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5 Best Dentists in Atlanta (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 18 dentists in Atlanta on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A cracked tooth on a Saturday and a routine cleaning are very different searches, and the dentists in Atlanta below cover both ends. Ponce Dental Studio - Atlanta alone has logged 1,390 Google reviews at 4.9, while Emergency Dentist Atlanta and Midtown Dental Center also hold 4.9 on a smaller base, so the useful question is what each practice is set up for.

Short answer: Ponce Dental Studio - Atlanta leads with a 4.9 across 1,390 Google reviews and a long list of services, from cosmetic work to implants. Atlanta Dental Center (4.8, 948 reviews) and Downtown Atlanta Dentistry (4.7, 887 reviews) are general practices in the center of the city, Emergency Dentist Atlanta (4.9, 609 reviews) focuses on urgent visits, and Midtown Dental Center (4.9, 582 reviews) lists same-day appointments. Costs depend on treatment and insurance, so ask for an estimate before you book.
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# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Ponce Dental Studio - Atlanta 4.9 ★ 1,390 Full-service and cosmetic care View ›
2 Atlanta Dental Center 4.8 ★ 948 Nervous patients View ›
3 Downtown Atlanta Dentistry 4.7 ★ 887 Early-morning appointments View ›
4 Emergency Dentist Atlanta 4.9 ★ 609 Dental emergencies View ›
5 Midtown Dental Center 4.9 ★ 582 Same-day visits and implants View ›
5 Best Dentists in Atlanta (2026)

Practice profiles

Ponce Dental Studio - Atlanta logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Ponce Dental Studio - Atlanta

4.91,390 Google reviews

Ponce Dental Studio - Atlanta is a dental practice on Ponce De Leon Ave NE. Its website lists cosmetic dentistry, veneers, whitening, restorative work such as crowns and bridges, preventive care, oral surgery, implants, Invisalign and same-day emergency care. The site also lists practices in Buckhead and McDonough, so this Google profile covers the Atlanta location only.

What people praise

  • Patients single out hygienists who explain each step during a deep cleaning
  • A treatment coordinator is praised for walking through costs and payment options
  • One patient says they have stayed with the practice for around 17 or 18 years
  • Reviewers describe a clean, on-time office with modern patient technology

Worth knowing

  • Google lists weekday daytime hours only, 8 AM to 4 PM, so ask about evening or weekend options
  • Its 4.9 includes 14 one-star ratings
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,390 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on the page and a wide menu of treatments in one office. A strong default if you want general and cosmetic care together.

892 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste 101, Atlanta, GA 30306

Atlanta Dental Center logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Atlanta Dental Center

4.8948 Google reviews

Atlanta Dental Center is a Midtown practice on Peachtree St NE. Its website describes comprehensive dental care, including implants, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign and crowns, and Google also lists emergency dental service and a denture care center. Reviewers mention an assistant who explains procedures as they go.

What people praise

  • Anxious patients describe being talked through each step, including a video of the procedure
  • Patients of a decade or more say they stay for the welcoming, family-like staff
  • A parent calls the price of braces removal with a retainer reasonable
  • Staff are described as accommodating about scheduling and insurance coverage

Worth knowing

  • Google lists weekday hours only, with Friday closing at 1 PM
  • Its 4.8 includes 39 one-star ratings
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume948 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 across 948 reviews and a reputation for patience with nervous patients. Worth a look if dental anxiety is the reason you have been putting off a visit.

620 Peachtree St NE Apt 204, Atlanta, GA 30308

Downtown Atlanta Dentistry logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Downtown Atlanta Dentistry

4.7887 Google reviews

Downtown Atlanta Dentistry is a practice on Peachtree Rd NE. Google lists general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, a dental clinic, a dental hygienist, dentures, emergency service and teeth whitening, and weekday hours that begin at 7 AM. We could not read its website text, so this description relies on its Google categories and reviews.

What people praise

  • Patients praise a hygienist who is gentle and remembers them
  • A long-time patient says the dentist handled a problem without sending her elsewhere
  • Reviewers describe a clean office that ran on time
  • Anxious patients say they felt respected and heard

Worth knowing

  • One first-time patient reported a long first visit and a slow call back
  • Its 4.7 includes 48 one-star ratings
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume887 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.7 on 887 reviews, and weekday hours that start at 7 AM. First-time patients should ask how long a new-patient visit usually takes.

229 Peachtree Rd NE #206, Atlanta, GA 30303

Emergency Dentist Atlanta logo
#4↩ Responds to reviews

Emergency Dentist Atlanta

4.9609 Google reviews

Emergency Dentist Atlanta is an emergency-focused dental clinic on 14th St NW. Its name, its Google categories and the reviews all point to urgent care, including extractions, lost temporary crowns and pain visits. We could not read its website text. Reviewers describe being booked online and getting a call back within minutes.

What people praise

  • Patients say calls were returned quickly, sometimes within minutes
  • One patient with a lost temporary crown was seen on a holiday weekend morning
  • Reviewers mention being in and out in about an hour for a pain check
  • Staff are described as kind and reassuring to anxious patients

Worth knowing

  • Google shows no posted opening hours, so phone before you head over
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume609 · 69th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on 609 reviews from people who arrived in a hurry. Phone ahead, since hours are not listed.

275 14th St NW #100, Atlanta, GA 30318

Midtown Dental Center logo
#5🕑 Open 4 days/wk

Midtown Dental Center

4.9582 Google reviews

Midtown Dental Center is a practice on Ponce De Leon Ave NE led by Dr. Thomas P. Suitt, DMD, according to its website. It says it treats patients of all ages in Midtown Atlanta and nearby, offers same-day appointments for emergency and walk-in patients, and lists implants, preventive care, restorative work, cosmetic services and wisdom teeth removal.

What people praise

  • Patients of several years praise Dr. Suitt for explaining things clearly
  • Hygienists are described as friendly and communicative
  • Reviewers mention a clean, well-organized office with little waiting
  • Staff are called thoughtful and caring

Worth knowing

  • Google lists Monday to Thursday hours only
Reputation scorecardrank in Atlanta
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume582 · 64th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 across 582 reviews, with same-day access promoted on its site. Confirm availability with a call, since Google lists four days a week.

650 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #600B, Atlanta, GA 30308

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How the scorecard works

Each number comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated the practice, compared with other dentists in the pool. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of patients counts more than the same score from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What affects the price of dental care in Atlanta

A cleaning, a filling and an implant are very different bills, and your insurance plan decides how much of each you pay. Many practices offer payment plans, and reviewers of several practices praise staff who explain costs and insurance coverage up front. We have no verified price figures for these practices, so ask for an itemized estimate before treatment.

Where these Atlanta dentists are

The practices above are in Midtown, downtown and the area around Ponce De Leon Ave and Peachtree St, with Emergency Dentist Atlanta on 14th St NW. Ponce Dental Studio also lists practices in Buckhead and McDonough. Looking for a dentist near me? Each listing includes a phone number and directions.

Questions to ask a new dentist

  • Do you accept my insurance, and can I get an itemized estimate before treatment?
  • What are your hours, and do you see emergency patients the same day?
  • How long does a first visit usually take?
  • Which treatments do you do in-house, and which do you refer out?
  • Are payment plans available for larger treatments?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these dentists see emergency patients?

Emergency Dentist Atlanta is built around urgent care, and Midtown Dental Center says on its website that it schedules same-day appointments for emergency and walk-in patients. Ponce Dental Studio also lists same-day emergency care. Call first to confirm availability.

Which of these dentists suits nervous patients?

Reviewers of Atlanta Dental Center and Emergency Dentist Atlanta both describe staff who talked them through procedures. Ask any practice how it works with nervous patients before you book.

Choosing a practice

Ponce Dental Studio - Atlanta is the safe default for most patients on volume and range of services, and Emergency Dentist Atlanta is the one to know before a dental emergency. Whoever you pick, ask for an itemized estimate and check which days they are open.

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