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Best Dentists in Scranton, PA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Scranton: Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 32

    Best for same-day emergencies: Dr. Stephen X. Solfanelli, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #32 of 60.

  3. 32

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Stephen X. Solfanelli, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #32 of 60.

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60 Scranton clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 8 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 5 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Scranton at a glance

The 60 best dentists in Scranton, ranked

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

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. 73/100

    Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Thank you for visiting the website of the office of Nancy Willis, D.D.S., a leading pediatric dental practice in Scranton, Pennsylvania. We are committed to providing the best pediatric dental care to ensure that children have a positive response to dentistry! We know that a successful first dental visit can promote a lifetime of healthy smiles for your child. Our skilled, nurturing staff will provide a fun-filled dental experience in a relaxed environment where your child…

    From Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Scranton by need

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

Best for emergency in Scranton

32

Dr. Stephen X. Solfanelli

Highest-ranked of 1 Scranton clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #32 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Scranton

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

Best for implants in Scranton

1

Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 51 Scranton clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: 8th Ave. Dental Bldg. (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Scranton

34

Skrobola and Frantz Family Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 50 Scranton clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #2 for invisalign and #34 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Quinn, Mariotti & Abod Orthodontics (#56 overall)

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Best for root canal in Scranton

35

Wadsworth Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 49 Scranton clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #35 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Scranton

1

Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 51 Scranton clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: 8th Ave. Dental Bldg. (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Scranton

1

Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 48 Scranton clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: 8th Ave. Dental Bldg. (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Scranton

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

How much does a dentist cost in Scranton?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Scranton

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 Scranton dentists

We scored 60 Scranton 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 Scranton 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 Scranton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Scranton?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Scranton, PA is Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). 8th Ave. Dental Bldg. (#2) and Affiliated Pediatric (#3) follow. We ranked 60 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Scranton are open on Saturday?

8 of 60 Scranton dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Stephen X. Solfanelli (until 12 AM), Electric City Dentistry (until 1 PM) and ALF Family Dentistry | Scranton, PA Dentist (until 5 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Scranton?

1 Scranton clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Dr. Stephen X. Solfanelli (#32). 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 Scranton?

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

How many dentists are there in Scranton?

DentistsRanked lists 60 dental clinics in Scranton, PA, and 60 are ranked by DR Score. 8 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 57 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Scranton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 60 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.