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Best Dentists in Derby, CT (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Derby: Richard O. Belden Dental Clinic, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 7

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Dental, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM; ranked #7 of 8.

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8 Derby clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are 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 8 dentists in Derby at a glance

Top 8 dentists in Derby at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Richard O. Belden Dental Clinic73—Overall, Implants
2Danielson w S DDS67——
3All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Derby47Sat—
4Sunflower Dental Care47Sat—
5Family Dentistry Of Derby47Sat—
6Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery37——
7Dr. Dental34Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
8Derby Dental Associates33——

The 8 best dentists in Derby, ranked

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

  1. #3 All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Derby

    36 Division St, Derby, CT 06418, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 5 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our Mission is to create a fun and comfortable “Dental Home” where you and your family will want to come back to year after year! Our staff and office environment will put you and your child at ease the minute you walk through the door! We offer movies, games, toys, and balloons as well as a totally cool and fun environment to help keep your child engaged and/or distracted during dental procedures.

    From All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Derby's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #4 Sunflower Dental Care

    69 Elizabeth St, Derby, CT 06418

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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–Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #5 Family Dentistry Of Derby

    115 New Haven Ave, Derby, CT 06418

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 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 10 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 9:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #6 Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

    676 New Haven Ave, Derby, CT 06418, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–12 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Milford Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Paul M. Ciuci, DMD, MD, FACS and Joseph A. Perrone, DMD, MD, practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures. Dr. Ciuci and Dr. Perrone‘s staff is trained in assisting with I.V. sedation within our…

    From Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Derby by need

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

Best for emergency in Derby

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

Best for kids in Derby

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

Best for implants in Derby

1

Richard O. Belden Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 8 Derby clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Danielson w S DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Derby

1

Richard O. Belden Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 7 Derby clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Danielson w S DDS (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Derby →

Best for root canal in Derby

1

Richard O. Belden Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 7 Derby clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Danielson w S DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Derby

1

Richard O. Belden Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 8 Derby clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Danielson w S DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Derby

1

Richard O. Belden Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 7 Derby clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Danielson w S DDS (#2 overall)

Dentures in Derby →

Best for budget & insurance in Derby

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

How much does a dentist cost in Derby?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Derby?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$130–$390DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Teeth Cleaning$98–$260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Emergency Care$130–$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Root Canal$910–$1,820DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Tooth Extraction$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Wisdom Teeth Removal$260–$910DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dental Implants$1,950–$7,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Invisalign$4,550–$9,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Braces$3,900–$9,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dental Crowns$1,040–$2,340DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dentures$1,300–$3,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Veneers$1,170–$3,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Teeth Whitening$260–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Dental Bonding$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Cosmetic Fillings$390–$780DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Cosmetic Dentistry$650–$6,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut
Full Restoration$19,500–$65,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut

Emergency and weekend dentists in Derby

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 Derby dentists

We scored 8 Derby clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 Derby 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 Derby: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Derby?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Derby, CT is Richard O. Belden Dental Clinic (DR Score 73/100). Danielson w S DDS (#2) and All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Derby (#3) follow. We ranked 8 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Derby are open on Saturday?

4 of 8 Derby dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Derby (until 5 PM), Sunflower Dental Care (until 1 PM) and Family Dentistry Of Derby (until 1 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 Derby?

No Derby clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Dr. Dental (#7). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Derby?

A dental cleaning in Derby typically costs $98–$260 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Connecticut. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Derby?

DentistsRanked lists 8 dental clinics in Derby, CT, and 8 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 8 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Derby

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 8 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.