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Best Dentists in Dover, DE (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Dover: Burns Christopher Dr, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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45 Dover clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 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 Dover at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Dover at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Burns Christopher Dr73Overall, Implants
2Care First Dental Team73—
3Denti73—
4Dover Dental Arts73—
5First State Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Dover Office73—
6John B. Fontana, III, DMD, MS73—
7Access Dental LLC67—
8Aloe Dr & Carr Dr PA67—
9Alpine and Rafetto Orthodontics - Dover Office67—
10Bryan Terry A DMD67—

The 45 best dentists in Dover, ranked

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

  2. #2 Care First Dental Team

    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

    Book appointment at Care First Dental TeamFull profile
    In their words

    WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY PRACTICE Dr. Coope and his friendly staff have a motto that they strive for of “excellence in all we do.” Patients’ care and customer service are foremost in our office. Dr. Coope takes the time to listen to patients’ concerns and gives honest and complete treatment plans. The entire staff is committed to educating their patients on how to keep healthy teeth and gums.

    From Care First Dental Team's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 First State Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Dover Office

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 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

    Book appointment at First State Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Dover OfficeFull profile
    In their words

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is the integration of medical and dental specialties. Practitioner training consists of Dental School, often Medical School, and hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Dr. Ditty, Dr. Pancko, Dr. Riege, and Dr. Alcorn perform a full range of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, including dental implant surgery, wisdom teeth removal, corrective jaw surgery, TMJ, obstructive sleep apnea, and…

    From First State Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Dover Office's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  9. #9 Alpine and Rafetto Orthodontics - Dover Office

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 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

    Book appointment at Alpine and Rafetto Orthodontics - Dover OfficeFull profile
    In their words

    Welcome to Alpine and Rafetto Orthodontics. We have three convenient locations in Delaware located in Fairfax, Pike Creek and Dover. Our top priority is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment. We utilize the latest technological advances in the industry, such as invisible ceramic braces and Invisalign®, along with the latest in computer technology (digital imaging including iTero and Carestream 3D Cone Beam Scanners and…

    From Alpine and Rafetto Orthodontics - Dover Office's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Westside Family Health Care

    1020 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–12 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Westside Family Health CareFull profile(302) 678-4622

All 45 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Pillsbury Dental Associates43Evenings
27Family Dental Associates, P.A.37
28Thomas Wayne H DDS37
29Walker Square Dental Associates - Dover Dentist37
30Daniel J. Fay DMD PA37
31Dentistry at Walker Square37
32Smile To Smile Family Dental37
33Hope Medical Clinic Inc37
34West Dover Dental LLC34
35James Williams State Services Center33
36Delmarva Prosthodontics PA33
37Ahl and O'Connor Orthodontics33
38American Dental Care33
39Mercer Dental Associates PA: Mercer Thomas W DDS33
40Williamson Dental Solutions33
41All Smiles Family & Cosmetic33
42Nies Julie Q DDS33
43McVay Jesse T DDS33
44Aloe & Carr Pa: Carr Suk-Young DDS28
45Nacrelli Christopher A DMD28

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Best dentists in Dover by need

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Best for emergency in Dover

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

Best for kids in Dover

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

Best for implants in Dover

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Burns Christopher Dr

Highest-ranked of 45 Dover clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Care First Dental Team (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Dover

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Burns Christopher Dr

Highest-ranked of 42 Dover clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Care First Dental Team (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Dover

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Burns Christopher Dr

Highest-ranked of 42 Dover clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Care First Dental Team (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Dover

1

Burns Christopher Dr

Highest-ranked of 45 Dover clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Care First Dental Team (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Dover

1

Burns Christopher Dr

Highest-ranked of 42 Dover clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Care First Dental Team (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Dover

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

How much does a dentist cost in Dover?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Dover

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 Dover dentists

We scored 45 Dover 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

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

Who is the best dentist in Dover?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Dover, DE is Burns Christopher Dr (DR Score 73/100). Care First Dental Team (#2) and Denti (#3) follow. We ranked 45 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Dover?

No Dover clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Westside Family Health Care (#25) and Pillsbury Dental Associates (#26). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Dover?

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

How many dentists are there in Dover?

DentistsRanked lists 45 dental clinics in Dover, DE, and 45 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 45 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Dover

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 45 clinics.

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