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Best Dentists in Defiance, OH (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Defiance: Center For Oral, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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15 Defiance clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 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 Defiance at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Defiance at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Center For Oral67—Overall, Implants
2Dr. James F. Weisgerber, DDS67——
3Dr. Michael A. Stone, DDS67——
4Dr. Sheridan Bilen67——
5Dr. Stephen H. Burke, DDS67——
6James Elchinger67——
7Smiles of Ohio67——
8Warner Gregg a DDS67——
9Julie Morse47Evenings—
10Aspen Dental43Evenings—

The 15 best dentists in Defiance, ranked

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

  1. #9 Julie Morse

    1601 N Clinton St Unit A, Defiance, OH 43512, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 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 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Julie Morse practices in Defiance, OH for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Julie Morse 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 Julie Morse's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #10 Aspen Dental

    1601 N Clinton St Unit A, Defiance, OH 43512

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 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 9 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Defiance,OH 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. #11 Whittaker Dental

    100 Stadium Dr, Defiance, OH 43512

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 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 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #12 Cory R. Kappesser, DMD

    1075 E 2nd St, Defiance, OH 43512, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–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 Cory R. Kappesser, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #13 Defiance Center for Dentistry

    1075 E 2nd St, Defiance, OH 43512

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–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 Defiance Center for Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Defiance by need

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Best for emergency in Defiance

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

Best for kids in Defiance

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

Best for implants in Defiance

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Center For Oral

Highest-ranked of 15 Defiance clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. James F. Weisgerber, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Defiance

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Center For Oral

Highest-ranked of 15 Defiance clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. James F. Weisgerber, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Defiance

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Center For Oral

Highest-ranked of 15 Defiance clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. James F. Weisgerber, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Defiance

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Center For Oral

Highest-ranked of 15 Defiance clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. James F. Weisgerber, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Defiance

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Center For Oral

Highest-ranked of 15 Defiance clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. James F. Weisgerber, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Defiance

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

How much does a dentist cost in Defiance?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Defiance

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 Defiance dentists

We scored 15 Defiance 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.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Defiance 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 Defiance: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Defiance?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Defiance, OH is Center For Oral (DR Score 67/100). Dr. James F. Weisgerber, DDS (#2) and Dr. Michael A. Stone, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 15 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Defiance?

No Defiance clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Julie Morse (#9) and Aspen Dental (#10). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Defiance?

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

How many dentists are there in Defiance?

DentistsRanked lists 15 dental clinics in Defiance, OH, and 15 are ranked by DR Score. 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 15 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Defiance

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 15 clinics.