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Best Dentists in Lubbock, TX (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lubbock: Dentist of Lubbock, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 60

    Best for same-day emergencies: Cheong Andrew DDS, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #60 of 130.

  3. 2

    Best for kids and families: Family Camp Dental & Braces, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #2 of 130.

  4. 60

    Best for evenings and weekends: Cheong Andrew DDS, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #60 of 130.

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130 Lubbock clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 9 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 list emergency care. 54 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Lubbock at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Lubbock at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dentist of Lubbock73——Overall, Cosmetic
2Family Camp Dental & Braces694.9★ (344)SatKids, Invisalign & braces
3Eleve Dental Cosmetic & Implant Center675.0★ (220)——
4Summer Dental Group674.9★ (301)——
5Covenant Children's Dental67———
6Dr. James B. Green, DDS67———
7McLarty Dental67———
8Steele Nathan C DDS67———
9Lubbock Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics664.9★ (949)——
10Parker Wentz Orthodontics655.0★ (77)——

The 130 best dentists in Lubbock, ranked

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

All 130 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #130, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr. Lena Shoukfeh Kharrat, DDS604.3★ (23)
27Farnsworth Family Orthodontics605.0★ (415)
28Mary Glasheen Dentistry605.0★ (293)
29Dentistry for Kids604.6★ (566)
30American Family Orthodontics594.8★ (430)
31Robinson and Malone Dentistry595.0★ (152)
32Family Smiles of Lubbock594.5★ (1,331)
33Massey Orthodontics595.0★ (304)
34McNeill Dentistry594.9★ (35)
35Tara Lawson DDS584.9★ (209)
36Double T Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics574.9★ (171)
37Dr. David Midkiff, DDS574.0★ (4)
38Kid's Dentistree564.0★ (131)Evenings
39Dr. Benjamin Menlove555.0★ (1)
40Dr. P J. Lincoln, DDS555.0★ (1)
41Dr. Paras B. Patel, DDS555.0★ (1)
42Lemon James C DDS555.0★ (1)
43Dr. James Thurber D.D.S554.8★ (72)
44Sohail Amar DDS554.0★ (1)
45Casler Joel DDS544.9★ (47)
46Dr Ramsey M Fanous, DDS544.5★ (79)
47Dr. Dustin Mcbride544.0★ (1)
48Maupin Steffensen Endodontics534.5★ (69)
49Willow Dentistry524.6★ (20)
50Melanson Michael P DDS521.9★ (23)
51Brightest Smiles Dentist Finder of Lubbock521.0★ (1)Sat · Sun
52Myles F. Sadler DDS525.0★ (4)
53Dr. Elizabeth Beard524.5★ (31)
54Dr. Lisa M. Wentz, DDS505.0★ (11)
55Dr. Dietmar A. Kennel, DDS493.2★ (10)
56Dr. Daniel Chaparro, DDS493.4★ (22)
57Dr. Jim Axe, DDS493.7★ (3)
58Dr. Michael S. Dyal, DDS483.0★ (13)
59Gwen Jorden DDS483.0★ (8)
60Cheong Andrew DDS47Evenings · Sat · Sun
61Lakeridge Family Dental47Evenings
62Lama Shoukfeh, DDS47Evenings
63Allington Dental47Sat
64Abbeville Dentistry43Sat
65Abbeville Dentistry43Sat
66Kool Smiles Dentist43Sat
67Breaud Orthodontics37Evenings · Sat
68Dental Group of Lubbock37
69Grimes Robert H37
70Simek Dentistry37
71Hub City Dental37
72Gerwig Family Dental37
73Hancock and Johnston Dentistry37
74Brian Herring, DDS37
75Dr. Travis Epperson at Epperson Payne Dental Group37
76Frankford Dental Group37
77Gregory Dental37
78Lone Star Smiles37
79Lubbock Dental Care37
80Salem Dental Center Inc.37
81West Texas Dental Associates37
82Green's Family Dentistry37
83Shelby M. Green, DDS37
84Tracy R. Henson-McBee, DDS, PA37
85Fortner Dentistry37
86Hill-Davis Dental Group37
87Kevin Shively, DMD, PLLC - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
88Lubbock Dental Implant Center37
89Merrell and Nichols Dentistry37
90W Dentistry, PLLC - Whitney McBrayer, DDS37
91Yellow House Dental & Implant Center- Dallen Ricks, DDS & Mary Glasheen, DDS37
92Epperson Payne Dental Group37
93Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock - Robert B. Ioppolo, DDS37
94Streetman Family Dental37
95LBK Dental37
96Micheal W. Scott, DDS37
97AKJ Dentistry37
98Community Health Center-Lubbock33
99Community Health Center of Lubbock33
100Arnett Benson Medical and Dental Clinic33
101CHCL Community Dental Clinic33
102Aspen Dental33
103Abbeville Special Needs Dentistry33
104Affordable Dentures & Implants33
105Bliss Dental and Orthodontics - Lubbock33
106Owens & Street Dentistry33
107Simpson Brent DDS33
108David Gregory28
109Familia Dental24Sat
110Anderson Christopher DDS15
111Ashdown Thomas H DDS15
112Center For Aesthetic Dentistry15
113Class One Orthodontics15
114Devyatkina Zhanna P DDS15
115Donald Thompson D.D.S. Family Dentistry15
116Dr. Claude L. Ricks Jr, DDS15
117Dr. Marshall Morgan15
118Dr. Quinton D. Slaughter, DDS15
119Dr. Robert Welch15
120Mc Dowell Dan w DDS15
121Motsenbocker Michelle15
122Rudd Laurence H DDS15
123South Plains Pediatric Dental15
124Thomas J DDS15
125Thomas Jeffrey a DDS15
126Wilson Erin15
127Dr. Jeremiah Alcazar8
128Dr. Richard King8
129Thames Sage a DDS8
130Dr. Bruce A. Schrader, DDS7

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Best dentists in Lubbock by need

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

Best for emergency in Lubbock

60

Cheong Andrew DDS

Highest-ranked of 2 Lubbock clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #60 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Breaud Orthodontics (#67 overall)

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Best for kids in Lubbock

2

Family Camp Dental & Braces

Highest-ranked of 11 Lubbock clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #2 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 2 PM.

Runner-up: Lubbock Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (#9 overall)

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Best for implants in Lubbock

11

Lubbock Dental Specialists

Highest-ranked of 63 Lubbock clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #11 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Signature Oral Surgery & Implants (#16 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lubbock

2

Family Camp Dental & Braces

Highest-ranked of 60 Lubbock clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Lubbock Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (#9 overall)

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Best for root canal in Lubbock

48

Maupin Steffensen Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 53 Lubbock clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #2 for root canal and #48 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brightest Smiles Dentist Finder of Lubbock (#51 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Lubbock

1

Dentist of Lubbock

Highest-ranked of 58 Lubbock clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Summer Dental Group (#4 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Lubbock

1

Dentist of Lubbock

Highest-ranked of 51 Lubbock clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Covenant Children's Dental (#5 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Lubbock

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lubbock?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lubbock?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$98–$294DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Teeth Cleaning$74–$196DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Emergency Care$98–$490DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Root Canal$686–$1,372DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Tooth Extraction$196–$686DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Wisdom Teeth Removal$196–$686DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dental Implants$1,470–$5,880DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Invisalign$3,430–$7,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Braces$2,940–$6,860DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dental Crowns$784–$1,764DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dentures$980–$2,940DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Veneers$882–$2,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Teeth Whitening$196–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dental Bonding$294–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Cosmetic Fillings$294–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Cosmetic Dentistry$490–$4,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Full Restoration$14,700–$49,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas

Emergency and weekend dentists in Lubbock

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 Lubbock dentists

We scored 130 Lubbock clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lubbock?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lubbock, TX is Dentist of Lubbock (DR Score 73/100). Family Camp Dental & Braces (#2) and Eleve Dental Cosmetic & Implant Center (#3) follow. We ranked 130 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Lubbock are open on Saturday?

9 of 130 Lubbock dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Family Camp Dental & Braces (until 2 PM), Brightest Smiles Dentist Finder of Lubbock (until 6 PM) and Cheong Andrew DDS (until 12 AM). 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 Lubbock?

2 Lubbock clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Cheong Andrew DDS (#60) and Breaud Orthodontics (#67). 5 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lubbock?

A dental cleaning in Lubbock typically costs $74–$196 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas. 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 Lubbock?

Family Camp Dental & Braces is the highest-ranked Lubbock clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #2 of 130 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. 11 Lubbock clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Lubbock?

DentistsRanked lists 130 dental clinics in Lubbock, TX, and 130 are ranked by DR Score. 9 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 104 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lubbock

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 130 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.