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Best Dentists in Franklin, MA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Franklin: Chestnut Dental - Franklin, 4.9★ from 416 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Chestnut Dental - Franklin, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 22.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Chestnut Dental - Franklin, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM; ranked #1 of 22.

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22 Franklin clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 9 are open Saturdays and 6 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 16 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Franklin at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Franklin at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Chestnut Dental - Franklin714.9★ (416)Evenings · SatOverall, Kids
2Franklin Family Smiles674.9★ (493)Evenings · Sat—
3The Dental Boutique664.9★ (294)Sat—
4Oxford Dental654.7★ (506)Sat—
5Mint Dental of Franklin624.9★ (854)——
6Starr and Glick Orthodontics615.0★ (293)——
7Franklin Dental Arts615.0★ (258)——
8Endodontic Care of MA, P.C.604.9★ (354)—Root canal
9The Pediatric Dental Group Franklin604.7★ (369)——
10New England Dental Associates604.9★ (182)——

The 22 best dentists in Franklin, ranked

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

  1. #11 Arcadia Dental

    620 Old West Central St #201, Franklin, MA 02038

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to our neighborhood office in Franklin, MA, where we know our patients and their families by name. Our practice is built on the strong Gold Standards. To us, the only way to provide excellent care and the wonderful experience is with a gentle touch. Our friendly and competent staff is dedicated to patient comfort and quality dental care. We provide the best and latest in dental technology. We also invest in our Team education to ensure optimal patient care. Don't…

    From Arcadia Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Franklin Dental Associates is a well established multi-specialty dental office with an entire team of highly-trained dentists and dental specialists dedicated to providing you with individualized care that ensures your complete oral health care in the comfort of our Franklin office. We offer Dental Cleanings and Examinations, Composite (white) Fillings, Treatment of Periodontal (gum) Diseases, Root Canal Treatment, Crowns (caps), Traditional Braces and Invisalign,…

    From Franklin Dental Associates: Dr. Daniel Winkler, Dr. Harrison Mackenzie, Dr. Lisa Hilpl's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #13 Gentle Dental Franklin

    471 W Central St, Franklin, MA 02038

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Gentle Dental Franklin serves Franklin, Bellingham, Medway, Norfolk, and Wrentham. We offer comprehensive general dental and specialty services. Gentle Dental Franklin has some of the Best Dentists in Franklin, MA. Our dentists at Gentle Dental Franklin take pride in offering complete dental care. Additionally, we offer fully digital patient charts and online appointment scheduling.

    From Gentle Dental Franklin's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #20 Alpha Dental of Franklin

    260 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 6:30 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 7:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Franklin by need

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

Best for emergency in Franklin

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

Best for kids in Franklin

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Chestnut Dental - Franklin

Highest-ranked of 2 Franklin clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM.

Runner-up: The Pediatric Dental Group Franklin (#9 overall)

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Best for implants in Franklin

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Robert P. Moskal DMD , Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Franklin, MA

Highest-ranked of 8 Franklin clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #14 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Mint Dental of Franklin (#5 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Franklin

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Chestnut Dental - Franklin

Highest-ranked of 7 Franklin clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: The Pediatric Dental Group Franklin (#9 overall)

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Best for root canal in Franklin

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Endodontic Care of MA, P.C.

Highest-ranked of 5 Franklin clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arcadia Dental (#11 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Franklin

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Arcadia Dental

Highest-ranked of 4 Franklin clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #11 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Franklin Dental Associates: Dr. Daniel Winkler, Dr. Harrison Mackenzie, Dr. Lisa Hilpl (#12 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Franklin

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Arcadia Dental

Highest-ranked of 5 Franklin clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #11 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Franklin Dental Associates: Dr. Daniel Winkler, Dr. Harrison Mackenzie, Dr. Lisa Hilpl (#12 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Franklin

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

How much does a dentist cost in Franklin?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Franklin?
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
Emergency Care$135–$675DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Root Canal$945–$1,890DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Tooth Extraction$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Wisdom Teeth Removal$270–$945DentistsRanked 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
Dental Crowns$1,080–$2,430DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dentures$1,350–$4,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Veneers$1,215–$3,375DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Teeth Whitening$270–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Bonding$405–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Cosmetic Fillings$405–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Cosmetic Dentistry$675–$6,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Full Restoration$20,250–$67,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts

Emergency and weekend dentists in Franklin

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 Franklin dentists

We scored 22 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Franklin?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Franklin, MA is Chestnut Dental - Franklin (DR Score 71/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 416 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM. Franklin Family Smiles (#2) and The Dental Boutique (#3) follow. We ranked 22 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Franklin are open on Saturday?

9 of 22 Franklin dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Chestnut Dental - Franklin (until 1:30 PM), Franklin Family Smiles (until 1 PM) and The Dental Boutique (until 2 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Franklin?

No Franklin clinic lists emergency care, but 6 are open after 6 PM, led by Chestnut Dental - Franklin (#1) and Franklin Family Smiles (#2). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Franklin?

A dental cleaning in Franklin 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 Franklin?

Chestnut Dental - Franklin is the highest-ranked Franklin clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 22 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM. 2 Franklin clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Franklin?

DentistsRanked lists 22 dental clinics in Franklin, MA, and 22 are ranked by DR Score. 9 post Saturday hours and 6 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 13 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Franklin

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 22 clinics.