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Best Dentists in Sandusky, OH (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sandusky: Daniel L Kaser Inc, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 16

    Best for same-day emergencies: Bakos Ildiko E DDS, emergency care; ranked #16 of 26.

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26 Sandusky clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Sandusky at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Sandusky at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Daniel L Kaser Inc73Overall, Implants
2Moran, John J73—
3Cassidy Liz67—
4Craig J. Tyler, D.D.S., M.S.D.67—
5Dr. Inayat A. Ashai, DMD67—
6Dr. William Zucker67—
7Family Practice67—
8John Helmkamp, D.D.S.67—
9Justin Clemow67—
10Knapp John P DDS67—

The 26 best dentists in Sandusky, ranked

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

  1. #16 Bakos Ildiko E DDS

    1801C E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon 6 AM–11 PM · Tue 6 AM–11 AM · Wed 12 AM–12 AM · Thu 6 AM–12 AM · Fri 12 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #17 Murali Krishna Lakireddy

    4900 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Murali Krishna Lakireddy practices in Sandusky, OH for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Murali Krishna Lakireddy and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that…

    From Murali Krishna Lakireddy's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #18 Zucker William J DDS

    3911 Louisa Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 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–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Sandusky Dental Partners, our goal is to develop a partnership with our patients, helping them obtain and maintain ownership of their oral health. We believe in providing ethical, honest dental care at a fair and reasonable cost, and we treat our patients exactly the same as we would treat our own family members. The dentistry we provide is conventional family dentistry, performed to the absolute highest standards.

    From Zucker William J DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #21 Lake Kids Pediatric Dentistry

    236 W Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We're Open! Dentistry catered to kids of all shapes and sizes. Our focus is on the safety, welfare, and oral health of your special little ones. We understand that going to the dentist can be a scary experience for both you and your kids. Our job and specialty is to make that less so. Come see us soon!

    From Lake Kids Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #22 North Coast Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    2500 W Strub Rd A, Sandusky, OH 44870

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–11 AM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #24 Stefano Dental

    1617 W Bogart Rd #1, Sandusky, OH 44870, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are a comprehensive family friendly dental office. We offer a broad range of services for the whole family. We love to give back to the community and we care about all of you! We are here to serve you and help you achieve overall health. Our team works daily to give you the best care you deserve and leave you smiling.

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

All 26 clinics

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

RankClinicDR Score
26Miller Dental Laboratory33

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Best dentists in Sandusky by need

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Best for emergency in Sandusky

16

Bakos Ildiko E DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Sandusky clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #16 for emergency care, #16 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care.

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Best for kids in Sandusky

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

Best for implants in Sandusky

1

Daniel L Kaser Inc

Highest-ranked of 26 Sandusky clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Moran, John J (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in Sandusky →

Best for invisalign & braces in Sandusky

1

Daniel L Kaser Inc

Highest-ranked of 26 Sandusky clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Moran, John J (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Sandusky →

Best for root canal in Sandusky

1

Daniel L Kaser Inc

Highest-ranked of 26 Sandusky clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Moran, John J (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Sandusky

1

Daniel L Kaser Inc

Highest-ranked of 26 Sandusky clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Moran, John J (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Sandusky →

Best for dentures & seniors in Sandusky

1

Daniel L Kaser Inc

Highest-ranked of 26 Sandusky clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Moran, John J (#2 overall)

Dentures in Sandusky →

Best for budget & insurance in Sandusky

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sandusky?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sandusky?
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 Sandusky

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 Sandusky dentists

We scored 26 Sandusky clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 duplicate listings). 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 Sandusky 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 Sandusky: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Sandusky?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Sandusky, OH is Daniel L Kaser Inc (DR Score 73/100). Moran, John J (#2) and Cassidy Liz (#3) follow. We ranked 26 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Sandusky?

1 Sandusky clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Bakos Ildiko E DDS (#16). 3 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 Sandusky?

A dental cleaning in Sandusky 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 Sandusky?

DentistsRanked lists 26 dental clinics in Sandusky, OH, and 26 are ranked by DR Score. 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 26 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Sandusky

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 26 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.