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Best Dentists in Highland Springs, VA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Highland Springs: Dr. Paulette Howard, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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5 Highland Springs clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 5 dentists in Highland Springs at a glance

Top 5 dentists in Highland Springs at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Paulette Howard73—Overall, Implants
2Cal-Tek Dental67——
3Dr. Philip J. Baum, DDS67——
4Dr. Roy T. Carter Jr, DDS67——
5Carter Family Dentistry43Evenings—

The 5 best dentists in Highland Springs, ranked

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

  1. #5 Carter Family Dentistry

    1001 W Nine Mile Rd, Highland Springs, VA 23075

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Highland Springs by need

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

Best for emergency in Highland Springs

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

Best for kids in Highland Springs

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

Best for implants in Highland Springs

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Dr. Paulette Howard

Highest-ranked of 5 Highland Springs clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cal-Tek Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Highland Springs

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Dr. Paulette Howard

Highest-ranked of 5 Highland Springs clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cal-Tek Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Highland Springs

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Dr. Paulette Howard

Highest-ranked of 5 Highland Springs clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cal-Tek Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Highland Springs

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Dr. Paulette Howard

Highest-ranked of 5 Highland Springs clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cal-Tek Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Highland Springs

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Dr. Paulette Howard

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

Runner-up: Cal-Tek Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Highland Springs

No Highland Springs clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Highland Springs?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs dentists

We scored 5 Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Highland Springs?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Highland Springs, VA is Dr. Paulette Howard (DR Score 73/100). Cal-Tek Dental (#2) and Dr. Philip J. Baum, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 5 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Highland Springs?

No Highland Springs clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Carter Family Dentistry (#5). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Highland Springs?

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

How many dentists are there in Highland Springs?

DentistsRanked lists 5 dental clinics in Highland Springs, VA, and 5 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 5 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Highland Springs

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.

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