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Best Dentists in West Roxbury, MA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in West Roxbury: Dr. Richard J. Shea General Dentistry, 5.0★ from 282 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 7

    Best for same-day emergencies: Sepe Steven R DDS, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #7 of 15.

  3. 5

    Best for kids and families: West Roxbury Dental Arts, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #5 of 15.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Richard J. Shea General Dentistry, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #1 of 15.

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15 West Roxbury clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 5 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 13 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in West Roxbury at a glance

Top 10 dentists in West Roxbury at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Richard J. Shea General Dentistry705.0★ (282)Evenings · SatOverall, Evenings & weekends
2West Roxbury Modern Dentistry684.9★ (137)Evenings—
3Ari Family Dental654.9★ (59)Evenings · SatCosmetic
4Dr. Timothy N. Smith655.0★ (181)——
5West Roxbury Dental Arts654.7★ (235)SatKids
6Dentist in West Roxbury | Parkway Dental West Roxbury644.7★ (97)SatInvisalign & braces
7Sepe Steven R DDS624.8★ (4)Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies
8Nine One Dental & Implant Center - Dentist in West Roxbury624.9★ (149)—Root canal
9Family Dentistry of West Roxbury594.8★ (35)SatImplants
10McLaughlin Family Dentists - West Roxbury594.9★ (54)——

The 15 best dentists in West Roxbury, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in West Roxbury

    #1 Dr. Richard J. Shea General Dentistry

    335 Corey St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

    70/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 282 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in West Roxbury (282).

    • 5.0from 282 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaning

  2. #14 CITIDental West Roxbury

    172 Spring St, West Roxbury, MA 02132, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    CITIDental West Roxbury is part of a group of highly regarded dental practices in greater Boston. We pride ourselves on having some of the most experienced and credentialed dentists, highly trained staff, and advanced technology in the area. Our services include general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry such as veneers, teeth whitening, and gum treatment, and Invisalign for a straight and sparkling smile.

    From CITIDental West Roxbury's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in West Roxbury by need

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Best for emergency in West Roxbury

7

Sepe Steven R DDS

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

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Best for kids in West Roxbury

5

West Roxbury Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 5 West Roxbury clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #5 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 2 PM.

Runner-up: Dentist in West Roxbury | Parkway Dental West Roxbury (#6 overall)

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Best for implants in West Roxbury

9

Family Dentistry of West Roxbury

Highest-ranked of 2 West Roxbury clinics offering dental implants: #9 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: CITIDental West Roxbury (#14 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in West Roxbury

6

Dentist in West Roxbury | Parkway Dental West Roxbury

Highest-ranked of 4 West Roxbury clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sepe Steven R DDS (#7 overall)

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Best for root canal in West Roxbury

8

Nine One Dental & Implant Center - Dentist in West Roxbury

Highest-ranked of 2 West Roxbury clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: CITIDental West Roxbury (#14 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in West Roxbury

3

Ari Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 3 West Roxbury clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: West Roxbury Dental Arts (#5 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in West Roxbury

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CITIDental West Roxbury

Highest-ranked of 2 West Roxbury clinics offering dentures: #14 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: L. David Gassiraro DMD (#15 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in West Roxbury

No West Roxbury clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in West Roxbury?

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

How much does a dentist cost in West Roxbury?
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 West Roxbury

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 West Roxbury dentists

We scored 15 West Roxbury 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 West Roxbury 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 West Roxbury: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in West Roxbury?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in West Roxbury, MA is Dr. Richard J. Shea General Dentistry (DR Score 70/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 282 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM. West Roxbury Modern Dentistry (#2) and Ari Family Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 15 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in West Roxbury are open on Saturday?

6 of 15 West Roxbury dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Richard J. Shea General Dentistry (until 1 PM), Ari Family Dental (until 6 PM) and West Roxbury Dental Arts (until 2 PM). 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 West Roxbury?

1 West Roxbury clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Sepe Steven R DDS (#7). 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 West Roxbury?

A dental cleaning in West Roxbury 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 West Roxbury?

West Roxbury Dental Arts is the highest-ranked West Roxbury clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #5 of 15 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. 5 West Roxbury clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in West Roxbury?

DentistsRanked lists 15 dental clinics in West Roxbury, MA, and 15 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 7 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for West Roxbury

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 15 clinics.

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