Best Pediatric dentists in Ellicott City, MD (2026)

6 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated October 21, 20260 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Excel Dental Care - Dr. Maryam Roosta Ellicott City, 5.0★ from 355 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.
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Best for weekend appointments: Front Row Pediatric Dentistry, 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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6 of Ellicott City’s 61 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 2 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 6 pediatric dentists in Ellicott City at a glance

Top 6 pediatric dentists in Ellicott City at a glance
Rank	Clinic	DR Score	Rating (reviews)	Evenings / weekends	Best for
1	Excel Dental Care - Dr. Maryam Roosta Ellicott City	72	5.0★ (355)	—	Top DR Score among pediatric dentists
2	Front Row Pediatric Dentistry	71	4.8★ (148)	Sat	Best for weekend appointments
3	Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry	69	4.8★ (217)	—	—
4	Smart Dental	67	4.7★ (59)	Sat	—
5	Shiny Chompers Pediatric Dentistry	66	4.8★ (113)	—	—
6	Edward J Sharkey D.M.D.	62	5.0★ (11)	—	—

The 6 pediatric dentists in Ellicott City, ranked

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

Ranked #1 in Ellicott City
#1 Excel Dental Care - Dr. Maryam Roosta Ellicott City
9335 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042, United States
72/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 355 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Ellicott City (355).
- 5.0from 355 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Excel Dental Care - Dr. Maryam Roosta Ellicott City Full profile (443) 979-9359
In their words
Regular dental checkups should play a vital role in your overall health, and also you should never miss your dentist in Ellicott City appointment, which is a best dentist near you. Whether it is a routine dental exam or a cosmetic dental treatment that you are looking in Ellicott City, all services are made available in one place at Excel Dental Care. Each general, cosmetic, and emergency dentist near you are all trained professionals who have their hands on the latest…
From Excel Dental Care - Dr. Maryam Roosta Ellicott City's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#2 Front Row Pediatric Dentistry
5084 Dorsey Hall Dr #205, Ellicott City, MD 21042
71/100
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews, 148 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 148 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Front Row Pediatric Dentistry Full profile (443) 391-9191
In their words
Front Row Pediatric Dentistry in Ellicott City/Columbia is a privately owned and operated kids-only dental practice in Howard County. Your child’s safety, comfort, and care are our top priority. Our pediatric dentist promotes communication with parents and works together to keep your child healthy. Our services include sealants, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment, extraction, sedation, and emergency care. When you are looking for a pediatric dentist, Front Row is a great…
From Front Row Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#3 Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry
5012 Dorsey Hall Dr #205, Ellicott City, MD 21042, United States
69/100
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 217 Google reviews, 217 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 217 Google reviews
Hours
Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry Full profile (410) 834-0796
In their words
Julian Center is a dental practice based in Ellicott City that is passionate about your oral health. When you walk through the doors of our dentist office, you will see our uniqueness. Our professionals are friendly and our equipment top-notch. We are committed to care for you like we would for our families- with compassion, commitment and concern. We offer treatment for sleep apnea, TMJ treatment, nutritional counselling and dental implants. Our pediatric dentist will…
From Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#4 Smart Dental
9501 Old Annapolis Rd # 200A, Ellicott City, MD 21042, United States
67/100
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and services: 4.7★ from 59 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
- 4.7from 59 Google reviews
Hours
Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Smart Dental Full profile (410) 740-1484
#5 Shiny Chompers Pediatric Dentistry
8001 Hillsborough Rd l, Ellicott City, MD 21043, United States
66/100
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews, 113 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 113 Google reviews
Hours
Mon 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Shiny Chompers Pediatric Dentistry Full profile (443) 574-8944
#6 Edward J Sharkey D.M.D.
3201 Rogers Ave Suite 202, Ellicott City, MD 21043
62/100
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and services: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
- 5.0from 11 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Edward J Sharkey D.M.D.Full profile (410) 465-6008
In their words
Welcome and thank you for choosing Dr. Edward J. Sharkey as your dentist in Ellicott City. As a premier resource for a comprehensive range of family and cosmetic dental services, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality dentistry utilizing the latest advances in care. Dr. Sharkey uses E4D technology to get all ceramic crowns in about 90 minutes, digital radiography which decreases his patients' exposure to radiation, minimal prep veneers and Brassler Nickle…
From Edward J Sharkey D.M.D.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Ellicott City dentists

This list covers the 6 Ellicott City clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 6 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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DR Score factors and weights
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

Best Pediatric dentists in Ellicott City, MD: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Ellicott City?

6 Ellicott City clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Excel Dental Care - Dr. Maryam Roosta Ellicott City, Front Row Pediatric Dentistry and Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry.

Which of these Ellicott City clinics are open on Saturday?

2 of the 6 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Front Row Pediatric Dentistry and Smart Dental, and Front Row Pediatric Dentistry opens 8 AM–1 PM.

How are pediatric dentists in Ellicott City 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 6 Ellicott City clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Ellicott City

October 2026: DR Scores recalculated for 61 clinics.
October 2026: 39 duplicate listings merged.

Top 6 pediatric dentists in Ellicott City at a glance

The 6 pediatric dentists in Ellicott City, ranked

#1 Excel Dental Care - Dr. Maryam Roosta Ellicott City

#2 Front Row Pediatric Dentistry

#3 Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry

#4 Smart Dental

#5 Shiny Chompers Pediatric Dentistry

#6 Edward J Sharkey D.M.D.