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Best Dentists in Galveston, TX (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Galveston: Pickering Barbara A DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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35 Galveston clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Galveston at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Galveston at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Pickering Barbara A DDS73Overall, Implants
2Alliance Emergency Dental Services67—
3Bradford Thomas C DDS67—
4Dental Designs67—
5Dr. Carl E. Schow Jr, MD67—
6Dr. Jacquetta Davis67—
7Dr. Janet Southerland67—
8Dr. Kenneth Osamor67—
9Dr. Shahla Zakerzadeh, DDS67—
10Galveston Bay Dentistry67—

The 35 best dentists in Galveston, ranked

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

  20. #20 MINT dentistry | Galveston

    6610 Seawall Blvd #101, Galveston, TX 77551

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at MINT dentistry | GalvestonFull profile(281) 915-2470
    In their words

    MINT dentistry is committed to creating sexy smiles, using top-quality materials, and providing patients with a positive, first-class experience. MINT dental professionals treat patients as a team, which is comprised of the most qualified, board-certified dentists and oral surgeons in the state. The exemplary MINT facility is professionally designed and decorated, featuring the most advanced technology available.

    From MINT dentistry | Galveston's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 UTMB Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Galveston

    1005 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at UTMB Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - GalvestonFull profile(409) 772-6783

All 35 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Shoreline Family Dentistry37
27St Vincent's Hope Clinic37
28Dr. James R. Blankenship, DDS37
29Glenn Family Dental Clinic37
30Gulfside Dental & Orthodontics - Galveston33
31Galveston Dental33
32Galveston Family Dentistry33
33Dr. Elgene G. Mainous, DDS28
34Magruder Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - Orthodontics17
35Dr. Kenneth S. Gluski, DDS - Family Dentistry and Orthodontics17

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Best dentists in Galveston by need

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

Best for emergency in Galveston

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

Best for kids in Galveston

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

Best for implants in Galveston

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Pickering Barbara A DDS

Highest-ranked of 35 Galveston clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alliance Emergency Dental Services (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Galveston

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Pickering Barbara A DDS

Highest-ranked of 32 Galveston clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alliance Emergency Dental Services (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Galveston

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Pickering Barbara A DDS

Highest-ranked of 32 Galveston clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alliance Emergency Dental Services (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Galveston

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Pickering Barbara A DDS

Highest-ranked of 35 Galveston clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alliance Emergency Dental Services (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Galveston

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Pickering Barbara A DDS

Highest-ranked of 32 Galveston clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Alliance Emergency Dental Services (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Galveston

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

How much does a dentist cost in Galveston?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Galveston?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$98–$294DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Teeth Cleaning$74–$196DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Emergency Care$98–$490DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Root Canal$686–$1,372DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Tooth Extraction$196–$686DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Wisdom Teeth Removal$196–$686DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dental Implants$1,470–$5,880DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Invisalign$3,430–$7,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Braces$2,940–$6,860DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dental Crowns$784–$1,764DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dentures$980–$2,940DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Veneers$882–$2,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Teeth Whitening$196–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dental Bonding$294–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Cosmetic Fillings$294–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Cosmetic Dentistry$490–$4,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Full Restoration$14,700–$49,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas

How we ranked Galveston dentists

We scored 35 Galveston 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 Galveston 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 Galveston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Galveston?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Galveston, TX is Pickering Barbara A DDS (DR Score 73/100). Alliance Emergency Dental Services (#2) and Bradford Thomas C DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 35 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Galveston?

A dental cleaning in Galveston typically costs $74–$196 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Galveston?

DentistsRanked lists 35 dental clinics in Galveston, TX, and 35 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 35 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Galveston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 35 clinics.

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