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Best Dentists in Sarasota, FL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sarasota: Dr. Kristina Russell D.M.D, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 53

    Best for same-day emergencies: SRQ Smiles, emergency and same-day care; ranked #53 of 143.

  3. 21

    Best for kids and families: Ocean Tide Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #21 of 143.

  4. 20

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dentists of Stickney Point, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM; ranked #20 of 143.

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143 Sarasota clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 are open Saturdays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care and 1 say they accept new patients. 87 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Sarasota at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Sarasota at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Kristina Russell D.M.D73——Overall, Cosmetic
2Emergency Dental Care73———
3J Brian Murphy DDS73———
4Z Family Dental725.0★ (178)——
5Bayside Dentistry685.0★ (349)Sat—
6Emergency Dental685.0★ (2)——
7THE DECK DOCKTORS, INC.675.0★ (1)——
8Strickland Family Dentistry674.9★ (644)—Invisalign & braces
9A Touch of White Dentistry67———
10Davis II Philip M DDS67———

The 143 best dentists in Sarasota, ranked

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

All 143 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #143, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Paradise Periodontics644.9★ (264)
27Michael R. Dorociak, DDS, MAGD644.9★ (2,335)
28Ginter Family Dentistry635.0★ (132)
29Modern Smile Design634.8★ (281)Evenings
30Lefton Family & Emergency Dentistry634.9★ (353)
31941 Dental Studio634.9★ (482)
32Hyde Park Dental634.9★ (54)Sat
33Blinn Dental635.0★ (412)
34Southside Village Dental Care634.9★ (321)
35SRQ Dental635.0★ (145)
36Landin Dental Care624.5★ (223)Sat
37SRQ Endodontics624.9★ (411)
38Sarasota Dentist - Simply Smiles624.9★ (2,037)
39Comfortable Care Dental624.8★ (1,369)
40Kenneth Martin Schweizer, DDS Cosmetic & Emergency Dentistry624.9★ (884)
41Dental Care at Palmer Ranch624.8★ (440)
42Beachside Dental615.0★ (2)Sat
43Tranquil Dental615.0★ (93)
44Sarasota Dentistry615.0★ (408)
45Above & Beyond Orthodontics, Dr. Frank Pazulski and Victor Chan615.0★ (465)
46Serge Moldavsky DMD/ 3DMD Family Dentistry615.0★ (67)
47Rinse Dental615.0★ (65)
48Humblebees Pediatric Dentistry614.9★ (66)
49Premier Dentistry of Sarasota605.0★ (397)
50Affordable Dentures & Implants604.8★ (943)
51Koval & Koval Dental Associates605.0★ (170)
52Chateau Dental of Sarasota605.0★ (56)
53SRQ Smiles60
54Today's Modern Dentistry - Family and Restorative Dentistry604.9★ (711)
55Sarasota Endodontic Solutions - Dr. Mitchell Edlund & Dr. Tyler Dolphin605.0★ (67)
56Konecny Dentistry605.0★ (150)
57Corona Family Dental at Sarasota East604.9★ (403)
58Dentalvana605.0★ (45)
59Ryan C. Taylor Periodontics & Dental Implants594.8★ (543)
60Prestige Dental594.9★ (549)
61Advanced Dental Care of Sarasota594.6★ (767)
62Sarasota Dental Arts594.9★ (520)
63Sunny Bay Dental595.0★ (36)
64Digital Dentistry of Sarasota594.8★ (152)
65Suncoast Oral Surgery Specialist594.9★ (131)
66Varone Orthodontics - Sarasota594.9★ (281)
67World Class Dentistry594.9★ (512)
68Your Sarasota Dentist584.8★ (487)
69Dr. Mary A. Sanders, DMD584.5★ (65)
70Dr. Mac & Dr. Johnson Pediatric Dentistry584.8★ (256)
71Smile Design Laurel Ridge574.6★ (476)
72Timothy Mercer, DMD574.6★ (37)
73Kaman Dentistry574.9★ (279)
74Warrenbrand Complete Dentistry574.9★ (275)
75Vital Dental574.9★ (102)
76Gulf Gate Dental Sarasota574.9★ (207)
77Sarasota Smile Design574.8★ (206)
78Aspen Dental - Sarasota, FL (South)564.3★ (514)
79Zaki Dental564.9★ (87)
80I Love My Dentist - Dr. Melanie Holden565.0★ (39)
81Dentistry180 I Dr. Mario Romero, Esthetic and biomimetic dentistry564.9★ (70)
82Sage Dental of Siesta Row554.4★ (232)
83Sarasota Endodontics: Marineyda Oyola, DMD554.8★ (82)
84Gulfgate Sarasota Dentist555.0★ (1)
85Schroeter Dental554.9★ (40)
86Peter J Kaufman D.M.D P.A554.5★ (100)
87Sarasota Family Medical Clinic: Fredericks Sharon MD541.0★ (1)
88Love Smiles Dentistry545.0★ (35)
89Anytime Dental Implants and Oral Surgery - Sarasota544.6★ (86)
90James C. Hazlett DDS544.8★ (72)
91Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics534.2★ (710)
92SRQ Dentistry534.3★ (28)
931st Choice Dental Sarasota534.9★ (34)
94Mirror Image Dentistry524.9★ (28)
95Elwell Family & Cosmetic Dentistry524.7★ (25)
96Dentistry of Sarasota524.4★ (38)
97Craig P. Georgiades, DMD514.6★ (20)
98Kinga Royer DMD Family and Cosmetic Dentistry514.5★ (23)
99Dr. Janet A. Bailey, DDS514.6★ (16)
100Beneva Dental Care493.4★ (160)
101Scott G Ames, DMD494.4★ (7)
102Lakewood Ranch Dental47Evenings
103CAN Community Health - Sarasota47Evenings
104Siesta Family Dentistry47Evenings
105Skordas Fotios a DDS463.2★ (99)
106Sarasota Complete Dental37
107Dr Juan Curci, DDS Comprehensive Dentistry37
108Dr. Manav Malik, DMD, FAAPD37
109Family Dentistree37
110Exceptional Dentistry of Sarasota37
111Aspire Dental & Orthodontics37
112Dr. Michael Pawlus - Dental Implants - Gum Surgery - Periodontist37
113Genesis Health Services37
114Lifetime Smiles Dental Care of Sarasota37
115Maribel Santos-Cordero DMD37
116Supreme Smiles Of Sarasota37
117Buckeye Dental of Sarasota37
118Judy A. LoSecco Giannini, DDS37
119Midtown Dental Center37
120Misch Implant Dentistry37
121Sterling Dental37
122Tarpon Shore Dental - St. Armands37
123Howard Chasolen, DMD, P.A.37
124Dr. Amanda Rizner, DMD37
125Dynamic Dental Smiles37
126Integrated Dental of Florida37
127James B Foley, DDS37
128Jenny White, DDS37
129Hillview Family Dental: Clemenson Kaianne DDS33
130BayView Dental Associates33
131Coast Dental33
132Family Dentistry33
133Dentistry on Fruitville33
134Montiel Dental Care33
135Kenneth Liszewski28
136Gulf Gate Dental24
137CenterPlace Health - Children's Health Center17
138SmileWorks Kids Dentistry17
139Dentures Sarasota17
140Dr Ruth Rojas17
141DENTAL SHOP, LLC15
142David A Thompson DMD14
143Murphy J Brian DDS8

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Best dentists in Sarasota by need

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

Best for emergency in Sarasota

53

SRQ Smiles

Highest-ranked of 1 Sarasota clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #16 for emergency care, #53 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week, with emergency care.

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Best for kids in Sarasota

21

Ocean Tide Dental

Highest-ranked of 7 Sarasota clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #21 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Modern Smile Design (#29 overall)

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Best for implants in Sarasota

20

Dentists of Stickney Point

Highest-ranked of 81 Sarasota clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #20 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ryan C. Taylor Periodontics & Dental Implants (#59 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Sarasota

8

Strickland Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 56 Sarasota clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Modern Smile Design (#29 overall)

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Best for root canal in Sarasota

37

SRQ Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 53 Sarasota clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #37 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sarasota Endodontics: Marineyda Oyola, DMD (#83 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Sarasota

1

Dr. Kristina Russell D.M.D

Highest-ranked of 60 Sarasota clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Emergency Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Sarasota

1

Dr. Kristina Russell D.M.D

Highest-ranked of 47 Sarasota clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Emergency Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Sarasota

53

SRQ Smiles

Highest-ranked of 1 Sarasota clinic offering Medicaid or insurance: #53 overall by DR Score and lists insurance.

How much does a dentist cost in Sarasota?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sarasota?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$108–$324DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Teeth Cleaning$81–$216DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Emergency Care$108–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Root Canal$756–$1,512DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Tooth Extraction$216–$756DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Wisdom Teeth Removal$216–$756DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Dental Implants$1,620–$6,480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Invisalign$3,780–$8,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Braces$3,240–$7,560DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Dental Crowns$864–$1,944DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Dentures$1,080–$3,240DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Veneers$972–$2,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Teeth Whitening$216–$648DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Dental Bonding$324–$648DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Cosmetic Fillings$324–$648DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Cosmetic Dentistry$540–$5,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida
Full Restoration$16,200–$54,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida

Emergency and weekend dentists in Sarasota

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 Sarasota dentists

We scored 143 Sarasota clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Sarasota?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Sarasota, FL is Dr. Kristina Russell D.M.D (DR Score 73/100). Emergency Dental Care (#2) and J Brian Murphy DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 143 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Sarasota are open on Saturday?

5 of 143 Sarasota dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Bayside Dentistry (until 2 PM), Dentists of Stickney Point (until 2 PM) and Hyde Park Dental (until 4 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.

Which Sarasota dentists accept new patients?

1 Sarasota clinic says it accepts new patients. It is SRQ Smiles (#53). This comes from what each clinic publishes on its profile or website. Other clinics may also take new patients but have not said so, so it is worth calling.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Sarasota?

1 Sarasota clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is SRQ Smiles (#53). 5 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 Sarasota?

A dental cleaning in Sarasota typically costs $81–$216 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Florida. 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 Sarasota?

Ocean Tide Dental is the highest-ranked Sarasota clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #21 of 143 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 6 Sarasota clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Sarasota?

DentistsRanked lists 143 dental clinics in Sarasota, FL, and 143 are ranked by DR Score. 5 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 95 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Sarasota

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 143 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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