Quick answer: Lafayette, CO has 40 dental practices in the Dental.me directory. 21 are rated on Google, averaging 4.61★ across 3,853 reviews. Top by independent Dental.me Score: Keene Smiles: Gregory Keene DMD, Leo Polinkovsky, James Martin DMD. Compare them below and shortlist two or three near you to call.
| # | Practice | Google rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keene Smiles: Gregory Keene DMD | 4.9★ | 549 |
| 2 | Leo Polinkovsky | 4.9★ | 389 |
| 3 | James Martin DMD | 4.9★ | 338 |
| 4 | Mark Belford | 5★ | 196 |
| 5 | Camp Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry | 4.9★ | 277 |
Lafayette is one of the more revealing dental markets in Boulder County, not because it is large but because it is only half-lit. There are 40 dental practices operating inside the city, yet only 21 of them carry enough Google reviews to earn a defensible rating. That is the first thing a resident should understand before typing “best dentist in Lafayette” into a search bar: roughly half of this town’s dental offices are, from a reputation standpoint, still a question mark. The visible half, though, is unusually strong – and once you know how to read it, the choice gets easy.
Across those 21 rated practices, the average rating lands at 4.61, built on a combined 3,853 Google reviews. Every single rated office in Lafayette also maintains a working website. That is not true of most towns this size, and it tells you that the established side of this market takes its online presence – and by extension, its front-desk operation – seriously. This guide walks through what the numbers actually say, names the practices that anchor the town, and gives you a method for choosing that does not depend on luck.
The market at a glance
Why the “rated half” is the half that matters
When a directory can only rate 52% of a town’s practices, the instinct is to treat that as a gap. In Lafayette it is closer to a filter. The 19 unrated offices do not carry enough public reviews to be scored – the column is empty, and that is all it means. But an office with dozens or hundreds of reviews has, in effect, a review history you can read. That is why our whole method leans on the rated cohort, and why you should too. If you want the full reasoning behind how ratings are weighted, our national ranking methodology lays it out.
The quality skew inside that rated cohort is the real story. Of the 21 practices we can score, 12 sit at 4.8 or higher – the top tier where near-flawless service records live. Another 6 land in the solid 4.5-to-4.79 band. Only 3 practices fall below 4.5, and just 2 of those are genuinely low. In plain terms: if you pick from the rated list at random, your odds of landing on a top-tier office are better than one in two.
The names that anchor Lafayette
A handful of practices carry the weight of this market’s reputation, both in review volume and in rating. These are the offices most Lafayette residents have either visited or heard about, and they set the bar the rest of the town is measured against.
- Keene Smiles: Gregory Keene DMD — 4.9 stars across 549 reviews, the deepest review record in town and a general-practice anchor.
- Leo Polinkovsky — 4.9 stars on 389 reviews, a heavily reviewed generalist with a broad following.
- James Martin DMD — 4.9 stars on 338 reviews, another high-volume, high-consistency office.
- Camp Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry — 4.9 stars on 277 reviews, the town’s dedicated kids’ dentist.
- Jeffrey Winnicki — 4.9 stars on 261 reviews, rounding out the top general-care tier.
- Mark Belford — a perfect 5.0 across 196 reviews, the highest score among the well-reviewed offices.
Notice the pattern: the leaders here are not separated by rating – almost all sit at 4.9 or 5.0 – they are separated by volume. In a market this tightly clustered at the top, review count becomes the tiebreaker. An office with 500 reviews at 4.9 has simply proven the same result more times than one with 50. You can see the full ranked field, including the rated offices not named above, on the Lafayette dentist hub.
Specialty depth: strong on implants and perio, thin on urgent care
Lafayette’s specialty coverage has a clear personality. The town is built around restorative and cosmetic work far more than emergency or high-volume orthodontic care. Dental implants lead with 9 practices offering them, and the surprising depth is in periodontal care – 7 offices – which is more than many towns twice this size can field. Cosmetic dentistry, pediatric care, and teeth whitening each show up at 7 practices, giving families and adults plenty of choice.
If you are shopping for a specific procedure, start from the specialty view rather than a general list. The town’s implant dentists, periodontists, cosmetic dentists, and pediatric dentists each have their own page so you can compare only the offices that actually do the work you need. The one caveat worth repeating: because no Lafayette office is listed specifically for emergencies, it is worth calling your chosen general dentist in advance to ask how they handle after-hours or same-day pain.
A method for choosing that beats guessing
With a market this top-heavy, the goal is not to find a good dentist – most of the rated field qualifies – but to match one to your situation. Here is the sequence that works in a town like Lafayette.
Work top to bottom and you will rarely go wrong. Begin with the rated cohort on the Lafayette hub; if your need is a specific procedure, jump straight to the matching specialty page; when two offices look equal, let review count settle it; and always confirm how urgent problems are handled before you’re the one with a Saturday toothache.
Costs and looking beyond the city line
Lafayette sits in the higher-cost Boulder County corridor, so it pays to understand what routine and major procedures typically run before you sit in the chair. Our national dental cost guide breaks down cleanings, fillings, crowns, and implants so you can sanity-check any estimate you’re quoted here.
Because Lafayette is compact and ringed by other strong Boulder County markets, widening your search by even a few miles opens up dozens more options for specialty work. Neighboring Louisville and Superior are the closest, while Broomfield, Erie, and Boulder add serious depth if you’re chasing a particular implant surgeon or orthodontist. For most residents, though, the rated offices inside Lafayette itself are more than enough to choose from with confidence.
How many dentists are in Lafayette, CO?
Dental.me tracks 40 dental practices in Lafayette, CO — 21 carry a public star rating that averages 4.6 stars, and 21 list a website. Compare the full ranked list on the Lafayette dentists page.
Which is the top-rated dentist in Lafayette?
By Dental.me Score, Keene Smiles: Gregory Keene DMD currently leads the Lafayette list (4.9 stars, 549 reviews). Rankings update as ratings and profile data change, so compare a few offices before deciding.
How do I choose a good dentist in Lafayette?
Compare the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, office hours, provider names, and website details, then shortlist three to five Lafayette offices that fit your schedule, budget, and the care you need.
How does Dental.me rank Lafayette dentists?
By an independent Dental.me Score built from each practice's Google star rating out of 100, held to a confidence level by its review volume, with exact review counts breaking ties and a verification lift that lets confirmed practices reach a perfect 100. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.
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