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Best Dentists in East Providence, RI (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Providence: Balgowlah Dental clinic, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 7

    Best for evenings and weekends: ELITE TEETH WHITENING | @ PRIMARY WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTER, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #7 of 22.

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22 East Providence clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 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 East Providence at a glance

Top 10 dentists in East Providence at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Balgowlah Dental clinic73—Overall, Implants
2Dr. Lena D. Karkalas, DDS73——
3East Bay Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center73——
4New England Dental73——
5Olga Frey DMD73——
6Samuels Sinclair Dental Center73——
7ELITE TEETH WHITENING | @ PRIMARY WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTER67Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends
8Dr. Kirsten Romani67——
9Dr. Michelle Daniels67——
10Georgeu Arthur DDS67——

The 22 best dentists in East Providence, ranked

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

  1. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 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

    In their words

    At East Bay Oral Surgery, the entire team takes great care to provide you with a warm and friendly environment. Your comfort is their priority, and our team is committed to providing you with state of the art technology, quality care, and a passionate team to serve you. Dr. Bakios is very attentive to the needs of his patients and is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients. Ready to Restore Your Smile? Call us with any questions or to make an appointment.

    From East Bay Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 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

    In their words

    The Samuels Sinclair Dental Center provides dental services to all children and intellectually or developmentally disabled patients of all ages. Services include all phases of routine and specialty dental care. We are accredited by The Joint Commission as part of Rhode Island Hospital.

    From Samuels Sinclair Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #7 ELITE TEETH WHITENING | @ PRIMARY WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTER

    684 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 12 AM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 PM–12 AM · Fri 12 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #15 Cardenas Rafael M DDS

    420 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #17 Romani Orthodontics

    869 Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Romani Orthodontics is the leading Orthodontist in East Providence, RI & the surrounding areas. We proudly offer Braces and Invisalign in East Providence, RI! We offer the following services: Braces East Providence RI Invisalign East Providence RI Invisalign Teen East Providence RI We proudly service the East Providence, RI area & pride ourselves on offering the best Orthodontic services in this area. Please contact us today for all of your Orthodontic needs.

    From Romani Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #18 David L Renaud DDS Ltd

    1235 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02915

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in East Providence by need

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Best for emergency in East Providence

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

Best for kids in East Providence

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

Best for implants in East Providence

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Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 22 East Providence clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Lena D. Karkalas, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in East Providence

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 21 East Providence clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Lena D. Karkalas, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in East Providence

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 21 East Providence clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Lena D. Karkalas, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in East Providence

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 22 East Providence clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Lena D. Karkalas, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in East Providence

1

Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 21 East Providence clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Lena D. Karkalas, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in East Providence

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

How much does a dentist cost in East Providence?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in East Providence

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 Providence dentists

We scored 22 East Providence 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 East Providence 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 East Providence: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in East Providence?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in East Providence, RI is Balgowlah Dental clinic (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Lena D. Karkalas, DDS (#2) and East Bay Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center (#3) follow. We ranked 22 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in East Providence are open on Saturday?

2 of 22 East Providence dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are ELITE TEETH WHITENING | @ PRIMARY WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTER (until 2 PM) and Cardenas Rafael M DDS (until 7 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 Providence?

No East Providence clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by ELITE TEETH WHITENING | @ PRIMARY WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTER (#7) and Cardenas Rafael M DDS (#15). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in East Providence?

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

How many dentists are there in East Providence?

DentistsRanked lists 22 dental clinics in East Providence, RI, and 22 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 22 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for East Providence

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 22 clinics.

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