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Best Dentists in Wilmington, DE (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wilmington: Andina Dental Studio, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 51

    Best for kids and families: Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #51 of 117.

  3. 63

    Best for evenings and weekends: Graylyn Dental, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #63 of 117.

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117 Wilmington clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays and 17 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 37 have a Google rating on file.

The 117 best dentists in Wilmington, ranked

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

  1. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    We go above and beyond to provide quality dental care in Hockessin, Delaware, and also welcome patients from Pike Creek, Newark and Wilmington. We can accommodate your schedule and will help you make the most out of your dental visit. Our dentist and team stay current on the latest developments in dental technology and continuing education and uses the best available materials to create a smile that will serve you well for life. Call us to plan your visit.

    From Dr. Kaz Family & Cosmetic Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry have been serving the dental needs of New Castle County families, both children and adults, for almost three decades. We offer a number of cosmetic, preventative, and restorative dental services to serve all of your dental needs for years to come. Dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, nutrition counseling, and more.

    From Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    At the office of Wilmington, Delaware family and cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Rosen, you receive the service, attention to detail, and personal touch usually reserved for family. Our patients rave about Dr. Rosen's chair side manner and our staff is proud to be working for him. We go out of our way to prove that individual and family dentistry can actually be relaxing, enjoyable and interesting, in a tranquil and refreshing environment.

    From Michael T. Rosen, DDS, MS, FAGD, LVIF's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    Our Dental Facility is designed with your total comfort in mind. We want your visit to be as pain-free as possible. ​ We welcome all patients, adults as well as children of all ages. We guarantee that you and your child will fully enjoy your first experience with us. This will be very important to the future dental health of your entire family. ​ The highly trained, courteous and knowledgeable members of our staff, with many years of experience are always available to…

    From ORAL HEALTH CENTER OF DELAWARE, Aesthetic & Special Care Associates's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. 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

    The dental team at Smile Solutions by Emmi Dental Associates in Wilmington, DE is committed not only to quality dental care, but also to the comfort and satisfaction of our patients. We strive for perfection, but will settle for excellence. The strong emphasis our practice places on dentist-patient communication allows us to provide care that is both attentive and truly personalized. From the front office to the exam room, our practice is made up of professionals who take…

    From Smile Solutions By Emmi Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. 67/10015% 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

    Children’s Dental Health of Wilmington on Lancaster Pike proudly provides quality pediatric dental care to the communities of New Castle County and the surrounding areas of Claymont, Greenville, Centerville, Talleyville, Newark, and Bear. Our pediatric dentists are specifically trained to treat children and help them practice healthy habits at a young age. Our team is committed to providing quality pediatric dental care for children from their toddler years on through their…

    From Children's Dental Health of Wilmington's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 117 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #117, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr. Charles J. Inga, DDS67
27Dr. Jillann Hounsell67
28Dr. Patrick T. Wahl, DMD67
29Dr. Robert M. Collins, DDS67
30Dr. Susan M. Pugliese, D.D.S.67
31Dr.William C Klein DDS67
32DTCC Dental Health Center67
33Hayley Willer67
34Marissa Schnelle67
35Nemours Health Clinic67
36Para Raymond L DDS67
37Smith Wanda G DDS67
38Sweeney Patrick F DDS67
39Westside Family Healthcare: Sneider Mary C DO67
40Williams Erika L DDS67
41Wilmington & Newark Dental Inc67
42Pike Creek Dental674.9★ (1,722)Evenings
43Rawlins Orthodontics665.0★ (518)
44Swiatowicz Dental Associates634.9★ (364)Evenings
45Penna Orthodontics635.0★ (199)Evenings
46Delaware Center for Advanced Dentistry634.6★ (31)
47Montchanin Implant Center635.0★ (737)
48The Christiana Center For Oral Surgery & Dental Implants624.9★ (271)
49Eckley Family and Cosmetic Dentistry624.8★ (18)
50Kirkwood Dental Associates - Wilmington624.9★ (706)
51Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry624.9★ (239)
52Garrett Goodling Dentistry625.0★ (173)
53Tigani Family Dentistry615.0★ (146)
54Emerald Dental614.9★ (902)
55The Smilist Dental Wilmington614.7★ (565)Sat
56302 Orthodontics604.9★ (635)
57Woodmill Dental: John C. Eum, D.D.S.605.0★ (291)
58Weatherhill Dental Associates594.8★ (123)Evenings
59Delaware Star Dental594.7★ (180)
60Beautiful Smiles of Delaware584.9★ (61)Evenings
61Brian M. Calhoon, DDS, PA584.9★ (146)
62Skyline Healthy Smiles Family Dental574.9★ (139)
63Graylyn Dental57Evenings · Sat
64Milltown Dental LLC574.8★ (125)
65Dr. Ronald B. Rawlins Jr, DMD575.0★ (3)
66Limestone Periodontics564.8★ (74)
67Periodontal Associates of Delaware - Pike Creek564.8★ (46)
68Facciolo Orthodontics554.2★ (5)
69Zachary Chipman DDS545.0★ (9)
70Nathan B Poleck DMD LLC534.7★ (18)
71Joseph C. Kelly, D.D.S.53Evenings · Sat
72Dr. Jonathan Wahl, MD53Evenings · Sat
73Gentle Family Dentistry: Son Jeanette Y D.M.D.534.4★ (36)
74Pinter Family Dental534.5★ (21)
75Edward A. Weinstein DDS534.5★ (39)
76Brown and Baran Family Dentistry504.1★ (29)
77Rybinski John F DDS482.5★ (2)
78Dental Associates of Delaware-Brandywine47Evenings
79Westside Family Health Care47Evenings
80Westside Family Healthcare47Evenings
81Wilmington Orthodontic Center47Evenings
82Dental Associates of Delaware-Wilmington47Evenings
83Dr. Victor L. Gregory Jr. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry47Evenings
84Great Whites Dental47Evenings
85Smiles of Wilmington47Evenings
86John B Fontana Jr DDS43Evenings
87Edward S. Yalisove Dental37
88Hounsell Dental LLC37
89Jeffrey J. Emmi, DMD37
90Bruce E Matthews DDS PA37
91Wilmington Dental Associates37
92Concord Dental, LLC37
93Family Dental Centers37
94Foulk Road Dental Associates37
95Cynthia A. Mumma DDS PA37
96First State Dental37
97Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, PA37
98Brandywine Dental Care37
99Healthy Smiles of Delaware37
100Limestone Dental Associates37
101Dr. Jason Justison37
102Gentle Care Family Dentistry: Marieve Rodriguez DMD37
103Practice Without Pressure37
104Exceptional Dentistry of Delaware37
105Dr. Gawlas & Dr. Rowen37
106All About Smiles37
107Delaware Dental Studio37
108Pierre Toussaint Dental Office37
109Hockessin Dental34
110Dental Health Associates - Philip L. Pike, D.D.S., Marissa A. Schnelle, D.D.S.33
111Zahra Ashrafi DDS33
112Blue Diamond Dental: Daniels Vincent J DMD33
113Delaware Periodontics33
114Gladnick Dann J DDS33
115Hertzfeld Edward J DDS33
116Special Care Dentistry33
117Dr. Mark Gladnick28

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Best dentists in Wilmington by need

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Best for emergency in Wilmington

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

Best for kids in Wilmington

51

Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 6 Wilmington clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #51 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Emerald Dental (#54 overall)

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Best for implants in Wilmington

15

Thomas P Dougherty Dmd

Highest-ranked of 93 Wilmington clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #15 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: The Christiana Center For Oral Surgery & Dental Implants (#48 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Wilmington

43

Rawlins Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 84 Wilmington clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #43 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Penna Orthodontics (#45 overall)

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Best for root canal in Wilmington

16

First State Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 79 Wilmington clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #16 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Andina Dental Studio (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Wilmington

1

Andina Dental Studio

Highest-ranked of 85 Wilmington clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charles D. Calhoon, DDS, PA (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Wilmington

1

Andina Dental Studio

Highest-ranked of 78 Wilmington clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charles D. Calhoon, DDS, PA (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Wilmington

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

How much does a dentist cost in Wilmington?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Wilmington

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 Wilmington dentists

We scored 117 Wilmington clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Wilmington?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Wilmington, DE is Andina Dental Studio (DR Score 73/100). Charles D. Calhoon, DDS, PA (#2) and Dental Associates PA (#3) follow. We ranked 117 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Wilmington are open on Saturday?

4 of 117 Wilmington dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are The Smilist Dental Wilmington (until 1 PM), Graylyn Dental (until 1 PM) and Joseph C. Kelly, D.D.S. (until 1 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 Wilmington?

No Wilmington clinic lists emergency care, but 17 are open after 6 PM, led by Pike Creek Dental (#42) and Swiatowicz Dental Associates (#44). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Wilmington?

A dental cleaning in Wilmington typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Delaware. 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 Wilmington?

Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry is the highest-ranked Wilmington clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #51 of 117 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 6 Wilmington clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Wilmington?

DentistsRanked lists 117 dental clinics in Wilmington, DE, and 117 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 17 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is dental implants, at 93 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Wilmington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 117 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.