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Best Dentists in Wellesley, MA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wellesley: Nuvia Dental Implant Center, 4.9★ from 1,526 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 3 of 17 services.

  2. 8

    Best for kids and families: Wellesley Hills Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #8 of 35.

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35 Wellesley clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 6 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 28 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Wellesley at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Wellesley at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Nuvia Dental Implant Center684.9★ (1,526)—Overall, Implants
2Stacy Temple DMD, PLLC654.9★ (68)——
3Centre Endodontics655.0★ (265)—Root canal
4Perla Pediatric Smiles645.0★ (72)——
5Maria Cardenas DMD625.0★ (407)—Cosmetic
6Noxon Orthodontics624.9★ (245)EveningsInvisalign & braces
7Wellesley Dental Associates - Dr. Joseph Lee623.7★ (3)Sat—
8Wellesley Hills Dental605.0★ (163)—Kids
9Premier Dental Group of Wellesley605.0★ (389)——
10Wellesley Dental Arts - Washington Street604.8★ (295)Evenings—

The 35 best dentists in Wellesley, ranked

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

All 35 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Wellesley by need

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

Best for emergency in Wellesley

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

Best for kids in Wellesley

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Wellesley Hills Dental

Highest-ranked of 5 Wellesley clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #8 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Wellesley Dental Group (#15 overall)

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Best for implants in Wellesley

1

Nuvia Dental Implant Center

Highest-ranked of 7 Wellesley clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Willie Stephens DDS PC (#28 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Wellesley

6

Noxon Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 5 Wellesley clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Premier Dental Group of Wellesley (#9 overall)

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Best for root canal in Wellesley

3

Centre Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 4 Wellesley clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Wellesley Dental Arts - Washington Street (#10 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Wellesley

5

Maria Cardenas DMD

Highest-ranked of 5 Wellesley clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Wellesley Hills Dental (#8 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Wellesley

22

Gary S Wetreich DDS

Highest-ranked of 3 Wellesley clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #22 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Wellesley Oral Surgery and Implant Center (#29 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Wellesley

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

How much does a dentist cost in Wellesley?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Wellesley?
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 Wellesley

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 Wellesley dentists

We scored 35 Wellesley 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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Wellesley?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Wellesley, MA is Nuvia Dental Implant Center (DR Score 68/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 1,526 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Stacy Temple DMD, PLLC (#2) and Centre Endodontics (#3) follow. We ranked 35 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Wellesley are open on Saturday?

2 of 35 Wellesley dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Wellesley Dental Associates - Dr. Joseph Lee (until 2 PM) and ARID | Newton-Wellesley Dental Specialty Group (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 Wellesley?

No Wellesley clinic lists emergency care, but 6 are open after 6 PM, led by Noxon Orthodontics (#6) and Wellesley Dental Arts - Washington Street (#10). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Wellesley?

A dental cleaning in Wellesley 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Wellesley?

Wellesley Hills Dental is the highest-ranked Wellesley clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #8 of 35 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 5 Wellesley clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Wellesley?

DentistsRanked lists 35 dental clinics in Wellesley, MA, and 35 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 6 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 16 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Wellesley

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 35 clinics.