To find a good dentist in Penfield, New York, start with the 21 dental practices mapped across this Monroe County suburb, focus on the 14 that carry a Google star rating, and weigh their 4.74 average against review volume. This guide ranks the top-rated offices and shows exactly how to compare them.
Penfield sits directly east of Rochester, bordered by Webster to the north, Perinton and Fairport to the southeast, Pittsford to the south, and East Rochester to the southwest, with Penfield Road (Route 441) running through the historic Four Corners at its center. With 21 practices, all 21 with a phone number on file and 13 with posted hours on file, the figures below are enough to build a shortlist before you call.
How star ratings break down across Penfield’s 21 practices
Of the 21 practices we track in Penfield, 14 carry a Google star rating. Those 14 average 4.74 stars, which is high, but the average hides the shape of the field. When you sort the rated offices into rating bands, the distribution is heavily weighted toward the top: ten practices sit at 4.8 stars or above, three land in the 4.5-to-4.79 range, none fall between 4.0 and 4.49, and just one rates below 4.0. That is a top-loaded curve, and it means your real decision in Penfield is not “who is good” but “which of the high-rated offices fits your family, your insurance, and your schedule.”
The highest-rated dental offices in Penfield
The table below lists the six highest-rated Penfield practices with 60 or more Google reviews, sorted by star rating and then by number of reviews. Every rating and review count comes from the practice’s public profile; use the links to open the full profile, where location, services and any posted hours are listed. Rahul Renjen’s profile leads the table with a 5.0, while Terrance J. O’Keefe DDS LLC carries the largest review count in town.
| Practice | Rating | Reviews | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul Renjen | 5.0 | 301 | View profile |
| Terrance J. O’Keefe DDS LLC | 4.9 | 338 | View profile |
| Steven Damelio | 4.9 | 288 | View profile |
| Gregory A. Merkley, DDS | 4.9 | 200 | View profile |
| Manish Sanon | 4.9 | 68 | View profile |
| You Jia | 4.8 | 130 | View profile |
Notice how tight the top of this list is. Four of the six offices share a 4.9 rating, so the review count becomes the tiebreaker that tells you how many people stand behind each score. A 4.9 backed by 338 reviews at O’Keefe is a broader base of feedback than a 4.9 backed by 68 at Manish Sanon — both are high scores, but one rests on about five times as many reviews.
Reading review volume, not just the star
A star rating tells you how satisfied people were; review volume tells you how many ratings stand behind that number. Across all of Penfield’s practices we count 1,711 public reviews, and the six offices above hold 1,325 of them (77%). The chart shows how that volume is distributed among the leaders. When two offices carry the same rating, lean toward the one with more reviews — a high score built on hundreds of reviews is harder to move by a single unusual experience than one built on a few dozen.
Which Penfield practices list a website
Of the 21 practices in town, 13 have a website URL on file and 8 do not. A website is not a measure of clinical quality, but it is a practical convenience: it usually means you can check services, insurance, and hours before you call rather than after. When a Penfield office has no website URL on file, plan to phone during business hours to gather the same details, and don’t read the missing link as a mark against the dentistry itself.
Cosmetic and whitening care in Penfield
Beyond general checkups, the two most commonly listed specialty services in Penfield are cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening. Seven practices list cosmetic dentistry and seven list teeth whitening, so if you are weighing veneers, bonding, or a whitening plan, you have a real shortlist rather than a single option. Start with the Penfield cosmetic dentists directory or the Penfield teeth-whitening listings to see which of the offices above also offer the service you want, then cross-reference their rating and review count from the table.
Because whitening is often a first step and cosmetic work a larger commitment, it is worth confirming during the first visit which specific procedures an office performs in-house versus refers out. A practice may list cosmetic dentistry broadly but focus on bonding and crowns rather than full veneer cases, so bring the specific outcome you want to the consultation.
Comparing Penfield with nearby towns
If your first choice cannot see you when you need, or does not take your insurance, the neighbouring directories widen the field: Pittsford lists 58 practices (31 rated), Fairport 29 (17 rated) and East Rochester 6 (3 rated). Dental.me does not measure drive times, so check each address against your route. Widening the search by one town gives you more offices to compare.
When you compare across town lines, hold the same yardstick you used inside Penfield: rating first, then review volume, then whether the office lists the specialty you need and a website URL you can check ahead of time. A 4.9 in Fairport and a 4.9 in Penfield are directly comparable, and the review count still tells you how many reviews stand behind each score. Return to the Penfield dentist hub any time to re-sort the full field of 21 practices.
How to choose your Penfield dentist
Put the pieces together in order. Begin with the rating bands: ten Penfield practices sit at 4.8 or above, so that is a natural place to start a shortlist. Layer in review volume to see which of those high scores rests on the broadest base of feedback — O’Keefe’s 338 and Renjen’s 301 lead the town. Confirm the practical fit next: does the office list the specialty you need, is there a website URL on file to preview services, and does the location suit your commute from your part of Penfield or a neighboring town? Only then pick up the phone, and use that call to confirm insurance, the soonest new-patient appointment, and anything the profile left open; Dental.me holds no availability data.
The Dental.me Score on each profile is a separate figure that weighs a practice’s star rating, review volume, and limited verification signals, and it is never sold; only Featured placement can be paid for, so a high rank here reflects a practice’s own ratings and reviews. Use the table and charts above as your starting map, verify the details that matter to your household on the profile pages, and you will have a shortlist built from the published figures.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are there in Penfield, NY?
We track 21 dental practices in Penfield. Of those, 14 carry a Google star rating, and together they average 4.74 stars. The other 7 have no rating on file.
Who is the highest-rated dentist in Penfield?
Five Penfield practices hold a 5.0 Google rating; Rahul Renjen’s rests on the most reviews, 301. Terrance J. O’Keefe DDS LLC and Steven Damelio follow at 4.9, with O’Keefe carrying the most reviews in town at 338.
What is a good dental rating in Penfield?
Penfield’s field is top-loaded: ten of the 14 rated practices score 4.8 or above and none fall between 4.0 and 4.49. Because scores cluster so high, review volume becomes the key tiebreaker between high-rated offices.
Do Penfield dental practices list websites?
Thirteen of the 21 practices have a website URL on file and eight do not. A missing URL is a data note rather than a comment on the office; for those eight, plan to call during business hours to gather the same details.
Where can I find cosmetic dentistry or teeth whitening in Penfield?
Seven Penfield practices list cosmetic dentistry and seven list teeth whitening. Start with the Penfield cosmetic dentists directory or the teeth-whitening listings, then cross-reference each office’s rating and review count.
What if I can't get an appointment in Penfield?
Neighbouring directories widen the search: Pittsford lists 58 practices (31 rated), Fairport 29 (17 rated) and East Rochester 6 (3 rated). Dental.me does not measure drive times, so check each address against your route.
Dental.me organizes dental directory data so patients can compare offices with confidence. Use each practice profile and its available website, map, and phone details for current appointment, payment, and care decisions.