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Best Pediatric dentists in Akron, OH (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD, 4.9★ from 1,078 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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8 of Akron’s 93 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 8 pediatric dentists in Akron at a glance

Top 8 pediatric dentists in Akron at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD824.9★ (1,078)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Eberhardt Dentistry: Kyle S. Eberhardt D.D.S.744.9★ (598)——
3Devin Byard, DDS, MS73———
4Tania Markarian, DDS, MSM73———
5G. Michael Appel Family Dentistry664.9★ (135)——
6Summit Dental654.7★ (67)——
7Akron Family Dental643.7★ (496)——
8Ryan M. Walton, DDS644.9★ (89)——

The 8 pediatric dentists in Akron, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Akron

    #1 Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD

    3610 W Market St, Akron, OH 44333, United States

    82/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,078 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Akron (1,078).

    • 4.9from 1,078 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMDFull profile(330) 666-7800
    In their words

    Dr. Rigby is proud to have been serving Akron and its neighboring communities for years. At Fairlawn Dental Care, we create relationships with our patients that are based on trust and mutual respect to inspire a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles. We take the time to listen to our patients and spend time getting to know you as a person before starting treatment. We want you to feel warm and welcomed when you come to our office. Call today and see why Dr. Rigby is…

    From Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Eberhardt Dentistry: Kyle S. Eberhardt D.D.S.

    1655 W Market St Ste. 540, Akron, OH 44313

    74/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 598 Google reviews, 598 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 598 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–1 PM · Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Eberhardt Dentistry: Kyle S. Eberhardt D.D.S.Full profile(330) 785-7216
    In their words

    Eberhardt Dentistry provides solutions for a more beautiful smile. Our services include tooth-colored porcelain crowns, tooth-colored porcelain fused to metal crowns, custom-made porcelain veneers or crowns for front teeth, bonding, and retainers. Our dentists provide dental care for children that includes exams, X-rays, cleanings, and fillings. We also perform orthodontics screening. We provide various types of restorative dentistry procedures such as tooth-colored…

    From Eberhardt Dentistry: Kyle S. Eberhardt D.D.S.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Devin Byard, DDS, MS

    177 W Exchange St Suite 31250, Akron, OH 44302

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 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

    Book appointment at Devin Byard, DDS, MSFull profile(330) 543-0070
    In their words

    Dr. Byard is a pediatric dentist at the Celeste Myers Dental Clinic at Akron Children’s Hospital. She’s been practicing since 2016. She earned her doctor of dental surgery degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus, Ohio and completed her residency at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Byard is a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

    From Devin Byard, DDS, MS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Tania Markarian, DDS, MSM

    177 W Exchange St Suite 31250, Akron, OH 44302, United States

    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

    Book appointment at Tania Markarian, DDS, MSMFull profile(330) 543-0070
    In their words

    Dr. Markarian is a pediatric dentist and the clinical director of the Celeste Myers Dental Clinic at Akron Children’s Hospital. She’s been practicing since 1997. She earned her doctor of dental surgery degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio and completed her residency in pediatric dentistry at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Markarian is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

    From Tania Markarian, DDS, MSM's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 G. Michael Appel Family Dentistry

    540 White Pond Dr unit c, Akron, OH 44320, United States

    66/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews, 135 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 135 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–2 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at G. Michael Appel Family DentistryFull profile(330) 869-9090
    In their words

    We rely on a team first approach, taking information from Dr. Appel, his staff and the patient. We want to include your concerns when assessing treatment options. Together, we can create individualized plans of action to ensure the most appropriate dental care. Based in education, communication and compassion, Dr. Appel is driven to create a comfortable and successful patient experience every single time. Dr. Appel is a proud member of the Pankey Institute. The Pankey…

    From G. Michael Appel Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Ryan M. Walton, DDS

    508 E Exchange St, Akron, OH 44304

    64/100

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and services: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.9from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–1 PM · Wed 7 AM–12 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Ryan M. Walton, DDSFull profile(330) 434-3485
    In their words

    Having graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Dr. Ryan Walton prides himself in helping patients achieve their dental goals that lead them towards a healthier life and brighter smile. Being recognized as a Leading Dentist in Complete Health, Dr. Walton continues to enhance his skillset by having completed over 1,000 hours of continuing education in today’s latest advancements in dental technology. With years of proven experience, Dr.

    From Ryan M. Walton, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Akron dentists

This list covers the 8 Akron clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 8 Akron clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 19 were excluded (3 closed and 16 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Akron 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 Pediatric dentists in Akron, OH: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Akron?

8 Akron clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD, Eberhardt Dentistry: Kyle S. Eberhardt D.D.S. and Devin Byard, DDS, MS.

Which of these Akron clinics are open on Saturday?

1 of the 8 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD, and Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD opens 8 AM–12 PM.

Which Akron clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 8 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Mondays.

How are pediatric dentists in Akron 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 8 Akron clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Akron

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 93 clinics.
  2. : 16 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 3 closed clinics removed.

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