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Best Periodontists in Akron, OH (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Aspen Dental, 4.4★ from 772 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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5 of Akron’s 93 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 2 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 5 periodontists in Akron at a glance

Top 5 periodontists 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 periodontists
2Aspen Dental744.4★ (772)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
3G. Michael Appel Family Dentistry664.9★ (135)——
4Summit Dental654.7★ (67)——
5Ryan M. Walton, DDS644.9★ (89)——

The 5 periodontists 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 Aspen Dental

    2858 S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH 44312

    74/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 772 Google reviews, 772 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 772 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(330) 622-4391
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Akron,OH offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care environment…

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

  3. #3 G. Michael Appel Family Dentistry

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

    66/100

    Ranked #3 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.

  5. #5 Ryan M. Walton, DDS

    508 E Exchange St, Akron, OH 44304

    64/100

    Ranked #5 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 5 Akron clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 5 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 Periodontists in Akron, OH: frequently asked questions

Who are the periodontists in Akron?

5 Akron clinics have a periodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD, Aspen Dental and G. Michael Appel Family Dentistry.

Which of these Akron clinics are open on Saturday?

2 of the 5 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD and Aspen Dental, and Fairlawn Dental Care: Mark C. Rigby, DMD opens 8 AM–12 PM.

Which Akron clinics on this page are open late?

2 of the 5 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 periodontists 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 5 Akron clinics that have a periodontist 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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