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Best Dentists in Hartford, CT (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hartford: Hartford Smiles Dental Care, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 14

    Best for kids and families: MagicLand Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #14 of 54.

  3. 12

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Hang D. Le, DDS, open 7 days until 7 PM; ranked #12 of 54.

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54 Hartford clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 10 are open Saturdays, 3 on Sundays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 17 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Hartford at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Hartford at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Hartford Smiles Dental Care73—Overall, Implants
2We Care Family Dental Center73——
3Albany Dental Center67——
4Britesmile Associates Center67——
5Broad Street Dental Center67——
6Dr. Connie Gao67——
7Dr. Jeffrey Cutler67——
8Essel Dental67——
9Drs. Padilla & Lee, P.C.655.0★ (197)—
10Nutmeg Family Dentistry644.9★ (255)—

The 54 best dentists in Hartford, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Hartford

    #1 Hartford Smiles Dental Care

    11 Asylum St Vcomm / LTA Classroom, Hartford, CT 06103

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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

    Book appointment at Hartford Smiles Dental CareFull profile(860) 461-7729
    In their words

    Looking to find a dentist in Hartford? When looking for a Hartford dentist, we hope that you will consider scheduling an appointment with us. Dr. Wilford Samson and our staff at Hartford Smiles Dental Care are dedicated to patients, creating an atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable, relaxed, and at home. We understand that you have several local dentists to choose from, and our goal is to provide the best patient experience in the greater Hartford area. Hartford…

    From Hartford Smiles Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Charter Oak Family Health Center

    21 Grand St, Hartford, CT 06106

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days a week.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–2:30 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Charter Oak Family Health CenterFull profile(860) 550-7500

All 54 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #54, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr. Susanne M. Gelb and Dr. Jonathan J. Gelb524.3★ (4)
27Columbia Dental472.6★ (31)
28Care Dental Center47Sat
29Tooth Time Dentistry40
30New Way Dental Services LLC37
31Dental Smiles of Hartford37
32Capitol Dental Associates LLC37
33Smiles Dental37
34Hartford Hospital Dental Services37
35Burnside Dental Care PC37
36Crest Family Dental37
37Healthy Smiles37
38Dental Implant Solutions Hartford CT37
39Community Health Services33
40Small Smiles Dental Center33
41St Francis Dental Group33
42Esthetic Dental Group LLC33
43Dr. Jill Park33
44Signature Smile Dentistry CT15
45Bright Dental Studio CT8
46BrightNest Dental CT8
47ClearSmile Dentistry CT8
48Complete Dental Care CT8
49Connecticut Children's Med Center: Fields Clifford J DO8
50Dental Vista Clinic CT8
51Dentiva Dental Care CT8
52Ever Bright Dental CT8
53Smile Peak Dentistry CT8
54SmileRise Dental CT8

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Best dentists in 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 Hartford

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

Best for kids in Hartford

14

MagicLand Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Hartford clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #14 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 1 PM.

Runner-up: Sutton Dental (#18 overall)

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Best for implants in Hartford

1

Hartford Smiles Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 29 Hartford clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: We Care Family Dental Center (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Hartford

18

Sutton Dental

Highest-ranked of 27 Hartford clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #3 for invisalign and #18 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Hartford Smiles Dental Care (#1 overall)

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Best for root canal in Hartford

24

Care Endodontics, PC

Highest-ranked of 27 Hartford clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #24 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Hartford Smiles Dental Care (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Hartford

1

Hartford Smiles Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 27 Hartford clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: We Care Family Dental Center (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Hartford

1

Hartford Smiles Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 26 Hartford clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: We Care Family Dental Center (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Hartford

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

How much does a dentist cost in Hartford?

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

How much does a dentist cost in 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 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 Hartford dentists

We scored 54 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 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 Hartford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Hartford?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Hartford, CT is Hartford Smiles Dental Care (DR Score 73/100). We Care Family Dental Center (#2) and Albany Dental Center (#3) follow. We ranked 54 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Hartford are open on Saturday?

10 of 54 Hartford dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Hang D. Le, DDS (until 7 PM), Elite Endo Care (until 4 PM) and MagicLand Dental (until 1 PM). 3 are 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 Hartford?

No Hartford clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Dr. Hang D. Le, DDS (#12) and Marshall Dental (#15). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Hartford?

A dental cleaning in 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 Hartford?

MagicLand Dental is the highest-ranked Hartford clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #14 of 54 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. 2 Hartford clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Hartford?

DentistsRanked lists 54 dental clinics in Hartford, CT, and 54 are ranked by DR Score. 10 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 48 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Hartford

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 54 clinics.

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