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Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Serene Smiles of Hamden, 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews, open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care.
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5 of Hamden’s 39 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 1 of our 17 tracked services on average.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serene Smiles of Hamden | 68 | 4.9★ (170) | Evenings | Top DR Score among pediatric dentists |
| 2 | Children's Dental Associates of Hamden | 64 | 4.6★ (105) | — | — |
| 3 | Dixwell Dental | 64 | 4.9★ (358) | — | — |
| 4 | Yale-New Haven Hospital | 55 | 2.7★ (7) | — | — |
| 5 | Expert Dental | 55 | 4.4★ (157) | — | — |
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: 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews, 170 Google reviews.
2080 Whitney Ave #270, Hamden, CT 06518
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 105 Google reviews, 105 Google reviews.
2560 Dixwell Ave #1c, Hamden, CT 06514
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 358 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Hamden (358).
2560 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
1194 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 157 Google reviews, 157 Google reviews.
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This list covers the 5 Hamden clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 5 Hamden clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Hamden 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 |