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Best Dentists in Kent, OH (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Kent: Carol Kovalak Martin, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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14 Kent clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Kent at a glance

The 14 best dentists in Kent, ranked

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

  1. 47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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–Tue 7:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #5 Martin Christopher J DDS & Martin Carol A DDS & Martin Laura C DMD

    337 E Main St, Kent, OH 44240, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are a family focused-dental practice built on a foundation of trust and comfort. When you visit Drs. Christopher or Carol Martin at Martin Dental Care, your healthy smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve.Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information to help enable you to make more informed decisions about your oral health care needs.

    From Martin Christopher J DDS & Martin Carol A DDS & Martin Laura C DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #6 Huffman-Calcei Family Dental

    170 Currie Hall Pkwy, Kent, OH 44240

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 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 8 AM–3 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #7 Lis Gregory DDS

    100 E Elm St, Kent, OH 44240

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 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 7:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–7 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #8 Tree City Dental Dr. James P. Anderson, DDS

    1585 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #11 Brian P Lloyd DDS

    5960 Horning Rd, Kent, OH 44240

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Brian P Lloyd DDS, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle compassionate care that you deserve from a dentist in Kent. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate staff. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a…

    From Brian P Lloyd DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #12 E A Mastroianni Inc: Mastroianni Ernest A DDS

    110 E Elm St, Kent, OH 44240

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 7 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Kent by need

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

Best for emergency in Kent

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

Best for kids in Kent

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

Best for implants in Kent

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Carol Kovalak Martin

Highest-ranked of 14 Kent clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Craig Huffman (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Kent

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Carol Kovalak Martin

Highest-ranked of 14 Kent clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Craig Huffman (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Kent →

Best for root canal in Kent

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Carol Kovalak Martin

Highest-ranked of 14 Kent clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Craig Huffman (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Kent →

Best for cosmetic in Kent

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Carol Kovalak Martin

Highest-ranked of 14 Kent clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Craig Huffman (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Kent →

Best for dentures & seniors in Kent

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Carol Kovalak Martin

Highest-ranked of 14 Kent clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Craig Huffman (#2 overall)

Dentures in Kent →

Best for budget & insurance in Kent

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

How much does a dentist cost in Kent?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Kent

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 Kent dentists

We scored 14 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Kent?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Kent, OH is Carol Kovalak Martin (DR Score 67/100). Craig Huffman (#2) and DR. CHRISTOPHER MARTIN (#3) follow. We ranked 14 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Kent are open on Saturday?

2 of 14 Kent dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Martin Dental Care - Chris Martin DDS, Carol Martin DDS, Laura Martin Miller DMD (until 12 PM) and Martin Christopher J DDS & Martin Carol A DDS & Martin Laura C DMD (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.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Kent?

No Kent clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Huffman-Calcei Family Dental (#6) and Lis Gregory DDS (#7). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Kent?

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

How many dentists are there in Kent?

DentistsRanked lists 14 dental clinics in Kent, OH, and 14 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 14 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Kent

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 14 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.