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Best Dentists in Painesville, OH (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Painesville: Dr. Dennis J. Horvath, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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11 Painesville clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are 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 Painesville at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Painesville at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Dennis J. Horvath, DDS73—Overall, Implants
2Dr. Jerry V. Patriarca73——
3Aspen Dental67——
4Dr. Robert Slezak67——
5Hill Edward a DDS67——
6Thomas J Raffa Inc67——
7Lake County Free Clinic47Evenings—
8Dr. Robert A. Riebe, DDS43Sat—
9Perry Dental Solutions37——
10Patrick J Soria, DDS37——

The 11 best dentists in Painesville, ranked

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

  1. #7 Lake County Free Clinic

    125 E Erie St, Painesville, OH 44077, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Lake County Free Clinic exists to address the unmet healthcare needs of the residents of our community by providing quality medical and dental care at no cost. Current services: Chronic care: like diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing disorders. Acute care: like sprains/strains, infections, rashes, coughs/colds. Preventive care: like school/work physicals. Vision screenings and referrals. On-site lab and limited pharmacy for LCFC patients. Dental services are currently on…

    From Lake County Free Clinic's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #8 Dr. Robert A. Riebe, DDS

    2155 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #9 Perry Dental Solutions

    3933 Lane Rd, Painesville, OH 44077

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    The Team at Perry Dental Solutions provides Cosmetic, Family & General Dentistry and Orthodontics for Adults and Children from 3 years old and up. In addition, we provide all phases of Dentistry including Emergency Dentistry, Preventative Dentistry, Sports Dentistry, Surgical Dentistry and many other services such as Snoring & Sleep Apnea Solutions and TMJ Dysfunction & Pain Care in our comfortable, modern, and state-of-the-art facility.

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

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Best dentists in Painesville by need

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

Best for emergency in Painesville

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

Best for kids in Painesville

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

Best for implants in Painesville

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Dr. Dennis J. Horvath, DDS

Highest-ranked of 11 Painesville clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jerry V. Patriarca (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Painesville

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Dr. Dennis J. Horvath, DDS

Highest-ranked of 10 Painesville clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jerry V. Patriarca (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Painesville

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Dr. Dennis J. Horvath, DDS

Highest-ranked of 10 Painesville clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jerry V. Patriarca (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Painesville

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Dr. Dennis J. Horvath, DDS

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

Runner-up: Dr. Jerry V. Patriarca (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Painesville

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Dr. Dennis J. Horvath, DDS

Highest-ranked of 10 Painesville clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jerry V. Patriarca (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Painesville

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

How much does a dentist cost in Painesville?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Painesville

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 Painesville dentists

We scored 11 Painesville 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 Painesville 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 Painesville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Painesville?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Painesville, OH is Dr. Dennis J. Horvath, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Jerry V. Patriarca (#2) and Aspen Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 11 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Painesville are open on Saturday?

2 of 11 Painesville dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Robert A. Riebe, DDS (until 12 PM) and Riebe Family Dentistry (until 1 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 Painesville?

No Painesville clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Lake County Free Clinic (#7). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Painesville?

A dental cleaning in Painesville typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Painesville?

DentistsRanked lists 11 dental clinics in Painesville, OH, and 11 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 1 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 Painesville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 11 clinics.