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Best Dentists in State College, PA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in State College: Dr. Younkins & Associates, DR Score 77/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Dr. Younkins & Associates, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 55.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Younkins & Associates, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 55.

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55 State College clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 5 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 State College at a glance

Top 10 dentists in State College at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Younkins & Associates77Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Advanced Dentistry of Centre County73——
3ARIA Dentistry73——
4Chris J Devlin DMD PC73——
5Nittany Dental Associates73——
6State College Dental Sleep Medicine73——
7Total Health Dentistry State College73——
8A A General Dentistry67——
9Brian Kwon67——
10Dr. Cheri A. Basco, DMD牙医67——

The 55 best dentists in State College, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in State College

    #1 Dr. Younkins & Associates

    137 S Pugh St Ste 7, State College, PA 16801, United States

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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

    In their words

    Advanced Dentistry of Centre County has been serving families in State College, PA with high-quality family dentistry for over 40 years. The practice offers the latest in comprehensive services, including restorative and cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, and Tip-Edge and Invisalign orthodontics. State-of-the-art technology is also incorporated into dental treatments, such as digital x-rays, 3D oral imaging. The practice features an upscale and…

    From Advanced Dentistry of Centre County's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in State College by need

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

Best for emergency in State College

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Dr. Younkins & Associates

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

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Best for kids in State College

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

Best for implants in State College

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Dr. Younkins & Associates

Highest-ranked of 55 State College clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Advanced Dentistry of Centre County (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in State College

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Dr. Younkins & Associates

Highest-ranked of 52 State College clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Advanced Dentistry of Centre County (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in State College

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Dr. Younkins & Associates

Highest-ranked of 52 State College clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Advanced Dentistry of Centre County (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in State College

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Dr. Younkins & Associates

Highest-ranked of 55 State College clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Advanced Dentistry of Centre County (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in State College

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Dr. Younkins & Associates

Highest-ranked of 52 State College clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Advanced Dentistry of Centre County (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in State College

No State College clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in State College?

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

How much does a dentist cost in State College?
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 State College

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 State College dentists

We scored 55 State College clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 State College 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 State College: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in State College?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in State College, PA is Dr. Younkins & Associates (DR Score 77/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Advanced Dentistry of Centre County (#2) and ARIA Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 55 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in State College are open on Saturday?

1 of 55 State College dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Younkins & Associates (until 12 AM). 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 State College?

1 State College clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Dr. Younkins & Associates (#1). 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 State College?

A dental cleaning in State College 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 State College?

DentistsRanked lists 55 dental clinics in State College, PA, and 55 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 55 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for State College

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 55 clinics.

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