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Best Orthodontists in Washington, DC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among orthodontists: Dental Town DC, 4.7★ from 517 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Beautiful Smiles DC, 4.2★ from 653 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  3. 5

    Best for evenings: Minovi Dental., 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, open evenings until 12 AM and Saturdays until 12 AM, with emergency care.

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35 of Washington’s 300 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 6 of them open Saturdays and 4 stay open after 6pm. They offer 4 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 orthodontists in Washington at a glance

Top 10 orthodontists in Washington at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dental Town DC774.7★ (517)SatTop DR Score among orthodontists
2Beautiful Smiles DC734.2★ (653)SatBest for weekend appointments
3Berkshire Family Dental Washington DC694.9★ (132)Sat—
4City Dental DC674.3★ (114)——
5Minovi Dental.654.9★ (132)Evenings · SatBest for evenings
6SmileHQ654.8★ (838)Evenings—
7Hillcrest Dental Office652.9★ (18)Evenings—
8DC Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry635.0★ (296)Sat—
9New Columbia Dentistry634.8★ (263)Evenings—
10Siranli Implants & Facial Aesthetics & Prosthodontics634.9★ (566)——

The 35 orthodontists in Washington, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Washington

    #1 Dental Town DC

    1090 Vermont Ave NW Ste. 106, Washington, DC 20005

    77/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 517 Google reviews, 517 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.7from 517 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Town DCFull profile(202) 798-2090
    In their words

    Dental Town DC is a full-service dental practice with a state-of-the-art clinic conveniently located in Washington, DC. The practice is LGBTQ-friendly, and Samira Shenasi, DDS, and the rest of the team strive to provide beautiful and healthy smiles to patients of all ages and backgrounds. Every member of the team at Dental Town DC delivers superior care to their patients. They offer exceptional treatments from a wide range of dental specialties, including family dentistry,…

    From Dental Town DC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Beautiful Smiles DC

    2021 K St NW #103, Washington, DC 20006

    73/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 653 Google reviews, 653 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.2from 653 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Beautiful Smiles DCFull profile(202) 333-3883
    In their words

    Beautiful Smiles DC is one of the best dentists in DC. Located downtown in Washington, DC, our dentist office offers general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, root canals, periodontal treatments, orthodontics, and emergency dentistry. Our staff of general dentists, licensed dental hygienists, periodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, and emergency dentists, are dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care that is as pain-free and stress-free…

    From Beautiful Smiles DC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 City Dental DC

    955 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024

    67/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and services: 4.3★ from 114 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.3from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at City Dental DCFull profile(202) 628-7979

  7. #7 Hillcrest Dental Office

    2811 Pennsylvania Ave. SE #2, Washington, DC 20020

    65/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and services: 2.9★ from 18 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 2.9from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hillcrest Dental OfficeFull profile(202) 584-0710
    In their words

    Our experienced dentist and team are committed to providing your entire family with quality dental care. Our goal is to provide you with not only the care you need but with the treatments and results that you desire. We offer a full range of dental services, including family dentistry and ClearCorrect orthodontics, so that you can enjoy a healthy, beautiful smile for life. We invite you to call to make your appointment with Dr. Alphonzo Davidson and learn more about…

    From Hillcrest Dental Office's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  11. #11 Pine Dentistry & Braces

    1531 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

    62/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 178 Google reviews, 178 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 3.5from 178 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pine Dentistry & BracesFull profile(202) 602-1678
    In their words

    Pine Dentistry serves the local Washington DC, community with a friendly and professional dental team to make dental visits simple and stress-free for patients of all ages.We accept most types of insurance and offer convenient payment options. Ask about our Resolution Dental Plan, which can save your family over $1,000 per year in dental needs!

    From Pine Dentistry & Braces's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 35 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26DC Precision Dentistry574.9★ (138)
27Tigani Orthodontics565.0★ (76)
28Georgetown Dental Aesthetic564.9★ (86)
29MASC Dental Studio564.8★ (112)
30Ruby Dental Group554.2★ (19)Sat
31Daisy Dental - Dr. Margarita Jaber Elias555.0★ (18)
32District Orthodontics545.0★ (24)
33Michael G. Landy, DDS, FAGD, PC534.2★ (145)
34DC Light Dental PC534.6★ (56)
35United Dental Group534.3★ (246)

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How we ranked Washington dentists

This list covers the 35 Washington clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 35 Washington clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 20 were excluded (20 duplicate listings). 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 Washington 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

Best Orthodontists in Washington, DC: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Washington?

35 Washington clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Dental Town DC, Beautiful Smiles DC and Berkshire Family Dental Washington DC. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these Washington clinics are open on Saturday?

6 of the 35 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Dental Town DC, Beautiful Smiles DC and Berkshire Family Dental Washington DC, and Dental Town DC opens 8 AM–3 PM.

Which Washington clinics on this page are open late?

4 of the 35 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Minovi Dental. has the latest weekday hours, until 12 AM on Mondays. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are orthodontists in Washington 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 35 Washington clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Washington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 300 clinics.
  2. : 20 duplicate listings merged.

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