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Best Dentists in East Hartford, CT (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Hartford: Urgent Care Dentist, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days until 8 PM and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 5

    Best for kids and families: Comprehensive Dental Associates of Central Connecticut, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #5 of 21.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Urgent Care Dentist, open 7 days until 8 PM; ranked #1 of 21.

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21 East Hartford clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 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 East Hartford at a glance

Top 10 dentists in East Hartford at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Urgent Care Dentist674.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Dixon Orthodontics - East Hartford674.8★ (148)—Invisalign & braces
3Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental Services67——Implants, Root canal
4East Hartford Children's Dental.663.0★ (1)——
5Comprehensive Dental Associates of Central Connecticut664.4★ (230)Evenings · SatKids
6Michael K. Hwang, DMD, LLC624.9★ (109)Evenings—
7Burnside Dental Care, P.C.614.8★ (382)——
8Pollack Orthodontics604.8★ (154)——
9Kousournas Steven K DDS544.8★ (25)——
10Dr. Hal M. Dym, DMD485.0★ (2)——

The 21 best dentists in East Hartford, ranked

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

  1. #12 Advance Dental | Dr. Ress & Dr. Cosgrove

    477 Connecticut Blvd # 201, East Hartford, CT 06108, 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–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #13 Dr. Richard P. Lasnier, DMD

    477 Connecticut Blvd # 201, East Hartford, CT 06108

    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–Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #14 Dr. Altman & Dr. Kwon Dental Group

    1011 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Altman & Dr. Kwon Dental Group and East Hartford Children's Dental are keeping up with a century of tradition serving the East Hartford community. Our team of dental professionals provides skilled and dedicated care to help patients maintain healthy mouths and beautiful smiles.

    From Dr. Altman & Dr. Kwon Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #15 Brightside Family Dental

    47 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT 06108, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 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 closed · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in East Hartford by need

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

Best for emergency in East Hartford

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

Best for kids in East Hartford

5

Comprehensive Dental Associates of Central Connecticut

Highest-ranked of 2 East Hartford clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #5 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

Runner-up: Northeast Dental Group (#11 overall)

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Best for implants in East Hartford

3

Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental Services

Highest-ranked of 6 East Hartford clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Advance Dental | Dr. Ress & Dr. Cosgrove (#12 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in East Hartford

2

Dixon Orthodontics - East Hartford

Highest-ranked of 10 East Hartford clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Comprehensive Dental Associates of Central Connecticut (#5 overall)

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Best for root canal in East Hartford

3

Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental Services

Highest-ranked of 6 East Hartford clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Advance Dental | Dr. Ress & Dr. Cosgrove (#12 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in East Hartford

3

Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental Services

Highest-ranked of 7 East Hartford clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Northeast Dental Group (#11 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in East Hartford

3

Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental Services

Highest-ranked of 6 East Hartford clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Advance Dental | Dr. Ress & Dr. Cosgrove (#12 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in East Hartford

No East Hartford clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in East Hartford?

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

How much does a dentist cost in East Hartford?
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 East Hartford

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 East Hartford dentists

We scored 21 East Hartford 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 East Hartford 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 East Hartford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in East Hartford?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in East Hartford, CT is Urgent Care Dentist (DR Score 67/100). It has a 4.0★ rating from 4 Google reviews. It is open 7 days until 8 PM. Dixon Orthodontics - East Hartford (#2) and Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental Services (#3) follow. We ranked 21 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in East Hartford are open on Saturday?

2 of 21 East Hartford dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Urgent Care Dentist (until 4 PM) and Comprehensive Dental Associates of Central Connecticut (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 East Hartford?

No East Hartford clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Urgent Care Dentist (#1) and Comprehensive Dental Associates of Central Connecticut (#5). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in East Hartford?

A dental cleaning in East Hartford 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in East Hartford?

Comprehensive Dental Associates of Central Connecticut is the highest-ranked East Hartford clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #5 of 21 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM. 2 East Hartford clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in East Hartford?

DentistsRanked lists 21 dental clinics in East Hartford, CT, and 21 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 16 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for East Hartford

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 21 clinics.

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