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Best Dentists in Lufkin, TX (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Lufkin: Hollywood Dental Center - Family Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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38 Lufkin clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 1 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 Lufkin at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Lufkin at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Hollywood Dental Center - Family Dentistry73Overall, Implants
2Al-Hammali Nadine M DDS67—
3Bates John R DDS67—
4Blevins Bryan O DDS67—
5Bogosiam Tonya67—
6Celeste Mensah67—
7Chandler Rhonda67—
8Don Sanders67—
9Dr. Eric Flesher67—
10Earle D DDS67—

The 38 best dentists in Lufkin, ranked

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

  1. #21 Goodland Dentistry

    3063 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Goodland Dentistry serves the local Lufkin, TX community with a friendly and professional dental team to make dental visits simple and stress-free for patients of all ages. We accept most types of insurance and offer convenient payment options. Ask about our Resolution Dental Plan, which can save your family over $1,000 per year in dental needs!

    From Goodland Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #22 Anita Knox

    1809 Tulane Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Anita Knox practices in Lufkin, TX for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Anita Knox and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and…

    From Anita Knox's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #23 East Texas Community Health - Lufkin Clinic

    1717 Sayers St, Lufkin, TX 75904, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 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

    Lufkin Community Clinic – Sayers services Angelina and the surrounding counties for all their medical and dental health needs. With services including, but not limited to, General Pediatric & Adult Health Care, Women’s Health, Medicaid Texas Health Step Physicals, Laboratory Tests, Immunizations, Preventative Health and Screening Tests, and Management of Chronic Illnesses such as asthma, diabetes & high blood pressure, well-woman exams, family planning services, testing for…

    From East Texas Community Health - Lufkin Clinic's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #24 Element Dental & Orthodontics Lufkin

    103 N Brentwood Dr #400, Lufkin, TX 75901

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Element Dental & Orthodontics in Lufkin, TX! Thank you for choosing our practice for your dental needs. From the moment you walk through the door, it's all about you - your comfort, your happiness, and your health. Our entire team, from our administrative staff to our hygienists and dentists, want you to feel at home here.

    From Element Dental & Orthodontics Lufkin's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #25 Palmer and Ross Dental

    111 Christie St, Lufkin, TX 75904

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The goal of our office is, and has always been, to provide our patients with the best quality dental care in a friendly, gentle, and helpful environment. Special emphasis is placed on orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry to provide for our patients' beautiful smiles and a positive self-image. All other fields of dentistry including fillings, extractions, TMJ treatment, endodontic therapy (root canals), implants, dentures, partials, crowns, bridges, etc. are also available…

    From Palmer and Ross Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Lufkin by need

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Best for emergency in Lufkin

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

Best for kids in Lufkin

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

Best for implants in Lufkin

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Hollywood Dental Center - Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 38 Lufkin clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Al-Hammali Nadine M DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lufkin

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Hollywood Dental Center - Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 38 Lufkin clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Al-Hammali Nadine M DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Lufkin

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Hollywood Dental Center - Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 38 Lufkin clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Al-Hammali Nadine M DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Lufkin

1

Hollywood Dental Center - Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 38 Lufkin clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Al-Hammali Nadine M DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Lufkin

1

Hollywood Dental Center - Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 38 Lufkin clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Al-Hammali Nadine M DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Lufkin

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lufkin?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lufkin?
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 Lufkin

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 Lufkin dentists

We scored 38 Lufkin 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 Lufkin 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 Lufkin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lufkin?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lufkin, TX is Hollywood Dental Center - Family Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). Al-Hammali Nadine M DDS (#2) and Bates John R DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 38 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Lufkin are open on Saturday?

1 of 38 Lufkin dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Goodland Dentistry (until 2 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 Lufkin?

No Lufkin clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Anita Knox (#22). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lufkin?

A dental cleaning in Lufkin 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.

How many dentists are there in Lufkin?

DentistsRanked lists 38 dental clinics in Lufkin, TX, and 38 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 38 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lufkin

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 38 clinics.