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Best Dentists in Shaker Heights, OH (2026)

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    Best overall in Shaker Heights: Paul Smith, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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10 Shaker Heights clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 1 on Sundays, based on posted hours. 1 has a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Shaker Heights at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Shaker Heights at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Paul Smith67——Overall, Implants
2Cleveland Dental Implants53—Sat · Sun—
3Cleveland Dental Institute - Shaker Heights (Chagrin)522.7★ (7)——
4Dr. Egon Safar, DDS, MAGD47—Sat—
5Premier Smiles Orthodontics43—Sat—
6Robert E. Schneider, DDS, LLC37———
7Home of the Perfect Smile37———
83D Dental Designs and Development, LLC33———
9Dr. Steven N. Hochman, DDS33———
10Refresh Dental33———

The 10 best dentists in Shaker Heights, ranked

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

  1. #4 Dr. Egon Safar, DDS, MAGD

    20620 John Carroll Blvd #211, Shaker Heights, OH 44118, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #5 Premier Smiles Orthodontics

    16909 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    A respected orthodontic care provider in your community. Our office presents a friendly, comfortable environment as we strive to make your experience here as pleasant as possible. We offer a free consultation and exam, low down payment, low monthly payments and interest free financing. Also, we proudly accept almost all insurances and CareSource. We offer Saturday hours and even offer same day braces. We utilize the latest technological advances in the industry such as…

    From Premier Smiles Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #6 Robert E. Schneider, DDS, LLC

    20620 John Carroll Blvd #220, Shaker Heights, OH 44118

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 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–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    General family dentist located on Fairmount Circle in Shaker Heights. The practice began operating in 2005. We are a warm welcoming office tailored to busy families. We offer dental services from teeth cleaning to dental implants. More recently Dr. Schneider became a sleep specialist, improving the health of his patients through a better nights rest.

    From Robert E. Schneider, DDS, LLC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #7 Home of the Perfect Smile

    3461 Warrensville Center Rd #301, Shaker Heights, OH 44122, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #8 3D Dental Designs and Development, LLC

    16781 Chagrin Blvd Suite 434, Shaker Heights, OH 44120, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #9 Dr. Steven N. Hochman, DDS

    20119 Van Aken Blvd # 214, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

    33/10030% 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 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Shaker Heights by need

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

Best for emergency in Shaker Heights

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

Best for kids in Shaker Heights

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

Best for implants in Shaker Heights

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Paul Smith

Highest-ranked of 9 Shaker Heights clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cleveland Dental Implants (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Shaker Heights

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Paul Smith

Highest-ranked of 9 Shaker Heights clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cleveland Dental Implants (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Shaker Heights

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Paul Smith

Highest-ranked of 9 Shaker Heights clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cleveland Dental Implants (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Shaker Heights

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Paul Smith

Highest-ranked of 9 Shaker Heights clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cleveland Dental Implants (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Shaker Heights

1

Paul Smith

Highest-ranked of 9 Shaker Heights clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cleveland Dental Implants (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Shaker Heights

No Shaker Heights clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Shaker Heights?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Shaker Heights?
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 Shaker Heights

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 Shaker Heights dentists

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

Who is the best dentist in Shaker Heights?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Shaker Heights, OH is Paul Smith (DR Score 67/100). Cleveland Dental Implants (#2) and Cleveland Dental Institute - Shaker Heights (Chagrin) (#3) follow. We ranked 10 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Shaker Heights are open on Saturday?

3 of 10 Shaker Heights dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Cleveland Dental Implants (until 5 PM), Dr. Egon Safar, DDS, MAGD (until 1:30 PM) and Premier Smiles Orthodontics (until 2 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

How much is a dental cleaning in Shaker Heights?

A dental cleaning in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights?

DentistsRanked lists 10 dental clinics in Shaker Heights, OH, and 10 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 10 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Shaker Heights

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 10 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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