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Best Dentists in New Orleans, LA (2026)

206 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in New Orleans: Emergency Dental of New Orleans, 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 2

    Best for same-day emergencies: Gentilly Family Dental, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #2 of 206.

  3. 23

    Best for kids and families: Concord Family Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #23 of 206.

  4. 2

    Best for evenings and weekends: Gentilly Family Dental, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #2 of 206.

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206 New Orleans clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 18 are open Saturdays, 5 on Sundays and 7 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 3 list emergency care. 88 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in New Orleans at a glance

Top 10 dentists in New Orleans at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Emergency Dental of New Orleans794.9★ (184)—Overall
2Gentilly Family Dental73—Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies, Evenings & weekends
3Citrus Falls Dental Care73———
4Coutin Dental73———
5Smile Philosophy Dental Care73———
6Dr. Rodney Plummer715.0★ (29)Evenings · Sat · Sun—
7Quality Dentist Care705.0★ (4)——
8Gleem Dental675.0★ (171)——
9Leggio Dental Group674.9★ (917)——
10Dental TLC, LLC67———

The 206 best dentists in New Orleans, ranked

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

  1. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Citrus Falls Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Part of the National Dental Care Group, National Dental Care Barangaroo is located in the beautiful Barangaroo precinct of Sydney, with parking available at Barangaroo Reserve. As Barangaroo sets the benchmark for design and sustainability, our practice's goal is to provide state of the art dental technology and services, bringing a fresh energy to the patient experience.

    From National Dental Care, Barangaroo's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 206 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #206, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26MINT dentistry | New Orleans644.9★ (918)
27Gottsegen Orthodontics: New Orleans Location645.0★ (1,020)
28Smile Uptown635.0★ (351)
29Scaffidi Orthodontics - New Orleans635.0★ (621)
30Mermilliod David W DDS634.7★ (15)
31DR. ALVIN J. SMITH625.0★ (150)Sat
32Central City Family Dentistry, Inc625.0★ (128)
33Tolar Family Dentistry625.0★ (429)
34Dental Relief624.9★ (56)Sat · Sun
35Dr Robert J Spears614.5★ (102)
36Uptown Dental615.0★ (624)
37The Garden Dentists LLC615.0★ (303)
38Bippo's Place For Smiles614.7★ (1,106)
39Smile Snob615.0★ (440)
40enlightenDENTAL- Holistic/Functional/Biological Dentist in New Orleans, LA614.9★ (161)
41General Meyer Family Dental613.7★ (44)Evenings · Sat · Sun
42NOLA Pediatric Dentistry604.9★ (356)
43Canatella Dental604.9★ (446)
44New Orleans Modern Dentistry604.2★ (5)
45Dr. Carolyn M. Harris, DDS595.0★ (8)
467 O'Clock Dental594.8★ (479)
47Palmisano III Warren J DDS595.0★ (184)
48Avenue Family Dentistry594.9★ (165)
49Kevin C. Astugue, DDS - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry595.0★ (17)
50SB Dentistry585.0★ (53)
51Accardo Endodontics LLC585.0★ (155)
52TERRY DENTAL AESTHETICS585.0★ (29)Evenings
53NOLA Endodontics585.0★ (57)
54Vinson Ronnie M DDS584.2★ (5)
55Beautiful Smiles on Teche575.0★ (12)Sat
56NOLA Smiles Dental Solutions574.9★ (79)
57Teresita V Hernandez DDS575.0★ (19)Sat
58Dr. Maurice A. Lonergan III, DDS565.0★ (2)
59Gordon E Fletcher DDS565.0★ (2)
60Uptown Pediatric Dentistry - Susan Fallahi, DDS564.7★ (159)
61Taylor Dental & Braces553.9★ (461)Sat
62Dr. Mia Barnes555.0★ (1)
63Dr. Roscoe Wilks Jr, DMD555.0★ (1)
64Dr. Shahrouz Zarrabi, DDS555.0★ (1)
65Ha Van Nguyen555.0★ (1)
66This Old Tooth555.0★ (1)
67Tracy Manuel Crear, DDS & Associates552.3★ (8)
68Crown Dental Spa554.9★ (44)
69Michael Von Gruben554.0★ (1)
70Smiling Faces Family Dentistry554.3★ (208)
71Emergency Dentist 24/7551.0★ (4)
72Gold Jonathan N DDS551.0★ (1)
73Explore Orthodontics - Kay D. Daniel, DDS544.6★ (103)
74Dumas Family Dentistry544.5★ (70)
75Dr. Charles A. Boudreaux, DDS Lakeview Dental Center545.0★ (32)
76Just Kids Dental544.2★ (144)
77Dr. Danny J. Gerstner, DDS545.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat
78Loyola James A DMD544.1★ (47)
79West End Dental/Eliot D. Guerin, DDS544.9★ (23)
80Toso Orthodontics544.7★ (15)
81Riverbend Dental Center544.6★ (106)
82J. Kent Roby DMD544.7★ (22)
83Southern Oral Surgery534.4★ (36)
84Schott Mark D DDS.534.8★ (28)
85Dr. Sarita Hithe, DDS534.7★ (25)
86Lakeview Endodontics534.9★ (25)
87DePaul Community Health Center - Carrollton53Evenings · Sat
88Connell Family Dentistry534.6★ (53)
89Dr. Elizabeth E. Riggs, DDS534.4★ (25)
90Chaney Family Dentistry524.3★ (22)
91Hilton M. Title, D.D.S., APDC525.0★ (4)
92Dr. Francis G. Martello, DDS525.0★ (6)
93Derbes Denice L DDS525.0★ (4)
94Leslie P. Gottsegen, DDS525.0★ (5)
95Nola Periodontics514.0★ (8)
96Michael M Cash, DDS504.2★ (19)
97Jonah R Moore, DDS505.0★ (6)
98Flettrich Family Dentistry505.0★ (5)
99Dr. Carrol Fischer Jr, DDS505.0★ (5)
100Dr. Brian D. Connell, DDS494.0★ (5)
101Dr. Terrence Augillard475.0★ (1)
102Eagle Family Dental472.8★ (58)
103Comfort Smiles Dentistry47Evenings
104Audubon Dental Group47Sat
105Evans Gerald H DDS475.0★ (1)
106Anderson Mark D DDS43Sat
107Louisiana Dental Center - New Orleans, Magazine St43Sat
108Tulane General Dentistry43Sat
109New Orleans Dental Center37
110Tulane Family Dentistry37
111Lakefront Dental Care37
112Parker Dental Center: Kendall P Parker, DDS37
113CBD Dental Care37
114Fleur de Lis Dental Care37
115DuBois Dentistry - Dubois K Richard DDS37
116Campo Dentistry37
117City Park Dental Care: Rudolph J. Linhuber, DDS37
118District Dental Spa37
119Downtown Dental: Richard Rathke, DDS37
120Westside Dental Group37
121Crescent City Smiles Lauren G. Rivet DDS37
122Saloy Dental Group37
123Smile Care Dental37
124EXCELth Family Health Center-New Orleans East33
125Exceptional Dental of Mid-City33
126LSU Faculty Dental Practice33
127Doctor's Office33
128Exceptional Dental of Uptown33
129Camenzuli Dental Excellence33
130Canal Street Family Dentistry33
131Dentistry by Design33
132DR. ROMELL J. MADISON AND ASSOCIATES33
133Excelth Family Dental Center33
134Dr. Robert L. Miller, DDS28
135Dental Machines27Sat · Sun
136Louisiana Dental Center - New Orleans, Washington Ave24Sat
137Dr. Charles Schmidt18
138Allyson Hanson17Sat
139New Orleans Childrens Dental Center17
140Algiers Dental Associates17
141Barsley Robert DDS15
142Bertrand Archie A DDS15
143Best Bank Dental LLC15
144Buras Daniel E DDS15
145Certified Service15
146Coleman Lafaith M DDS15
147Dejean Gerald DDS15
148Dental15
149Dental Office15
150Dickerson Alan C DDS15
151DiLeo James J DDS15
152Dr. Alise Steward15
153Dr. Damien M. Neil, DDS15
154Dr. Danielle Beaudoin15
155Dr. David Millaud15
156Dr. Dawn Luke15
157Dr. Donna Bridge15
158Dr. Jack S. Hubar, DMD15
159Dr. Jared P. Harris, DDS15
160Dr. Jennifer Vu15
161Dr. John Colomb15
162Dr. John D. Dagate, DDS15
163Dr. Khanh Luong, D.D.S15
164Dr. Mabel Blache15
165Dr. Marilyn Deville15
166Dr. Mia J. Barnes, DDS15
167Dr. Paul C. Armbruster, DDS15
168Dr. REO P. Pugao, DDS15
169Dr. Wanda Augillard15
170Dr. William Shelton15
171Echandi Luisana Dr15
172Erin Hymel, DDS15
173Family Dentistry Orthodontics15
174General Dentistry15
175Graham Jefferson DDS15
176Harris Carolyn M DDS15
177Hew Damion DDS15
178Hugo St Hilaire15
179Jennesia Primas15
180Kelley Brian DDS15
181Lacy V. Garrett, DMD15
182Louisiana Society of Periodontists15
183Macaluso Eric DDS15
184Mahroo Nazafarine DDS15
185Moffatt & Walsh Drs15
186Naja Clanton15
187Orthodontic Reconditioned Co15
188Patel Sapna DDS15
189Patella Joshua C DDS15
190Querens F C DDS, MS15
191Shawna Steele Battier, DDS15
192Steen Christopher DDS15
193Ward Donald F DDS15
194Yenuganti Jeevan DDS15
195Bayou Braces8
196Emergency Dentist Network8
197Emergency Dentist Support8
198PerfectSmile Dental Cleaning New Orleans8
199Dr. Kavas H. Thunthy, DDS7
200Ritwik Pryanshi DDS7
201Yeadon William R DDS7
202Lumina Family Dental7
203Evans + Frampton Orthodontics7
204Mc Kee Jr Willie DDS7
205Bennett Donald P DDS7
206Billie G Jeansonne, DDS5

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Best dentists in New Orleans by need

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Best for emergency in New Orleans

2

Gentilly Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 3 New Orleans clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #2 for emergency care, #2 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Dr. Rodney Plummer (#6 overall)

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Best for kids in New Orleans

23

Concord Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 12 New Orleans clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #23 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Petite Krewe Pediatric Dentistry (#25 overall)

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Best for implants in New Orleans

78

Loyola James A DMD

Highest-ranked of 62 New Orleans clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #18 for implants and #78 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southern Oral Surgery (#83 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in New Orleans

23

Concord Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 55 New Orleans clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #23 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gottsegen Orthodontics: New Orleans Location (#27 overall)

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Best for root canal in New Orleans

53

NOLA Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 50 New Orleans clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #2 for root canal and #53 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Accardo Endodontics LLC (#51 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in New Orleans

2

Gentilly Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 57 New Orleans clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Citrus Falls Dental Care (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in New Orleans

2

Gentilly Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 46 New Orleans clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Citrus Falls Dental Care (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in New Orleans

No New Orleans clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in New Orleans?

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

How much does a dentist cost in New Orleans?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana

Emergency and weekend dentists in New Orleans

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 New Orleans dentists

We scored 206 New Orleans clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in New Orleans?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in New Orleans, LA is Emergency Dental of New Orleans (DR Score 79/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 184 Google reviews. Gentilly Family Dental (#2) and Citrus Falls Dental Care (#3) follow. We ranked 206 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in New Orleans are open on Saturday?

18 of 206 New Orleans dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Gentilly Family Dental (until 12 AM), Dr. Rodney Plummer (until 12 AM) and Sonic Smiles (until 12 AM). 5 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 New Orleans?

3 New Orleans clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Gentilly Family Dental (#2), Dr. Rodney Plummer (#6) and General Meyer Family Dental (#41). 7 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 New Orleans?

A dental cleaning in New Orleans typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Louisiana. 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 New Orleans?

Concord Family Dental is the highest-ranked New Orleans clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #23 of 206 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 12 New Orleans clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in New Orleans?

DentistsRanked lists 206 dental clinics in New Orleans, LA, and 206 are ranked by DR Score. 18 post Saturday hours and 7 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 169 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for New Orleans

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 206 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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