We believe in the patient experience being the highest priority. Our mission is to guide our patients along a path of optimal dental health by delivering the highest possible level of care. Our expertise range from Extractions, Dental Implant Placement and Full-Mouth Reconstruction to Periodontal Surgery utilizing…

    From Columbia Center for Implants & Periodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #24 Paulomi R. Desai DDS - Aesthetic Dentistry of Howard County, LLC

    11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 207, Columbia, MD 21044

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #25 Precision Dentistry

    8850 Columbia 100 Pkwy # 312, Columbia, MD 21045, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Precision Dentistry! We are committed to providing top-tier dental services for the entire family. Adhering to a patient-centric philosophy, our team strives to foster an atmosphere of comfort and compassion. Using advanced techniques, we offer the latest in cosmetic dentistry procedures and facial aesthetics. We also stay up-to-date with current technology to provide our patients with the mos We offer a comprehensive range of dental services, including routine…

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

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Best dentists in Columbia by need

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Best for emergency in Columbia

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

Best for kids in Columbia

15

Smile Innovations

Highest-ranked of 2 Columbia clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #15 overall by DR Score and open 3 days a week.

Runner-up: Dentistry for Children Maryland - Columbia (#18 overall)

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Best for implants in Columbia

1

Columbia Advanced Dental Studio

Highest-ranked of 59 Columbia clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Excellence (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Columbia

15

Smile Innovations

Highest-ranked of 54 Columbia clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #15 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Advanced Dental Studio (#1 overall)

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Best for root canal in Columbia

18

Dentistry for Children Maryland - Columbia

Highest-ranked of 54 Columbia clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #6 for root canal and #18 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Advanced Dental Studio (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Columbia

1

Columbia Advanced Dental Studio

Highest-ranked of 58 Columbia clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Excellence (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Columbia →

Best for dentures & seniors in Columbia

1

Columbia Advanced Dental Studio

Highest-ranked of 53 Columbia clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Excellence (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Columbia

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

How much does a dentist cost in Columbia?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Columbia?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$120–$360DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Teeth Cleaning$90–$240DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Emergency Care$120–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Root Canal$840–$1,680DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Tooth Extraction$240–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Wisdom Teeth Removal$240–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dental Implants$1,800–$7,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Invisalign$4,200–$9,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Braces$3,600–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dental Crowns$960–$2,160DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dentures$1,200–$3,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Veneers$1,080–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Teeth Whitening$240–$720DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dental Bonding$360–$720DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Cosmetic Fillings$360–$720DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Cosmetic Dentistry$600–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Full Restoration$18,000–$60,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland

Emergency and weekend dentists in Columbia

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 Columbia dentists

We scored 65 Columbia clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 21 were excluded (21 duplicate listings). 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Columbia?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Columbia, MD is Columbia Advanced Dental Studio (DR Score 73/100). Columbia Dental Excellence (#2) and Dr. Christopher K. Yoo, DMD (#3) follow. We ranked 65 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Columbia are open on Saturday?

11 of 65 Columbia dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dobbin Dental Suite (until 2 PM), Long Reach Village Dental Center (until 2 PM) and Columbia Center for Implants & Periodontics (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 Columbia?

No Columbia clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Dobbin Dental Suite (#20) and Long Reach Village Dental Center (#21). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Columbia?

A dental cleaning in Columbia typically costs $90–$240 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland. 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 Columbia?

Smile Innovations is the highest-ranked Columbia clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #15 of 65 by DR Score. It is open 3 days a week. 2 Columbia clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Columbia?

DentistsRanked lists 65 dental clinics in Columbia, MD, and 65 are ranked by DR Score. 11 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 62 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Columbia

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 65 clinics.
  2. : 21 duplicate listings merged.