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Best Dentists in Laurel, MS (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Laurel: Ali Bounds, DMD, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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29 Laurel clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 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 Laurel at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Laurel at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Ali Bounds, DMD73Overall, Implants
2Davis73—
3Davis Kerri G DDS67—
4Dr. Chadwick J. Harris, DMD67—
5Dr. Charles L. Belknap, DMD67—
6Dr. John H. Barrow III, DDS67—
7Dr. Larry Sumrall, DDS67—
8Dr. Stone Thames67—
9Fred I. Walters, D.D.S.67—
10Good Shepherd Clinic67—

The 29 best dentists in Laurel, ranked

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

  17. #17 Family Health Center, Inc.

    117 S 11th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 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–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Family Health Center, Inc.Full profile(601) 425-3033
    In their words

    Family Health Center, Inc. (FHC) is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) located in Laurel, Sandersville, Taylorsville, and Waynesboro Mississippi. Family Health Center provides a full range of services from Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Dental, and an in-house Pharmacy, as well as, a plethora of other services for our targeted population. Our goal is to provide the highest quality, lowest cost health care possible to the patients in our community.

    From Family Health Center, Inc.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Laurel Oaks Dental Care

    1434 Parker Dr, Laurel, MS 39440

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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 Laurel Oaks Dental CareFull profile(601) 649-3335
    In their words

    Laurel Oaks Dental Care is the leading Dentist in Laurel, MS & the surrounding areas. We proudly offer Root Canals, Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers, Dentures, Crowns, and more in Laurel, MS! We offer the following services: Dentist Laurel MS Root Canals Laurel MS Cosmetic Dentistry Laurel MS Veneers Laurel MS Dentures Laurel MS Crowns Laurel MS We proudly service the Laurel, MS area & pride ourselves on offering the best Dental services. Please contact us for all your Dentist…

    From Laurel Oaks Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Harris Dental Clinic

    701 N 16th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 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

    Book appointment at Harris Dental ClinicFull profile(601) 649-3344
    In their words

    Harris Dental Clinic in Laurel is led by Chadwick Harris, DMD, and Robert Culpepper, DMD. Our dentists offer general, cosmetic and restorative dental procedures including veneers, root canal therapy, dental implants and more. Since 1974, Harris Dental Clinic has been helping patients of all ages achieve their best smiles with high-quality dentistry. As general dentists, we see patients as young as three years old and can help them establish lifelong health with dental…

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

All 29 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Quinn Keisha D DDS33
27Hughes Orthodontics28
28Cronin Kelly DDS24Evenings
29Family Health Center, Inc. -- OB/GYN Clinic24Evenings

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Best dentists in Laurel by need

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Best for emergency in Laurel

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

Best for kids in Laurel

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

Best for implants in Laurel

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Ali Bounds, DMD

Highest-ranked of 29 Laurel clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Davis (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Laurel

1

Ali Bounds, DMD

Highest-ranked of 26 Laurel clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Davis (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Laurel →

Best for root canal in Laurel

1

Ali Bounds, DMD

Highest-ranked of 26 Laurel clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Davis (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Laurel

1

Ali Bounds, DMD

Highest-ranked of 29 Laurel clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Davis (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Laurel

1

Ali Bounds, DMD

Highest-ranked of 26 Laurel clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Davis (#2 overall)

Dentures in Laurel →

Best for budget & insurance in Laurel

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

How much does a dentist cost in Laurel?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Laurel?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$88–$264DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Teeth Cleaning$66–$176DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Emergency Care$88–$440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Root Canal$616–$1,232DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Tooth Extraction$176–$616DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Wisdom Teeth Removal$176–$616DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Dental Implants$1,320–$5,280DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Invisalign$3,080–$6,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Braces$2,640–$6,160DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Dental Crowns$704–$1,584DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Dentures$880–$2,640DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Veneers$792–$2,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Teeth Whitening$176–$528DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Dental Bonding$264–$528DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Cosmetic Fillings$264–$528DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Cosmetic Dentistry$440–$4,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi
Full Restoration$13,200–$44,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi

Emergency and weekend dentists in Laurel

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 Laurel dentists

We scored 29 Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Laurel?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Laurel, MS is Ali Bounds, DMD (DR Score 73/100). Davis (#2) and Davis Kerri G DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 29 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Laurel?

No Laurel clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Family Health Center, Inc. (#17) and Cronin Kelly DDS (#28). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Laurel?

A dental cleaning in Laurel typically costs $66–$176 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Mississippi. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Laurel?

DentistsRanked lists 29 dental clinics in Laurel, MS, and 29 are ranked by DR Score. 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 29 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Laurel

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 29 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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