73/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 607 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Needham (607).
- 4.9from 607 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:45 AM–8 PM · Fri 7:45 AM–4 PM · Sat 7:45 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed
Best Orthodontists in Needham, MA (2026)
5 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Chestnut Dental - Needham, 4.9★ from 607 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM.
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Best for evenings: Gillis Dental, 4.9★ from 466 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM.
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5 of Needham’s 23 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 5 orthodontists in Needham at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chestnut Dental - Needham | 73 | 4.9★ (607) | Evenings · Sat | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Gillis Dental | 65 | 4.9★ (466) | Evenings | Best for evenings |
| 3 | Katie Klein Orthodontics | 62 | 5.0★ (228) | — | — |
| 4 | Meola Dental Group - Needham | 55 | 4.6★ (26) | — | — |
| 5 | Glicksman Orthodontics | 54 | 5.0★ (18) | — | — |
The 5 orthodontists in Needham, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Gillis Dental
1211 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
65/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 466 Google reviews, 466 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 466 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#3 Katie Klein Orthodontics
32 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
62/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews, 228 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 228 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#4 Meola Dental Group - Needham
32 Wexford St, Needham, MA 02494
55/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, 26 Google reviews.
- 4.6from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7:30 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#5 Glicksman Orthodontics
119 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
54/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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How we ranked Needham dentists
This list covers the 5 Needham clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 5 Needham 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.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Needham 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 |
Best Orthodontists in Needham, MA: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Needham?
5 Needham clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Chestnut Dental - Needham, Gillis Dental and Katie Klein Orthodontics. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which of these Needham clinics are open on Saturday?
1 of the 5 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Chestnut Dental - Needham, and Chestnut Dental - Needham opens 7:45 AM–1:30 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which Needham clinics on this page are open late?
2 of the 5 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Chestnut Dental - Needham has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Mondays.
How are orthodontists in Needham ranked?
Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 5 Needham clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Needham
- : DR Scores recalculated for 23 clinics.