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Best Dentists in Wilmington, OH (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Wilmington: Wilmington Dental Arts, 4.9★ from 431 Google reviews, open 4 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Jody Ames Dentistry - Wilmington, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #5 of 13.

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13 Wilmington clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. 11 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Wilmington at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Wilmington at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Wilmington Dental Arts644.9★ (431)—Overall
2Kulkarni Orthodontics: Wilmington, OH Location633.4★ (10)——
3Gronau Thomas N DDS634.3★ (37)——
4Wilmington Oral Surgery624.9★ (269)—Implants
5Jody Ames Dentistry - Wilmington584.7★ (60)—Kids
6Wagstaff Family Dental584.5★ (29)SatCosmetic
7Dr. Adel M Tawadros Pediatric Dentistry554.6★ (22)——
8Langston Lesia J DDS555.0★ (1)——
9Dr. M. Chopra534.2★ (83)—Dentures & seniors
10Dr. David Vanzant, DDS513.6★ (39)——

The 13 best dentists in Wilmington, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Wilmington by need

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

Best for emergency in Wilmington

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

Best for kids in Wilmington

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Jody Ames Dentistry - Wilmington

Highest-ranked of 2 Wilmington clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #5 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Wagstaff Family Dental (#6 overall)

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Best for implants in Wilmington

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Wilmington Oral Surgery

Highest-ranked of 2 Wilmington clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff and #4 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Jody Ames Dentistry - Wilmington (#5 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Wilmington

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Sarah J. Thompson, DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Wilmington clinic offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #11 overall by DR Score.

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Best for root canal in Wilmington

No Wilmington clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Wilmington

6

Wagstaff Family Dental

Highest-ranked of 1 Wilmington clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #6 overall by DR Score.

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Best for dentures & seniors in Wilmington

9

Dr. M. Chopra

Highest-ranked of 1 Wilmington clinic offering dentures: #9 overall by DR Score.

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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 Ohio
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio

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 13 Wilmington 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 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, OH is Wilmington Dental Arts (DR Score 64/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 431 Google reviews. It is open 4 days a week. Kulkarni Orthodontics: Wilmington, OH Location (#2) and Gronau Thomas N DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 13 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Wilmington are open on Saturday?

1 of 13 Wilmington dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Wagstaff Family Dental (until 12 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 Wilmington?

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

Jody Ames Dentistry - Wilmington is the highest-ranked Wilmington clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #5 of 13 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 2 Wilmington clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Wilmington?

DentistsRanked lists 13 dental clinics in Wilmington, OH, and 13 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 8 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Wilmington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 13 clinics.