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Best Dentists in Matthews, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Matthews: Charles Schein, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 5

    Best for same-day emergencies: Dr. Alexander Foster Emergency Dentist, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #5 of 68.

  3. 23

    Best for kids and families: Big Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #23 of 68.

  4. 5

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Alexander Foster Emergency Dentist, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #5 of 68.

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68 Matthews clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 7 are open Saturdays, 3 on Sundays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Matthews at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Matthews at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Charles Schein, DDS73——Overall, Root canal
2Dr. Victoria L. Malz, DMD73———
3La Dentista Dr Luz Chavez DDS73———
4Sean E. Patrick, DDS, PA73———
5Dr. Alexander Foster Emergency Dentist715.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies, Evenings & weekends
6Barone & Ford: Outen Debbie67———
7Benson Susan67———
8Daly Barbara67———
9Dr. Andy Ramos-Vera67———
10Dr. Jay Shukla67———

The 68 best dentists in Matthews, ranked

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

All 68 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #68, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Adams Donald P DDS505.0★ (5)
27Bright Dental Charlotte47Sat
28Q.M. Chen, DMD, PhD, PA47Sat
29K Dental Arts47Evenings
30Yuriy Z. Koval, DDS / K Dental Arts47Evenings
31Urgent Dental44Evenings · Sat · Sun
32All Family Dentistry37
33First in Smiles Dentistry37
34Great Smiles Dental Group37
35Matthews Family Dentistry37
36Six Sigma Dental37
37Matthews Dental Care37
38Danze Dentistry37
39Friendly Dental Group of Matthews-Siskey37
40Bellasera Family Dentistry37
41Craft Smiles: Modern Family Dentistry37
42Dental Center of Charlotte - David Yu DDS37
43Dr. David Feeney, DDS37
44Fine Arts Dentistry37
45Patel Harish B DDS37
46Pediatric Dentistry of Matthews37
47HM Oral Surgery37
48Dentist Salud37
49Queen City Endodontics Matthews37
50Matthews Endodontic Center- Anish N. Patel DMD37
51Carolina Dental37
52Denisovich Dentistry37
53Forrest and Forrest Family Dentistry37
54McKee Dental Associates37
55Chestnut Family and Cosmetic Dentistry37
56Matthews Periodontics37
57Schein Dental - Matthews NC Dentist37
58SP Orthodontics37
59Dawson Modern Dentistry37
60Dr. Vivek Kashyap, DDS33
61Barone & Ford33
62DentalWorks Matthews33
63Dr. Yakeika L. Vann, DDS33
64LandMark Dentistry - Matthews33
65Cosmetic & Family Dental Center of Matthews33
66Trailhead Advanced Dentistry33
67Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery & Dental Implants17
68Matthews Free Medical Clinic14

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Best dentists in Matthews by need

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

Best for emergency in Matthews

5

Dr. Alexander Foster Emergency Dentist

Highest-ranked of 1 Matthews clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #5 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Matthews

23

Big Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Matthews clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #23 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

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Best for implants in Matthews

22

Pinnacle Periodontics & Dental Implants

Highest-ranked of 63 Matthews clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #22 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charles Schein, DDS (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Matthews

20

Vibrant Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 59 Matthews clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #20 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charles Schein, DDS (#1 overall)

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Best for root canal in Matthews

1

Charles Schein, DDS

Highest-ranked of 58 Matthews clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Victoria L. Malz, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Matthews

1

Charles Schein, DDS

Highest-ranked of 61 Matthews clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Victoria L. Malz, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Matthews

1

Charles Schein, DDS

Highest-ranked of 58 Matthews clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Victoria L. Malz, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Matthews

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

How much does a dentist cost in Matthews?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Matthews?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$102–$306DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Teeth Cleaning$77–$204DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Emergency Care$102–$510DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Root Canal$714–$1,428DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Tooth Extraction$204–$714DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Wisdom Teeth Removal$204–$714DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Implants$1,530–$6,120DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Invisalign$3,570–$7,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Braces$3,060–$7,140DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Crowns$816–$1,836DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dentures$1,020–$3,060DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Veneers$918–$2,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Teeth Whitening$204–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Bonding$306–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Cosmetic Fillings$306–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Cosmetic Dentistry$510–$5,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Full Restoration$15,300–$51,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina

Emergency and weekend dentists in Matthews

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 Matthews dentists

We scored 68 Matthews clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 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 Matthews 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 Matthews: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Matthews?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Matthews, NC is Charles Schein, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Victoria L. Malz, DMD (#2) and La Dentista Dr Luz Chavez DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 68 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Matthews are open on Saturday?

7 of 68 Matthews dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Alexander Foster Emergency Dentist (until 12 AM), Kristopher Crawford, DDS, DMD (until 2 PM) and Gianakopoulos Gus C DDS (until 5 PM). 3 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 Matthews?

1 Matthews clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Dr. Alexander Foster Emergency Dentist (#5). 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 Matthews?

A dental cleaning in Matthews typically costs $77–$204 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina. 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 Matthews?

Big Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is the highest-ranked Matthews clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #23 of 68 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 1 Matthews clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Matthews?

DentistsRanked lists 68 dental clinics in Matthews, NC, and 68 are ranked by DR Score. 7 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 65 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Matthews

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 68 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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