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Best Dentists in Dorchester, MA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Dorchester: Family Dentistry Dr. Alice Lwin, 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, open evenings until 6:30 PM, Saturdays until 4 PM and Sundays until 4 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Sage Family Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #3 of 11.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Family Dentistry Dr. Alice Lwin, open evenings until 6:30 PM, Saturdays until 4 PM and Sundays until 4 PM; ranked #1 of 11.

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11 Dorchester clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 7 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 10 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Dorchester at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Dorchester at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Family Dentistry Dr. Alice Lwin654.6★ (51)Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Dr. Seema Jacob634.4★ (34)Evenings · Sat—
3Sage Family Dental634.8★ (142)—Kids, Invisalign & braces
4Sparkle Dental614.5★ (72)SatImplants
5Dorchester Dental564.1★ (37)Sat—
6Dr. Thanh K. Hong, DMD565.0★ (3)——
7Dr. Malkemus533.3★ (22)Sat—
8Dentonic Inc535.0★ (1)——
9William Lee D.D.S Family Dental Care535.0★ (1)——
10Dr. Uduak Anako-Okereke, DMD515.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat—

The 11 best dentists in Dorchester, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Dorchester by need

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

Best for emergency in Dorchester

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

Best for kids in Dorchester

3

Sage Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 1 Dorchester clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #3 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

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Best for implants in Dorchester

4

Sparkle Dental

Highest-ranked of 1 Dorchester clinic offering dental implants: #4 overall by DR Score.

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Best for invisalign & braces in Dorchester

3

Sage Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Dorchester clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: William Lee D.D.S Family Dental Care (#9 overall)

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Best for root canal in Dorchester

No Dorchester clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Dorchester

No Dorchester clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Dorchester

No Dorchester clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Dorchester

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

How much does a dentist cost in Dorchester?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Dorchester?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$135–$405DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Teeth Cleaning$101–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Implants$2,025–$8,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Invisalign$4,725–$10,125DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts

Emergency and weekend dentists in Dorchester

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 Dorchester dentists

We scored 11 Dorchester clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Dorchester?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Dorchester, MA is Family Dentistry Dr. Alice Lwin (DR Score 65/100). It has a 4.6★ rating from 51 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 6:30 PM, Saturdays until 4 PM and Sundays until 4 PM. Dr. Seema Jacob (#2) and Sage Family Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 11 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Dorchester are open on Saturday?

7 of 11 Dorchester dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Family Dentistry Dr. Alice Lwin (until 4 PM), Dr. Seema Jacob (until 6 PM) and Sparkle Dental (until 2 PM). 1 is 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 Dorchester?

No Dorchester clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Family Dentistry Dr. Alice Lwin (#1) and Dr. Seema Jacob (#2). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Dorchester?

A dental cleaning in Dorchester typically costs $101–$270 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. 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 Dorchester?

Sage Family Dental is the highest-ranked Dorchester clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #3 of 11 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 1 Dorchester clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Dorchester?

DentistsRanked lists 11 dental clinics in Dorchester, MA, and 11 are ranked by DR Score. 7 post Saturday hours and 3 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 Dorchester

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 11 clinics.