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Best Dentists in North Sydney, NS (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in North Sydney: Hawley Dana Dr Orthodontist, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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6 North Sydney clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 has a Google rating on file.

Top 6 dentists in North Sydney at a glance

Top 6 dentists in North Sydney at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Hawley Dana Dr Orthodontist73—Overall, Implants
2Quality Denture Clinic67——
3North Sydney Dental - Dr. Graham Opie564.0★ (4)—
4North Sydney Dental - Dr. Colleen Lapierre37——
5Harbourside Dental37——
6North Sydney Dental7——

The 6 best dentists in North Sydney, ranked

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

  1. #4 North Sydney Dental - Dr. Colleen Lapierre

    86 King St, North Sydney, NS B2A 2T5, Canada

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The Cape Breton Dental Group promotes regular check-ups and cleanings because they do more than just keep your teeth nice and white. Visiting the dentist regularly ensures that you have the best chance at keeping your mouth and body the healthiest it can be. Preventing cavities, tracking tooth movement, and discovering oral cancer before it happens are all things that regular dental visits can help you accomplish. If you haven’t been to your dentist in a while, it might be…

    From North Sydney Dental - Dr. Colleen Lapierre's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #5 Harbourside Dental

    174 Commercial St, North Sydney, NS B2A 1B4, Canada

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Harbourside Dental is your Family-friendly Dentist in North Sydney and we welcome you and your family to visit us. Our dedicated team is happy to support, maintain or create a healthy smile. At Harbourside Dental, we provide family- and child-focused dental care, Dentist, cosmetic services and an extensive range of other services to help create and maintain healthy smiles for you, and for your loved ones. Whatever your oral health needs, we're here to provide you and your…

    From Harbourside Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in North Sydney by need

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

Best for emergency in North Sydney

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

Best for kids in North Sydney

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

Best for implants in North Sydney

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Hawley Dana Dr Orthodontist

Highest-ranked of 4 North Sydney clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Quality Denture Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in North Sydney

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Hawley Dana Dr Orthodontist

Highest-ranked of 4 North Sydney clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Quality Denture Clinic (#2 overall)

Invisalign in North Sydney →

Best for root canal in North Sydney

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Hawley Dana Dr Orthodontist

Highest-ranked of 4 North Sydney clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Quality Denture Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in North Sydney

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Hawley Dana Dr Orthodontist

Highest-ranked of 4 North Sydney clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Quality Denture Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in North Sydney

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Hawley Dana Dr Orthodontist

Highest-ranked of 4 North Sydney clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Quality Denture Clinic (#2 overall)

Dentures in North Sydney →

Best for budget & insurance in North Sydney

No North Sydney clinic lists CDCP or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in North Sydney?

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

How much does a dentist cost in North Sydney?
ServiceTypical price (CAD)Basis
General DentistryCA$122–CA$366DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Teeth CleaningCA$92–CA$244DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Emergency CareCA$122–CA$610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Root CanalCA$854–CA$1,708DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Tooth ExtractionCA$244–CA$854DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Wisdom Teeth RemovalCA$244–CA$854DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Dental ImplantsCA$1,830–CA$7,320DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
InvisalignCA$4,270–CA$9,150DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
BracesCA$3,660–CA$8,540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Dental CrownsCA$976–CA$2,196DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
DenturesCA$1,220–CA$3,660DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
VeneersCA$1,098–CA$3,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Teeth WhiteningCA$244–CA$732DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Dental BondingCA$366–CA$732DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Cosmetic FillingsCA$366–CA$732DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Cosmetic DentistryCA$610–CA$6,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia
Full RestorationCA$18,300–CA$61,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia

How we ranked North Sydney dentists

We scored 6 North Sydney 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 North Sydney 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 North Sydney: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in North Sydney?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in North Sydney, NS is Hawley Dana Dr Orthodontist (DR Score 73/100). Quality Denture Clinic (#2) and North Sydney Dental - Dr. Graham Opie (#3) follow. We ranked 6 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in North Sydney?

A dental cleaning in North Sydney typically costs CA$92–CA$244 (CAD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Nova Scotia. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and CDCP or private insurance can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in North Sydney?

DentistsRanked lists 6 dental clinics in North Sydney, NS, and 6 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 6 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for North Sydney

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 6 clinics.