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Best overall in Waltham: NK Family Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.
Best for same-day emergencies: Golden Dental clinic Inc, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #6 of 53.
Best for kids and families: Koko Dental Care, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #20 of 53.
Best for evenings and weekends: Golden Dental clinic Inc, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #6 of 53.
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53 Waltham clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 14 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 13 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 9 have a Google rating on file.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NK Family Dentistry | 73 | — | — | Overall, Root canal |
| 2 | Top Emergency Dentist | 73 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Wallex Dental Associates | 73 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Waltham Dental Center | 73 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Highland Oral Surgery & Implant Center Waltham | 70 | 5.0★ (184) | — | Implants |
| 6 | Golden Dental clinic Inc | 70 | 5.0★ (1) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | Emergencies, Evenings & weekends |
| 7 | Bruno Dental Care | 67 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Dr. Chi Sham | 67 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Dr. Le Zhang | 67 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Dr. Leila Zamani | 67 | — | — | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 in Waltham
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
DOCTORS OFFICE BUILDING, 32 South St, Waltham, MA 02453
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
1077 Lexington St #201, Waltham, MA 02452
Ranked #3 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
Ranked #4 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
982 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews, 184 Google reviews.
320 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and access: 5.0★ from 1 Google review, open 7 days until 12 AM.
Parking lot, 95 Sawyer Rd, Waltham, MA 02453, United States
Ranked #7 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
85 River St Ste 2, Waltham, MA 02453
Ranked #8 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
879 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
Ranked #9 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
465 Waverley Oaks Rd Ste 208, Waltham, MA 02452
Ranked #10 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
376 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
Ranked #11 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
32 South St #202, Waltham, MA 02453, United States
Ranked #12 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
520 Main St #102, Waltham, MA 02452, United States
Ranked #13 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
20 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 02453
Ranked #14 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
91 Candlewood Dr, Waltham, MA 02451
Ranked #15 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
Ranked #16 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
DOCTORS OFFICE BUILDING, 32 South St #100, Waltham, MA 02453
Ranked #17 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
DOCTORS OFFICE BUILDING, 32 South St STE 100, Waltham, MA 02453
Ranked #18 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
1030 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 430 Google reviews, 430 Google reviews.
570 Moody St #2, Waltham, MA 02453
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 534 Google reviews, 534 Google reviews.
2 Winter St Ste 203, Waltham, MA 02451
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 5.0★ from 2 Google reviews, 2 reviews in the last 12 months.
475 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 256 Google reviews, 256 Google reviews.
591 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 712 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Waltham (712).
131 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453
Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Smile & Skin Aesthetics is a state-of-the-art dental office with highly trained and experienced dentists and staff who provide outstanding treatment in an atmosphere of comfort and care. With the most advance dental technologies available, our multi-specialty office is designed to treat patients of all ages, which enables families to have all their dental needs met in one convenient location. Along with our dental services, our office has incorporated facial aesthetic…
From Dr. Damian D. Meola, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.976 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #53, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Waltham Family Dental | 57 | Evenings · Sat | |
| 27 | My Dental Kids & Adult Dentistry | 57 | Evenings · Sat | |
| 28 | Thrivelatch Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Laser Frenectomy Center | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | |
| 29 | Giglio Dental | 54 | 4.7★ (17) | |
| 30 | Dr. Eric T. Anthony, DMD | 53 | Evenings · Sat | |
| 31 | Gham Deepali S DDS | 53 | Evenings · Sat | |
| 32 | Tam John DDS | 53 | Evenings · Sat | |
| 33 | Martin Urban, DDS | 47 | Sat | |
| 34 | Dr. Salome Farzaneh, DMD | 47 | Evenings | |
| 35 | Waltham Modern Dentistry | 47 | Evenings | |
| 36 | Nahed Lakkis | 47 | Evenings | |
| 37 | Advanced Waltham Dental | 47 | Sat | |
| 38 | Dr. Rafael Villacorta, DMD | 43 | Sat | |
| 39 | Sona Tacvorian, DMD | 43 | Evenings | |
| 40 | Children's Dental of Waltham | 37 | ||
| 41 | Pediatric Dental Care of Waltham | 37 | ||
| 42 | Yelena Gutnichenko, DMD | 37 | ||
| 43 | John D. Meola, DDS | 37 | ||
| 44 | Jeffrey S. Cummings, DMD | 37 | ||
| 45 | 42 North Dental | 37 | ||
| 46 | Dr. MikhaIl Shulkin, DDS | 37 | ||
| 47 | Azure Dental Studio | 37 | ||
| 48 | Waverley Oaks Dental, Inc. | 37 | ||
| 49 | Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction | 37 | ||
| 50 | Cleft Lip and Palate Program at Waltham | 37 | ||
| 51 | Regis College Dental Center | 34 | ||
| 52 | Dental Associates of New England | 33 | ||
| 53 | Dr. Taejoon Ahn | 33 |
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Highest-ranked of 1 Waltham clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #6 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.
Highest-ranked of 3 Waltham clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #20 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.
Runner-up: Smart Pick Dental of Waltham (#22 overall)
Highland Oral Surgery & Implant Center Waltham
Highest-ranked of 47 Waltham clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #5 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Thrivelatch Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Laser Frenectomy Center (#28 overall)
Highest-ranked of 44 Waltham clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #23 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: NK Family Dentistry (#1 overall)
Highest-ranked of 43 Waltham clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Top Emergency Dentist (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 45 Waltham clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Top Emergency Dentist (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 43 Waltham clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Top Emergency Dentist (#2 overall)
No Waltham clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.
Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.
| Service | Typical price (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $135–$405 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Teeth Cleaning | $101–$270 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Emergency Care | $135–$675 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Root Canal | $945–$1,890 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Tooth Extraction | $270–$945 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $270–$945 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Dental Implants | $2,025–$8,100 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Invisalign | $4,725–$10,125 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Braces | $4,050–$9,450 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Dental Crowns | $1,080–$2,430 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Dentures | $1,350–$4,050 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Veneers | $1,215–$3,375 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Teeth Whitening | $270–$810 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Dental Bonding | $405–$810 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Cosmetic Fillings | $405–$810 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | $675–$6,750 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
| Full Restoration | $20,250–$67,500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts |
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.
Mon 4 PM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 4 PM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 4 PM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Failla and DeFrancesco Family Dentistry#25
Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
We scored 53 Waltham 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Waltham data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |