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Best Dentists in Kensington, MD (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Kensington: Kensington Pediatric Dentistry, 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Kensington Pediatric Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 10.

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10 Kensington clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 are open Saturdays, based on posted hours. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Kensington at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Kensington at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Kensington Pediatric Dentistry685.0★ (54)SatOverall, Kids
2Robert J Kelly DDS & Associates664.9★ (1,077)SatRoot canal
3Kidz & Family Dental Center – Kensington654.8★ (17)SatInvisalign & braces
4Woo Wang Dental654.9★ (1,266)—Cosmetic
5Kensington Natural Smiles : Susan Ho, DDS624.9★ (423)——
6Kensington Family Dentistry - Dr. Jessica Weber595.0★ (64)——
7Presidential Dental - Kensington MD574.8★ (25)Sat—
8Kensington Dental Designs47—SatImplants, Dentures & seniors
9Rouchon Dental37———
10Alpine Dental & Denture Center37———

The 10 best dentists in Kensington, ranked

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

  1. #8 Kensington Dental Designs

    10400 Connecticut Ave #506, Kensington, MD 20895

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    In a relaxed atmosphere, with friendly staff, Dr. Jay Yi offers his considerable training, experience, and patience in modern, state-of-the-art offices. He has been called a Top-Rated Dentist For Quality twice by the Washington Consumers' Checkbook Magazine and has been honored with two fellowship awards given by two of the largest national dental organizations for his demonstration of clinical knowledge and experience: The International Congress of Oral Implantologists and…

    From Kensington Dental Designs's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #9 Rouchon Dental

    3930 Knowles Ave Suite 302, Kensington, MD 20895

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 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

    In their words

    The relationships we build in our office are based on trust and respect. Our skills as dental professionals allow us to provide treatment in a comfortable environment where the whole family can have their needs met. We are Rouchon Dental, welcome to our practice!

    From Rouchon Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #10 Alpine Dental & Denture Center

    10400 Connecticut Ave #203, Kensington, MD 20895, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Alpine Dental & Denture Center provides dental care services to family members of all ages in Kensington, MD. With our onsite denture lab and experienced dental staff, we can fix any oral issue. We provide cleaning and exams, restorations, dentures, oral surgery, root canals, emergency care. Contact our office at (301) 933-7046 and request your appointment today.

    From Alpine Dental & Denture Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Kensington by need

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Best for emergency in Kensington

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

Best for kids in Kensington

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Kensington Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 3 Kensington clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 1 PM.

Runner-up: Kidz & Family Dental Center – Kensington (#3 overall)

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Best for implants in Kensington

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Kensington Dental Designs

Highest-ranked of 3 Kensington clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Rouchon Dental (#9 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Kensington

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Kidz & Family Dental Center – Kensington

Highest-ranked of 5 Kensington clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Kensington Natural Smiles : Susan Ho, DDS (#5 overall)

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Best for root canal in Kensington

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Robert J Kelly DDS & Associates

Highest-ranked of 4 Kensington clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Kensington Dental Designs (#8 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Kensington

4

Woo Wang Dental

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

Runner-up: Kensington Dental Designs (#8 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Kensington →

Best for dentures & seniors in Kensington

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Kensington Dental Designs

Highest-ranked of 3 Kensington clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Rouchon Dental (#9 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Kensington

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

How much does a dentist cost in Kensington?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Kensington?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$120–$360DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Teeth Cleaning$90–$240DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Emergency Care$120–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Root Canal$840–$1,680DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Tooth Extraction$240–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Wisdom Teeth Removal$240–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dental Implants$1,800–$7,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Invisalign$4,200–$9,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Braces$3,600–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dental Crowns$960–$2,160DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dentures$1,200–$3,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Veneers$1,080–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Teeth Whitening$240–$720DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Dental Bonding$360–$720DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Cosmetic Fillings$360–$720DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Cosmetic Dentistry$600–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland
Full Restoration$18,000–$60,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland

Emergency and weekend dentists in Kensington

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 Kensington dentists

We scored 10 Kensington clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 Kensington 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 Kensington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Kensington?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Kensington, MD is Kensington Pediatric Dentistry (DR Score 68/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 54 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Robert J Kelly DDS & Associates (#2) and Kidz & Family Dental Center – Kensington (#3) follow. We ranked 10 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Kensington are open on Saturday?

5 of 10 Kensington dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Kensington Pediatric Dentistry (until 1 PM), Robert J Kelly DDS & Associates (until 4 PM) and Kidz & Family Dental Center – Kensington (until 1 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.

How much is a dental cleaning in Kensington?

A dental cleaning in Kensington typically costs $90–$240 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland. 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 Kensington?

Kensington Pediatric Dentistry is the highest-ranked Kensington clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 10 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. 3 Kensington clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Kensington?

DentistsRanked lists 10 dental clinics in Kensington, MD, and 10 are ranked by DR Score. 5 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 6 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Kensington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 10 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.