5 Best Dentists in Fort Lauderdale (2026)

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

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

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

A cracked crown or a gum problem rarely waits for a convenient week, and choosing among dentists in Fort Lauderdale usually comes down to what you need done. The practices below hold 7,982 Google reviews between them with ratings of 4.8 to 4.9, so the stars barely separate them. What does is scope: one is a gum and implant specialist, one leans cosmetic, and one is built around anxious patients.

Short answer: Florida Smiles Dental has the most Google feedback of any dentist here, with a 4.9 rating across 2,263 reviews, and offers general, cosmetic, implant and emergency care at two Broward locations. McCawley Center for Laser Periodontics & Implants (4.9, 1,513 reviews) is a periodontist for gum disease and implants, not a general dentist. Fees are not published on any of these sites, so ask each office for a written estimate.

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Fort Lauderdale Dental Practices, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Florida Smiles Dental	4.9 ★	2,263	General and family care	View ›
2	McCawley Center for Laser Periodontics & Implants	4.9 ★	1,513	Gum disease and implants	View ›
3	Premier Smile Center	4.8 ★	1,583	Long evening hours	View ›
4	JJ Dental	4.8 ★	1,431	Cosmetic work and same-day fixes	View ›
5	Sunrise Smiles Dentistry of Fort Lauderdale	4.9 ★	1,192	Nervous patients	View ›

5 Best Dentists in Fort Lauderdale (2026)

The dentists, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Florida Smiles Dental

4.92,263 Google reviews

Florida Smiles Dental is a general dental practice with offices on SE 14th Street in Fort Lauderdale and in Lighthouse Point. Its site lists routine cleanings, cosmetic and restorative work, dental implants, oral surgery, endodontics and periodontics for patients of all ages. Google lists it with emergency dental service and online scheduling, and it is open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.

What people praise

Friendly front desk and hygienists, named often in reviews
Dr. Reyes explains findings and options clearly, according to reviewers
Handles families, including children, at one office
Small extras such as coffee, water and cookies in the waiting area
One reviewer called the pricing affordable for a cleaning and a filling

Worth knowing

Weekday hours only on Google, so evenings and weekends are not covered

Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume2,263 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the largest review base on this page (2,263) at a 4.9 rating, and the services range covers most routine needs. A solid first call if you want one office for the whole family.

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255 SE 14th St Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

McCawley Center for Laser Periodontics & Implants

4.91,513 Google reviews

McCawley Center for Laser Periodontics & Implants is a periodontist's office on East Broward Boulevard, not a general dental practice. Its site lists laser treatment and LANAP, the pinhole technique for gum recession, dental implants, bone grafts, sinus lifts and bad breath treatment, with Dr. Tom McCawley and Dr. Mark McCawley named as the doctors. Most patients arrive for gum problems, implants or a referral.

What people praise

Reviewers describe LANAP laser gum surgery that saved teeth they were told to extract
Dr. McCawley made a follow-up wellness call after surgery, one reviewer says
Staff helped a patient work through an insurance problem and a payment plan
Hygienists are described as thorough and gentle, even for nervous patients

Worth knowing

A specialist practice, so routine cleanings and fillings usually happen elsewhere

Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,513 · 86th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Choose it when the problem is gums or implants. At 4.9 across 1,513 reviews it is a strong specialist, but pair it with a general dentist for everyday care.

Website +1954-522-3228 Directions

800 E Broward Blvd #706, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Premier Smile Center

4.81,583 Google reviews

Premier Smile Center is a general and cosmetic dental office on East Oakland Park Boulevard led by Dr. Charmaine Johnson, whose site cites 30 years of experience. Google lists cosmetic, pediatric, endodontic and orthodontic services plus emergency care, and the office is open Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Reviewers also mention Spanish-speaking staff.

What people praise

Longest published hours on this page, including Saturday
Hygienists praised as patient and gentle with anxious patients
Doctors take time to explain diagnostics, options and timelines
Staff arranged an emergency appointment for one reviewer

Worth knowing

One recent reviewer expected a routine cleaning and was surprised by X-rays and a treatment plan, and was unhappy with how the owner delivered it

Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,583 · 92nd

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong choice if you need evening or Saturday appointments. Its rating is 4.8 on 1,583 reviews, a hair under the 4.9 practices. Ask what will happen at the first visit so there are no surprises.

Website +1954-566-7479 Directions

2717 E Oakland Park Blvd #100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

JJ Dental

4.81,431 Google reviews

JJ Dental is a cosmetic and general practice at NE 3rd Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale, with Google listing cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants, dentures and whitening. Its site describes general and cosmetic dentistry for patients in Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and Pompano. Reviews mention veneers, Invisalign, crowns and cleanings, and the office is open weekdays, 8 AM to 5 PM.

What people praise

Same-day help for a fallen crown and a dental emergency, according to reviewers
A new-patient consult, X-rays, cleaning and chipped-tooth repair finished in about an hour, one reviewer says
Veneers and Invisalign patients report friendly, professional staff
Hygienist praised for thorough cleanings

Worth knowing

Weekday daytime hours only on Google, and elective cosmetic work is worth getting a written estimate for

Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,431 · 81st

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for veneers, Invisalign or a quick emergency repair in the downtown core. Its 4.8 rating on 1,431 reviews is a touch below the 4.9 practices.

Website +1954-463-7262 Directions

30 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Sunrise Smiles Dentistry of Fort Lauderdale

4.91,192 Google reviews

Sunrise Smiles Dentistry of Fort Lauderdale is a family and cosmetic practice on SW 10th Street. Its site stresses comfort, with noise-cancelling headphones, blankets, neck pillows, a personal TV and walk-ins welcome, and it lists general, cosmetic and whitening care. It is open Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Friday until 2 PM.

What people praise

Blankets, warm neck pillows and refreshments make visits calm, reviewers say
Dr. Lauren Goode explains treatment plans thoroughly
Anxious patients and those back after a long gap report painless visits
Clean, welcoming office and attentive front desk

Worth knowing

Shorter Friday hours and no weekend hours on Google

Reputation scorecardrank in Fort Lauderdale

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,192 · 75th

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It matches the top rating at 4.9, but on the smallest review base here (1,192), so the sample is thinner than the larger practices. A good fit if dental anxiety is the main concern.

Website +1954-524-3117 Directions

114 SW 10th St Ste a, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

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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 scores work

Every figure on this page comes from public Google data on the verified date. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the practice, compared with other Fort Lauderdale dentists. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a thousand people counts for more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency shows how recently people still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does a dentist cost in Fort Lauderdale? (2026)

None of these practices publishes fees we could cite, so we are not printing price ranges. Cost depends on the procedure, whether you have insurance or a membership plan, and whether a specialist is involved, since implants, gum surgery and cosmetic work cost more than a cleaning or filling.

Dentists across Fort Lauderdale and Broward

These practices sit in central Fort Lauderdale, from downtown and Broward Boulevard to SE 14th Street and the Oakland Park Boulevard corridor. Florida Smiles Dental also has a Lighthouse Point office, and several sites mention patients from Wilton Manors, Oakland Park and Pompano Beach. Looking for a dentist near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link so you can pick the closest office.

Questions to ask before booking a dentist

Do you accept my insurance, or do you offer a membership plan if I do not have any?
Can I get a written estimate before any treatment beyond a cleaning?
Do you handle this procedure yourselves, or refer it to a specialist?
How quickly can you see me for an emergency such as a broken tooth or lost crown?
Which evening or weekend hours are available?

Frequently asked questions

Is McCawley a regular dentist?

No. McCawley Center for Laser Periodontics & Implants is a periodontist, so it focuses on gum disease and implants. Use it alongside a general dentist for cleanings and fillings.

Which Fort Lauderdale dentists keep evening or Saturday hours?

On Google, Premier Smile Center lists Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM. The others on this page list weekday hours only, so call to confirm before you plan around a weekend.

Which one to call

Florida Smiles Dental is the safe default for most patients, with the largest review base and broad services at a 4.9 rating. Call McCawley for gum disease or implants, and ask any office for a written estimate before treatment starts.

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