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Best Dentists in Washington, DC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Washington: Brandywine Dental Care, 4.7★ from 322 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 60

    Best for same-day emergencies: Advance Dental Care: Dr. Bruk Taeme DDS..., emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #60 of 300.

  3. 1

    Best for kids and families: Brandywine Dental Care, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 300.

  4. 1

    Best for evenings and weekends: Brandywine Dental Care, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM; ranked #1 of 300.

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300 Washington clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 56 are open Saturdays, 21 on Sundays and 40 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 20 list emergency care. 232 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Washington at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Washington at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Brandywine Dental Care794.7★ (322)Evenings · SatOverall, Kids
2Premier Dental Care784.9★ (323)Evenings—
3Dental Town DC774.7★ (517)SatInvisalign & braces
4Tend Dental 14th & U764.2★ (468)Evenings · Sat—
5Washington Center for Dentistry754.9★ (412)——
6Dental Dreams - Alabama754.3★ (1,031)Sat—
7Southeast Dental Building744.5★ (6)Evenings · Sat · Sun—
8Dlight Dental744.8★ (347)——
9202 Dental Care73———
10Expert Smiles73———

The 300 best dentists in Washington, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Washington

    #1 Brandywine Dental Care

    4545 Connecticut Ave NW # 419, Washington, DC 20008

    79/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 322 Google reviews, 322 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.7from 322 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #2 Premier Dental Care

    405 Butternut St NW, Washington, DC 20012

    78/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 323 Google reviews, 323 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.9from 323 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 12 PM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Premier Dental Care we are proud to serve families in Washington, D.C. with quality dental care in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Dr. Daniel Hines and his staff offer a wide variety of dental treatments that include dental cleanings and exams, crowns and dental bridges, dental implants, dentures and partial dentures, and root canal therapy. We also offer smile enhancing cosmetic dental treatments such as dental veneers and teeth whitening.

    From Premier Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #3 Dental Town DC

    1090 Vermont Ave NW Ste. 106, Washington, DC 20005

    77/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 517 Google reviews, 517 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.7from 517 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dental Town DC is a full-service dental practice with a state-of-the-art clinic conveniently located in Washington, DC. The practice is LGBTQ-friendly, and Samira Shenasi, DDS, and the rest of the team strive to provide beautiful and healthy smiles to patients of all ages and backgrounds. Every member of the team at Dental Town DC delivers superior care to their patients. They offer exceptional treatments from a wide range of dental specialties, including family dentistry,…

    From Dental Town DC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #4 Tend Dental 14th & U

    1439 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

    76/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 468 Google reviews, 468 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.2from 468 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We want you to look forward to the dentist With your teeth and tongue, you eat and talk. With your lips and gums, you kiss and smile. People really care about their mouths. But they don’t like going to the dentist. And for good reason. Lack of trust. Feeling judged. Discomfort. Dentists recognize these frustrations. They know dental isn’t working the way it should. And they, too, want to make it better. That’s why our team decided to remake the entire experience. We combine…

    From Tend Dental 14th & U's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #5 Washington Center for Dentistry

    1430 K St NW #800, Washington, DC 20005, United States

    75/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 412 Google reviews, 412 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.9from 412 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Daniel J. Deutsch, Dr. Marc D. Doctors, Dr. Michael G. Katsaros, and periodontist, Dr. Madjid Matin, belong to a corps of elite dentists who are committed to dentistry at the "master level. " Frequent contributors on TV, and in magazines and newspapers, they receive national recognition for creating stunning, beautiful, natural-looking smiles. To read our Dentists' bios, please copy and past the following into your browser; www. washdent. com/dentist.

    From Washington Center for Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #6 Dental Dreams - Alabama

    1553 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032

    75/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 1,031 Google reviews, 1,031 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.3from 1,031 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #7 Southeast Dental Building

    South East Dental Building, 4300 Wheeler Rd SE, Washington, DC 20032, United States

    74/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and services: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.5from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #8 Dlight Dental

    1212 New York Ave NW Suite 425, Washington, DC 20005, United States

    74/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 347 Google reviews, 347 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.8from 347 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We practice a full scope of general and preventive services to porcelain veneers, dental implants, crowns and bridges. Our Dentists can now correct a wide variety of so-called permanent cosmetic dental problems, and can literally redesign your smile. When it comes to picking a dentist, we know that you have options. Personalized, gentle, comprehensive patient care is our number one priority. Here are just a few things that make our practice unique: From the front office to…

    From Dlight Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  9. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Greenway Center Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    We are a Full service , high quality dental care providers with over 50 years of experience . With state of the Art dental equipment. We treat each patient as our family members and go above and beyond providing them with the hight quality of dental care that is right for that patient. We care that is why we are here :) We work with every one of our patients to give them their healthiest and most beautiful smile .

    From Smile Arts General And Cosmetic Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  11. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    We want you to look forward to the dentist With your teeth and tongue, you eat and talk. With your lips and gums, you kiss and smile. People really care about their mouths. But they don’t like going to the dentist. And for good reason. Lack of trust. Feeling judged. Discomfort. Dentists recognize these frustrations. They know dental isn’t working the way it should. And they, too, want to make it better. That’s why our team decided to remake the entire experience. We combine…

    From Tend Metro Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  12. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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

    Our goal is the help you maintain your dental health. Our practice is dedicated to preventive care for the whole family. The practice was founded in 1995 in Gaithersburg, Maryland-known as the Montgomery Village Dental Center, and has since expanded to Wheaton, Maryland in 1998-known as the Wheaton Dental Center. Throughout the years, we have built long-lasting trust and relationships with our patients. We put our patients first. We make sure they are provided with best…

    From Wheaton Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  13. #21 Beautiful Smiles DC

    2021 K St NW #103, Washington, DC 20006

    73/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 653 Google reviews, 653 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.2from 653 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Beautiful Smiles DC is one of the best dentists in DC. Located downtown in Washington, DC, our dentist office offers general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, root canals, periodontal treatments, orthodontics, and emergency dentistry. Our staff of general dentists, licensed dental hygienists, periodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, and emergency dentists, are dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care that is as pain-free and stress-free…

    From Beautiful Smiles DC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  14. #22 Dental Health Care Associates

    2904 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032, United States

    73/10075% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and services: 1.0★ from 1 Google review, 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on reputation, review volume, services and profile completeness.

    • 1.0from 1 Google reviews

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  15. 55 M St SE Suite 103, Washington, DC 20003, United States

    72/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 214 Google reviews, 214 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.8from 214 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  16. #24 North West Dental Care

    3114 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

    72/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 303 Google reviews, 303 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.7from 303 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  17. #25 South East Dental Care

    4648 Livingston Rd SE, Washington, DC 20032, United States

    72/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 217 Google reviews, 217 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.7from 217 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 300 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #300, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26DC Dental Spa714.6★ (278)
2718th Street Dental, Dr. Faisal Mir714.8★ (127)
28Dental Dreams714.2★ (1,455)
29Dr. Daniel P. Jones, D.D.S.704.9★ (72)
30St Judes Dental Clinic704.5★ (34)Sat
31Emergency Dentist 24/7 Washington DC704.6★ (9)
32Cedar Hill Dental704.7★ (87)
33Berkshire Family Dental Washington DC694.9★ (132)Sat
34DC Dental Studio685.0★ (68)Sat
35Water Brook Dental684.1★ (24)Sat
36Washington Oral & Facial Surgery & Dental Implant Center684.8★ (333)
37Adams Morgan Family Dentistry684.6★ (44)
38City Dental DC674.3★ (114)
39Kalorama Dental Arts- Dr. Habib S. Mitri, DDS675.0★ (161)Evenings
401800 Emergency Dentist Washington DC 24 Hour675.0★ (2)
41Apolline Dental Associates67
42Community Of Hope Dental Labs67
43Davidson Dental Associates67
44Dental67
45Dental Clinic: Beamer Bonnie M DDS67
46Dentists67
47Dr. Lynn D. Locklear, DDS67
48Eye Street Dental Center67
49Harmony Dental67
50Jeffries Dental Office67
51K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group67
52Medical & Dental Center67
53Urgent Dental67
54Capitol Hill Dental Group674.5★ (31)
55Dental Teeth Care665.0★ (1)
56Dentist Access665.0★ (1)
57La Luxe Dental664.9★ (404)
58DC Pearls Dental Boutique664.9★ (925)Sat
59Cohen & Cohen, DDS664.9★ (142)
60Advance Dental Care: Dr. Bruk Taeme DDS...654.6★ (44)Evenings · Sat · Sun
61Minovi Dental.654.9★ (132)Evenings · Sat
62SmileHQ654.8★ (838)Evenings
63MT Dental Partners655.0★ (253)
64District Cosmetic Dental: Shaun Alex, DDS655.0★ (252)
65Hillcrest Dental Office652.9★ (18)Evenings
66Holistic Family Dentistry at NIHA654.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat · Sun
67Waterfront Oral Surgery654.1★ (18)
68Matias Dental Group654.9★ (197)Sat
69Capitol Dentists654.9★ (162)Evenings
70DC Family Dental644.7★ (147)Sat
71Capitol Dental Associates643.9★ (51)
72Joncas John M DDS.645.0★ (5)
73Khoi Q. Tran, D.M.D.644.9★ (18)Evenings · Sat · Sun
74DentalPolitan644.9★ (125)
75Big Gay Smiles Dental645.0★ (101)Evenings · Sat
76Martin John W DDS..644.6★ (9)Evenings · Sat · Sun
77DC Dentist at Providence634.7★ (100)Sat
78DC Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry635.0★ (296)Sat
79My Tooth Center: Dr. Alberth Rodriguez DDS634.7★ (164)Evenings · Sat
80Capitol Endodontics635.0★ (652)
81Siranli Dental - DuPont Circle634.9★ (203)
82New Columbia Dentistry634.8★ (263)Evenings
83Siranli Implants & Facial Aesthetics & Prosthodontics634.9★ (566)
84Phillips, Cooper, & Associates634.9★ (230)
85Capitol Hill Pediatric Dentistry634.9★ (326)Sat
86Dr. Felicia A. Brown, DDS624.5★ (4)Evenings · Sat · Sun
87Center for Cosmetic Dentistry625.0★ (220)
88Giannini Gray Schwartz Dental Partners, PC625.0★ (691)
89Capitol Smiles Pediatric Dentistry of Washington625.0★ (128)
90Spring Valley Dental - Dr. Priya Grewal & Dr. Steve Philips625.0★ (436)
91Foxhall Smiles: Joseph A. Catanzano III, DDS625.0★ (337)
92DC Dental Legacy Foggy Bottom624.9★ (217)
93Pine Dentistry & Braces623.5★ (178)
94Bird Smiles Orthodontics625.0★ (446)
95Dr. Gustavo N. Mongelos, DDS625.0★ (208)
96Maria and David Nichols Family Dentistry624.9★ (254)
97Solstice Smiles Dental624.9★ (308)
98Rhodes Juanita E DDS.624.4★ (17)
99Smile Horizon Orthodontics625.0★ (18)
100Dental Serenity624.7★ (253)
101Metro Dental Health614.8★ (95)Sat
102Kumra Orthodontics615.0★ (709)
103Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates614.9★ (263)
104CK Dental & Associates615.0★ (340)
105Connecticut Avenue Dental613.1★ (31)
106Foggy Bottom Dental615.0★ (16)
107Chevy Chase Dental Center614.9★ (409)
108Capital Dental Sibley615.0★ (225)
109Markowitz Dental615.0★ (437)
110Dennis R Milliron DDS and Associates615.0★ (415)
111Ideal Endodontics614.9★ (652)
112Stanton Park Dental614.9★ (118)
113Palisades Dental Health614.9★ (95)Sat
114Family First Dental.613.0★ (2)
115White32 Dental604.9★ (406)
116The DC Dentist604.8★ (461)
117District Dental Surgery - Washington, DC604.9★ (205)
118Pahlavani Dental604.8★ (324)
119Washington Dental Studio603.1★ (53)
120Dr. Daniel N. Howard Jr, DDS604.6★ (20)
121Always Smile DC605.0★ (357)
122Dr. Richard M. Williams, DDS604.8★ (69)
123District Pediatric Dentistry605.0★ (106)
124City Smiles DC605.0★ (249)
125Chevy Chase Digital Dentistry: Dr. Azin Ghesmati604.9★ (199)
126East Capitol Dental - Langley Bowers DDS605.0★ (300)
127Rose Park Pediatric Dentistry604.7★ (182)Sat
128Slate Dental: John Slate, D.M.D.605.0★ (67)
129Laura Styron Dental605.0★ (97)
130Smile Valley Pediatric Dentistry605.0★ (280)
131Blossom Dentistry604.9★ (325)
132Rizkalla Dental Clinic605.0★ (32)Sat
133The Smile Center604.4★ (28)
134Priority Emergency Dental Care604.0★ (3)
135Smiles International595.0★ (243)
136DC DENTAL CENTER.593.2★ (6)Evenings · Sat · Sun
137Calm Dental594.9★ (91)
138National Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry594.9★ (53)Sat
139Love Dental Studio594.9★ (155)
140Dental Aesthetic Arts595.0★ (8)
141Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics594.9★ (194)
142Coulter & Casper Pediatric Dentistry594.9★ (233)
143Dupont Smiles Family And Cosmetic Dentistry595.0★ (56)
144Family Dental Care594.7★ (40)Sat · Sun
145U Street Family Dentistry594.9★ (352)
146Capitol Family Dentistry of Washington DC594.8★ (95)
147Georgetown Orthodontics594.9★ (168)
148W Plus Dental594.9★ (273)
149Washington DC Dentistry595.0★ (99)
150Thomas D. Sokoly, D.D.S., P.C.594.9★ (292)
151Modern Dentistry584.9★ (233)
152West End Dental PLLC584.9★ (228)
153Capital Kids Dentistry584.8★ (475)
154Nkutu Kirunda, DDS, PLLC584.8★ (172)
155Thornton Dental Associates, P.C.585.0★ (137)
156DC Perio & Implants, PLLC584.6★ (256)
157Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry - Washington DC584.8★ (124)
158Mary's Center582.5★ (120)Sat
159DC Smile Studio585.0★ (200)
160Carol Blake DDS584.9★ (318)
161DC Endodontic Center585.0★ (213)
162Simpler Dental584.8★ (328)
163Friendship Heights Orthodontics584.9★ (224)
164Capitol Oral, Facial, and Implant Surgery584.3★ (197)
165ShiningStars Pediatric Dentistry NW Washington DC584.7★ (182)
166Aesthetic & Family Dentistry of Washington584.7★ (200)
167District Dental Group of DC585.0★ (122)
168Friendship Smiles574.2★ (103)Evenings · Sat
169LenzSullivan Dentistry Drs. Lenz, Sullivan, and Abrahamian575.0★ (153)
170District Endodontics574.9★ (243)
171Dr. Babak Noohi, DDS, MS/ Capitol Hill Dentistry575.0★ (107)
172Revive Dentistry574.6★ (228)
173Washington Center For Cosmetic & Family Dentistry575.0★ (195)
174Dimples Dental Suite, PC574.6★ (223)
175Adventure Dental and Orthodontics574.2★ (1,152)
176L'Enfant Dental - Jeremy M. Robbins, DDS575.0★ (119)
177Capital Dental Center - Kiarash Saba DMD575.0★ (110)
178Treasured Pearls Dentistry-Dr. Kari McKenzie-Farragut West Farragut North Metro574.8★ (206)
179Whitaker Aaron T DDS575.0★ (4)
180Presidential Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
181Elaine Ellis Center Of Health57Evenings · Sat
182Arte Dental Group575.0★ (127)
183Advanced Cosmetic & General Dentistry of DC574.7★ (234)
184DC Precision Dentistry574.9★ (138)
185Tirdad Fattahi, DDS574.9★ (152)
186Georgetown Advanced Dentistry574.8★ (192)
187Watergate Dental Associates574.9★ (91)
188Columbia Heights Dental564.7★ (60)Sat
189Tigani Orthodontics565.0★ (76)
190Aden Family & Cosmetic Dentistry564.6★ (33)Evenings
191Beverly Pediatric Dentistry565.0★ (23)
192Flowers Dental564.8★ (41)
193Georgetown Cosmetic Dentistry564.9★ (121)
194Capitol Dental564.8★ (173)
195Georgetown Dental Aesthetic564.9★ (86)
196Capitol Hill Dental Arts564.9★ (145)
197Oral Surgery DC564.7★ (198)
198Precision Smile Dentistry564.9★ (77)
199Smile Experts Dental564.9★ (107)
200Washington Elite Dentistry564.5★ (207)
201MASC Dental Studio564.8★ (112)
202Elite Prosthetic Dentistry | Dr. Gerald M. Marlin564.7★ (99)
203Ezy Family Dentistry563.0★ (21)Evenings · Sat
204Oriani Cosmetic Dental565.0★ (50)
205Ruby Dental Group554.2★ (19)Sat
206Quiet 17 Dental Care554.8★ (82)
207Daisy Dental - Dr. Margarita Jaber Elias555.0★ (18)
208Mt. Pleasant Family Dental554.6★ (96)
209Dunn Dental Group554.6★ (112)
210Davidson Alfonso DDS..545.0★ (1)
211District Orthodontics545.0★ (24)
212Shawna Hawk, DDS545.0★ (44)
213DC Dental Care544.4★ (11)
214Thomas P Williams PC544.8★ (70)
215SPA Dental Group DC544.3★ (286)
216Dr. Christina Mills and Associates545.0★ (15)
217DC Endodontics Specialists, P.C545.0★ (39)
218Pearson Pediatric Dentistry544.8★ (50)
219Community of Hope53Evenings · Sat
220Sharmin Dental Clinic PC53Sat · Sun
221Chavis Dental534.6★ (116)
222StarrTeeth Dental535.0★ (42)
223Robert G. Donahue, DDS Michael C. Bauer, DDS534.9★ (37)
224Soudy Dehghani, DDS533.8★ (34)Sat
225Michael G. Landy, DDS, FAGD, PC534.2★ (145)
226Stellar Smiles Dental Care534.4★ (149)
227Adderley Dental Group, PC534.7★ (51)
228DC Light Dental PC534.6★ (56)
229United Dental Group534.3★ (246)
230L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts534.7★ (66)
231Dr. Lydia M. Hudson, DDS534.5★ (25)
232Whitman-Walker - Max Robinson Center533.7★ (62)Evenings
233Thomas M. Wall, D.D.S.534.6★ (46)
234Pediatric Dentistry- Mahnaz Shahinfar DDS534.5★ (17)
235DR. BENNYE MALONE D.D.S523.9★ (30)Sat
236Quality Dental Center Inc: Antonia Cofer, DDS524.0★ (29)Sat
237South Capitol Smile Center PLLC524.4★ (40)
238Dr. Pierre L. Palian, DDS..524.8★ (13)
239Tidewater Dental DC524.4★ (36)
240Cheryl Y Lee, DDS, PC524.3★ (15)
241Karen Y. Cooper, DDS525.0★ (13)
242Howard University | College of Dentistry513.8★ (70)
243Adams Morgan Cosmetic Dentistry514.0★ (110)
244District Smiles514.3★ (65)
245O'Leary Dennis S DDS PC515.0★ (13)
246Dr. Marie K. Kay, DDS..514.6★ (10)
247Dr. Laura W. Muhammad, D.D.S.504.5★ (16)
248Waterfront Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Center503.6★ (27)
249Columbia Dental -Dr. Anwar Salha504.2★ (29)
250Petworth Dental503.2★ (19)
251DC Dental Group504.6★ (16)
252Good Hope Family Dental..503.8★ (62)
253Kuwabara Alan K DDS504.6★ (10)
254Jeffrey R. Singer DDS494.7★ (12)
255Dr. Arman Davoudian, DMD493.8★ (17)
256Dr. Teny Abrahamian, DDS494.5★ (8)
257Cheryle Baptiste DDS PLLC493.7★ (46)
258Infinite Smiles DC483.7★ (12)
259Family Dental Center483.1★ (78)
2601800 Dentist Washington DC47Evenings · Sat · Sun
261Tooth Implant Brooklyn47Evenings · Sat · Sun
262Mint Dental DC47Evenings
263Water Brook Dental47Evenings
264Larry McNair, DDS47Evenings
265STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AT H.D. WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL465.0★ (2)
266Advanced Dental Care44Evenings · Sat · Sun
267Blue Sky Dental Care, Steven Martinez, DDS44Evenings · Sat · Sun
268Care Dental Clinic44Evenings · Sat · Sun
269City Dental Clinic44Evenings · Sat · Sun
270Compass Dental Practice44Evenings · Sat · Sun
271Fresh Start Dental44Evenings · Sat · Sun
272Healthy Smile Dentistry44Evenings · Sat · Sun
273Modern Dental Clinic44Evenings · Sat · Sun
274PrimeSmile Dental44Evenings · Sat · Sun
275Sparkle Dental44Evenings · Sat · Sun
276Smile Center Dental Group442.7★ (87)
277Metropolitan Dental Associates43Sat
278District Dental Center37
279Georgetown Dental37
280The Washington Dental Health Care Center37
281Terrell A Waters Community Dental Center37
282ELITE DENTAL37
283District Dental Solutions of Washington DC37
284Howard University Hospital37
285Dupont Dental37
286Madison Avenue Dental Associates33
287Oral Surgery33
288Smile Center Dental33
289Comprehensive Dental Care: Hochman Hillary DMD33
290Washington Metro Dental17
2911800 Dentist Washington15
292Duty And Dentist Vision Care Dental15
293Gordon-Willis Patricia L DDS15
294316th Medical Squadron8
295Accurate Dental Laboratory8
296Sterling Dental Lab8
297Trust Dental Care8
298Salgado Dental Care7
299D C Dental Service LLC7
300Ira L. Scott D.D.S.7

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Best dentists in Washington by need

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Best for emergency in Washington

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Advance Dental Care: Dr. Bruk Taeme DDS...

Highest-ranked of 20 Washington clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #60 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Minovi Dental. (#61 overall)

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Best for kids in Washington

1

Brandywine Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 30 Washington clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

Runner-up: Dental Dreams - Alabama (#6 overall)

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Best for implants in Washington

21

Beautiful Smiles DC

Highest-ranked of 124 Washington clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #21 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Washington Oral & Facial Surgery & Dental Implant Center (#36 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Washington

3

Dental Town DC

Highest-ranked of 105 Washington clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Beautiful Smiles DC (#21 overall)

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Best for root canal in Washington

11

Georgetown Smile

Highest-ranked of 84 Washington clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #11 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Beautiful Smiles DC (#21 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Washington

1

Brandywine Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 91 Washington clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Premier Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Washington

1

Brandywine Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 80 Washington clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Premier Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Washington

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

How much does a dentist cost in Washington?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Washington?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$140–$420DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Teeth Cleaning$105–$280DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Emergency Care$140–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Root Canal$980–$1,960DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Tooth Extraction$280–$980DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Wisdom Teeth Removal$280–$980DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Dental Implants$2,100–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Invisalign$4,900–$10,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Dental Crowns$1,120–$2,520DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Dentures$1,400–$4,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Veneers$1,260–$3,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Teeth Whitening$280–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Dental Bonding$420–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Cosmetic Fillings$420–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Cosmetic Dentistry$700–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia
Full Restoration$21,000–$70,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia

Emergency and weekend dentists in Washington

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 Washington dentists

We scored 300 Washington clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 20 were excluded (20 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 Washington 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 Washington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Washington?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Washington, DC is Brandywine Dental Care (DR Score 79/100). It has a 4.7★ rating from 322 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM. Premier Dental Care (#2) and Dental Town DC (#3) follow. We ranked 300 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Washington are open on Saturday?

56 of 300 Washington dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Brandywine Dental Care (until 2 PM), Dental Town DC (until 3 PM) and Tend Dental 14th & U (until 4 PM). 21 are 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 Washington?

20 Washington clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Advance Dental Care: Dr. Bruk Taeme DDS... (#60), Minovi Dental. (#61) and Holistic Family Dentistry at NIHA (#66). 40 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 Washington?

A dental cleaning in Washington typically costs $105–$280 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia. 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 Washington?

Brandywine Dental Care is the highest-ranked Washington clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 300 by DR Score. It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM. 30 Washington clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Washington?

DentistsRanked lists 300 dental clinics in Washington, DC, and 300 are ranked by DR Score. 56 post Saturday hours and 40 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 195 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Washington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 300 clinics.
  2. : 20 duplicate listings merged.