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Best Dentists in Somerville, MA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Somerville: Avalon Dental Center Somerville, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 27

    Best for evenings and weekends: West Somerville Dental Associates, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM; ranked #27 of 47.

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47 Somerville clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 13 are open Saturdays and 10 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 5 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Somerville at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Somerville at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Avalon Dental Center Somerville73——Overall, Root canal
2Cherry Harika DMD73———
3Davis Square Dental Group73———
4Dental Services73———
5Dr. Butt's Orthodontics73———
6Gentle Dental Somerville73———
7Smile Dental Group674.8★ (160)Sat—
8Al-Aswad Dental67———
9Assembly Square Family Dental67———
10Bright Dental67———

The 47 best dentists in Somerville, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Somerville

    #1 Avalon Dental Center Somerville

    73/10015% of factors measured

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Avalon Dental Center SomervilleFull profile
    In their words

    Avalon Dental Center offers the best family dental treatments in Massachusetts and has three dental clinics in different locations. Our wide range of dental services includes: Restorative dentistry – such as dental bridges, dental crowns and dental implants – as well as tooth fillings, root canals, broken teeth repair and deep scaling.

    From Avalon Dental Center Somerville's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Dr. Butt's Orthodontics

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Butt's OrthodonticsFull profile
    In their words

    Look and feel your best smile in the care of Dr. Butt, a Harvard-trained, Board-Certified Orthodontist. WHY CHOOSE US? Conveniently located in Davis Square, our office is committed to providing high-quality orthodontic treatment in a caring, friendly environment. We offer state-of-the-art 3D analysis and 3D digital scans of the teeth. We use digital simulations to create beautiful smiles that are customized to your specific needs for braces, Invisalign ®, TMJ, implants,…

    From Dr. Butt's Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Gentle Dental Somerville

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental SomervilleFull profile
    In their words

    Gentle Dental Somerville is open seven days a week. Gentle Dental Somerville has some of the best dentists in Somerville, MA. A wide range of dental services are offered by our dentists and dental specialists. Visit us for orthodontic services, periodontic services, dental cleaning, dental exam, fluoride, oral cancer screening, crowns and bridges, dental fillings, extractions, oral surgery, implants, root canals, braces, Invisalign, and more in Somerville, MA. Take advantage…

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

All 47 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26The Forsyth Institute594.7★ (83)
27West Somerville Dental Associates57Evenings · Sat
28Dental Arts Davis Square57Evenings · Sat
29Great Hill Dental - Somerville57Evenings · Sat
30Kappa Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
31T Station Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
32Somerville Family Dental47Sat
33Assembly Dental47Sat
34Anthony P. Parrella, DMD47Evenings
35My Dental – Somerville47Sat
36My Smile Experience Somerville47Sat
37Smiles By Rosie47Evenings
38Lang's Dental Center43Sat
39Tranfaglia Sandra N DMD43Evenings
40First Dental37Evenings · Sat
41Lorna Lally DMD37
42Highland Dental Associates37
43DentPlant37
44M. Catherine Talmo, D.M.D.37
45Alpha Dental Somerville37
46Spring Hill Dental28
47Somerville Pediatric Dentistry17

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Best dentists in Somerville by need

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

Best for emergency in Somerville

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

Best for kids in Somerville

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

Best for implants in Somerville

23

Boston Implant Center

Highest-ranked of 44 Somerville clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #23 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Avalon Dental Center Somerville (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Somerville

24

Max Dental Care Somerville

Highest-ranked of 40 Somerville clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #24 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Avalon Dental Center Somerville (#1 overall)

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Best for root canal in Somerville

1

Avalon Dental Center Somerville

Highest-ranked of 39 Somerville clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cherry Harika DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Somerville

1

Avalon Dental Center Somerville

Highest-ranked of 42 Somerville clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cherry Harika DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Somerville

1

Avalon Dental Center Somerville

Highest-ranked of 39 Somerville clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cherry Harika DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Somerville

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

How much does a dentist cost in Somerville?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Somerville?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$135–$405DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Teeth Cleaning$101–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Emergency Care$135–$675DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Root Canal$945–$1,890DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Tooth Extraction$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Wisdom Teeth Removal$270–$945DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Implants$2,025–$8,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Invisalign$4,725–$10,125DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Braces$4,050–$9,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Crowns$1,080–$2,430DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dentures$1,350–$4,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Veneers$1,215–$3,375DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Teeth Whitening$270–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Dental Bonding$405–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Cosmetic Fillings$405–$810DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Cosmetic Dentistry$675–$6,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts
Full Restoration$20,250–$67,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts

Emergency and weekend dentists in Somerville

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 Somerville dentists

We scored 47 Somerville clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 Somerville 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 Somerville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Somerville?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Somerville, MA is Avalon Dental Center Somerville (DR Score 73/100). Cherry Harika DMD (#2) and Davis Square Dental Group (#3) follow. We ranked 47 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Somerville are open on Saturday?

13 of 47 Somerville dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Smile Dental Group (until 3 PM), Boston Implant Center (until 6 PM) and West Somerville Dental Associates (until 7 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.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Somerville?

No Somerville clinic lists emergency care, but 10 are open after 6 PM, led by Davis Square Dental (Dr. Casey B. Cook) (#25) and West Somerville Dental Associates (#27). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Somerville?

A dental cleaning in Somerville typically costs $101–$270 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Somerville?

DentistsRanked lists 47 dental clinics in Somerville, MA, and 47 are ranked by DR Score. 13 post Saturday hours and 10 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 44 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Somerville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 47 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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