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Best Dentists in Wilkes-Barre, PA (2026)

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    Best overall in Wilkes-Barre: John P. Andrews, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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22 Wilkes-Barre clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Wilkes-Barre at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Wilkes-Barre at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1John P. Andrews, DDS73Overall, Implants
2Miscavage Mark F DDS73—
3Bldarnielli Melissa67—
4Chaudhry Ahmad DDS67—
5Dr. Louis Mastrini67—
6Golaszewski Janet A DDS67—
7Hine Bernard J DMD67—
8Kang Brandon DDS67—
9Maharty David J DDS67—
10Miller Calandria L DDS67—

The 22 best dentists in Wilkes-Barre, ranked

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

  1. #15 Dental Associates of NEPA Dr. David Shemo DMD

    360 Kidder St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Wilkes-Barre by need

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

Best for emergency in Wilkes-Barre

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

Best for kids in Wilkes-Barre

No Wilkes-Barre clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Wilkes-Barre

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John P. Andrews, DDS

Highest-ranked of 22 Wilkes-Barre clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Miscavage Mark F DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Wilkes-Barre

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John P. Andrews, DDS

Highest-ranked of 21 Wilkes-Barre clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Miscavage Mark F DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Wilkes-Barre

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John P. Andrews, DDS

Highest-ranked of 21 Wilkes-Barre clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Miscavage Mark F DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Wilkes-Barre

1

John P. Andrews, DDS

Highest-ranked of 22 Wilkes-Barre clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Miscavage Mark F DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Wilkes-Barre

1

John P. Andrews, DDS

Highest-ranked of 21 Wilkes-Barre clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Miscavage Mark F DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Wilkes-Barre

No Wilkes-Barre clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Wilkes-Barre?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Wilkes-Barre

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 Wilkes-Barre dentists

We scored 22 Wilkes-Barre clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Wilkes-Barre data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Wilkes-Barre: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Wilkes-Barre?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Wilkes-Barre, PA is John P. Andrews, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Miscavage Mark F DDS (#2) and Bldarnielli Melissa (#3) follow. We ranked 22 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Wilkes-Barre are open on Saturday?

1 of 22 Wilkes-Barre dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dental Associates of NEPA Dr. David Shemo DMD (until 12:30 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.

How much is a dental cleaning in Wilkes-Barre?

A dental cleaning in Wilkes-Barre typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Pennsylvania. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Wilkes-Barre?

DentistsRanked lists 22 dental clinics in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and 22 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 22 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Wilkes-Barre

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 22 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.