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Best Dentists in Ithaca, NY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Ithaca: Celebrating Smiles Orthodontics, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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37 Ithaca 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 Ithaca at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Ithaca at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Celebrating Smiles Orthodontics73Overall, Implants
2Dr. H. J. Peter Patrick, DDS73—
3Ithaca Oral Surgery & Implant Center73—
4Untied Dental73—
5Atlantic Dental Co67—
6Betsy L. Peterson D.M.D.67—
7Dental Spa of the Finger Lakes67—
8Dr. Elizabeth Billiot67—
9Dr. Gregory Subtelny, DDS67—
10Dr. Ira Kamp67—

The 37 best dentists in Ithaca, ranked

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

  4. #4 Untied Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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

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    In their words

    Tongue-ties and lip-ties are restricted soft tissue (frenula) in the mouth. These tethered oral tissues impact function, growth and development of the jaws, mouth, teeth and airway. At Untied Dental, we treat tethered oral tissues by using a laser to remove tissue restricting proper function.

    From Untied Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Comprehensive Dentistry, Mavis Ng, DMD, Sung Min Kim, DMD, Dr Rui Jian, DMD

    840 Hanshaw Rd Floor 2, #14, Ithaca, NY 14850

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 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 Comprehensive Dentistry, Mavis Ng, DMD, Sung Min Kim, DMD, Dr Rui Jian, DMDFull profile(607) 257-2322
    In their words

    Dr. Mavis Ng graduated with honors from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2002. She has been serving patients in the Ithaca area for the past 16 years. Our focus is on comprehensive dentistry, encompassing all phases including dental implants, root canal treatments, periodontal surgery, crown and bridge, extractions, and various types of dentures. We aim to educate our patients in a safe environment while offering them necessary comprehensive care.

    From Comprehensive Dentistry, Mavis Ng, DMD, Sung Min Kim, DMD, Dr Rui Jian, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Raminder Singh, DDS

    2309 N Triphammer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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 Raminder Singh, DDSFull profile(607) 257-8065
    In their words

    Whether you need a complete exam and cleaning, a full-mouth restoration, or anything in between, Tompkins Dental, located in the Cayuga Mall in Ithaca, New York, will deliver a beautiful, long-lasting smile. Using state-of-the-art, non-invasive procedures, the team can restore and enhance the natural beauty of your teeth. General and cosmetic dentistry specialists Your smile is Tompkins Dental's top priority. Raminder Singh, DDS, and the staff will use restorative and…

    From Raminder Singh, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 37 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Twin Sheep Dentistry, Dr. Mavis Ng, DMD Dr. Sung Min Kim, DMD Dr. Rui Jian, DMD37
27Cayuga Facial Surgery37
28Jeremy J. Zobel, D.D.S.37
29Advanced Dental Technology of Ithaca II PLLC37
30Cayuga Family Dental LLC37
31Dr. Timothy D. Bonniwell37
32Edward J. Ambis Center for Dental Medicine37
33McCutcheon, Patel, Livermore & Associates. DDS Dentist Office33
34Collegetown Family Dental33
35Dr. Marina R. Manunts, DDS33
36Dr. Loveena Gupta, DDS33
37Cayuga Facial Surgery - Jeffrey S Lewis MD28

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Best dentists in Ithaca by need

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Best for emergency in Ithaca

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Best for kids in Ithaca

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Best for implants in Ithaca

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Celebrating Smiles Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 37 Ithaca clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. H. J. Peter Patrick, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Ithaca

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Celebrating Smiles Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 36 Ithaca clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. H. J. Peter Patrick, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Ithaca

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Celebrating Smiles Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 36 Ithaca clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. H. J. Peter Patrick, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Ithaca

1

Celebrating Smiles Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 37 Ithaca clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. H. J. Peter Patrick, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Ithaca

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Celebrating Smiles Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 36 Ithaca clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. H. J. Peter Patrick, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Ithaca

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

How much does a dentist cost in Ithaca?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Ithaca?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$145–$435DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Cleaning$109–$290DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Emergency Care$145–$725DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Root Canal$1,015–$2,030DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Tooth Extraction$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Wisdom Teeth Removal$290–$1,015DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Implants$2,175–$8,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Invisalign$5,075–$10,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Braces$4,350–$10,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Crowns$1,160–$2,610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dentures$1,450–$4,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Veneers$1,305–$3,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Teeth Whitening$290–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Dental Bonding$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Fillings$435–$870DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Cosmetic Dentistry$725–$7,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York
Full Restoration$21,750–$72,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York

How we ranked Ithaca dentists

We scored 37 Ithaca clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Ithaca?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Ithaca, NY is Celebrating Smiles Orthodontics (DR Score 73/100). Dr. H. J. Peter Patrick, DDS (#2) and Ithaca Oral Surgery & Implant Center (#3) follow. We ranked 37 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Ithaca?

A dental cleaning in Ithaca typically costs $109–$290 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Ithaca?

DentistsRanked lists 37 dental clinics in Ithaca, NY, and 37 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 37 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Ithaca

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 37 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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