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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Heejung Kim, DR Score 73.
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3 of Ellicott City’s 61 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heejung Kim | 73 | — | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Preferred Dental | 72 | 4.9★ (565) | — |
| 3 | United Dental Group Implant Center | 59 | 3.8★ (43) | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 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
3458 Ellicott Center Dr #104, Ellicott City, MD 21043, United States
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 565 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Ellicott City (565).
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Preferred Dental is a full-service dental practice offering a complete range of dental services, from routine cleanings to cosmetic and restorative procedures. We perform cosmetic dentistry services, Invisalign, dental implants, teeth whitening, as well as routine dental cleanings and general dentistry services.
From Preferred Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.10035 Baltimore National Pike #320, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and services: 3.8★ from 43 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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This list covers the 3 Ellicott City clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 3 Ellicott City clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 39 were excluded (39 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ellicott City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |