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Best Dentists in Portsmouth, OH (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Portsmouth: *CLOSED* Dental Center - CAO of Scioto County, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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17 Portsmouth clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 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 Portsmouth at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Portsmouth at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1*CLOSED* Dental Center - CAO of Scioto County67Overall, Implants
2Dr. Jerry W. Burleson, DDS67—
3Hickman Eric DDS67—
4John Loudermilk67—
5Kadel James R DDS67—
6Moorhead Thomas W DDS67—
7Parekh Hickman Orthodontics67—
8Phipps Terri67—
9Portsmouth Dental Care67—
10Portsmouth Family Health67—

The 17 best dentists in Portsmouth, ranked

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

  13. #13 Tracy Murray DDS

    1010 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 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–7 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 7 AM–2 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Tracy Murray DDSFull profile(740) 354-3368

  14. #14 Health & Wellness: Community Action Organization of Scioto County, Inc.

    411 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Health & Wellness: Community Action Organization of Scioto County, Inc.Full profile(740) 351-0880

  16. #16 Scioto Smiles Dental Group Dr. Teresa Martin DMD

    4383 Rhodes Ave, Portsmouth, OH 45662

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–2 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Scioto Smiles Dental Group Dr. Teresa Martin DMDFull profile(740) 456-1100
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Best dentists in Portsmouth by need

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Best for emergency in Portsmouth

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

Best for kids in Portsmouth

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

Best for implants in Portsmouth

1

*CLOSED* Dental Center - CAO of Scioto County

Highest-ranked of 17 Portsmouth clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jerry W. Burleson, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Portsmouth

1

*CLOSED* Dental Center - CAO of Scioto County

Highest-ranked of 16 Portsmouth clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jerry W. Burleson, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Portsmouth

1

*CLOSED* Dental Center - CAO of Scioto County

Highest-ranked of 16 Portsmouth clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jerry W. Burleson, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Portsmouth

1

*CLOSED* Dental Center - CAO of Scioto County

Highest-ranked of 17 Portsmouth clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jerry W. Burleson, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Portsmouth

1

*CLOSED* Dental Center - CAO of Scioto County

Highest-ranked of 16 Portsmouth clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Jerry W. Burleson, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Portsmouth

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

How much does a dentist cost in Portsmouth?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth dentists

We scored 17 Portsmouth clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Portsmouth?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Portsmouth, OH is *CLOSED* Dental Center - CAO of Scioto County (DR Score 67/100). Dr. Jerry W. Burleson, DDS (#2) and Hickman Eric DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 17 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Portsmouth?

No Portsmouth clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Tracy Murray DDS (#13). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Portsmouth?

A dental cleaning in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

DentistsRanked lists 17 dental clinics in Portsmouth, OH, and 17 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 17 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Portsmouth

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 17 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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