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Best Dentists in Columbus, GA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Columbus: 1st Impression Dental, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Twiilight Dental, open 7 days until 9 PM; ranked #5 of 58.

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58 Columbus clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 3 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 Columbus at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Columbus at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
11st Impression Dental73—Overall, Implants
2Columbus Emergency Dental73——
3DDS73——
4Moon Road Cosmetic & Family Dentistry73——
5Twiilight Dental67Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends
6Columbus Dentist67——
7Community Health Dental Center: Hudson Kesha K67——
8Dentist67——
9dentist in Columbus, GA, 3190467——
10Dr. Cathy Cook67——

The 58 best dentists in Columbus, ranked

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

  1. #2 Columbus Emergency Dental

    4520 Buena Vista Rd, Columbus, GA 31907

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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

    In their words

    Thank you for considering Columbus Emergency Dental for your dental care. You can count on us to answer our phones 24/7 to help you find the right appointment. We offer services including general dental care, family & pediatric dentistry, emergency appointments as well as denture repairs. Call now to schedule your appointment, as we don't accept walk in patients.

    From Columbus Emergency Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #18 Walmart Health

    5448 Whittlesey Blvd Ste B, Columbus, GA 31909

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Walmart Health offers affordable and transparent pricing, with or without insurance. You will receive the highest level of care from our qualified physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, optometrist and more. We offer convenient hours and easy online scheduling to provide you with appointment times that fit your schedule. With primary care, dental, counseling, labs & x-rays, optometry and audiology all under one roof, Walmart Health makes it easy to take care of you and…

    From Walmart Health's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #20 Franklin Dental

    4519 Woodruff Rd Unit 10, Columbus, GA 31904

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Franklin Dental serves the local community with a friendly and professional dental team to make dental visits simple and stress-free for patients of all ages. We accept most types of insurance and offer convenient payment options. Ask about our Resolution Dental Plan, which can save your family over $1,000 per year in dental needs!

    From Franklin Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #21 North Columbus Dental Care

    6233 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 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–Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From North Columbus Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #23 Odom Jr William S DDS

    424 9th St, Columbus, GA 31901, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 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 10 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–2 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–2 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #24 Columbus Children's Dentistry, Matthew Keller, DMD

    6408 Bradley Park Dr, Columbus, GA 31904

    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 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Columbus by need

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

Best for emergency in Columbus

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

Best for kids in Columbus

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

Best for implants in Columbus

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1st Impression Dental

Highest-ranked of 58 Columbus clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbus Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Columbus

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1st Impression Dental

Highest-ranked of 56 Columbus clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbus Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Columbus

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1st Impression Dental

Highest-ranked of 56 Columbus clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbus Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Columbus

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1st Impression Dental

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

Runner-up: Columbus Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Columbus

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1st Impression Dental

Highest-ranked of 56 Columbus clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbus Emergency Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Columbus

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

How much does a dentist cost in Columbus?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Columbus?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$105–$315DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Teeth Cleaning$79–$210DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Emergency Care$105–$525DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Root Canal$735–$1,470DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Tooth Extraction$210–$735DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Wisdom Teeth Removal$210–$735DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Dental Implants$1,575–$6,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Invisalign$3,675–$7,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Braces$3,150–$7,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Dental Crowns$840–$1,890DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Dentures$1,050–$3,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Veneers$945–$2,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Teeth Whitening$210–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Dental Bonding$315–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Cosmetic Fillings$315–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Cosmetic Dentistry$525–$5,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia
Full Restoration$15,750–$52,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia

Emergency and weekend dentists in Columbus

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 Columbus dentists

We scored 58 Columbus clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 21 were excluded (21 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 Columbus 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 Columbus: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Columbus?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Columbus, GA is 1st Impression Dental (DR Score 73/100). Columbus Emergency Dental (#2) and DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 58 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Columbus are open on Saturday?

6 of 58 Columbus dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Twiilight Dental (until 5 PM), Walmart Health (until 5 PM) and Dentist (until 5 PM). 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 Columbus?

No Columbus clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Twiilight Dental (#5) and Walmart Health (#18). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Columbus?

A dental cleaning in Columbus typically costs $79–$210 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Columbus?

DentistsRanked lists 58 dental clinics in Columbus, GA, and 58 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 58 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Columbus

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 58 clinics.
  2. : 21 duplicate listings merged.