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Best Dentists in Dunn Loring, VA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Dunn Loring: Chang Jonathan Y DDS, 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, open 4 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Dunn Loring, VA, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #2 of 4.

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4 Dunn Loring clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 have a Google rating on file.

Top 4 dentists in Dunn Loring at a glance

Top 4 dentists in Dunn Loring at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Chang Jonathan Y DDS624.8★ (92)Overall
2Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Dunn Loring, VA594.5★ (335)Kids, Invisalign & braces
3Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry37—Implants, Root canal
4Family Dental Center37——

The 4 best dentists in Dunn Loring, ranked

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

  1. #3 Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry

    2301 Gallows Rd #115, Dunn Loring, VA 22027

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry specializes in treating children and teens. We provide excellent personalized care to our young patients in the Merrifield area. Pediatric dentists receive additional training beyond dental school to better diagnose and treat the dental needs of growing children. Dr. Monamie Ghatak and our compassionate team are welcoming new patients to our convenient Dunn Loring pediatric dental office. Our pediatric dentistry services include: Children's…

    From Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #4 Family Dental Center

    2136 Gallows Rd # B, Dunn Loring, VA 22027, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Dunn Loring by need

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Best for emergency in Dunn Loring

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

Best for kids in Dunn Loring

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Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Dunn Loring, VA

Highest-ranked of 1 Dunn Loring clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #2 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

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Best for implants in Dunn Loring

3

Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 2 Dunn Loring clinics offering dental implants: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Family Dental Center (#4 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Dunn Loring

2

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Dunn Loring, VA

Highest-ranked of 3 Dunn Loring clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry (#3 overall)

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Best for root canal in Dunn Loring

3

Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 2 Dunn Loring clinics offering root canals: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Family Dental Center (#4 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Dunn Loring

3

Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 2 Dunn Loring clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Family Dental Center (#4 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Dunn Loring

3

Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 2 Dunn Loring clinics offering dentures: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Family Dental Center (#4 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Dunn Loring

No Dunn Loring clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Dunn Loring?

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

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

How we ranked Dunn Loring dentists

We scored 4 Dunn Loring clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Dunn Loring 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 Dunn Loring: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Dunn Loring?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Dunn Loring, VA is Chang Jonathan Y DDS (DR Score 62/100). It has a 4.8★ rating from 92 Google reviews. It is open 4 days a week. Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Dunn Loring, VA (#2) and Merrifield Pediatric Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 4 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Dunn Loring?

A dental cleaning in Dunn Loring typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Virginia. 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 Dunn Loring?

Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Dunn Loring, VA is the highest-ranked Dunn Loring clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #2 of 4 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 1 Dunn Loring clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Dunn Loring?

DentistsRanked lists 4 dental clinics in Dunn Loring, VA, and 4 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 3 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Dunn Loring

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.