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Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Woodmeadow Dentistry, 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.
Best for evenings: Robson Family Dental, 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM.
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14 of Grand Rapids’s 137 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 15 of our 17 tracked services on average.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodmeadow Dentistry | 72 | 5.0★ (344) | — | Top DR Score among pediatric dentists |
| 2 | Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry | 71 | 4.7★ (442) | — | — |
| 3 | Bander Dental Group of Grand Rapids | 70 | 4.9★ (1,209) | — | — |
| 4 | Life-Centered Dentistry | 69 | 5.0★ (329) | — | — |
| 5 | Robinson Dental | 68 | 4.7★ (496) | — | — |
| 6 | Always A Smile - Ronald M Olszewski DDS | 67 | 4.9★ (216) | — | — |
| 7 | Hamilton Pediatric Dentistry PC | 66 | 4.6★ (408) | — | — |
| 8 | Mulder Dental | 65 | 4.6★ (90) | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Smiles By Design | 64 | 4.4★ (165) | — | — |
| 10 | Grand Rapids Family Dentistry | Dr. Kate Palmateer, DMD & Dr. Josh Palmateer, DMD | 64 | 4.9★ (598) | — | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews, 344 Google reviews.
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2643 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 442 Google reviews, 442 Google reviews.
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Dr. Meggan and the caring team at Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry know just how important it is for you to choose the right pediatric dental office for your child. Our Grand Rapids Pediatric Dentist strives to exceed your expectations for all of your child's dental needs. We take pride in the high standard of dental care we provide for infants, children, teens and patients with special needs - in a friendly and safe environment created just for them!
From Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.1151 E Paris Ave SE # 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, United States
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,209 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Grand Rapids (1,209).
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Welcome to the Grand Rapids MI, dental practice of Samuel T. Bander, DDS. We offer spa-like amenities and cutting-edge dental technology to serve our valued patients. With thousands of hours of advanced dental training to his credit, Dr. Bander ensures that patient treatment is comprehensive and visits are a positive experience. “We know people don’t always like going to the dentist so pampering patients is important to us.” – Dr. Bander
From Bander Dental Group of Grand Rapids's own description. Not part of the ranking.2030 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, United States
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 329 Google reviews, 329 Google reviews.
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Life-Centered Dentistry in Grand Rapids has more than 40 years of experience caring for your family’s dental health needs. We partner with you to help you achieve your smile goal. We customize your care to reflect your personal dental health goals and encourage your participation in discussing how to best achieve your best smile. Good dental health supports good physical health.That’s why we continually look for the best technology available to best serve you. We offer…
From Life-Centered Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.5749 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 496 Google reviews, 496 Google reviews.
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If you call us in the morning for a dental emergency, one of our dentists will see you the same day. That’s not a sales gimmick. It’s a promise. Robinson Dental is dedicated to the health and well-being of our patients. This means being able to accommodate patients who need to see an emergency dentist as soon as possible. Robinson Dental provides personalized dental care to each and every patient. We accomplish this by taking the time to truly know each of our patients so…
From Robinson Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.6640 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews, 216 Google reviews.
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At Dr. Olszewski's Grand Rapids, MI dental office we work together as a team so that we may provide the ultimate in service to our patients in a cheerful and positive atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our goal to give quality dental care in a comfortable manner. Call to schedule a consultation today.
From Always A Smile - Ronald M Olszewski DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.3299 Clear Vista Ct NE B, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 408 Google reviews, 408 Google reviews.
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2008 Eastcastle Dr SE C, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, United States
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and services: 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
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1525 E Beltline Ave NE #202, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 165 Google reviews, 165 Google reviews.
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4701 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 598 Google reviews, 598 Google reviews.
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Grand Rapids Dentists, Dr. Kate and Josh Palmateer, and their experienced dental team consider it a privilege to be a part of your dental health. We provide quality family and cosmetic dental care to patients in Northeast Grand Rapids — we know how to make you smile!
From Grand Rapids Family Dentistry | Dr. Kate Palmateer, DMD & Dr. Josh Palmateer, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.2700 5 Mile Rd NE Ste 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, United States
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and services: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
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2426 Burton St SE #1, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and services: 3.6★ from 105 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
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4500 Cascade Rd SE Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, United States
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, 49 Google reviews.
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2355 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
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At Robson Family Dental, our entire staff is committed to providing Grand Rapids with superior dental care. Dr. Robson believes that continued education courses allow him to stay up to date on the latest dental techniques and technologies. He is licensed and certified by the North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners, and the State of Michigan.
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This list covers the 14 Grand Rapids clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 14 Grand Rapids clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 34 were excluded (3 closed and 31 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Grand Rapids 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 |