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Best Dentists in Lancaster, PA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lancaster: Dental General Practice Residency Program, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 18

    Best for kids and families: Children's Dental Surgery of Lancaster, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #18 of 61.

  3. 26

    Best for evenings and weekends: Lancaster County Dental, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #26 of 61.

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61 Lancaster clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 9 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 12 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 11 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Lancaster at a glance

The 61 best dentists in Lancaster, ranked

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

  1. 67/10015% 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

    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Lancaster,PA offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 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

    In their words

    Our team at Children’s Dental Health of Lancaster is excited to serve the community of Lancaster County and the surrounding areas of Ephrata, Manheim, Millersville, Lititz, Elizabethtown, Hempfield, Columbia, Willow Street, Lampeter, and Strasburg. Our pediatric dentists are specifically trained to treat children and help them practice healthy habits at a young age. Our team is committed to providing quality pediatric dental care for children from their toddler years on…

    From Children's Dental Health of Lancaster's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #25 Urgent Dental

    233 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days a week.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Thank you for thinking of us as your dental care office. We'll be providing you with extremely professional care. We offer services such as emergency care, pediatric and family dental care and denture repair services as well as general dentistry. Please call ahead to make a date for an appointment as we don't accept walk-ins. Call anytime because we answer our phones twenty-four hours a day.

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

All 61 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #61, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Lancaster by need

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

Best for emergency in Lancaster

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

Best for kids in Lancaster

18

Children's Dental Surgery of Lancaster

Highest-ranked of 3 Lancaster clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #18 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Magnolia Pediatric Dentistry PC (#20 overall)

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Best for implants in Lancaster

18

Children's Dental Surgery of Lancaster

Highest-ranked of 52 Lancaster clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #18 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Campus Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (#31 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lancaster

24

Weibel Orthodontics of Lancaster

Highest-ranked of 49 Lancaster clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #4 for invisalign and #24 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Hempfield Dental Care (#23 overall)

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Best for root canal in Lancaster

32

G.J. Palmieri, DDS & Associates, LLC

Highest-ranked of 48 Lancaster clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #18 for root canal and #32 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental General Practice Residency Program (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Lancaster

1

Dental General Practice Residency Program

Highest-ranked of 51 Lancaster clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Esianor-Mitchual Ethel A. DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Lancaster

1

Dental General Practice Residency Program

Highest-ranked of 47 Lancaster clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Esianor-Mitchual Ethel A. DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Lancaster

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lancaster?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Lancaster

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 Lancaster dentists

We scored 61 Lancaster clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lancaster?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lancaster, PA is Dental General Practice Residency Program (DR Score 73/100). Esianor-Mitchual Ethel A. DDS (#2) and Smilebuilderz (#3) follow. We ranked 61 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Lancaster are open on Saturday?

9 of 61 Lancaster dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Schreder Family Dental (until 6 PM), Urgent Dental (until 5 PM) and Lancaster County Dental (until 1 PM). 2 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Lancaster?

No Lancaster clinic lists emergency care, but 12 are open after 6 PM, led by Weibel Orthodontics of Lancaster (#24) and Lancaster County Dental (#26). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lancaster?

A dental cleaning in Lancaster typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania. 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 Lancaster?

Children's Dental Surgery of Lancaster is the highest-ranked Lancaster clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #18 of 61 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 3 Lancaster clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Lancaster?

DentistsRanked lists 61 dental clinics in Lancaster, PA, and 61 are ranked by DR Score. 9 post Saturday hours and 12 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 55 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lancaster

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 61 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.