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Best Dentists in Trenton, MI (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Trenton: Dr. Brian D. Hartwell, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 15

    Best for kids and families: Bright Side Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #15 of 27.

  3. 16

    Best for evenings and weekends: Trenton Total Health Care, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM; ranked #16 of 27.

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27 Trenton clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 4 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Trenton at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Trenton at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. Brian D. Hartwell, DDS73Overall, Implants
2Sheppard Rebekah K DDS73—
3Bina Patel67—
4Charles T Sattler PC67—
5Dr. Daniel Murphy67—
6Dr. Greg L. Penn, DDS67—
7Dr. Kevin Kirkland67—
8Dr. Mehul Patel67—
9Murphy Linus E DDS67—
10Patrick L. Zanetti, DDS, PC67—

The 27 best dentists in Trenton, ranked

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

  1. #16 Trenton Total Health Care

    1675 Kingsway Ct, Trenton, MI 48183, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    TTHC is a Primary Care office that can provide you with immediate medical care for urgent matters and long term care for chronic health conditions, along with yearly physicals for patients of all ages. We have a pharmacy and lab on site for your convenience.

    From Trenton Total Health Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #19 Southshore Dental

    2861 West Rd, Trenton, MI 48183

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #20 Tru Family Dental

    1550 Kingsway Ct, Trenton, MI 48183

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our entire team delivers exceptional patient care, with best in class technologies and a modern office equipped with the latest in dental equipment. We offer detailed care, from highly experienced dentists who truly have their patients best interest in mind and take the time to go over all work and any questions with you. We are thorough, and gentle. Discover why Tru Family Dental is the Trenton dentist of choice. This location does not accept Medicaid or state funded…

    From Tru Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #21 Forever Dental Care

    2290 West Rd, Trenton, MI 48183

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Forever Dental, we appreciate the opportunity to provide dental services to you and your family. We are located in Trenton, Michigan offering several preventative, restorative, and cosmetic needs. Our goal is to ensure our patients are treated with comfort and respect to achieve a beautiful, healthy smile. Our team takes the time to get to know you and create a relationship that will last. We do encourage new patients and work with several insurance providers. Feel free…

    From Forever Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #23 Penn and Searls, DDS

    1640 Fort St, Trenton, MI 48183, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Penn and Searls, DDS we offer great dentistry at a great price. The health and well being of our patients is our top priority, and we have implemented several precautionary safety measures in our office. Practicing dentists at this location include: Fred J Searls and Greg L Penn.

    From Penn and Searls, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #24 True Orthodontics, PC Trenton MI

    1954 West Rd, Trenton, MI 48183

    17/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 7 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    Dr. Lupini uses his state-of- the-art techniques and strong, honest communication skills to deliver warm, personalized service, teeth straightening and dental braces, Invisalign, early orthodontic treatment and removable braces. He and his staff are attentive to each patient’s desires and needs, and extremely thorough. Dr. Lupini is known for his expertise in treating teens and adults as well as children as young as ages 3 and 4. He likes to identify potential problems while…

    From True Orthodontics, PC Trenton MI's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 27 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Schantz Jeri8
27Toth Kathy8

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Best dentists in Trenton by need

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Best for emergency in Trenton

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

Best for kids in Trenton

15

Bright Side Dental

Highest-ranked of 1 Trenton clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #15 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 2:30 PM.

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Best for implants in Trenton

1

Dr. Brian D. Hartwell, DDS

Highest-ranked of 20 Trenton clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sheppard Rebekah K DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Trenton

1

Dr. Brian D. Hartwell, DDS

Highest-ranked of 19 Trenton clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sheppard Rebekah K DDS (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Trenton →

Best for root canal in Trenton

1

Dr. Brian D. Hartwell, DDS

Highest-ranked of 19 Trenton clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sheppard Rebekah K DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Trenton

1

Dr. Brian D. Hartwell, DDS

Highest-ranked of 21 Trenton clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sheppard Rebekah K DDS (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Trenton →

Best for dentures & seniors in Trenton

1

Dr. Brian D. Hartwell, DDS

Highest-ranked of 19 Trenton clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sheppard Rebekah K DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Trenton

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

How much does a dentist cost in Trenton?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Trenton

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 Trenton dentists

We scored 27 Trenton clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Trenton 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 Trenton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Trenton?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Trenton, MI is Dr. Brian D. Hartwell, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Sheppard Rebekah K DDS (#2) and Bina Patel (#3) follow. We ranked 27 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Trenton are open on Saturday?

2 of 27 Trenton dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Bright Side Dental (until 2:30 PM) and Trenton Total Health Care (until 3 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 Trenton?

No Trenton clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Trenton Total Health Care (#16) and Southshore Dental (#19). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Trenton?

A dental cleaning in Trenton typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Michigan. 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 Trenton?

Bright Side Dental is the highest-ranked Trenton clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #15 of 27 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 2:30 PM. 1 Trenton clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Trenton?

DentistsRanked lists 27 dental clinics in Trenton, MI, and 27 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 26 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Trenton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 27 clinics.