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Best Dentists in Lake City, FL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Lake City: Dr. Rameek Mcnair, DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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5 Lake City clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 5 dentists in Lake City at a glance

Top 5 dentists in Lake City at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. Rameek Mcnair, DDS67Overall, Implants
2Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery37—
3Lake City Dental37—
4John A. Batlle, III, D.M.D.37—
5Palms Medical Group33—

The 5 best dentists in Lake City, ranked

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

  1. #2 Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    239 SW Professional Glen, Lake City, FL 32025

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Glenn N. Taylor, Jr., DMD, MD and Will Ratliff, DMD, MD Gainesville and Lake City, FL, practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures. Call Today for an Appointment

    From Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Lake City Dental

    844 S Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 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

    Lake City Dental with Dr. Roman, Dr. Gallup, and Dr. Pan, is a comprehensive and advanced family dental practice in Lake City, Florida. Lake City Dental specializes in complete family care, including cosmetic, restorative and preventative dentistry. We excel in all aspects of dentistry, including crowns & bridges, traditional & fixed dentures, dental implants, porcelain veneers, smile whitening, orthodontics, cosmetic bonding, laser dentistry, tooth extractions, BOTOX®, TMJ…

    From Lake City Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #4 John A. Batlle, III, D.M.D.

    389 SW Chapel Hill St, Lake City, FL 32025

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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

    We love our wonderful patients and feel fortunate to serve them. Each team member has over 20 years experience in dentistry. Dr. John Batlle has been a dentist over thirty years and does extensive training and continuing education yearly to give our patients the very best of care. As a former Navy dentist, he found his passion in private practice these past 14 years. We have a wonderful team who loves what they do.

    From John A. Batlle, III, D.M.D.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Lake City by need

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

Best for emergency in Lake City

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

Best for kids in Lake City

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

Best for implants in Lake City

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Dr. Rameek Mcnair, DDS

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

Runner-up: Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lake City

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Dr. Rameek Mcnair, DDS

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

Runner-up: Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Lake City

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Dr. Rameek Mcnair, DDS

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

Runner-up: Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Lake City

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Dr. Rameek Mcnair, DDS

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

Runner-up: Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Lake City →

Best for dentures & seniors in Lake City

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Dr. Rameek Mcnair, DDS

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

Runner-up: Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Lake City

No Lake City clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Lake City?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lake City?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$108–$324DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Teeth Cleaning$81–$216DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Emergency Care$108–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Root Canal$756–$1,512DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Tooth Extraction$216–$756DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Wisdom Teeth Removal$216–$756DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Dental Implants$1,620–$6,480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Invisalign$3,780–$8,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Braces$3,240–$7,560DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Dental Crowns$864–$1,944DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Dentures$1,080–$3,240DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Veneers$972–$2,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Teeth Whitening$216–$648DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Dental Bonding$324–$648DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Cosmetic Fillings$324–$648DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Cosmetic Dentistry$540–$5,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Full Restoration$16,200–$54,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida

How we ranked Lake City dentists

We scored 5 Lake City 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 Lake City 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 Lake City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lake City?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lake City, FL is Dr. Rameek Mcnair, DDS (DR Score 67/100). Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (#2) and Lake City Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 5 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lake City?

A dental cleaning in Lake City typically costs $81–$216 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Lake City?

DentistsRanked lists 5 dental clinics in Lake City, FL, and 5 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 5 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lake City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.