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Best Dentists in Needham, MA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Needham: Chestnut Dental - Needham, 4.9★ from 607 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Chestnut Dental - Needham, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 23.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Chestnut Dental - Needham, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM; ranked #1 of 23.

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23 Needham clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 21 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Needham at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Needham at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Chestnut Dental - Needham734.9★ (607)Evenings · SatOverall, Kids
2McGillicuddy | Huyett Dental695.0★ (265)——
3Harvey Family Dental665.0★ (168)——
4Needham Oral Surgery and Implant Center665.0★ (204)—Implants
5Beacon Family Dental - Needham665.0★ (16)Sat—
6Gillis Dental654.9★ (466)Evenings—
7DR. MARVA KHALID645.0★ (15)——
8Needham Dental & Implant Center644.8★ (329)Sat—
9Carrie B Reddish DMD, PC645.0★ (290)——
10Excellence Dental Care PLLC645.0★ (67)Sat—

The 23 best dentists in Needham, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Needham by need

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

Best for emergency in Needham

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

Best for kids in Needham

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Chestnut Dental - Needham

Highest-ranked of 1 Needham clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM.

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Best for implants in Needham

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Needham Oral Surgery and Implant Center

Highest-ranked of 4 Needham clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #4 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Beacon Family Dental - Needham (#5 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Needham

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Chestnut Dental - Needham

Highest-ranked of 5 Needham clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gillis Dental (#6 overall)

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Best for root canal in Needham

No Needham clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Needham

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Elizabeth Russ Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 3 Needham clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #11 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Fanikos Salib Dental Care (#18 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Needham

No Needham clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Needham

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

How much does a dentist cost in Needham?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Needham?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$135–$405DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Teeth Cleaning$101–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Emergency Care$135–$675DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Tooth Extraction$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Wisdom Teeth Removal$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Implants$2,025–$8,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Invisalign$4,725–$10,125DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Veneers$1,215–$3,375DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Teeth Whitening$270–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Cosmetic Dentistry$675–$6,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts

Emergency and weekend dentists in Needham

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 Needham dentists

We scored 23 Needham clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Needham 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 Needham: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Needham?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Needham, MA is Chestnut Dental - Needham (DR Score 73/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 607 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM. McGillicuddy | Huyett Dental (#2) and Harvey Family Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 23 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Needham are open on Saturday?

6 of 23 Needham dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Chestnut Dental - Needham (until 1:30 PM), Beacon Family Dental - Needham (until 5 PM) and Needham Dental & Implant Center (until 3 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 Needham?

No Needham clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Chestnut Dental - Needham (#1) and Gillis Dental (#6). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Needham?

A dental cleaning in Needham typically costs $101–$270 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. 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 Needham?

Chestnut Dental - Needham is the highest-ranked Needham clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 23 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM. 1 Needham clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Needham?

DentistsRanked lists 23 dental clinics in Needham, MA, and 23 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 11 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Needham

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 23 clinics.

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