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Best Pediatric dentists in Atlanta, GA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: DentFirst Dental Care, 4.8★ from 416 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 3

    Best for weekend appointments: Perimeter Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  3. 10

    Best for evenings: Millkey Way Pediatric Dentistry, 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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18 of Atlanta’s 327 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 3 stay open after 6pm. They offer 8 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Atlanta at a glance

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Atlanta at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1DentFirst Dental Care724.8★ (416)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Atlanta Dental Arts694.9★ (191)——
3Perimeter Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics684.6★ (483)SatBest for weekend appointments
4Family and Children’s Dentistry664.3★ (768)——
5Grin Gallery Pediatric Dentistry655.0★ (226)——
6Brookhaven Children's Dentistry634.6★ (139)——
7Buckhead Cosmetic & Family Dentistry624.9★ (1,760)——
8Smiles in Buckhead/Kendra Derrick, DDS615.0★ (200)——
9Atlanta Emergency Dentist604.1★ (416)——
10Millkey Way Pediatric Dentistry605.0★ (125)EveningsBest for evenings

The 18 pediatric dentists in Atlanta, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Atlanta

    #1 DentFirst Dental Care

    3435 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

    72/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 416 Google reviews, 416 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 416 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at DentFirst Dental CareFull profile(678) 248-6268
    In their words

    We have a team of family dentists and Board Certified Specialists ready to meet your dental needs! We have been serving patients in the Buckhead, Brookhaven and Midtown areas for over 35 years! Come see us on Lenox Road just across from Macy’s at Lenox Mall. Our state-of-the-art office offers family dental care as well as Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Oral Surgery. Avoid the hassle of going all around town and join the DentFirst family to meet all of your…

    From DentFirst Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Atlanta Dental Arts

    2166 Lavista Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329

    69/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 191 Google reviews, 191 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 191 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Atlanta Dental ArtsFull profile(404) 872-4455
    In their words

    We'd like to personally thank you for taking the time to visit our website. Our clinic was designed with you in mind. We look forward to showing you and your family the level of expertise in treatment we provide all of our patients. Call or TEXT us at 404-872-4455!

    From Atlanta Dental Arts's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Perimeter Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

    2221 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews, 483 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 483 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Perimeter Pediatric Dentistry & OrthodonticsFull profile(770) 407-6549
    In their words

    As pediatric dentists we are trained for treating a wide variety of children’s and teens dental problems as well as qualified to care for patients with special needs. We take different approaches based on our patients’ age when dealing with their behavior, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them avoid future dental problems. What services do we offer?

    From Perimeter Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Family and Children’s Dentistry

    2440 Fairburn Rd SW #301, Atlanta, GA 30331, United States

    66/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 768 Google reviews, 768 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 768 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Family and Children’s DentistryFull profile(404) 349-7777

  9. #9 Atlanta Emergency Dentist

    1624 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, United States

    60/100

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 416 Google reviews, 416 Google reviews.

    • 4.1from 416 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Atlanta Emergency DentistFull profile(770) 940-1044
    In their words

    We accept patients in the Atlanta area who have dental emergencies and need immediate dental care. The practice accepts confirmed dental insurance for patients living in Atlanta, We also offer zero interest payment plans for patients who qualify. Call and make your appointment now.

    From Atlanta Emergency Dentist's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Children's Dental Sedation Center of Atlanta

    1150 Lake Hearn Dr NE #170, Atlanta, GA 30342

    55/100

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 267 Google reviews, 267 Google reviews.

    • 3.3from 267 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Children's Dental Sedation Center of AtlantaFull profile(678) 244-8800
    In their words

    Children’s Dental Sedation Center of Atlanta is a pediatric dental sedation center that specializes in keeping our patients comfortable during complex dental treatment. Our team of pediatric dental specialists and our pediatric anesthesiologist provide oral conscious sedation (OCS) and intravenous sedation (IV sedation) services, and pride themselves in providing uncompromising levels of excellence in care to our patients and their families.

    From Children's Dental Sedation Center of Atlanta's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Atlanta dentists

This list covers the 18 Atlanta clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 18 Atlanta clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 35 were excluded (4 closed and 31 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Atlanta?

18 Atlanta clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are DentFirst Dental Care, Atlanta Dental Arts and Perimeter Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics.

Which of these Atlanta clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 18 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are DentFirst Dental Care, Perimeter Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and TNT Dental Group, LLC, and DentFirst Dental Care opens 9 AM–1 PM.

Which of these Atlanta clinics are open on Sunday?

1 of the 18 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are TNT Dental Group, LLC, and TNT Dental Group, LLC opens 7 AM–2 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Atlanta clinics on this page are open late?

3 of the 18 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. DentFirst Dental Care has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Mondays.

How are pediatric dentists in Atlanta 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 18 Atlanta clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Atlanta

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 327 clinics.
  2. : 31 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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