To find a good dentist in Port Orchard, start with the 32 practices Dental.me tracks across the city, 20 of which carry enough patient feedback to earn a rating that averages 4.68 out of five. Focus on the 16 offices scoring 4.8 or higher, then compare review counts and confirm details.
That single average hides a useful spread, and the rest of this guide walks through how Port Orchard’s ratings, review counts, website records, and specialty listings actually break down, so you can move from a list of 32 names to one office you feel confident calling. Everything below is drawn from the live Port Orchard directory, and every figure stays visible on the individual practice profiles if you want to check the source yourself before you book.
How the numbers break down in Port Orchard
Of the 32 dental practices in the Port Orchard directory, 20 have accumulated enough patient feedback to hold a Dental.me rating; the remaining 12 are tracked but not yet rated, and Dental.me does not record why. Among the 20 rated offices, the ratings are concentrated at the top. Sixteen of them sit at 4.8 stars or higher, none land in the 4.5-to-4.79 range, a single practice falls between 4.0 and 4.49, and three score below 4.0. In plain terms, four out of five rated practices in Port Orchard are near the ceiling, which is why the citywide average of 4.68 stays high even with a few weaker outliers dragging on it.
That shape matters for how you shop. Because so many offices cluster at 4.8-plus, the star rating alone will not separate your finalists; sixteen names cannot all be your single best choice, and they are effectively tied on stars. What genuinely distinguishes them in Port Orchard is the depth of feedback behind each score and whether the office does the specific work you need. The three practices below 4.0 are the clearest signal the ratings give you, and they are worth extra scrutiny before you commit. For the top band, you will need to lean on review volume and specialty fit, both covered below, to break what is really a sixteen-way cluster at the top of the Port Orchard list.
Port Orchard’s top-rated practices
The table below ranks the six most-reviewed high scorers in the city, sorted by rating and then by the number of reviews behind that rating. Every profile links to its full Dental.me page, where the score, review history, and any confirmed office details live. Karlie Gaskins leads on rating alone with a perfect five stars across 553 reviews, but notice how tightly the next five practices are bunched at 4.9, which is exactly the near-tie the rating distribution predicted for the top of the Port Orchard list.
| Practice | Rating | Reviews | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlie Gaskins | 5.0 | 553 | View profile |
| Chris Mueller, D.D.S. | 4.9 | 555 | View profile |
| Northwest Dental Group PLLC | 4.9 | 472 | View profile |
| Port Orchard Dental Care Center | 4.9 | 271 | View profile |
| Yoder, Grieser & Sullivan, DDS, LLP | 4.9 | 242 | View profile |
| Carlos Caballero DDS, MS, PS | 4.9 | 236 | View profile |
You can see every rated office, not just these six, on the Port Orchard dentist directory, which lists all 32 tracked practices side by side so you can scan the full field before narrowing down. The six above are simply where the deepest review counts sit today.
Why review volume matters as much as the star
Across all 20 rated practices, people in Port Orchard have left 3,312 reviews, and those are not spread evenly. The six practices in the table above account for the bulk of them, and the gap between a 5.0 and a 4.9 shrinks to almost nothing once you factor in how many people stood behind each score. Chris Mueller, D.D.S. actually carries the single largest review count in the city at 555, two more than Karlie Gaskins, so a patient who trusts the weight of evidence might reasonably rank those two the other way around. Northwest Dental Group PLLC backs its 4.9 with 472 reviews, while Port Orchard Dental Care Center, the Yoder, Grieser & Sullivan group, and Carlos Caballero DDS, MS, PS each hold their 4.9 across 236 to 271 reviews.
The lesson for Port Orchard specifically: a 4.9 earned over 500 reviews is a far steadier signal than a 5.0 earned over a dozen, so read the rating and the review count together rather than sorting on stars alone. A high score built on a large sample includes many more ratings, which is why it moves less than a thin one. When two Port Orchard offices look identical on stars, let the review count be your tie-breaker, and treat any rated practice with only a handful of reviews as promising but unproven until more feedback accumulates on its profile.
Website URLs on file across the directory
Of the 32 practices Dental.me tracks in Port Orchard, 20 have a website URL on file and 12 do not. A website record is convenient rather than decisive: it gives you a fast way to check services, new-patient forms, and location before you pick up the phone, but its absence from our records says nothing about the quality of care an office provides. Several of the city’s top-rated practices are among the 20 with a site on file, so for most of your finalists you will be able to read up before you call.
For the dozen without a URL in our records, a quick phone call covers the same ground, and it is worth asking about new-patient openings, insurance, and appointment lead times directly. Treat the website record as a starting convenience, weigh it well behind rating and review volume, and never let a missing URL alone knock an otherwise strong Port Orchard office off your shortlist. In a market where the ratings are this tightly bunched, the deciding factors are almost always the size of the review sample and whether the practice performs the treatment you actually need, not whether a link happens to be listed.
Specialty care in Port Orchard
If you need more than routine cleanings and checkups, Port Orchard’s directory tags practices by the specialty services they list, and the coverage is broadest for cosmetic work. Eight offices list cosmetic dentistry and eight list teeth whitening, so if you want a smile makeover or a professional whitening plan you have real choice rather than a single option. For structural work, five practices list dental implants, which is enough to compare consultations, financing, and timelines without leaving the city.
Because these are self-listed service categories, always confirm the specific procedure, the dentist’s experience with it, and pricing during your first call. A practical approach for Port Orchard: shortlist by rating and review volume first, then filter that shortlist against the specialty you actually need, since several of the highly rated offices appear on more than one specialty list, so ask whether one office would handle both your routine care and a planned cosmetic or implant case. That overlap can help in a city this size if you would rather keep your records with one office as your treatment needs change.
Nearby options on the Kitsap Peninsula
Port Orchard sits on the Kitsap Peninsula with several dentist markets a short drive away, which matters if your finalists are booked out or you want a second opinion. Just across Sinclair Inlet, the Bremerton dentist directory covers the peninsula’s largest city and its wider pool of practices. North up Highway 3, the Silverdale dentist directory is convenient if you work near the Kitsap Mall corridor. And for anyone who commutes by ferry, the Bainbridge Island dentist directory is worth a look for a practice near the terminal.
Each of these hubs is scored the same way as Port Orchard, so you can compare ratings, review counts, and specialties across city lines using the same yardstick rather than starting your research over. If a top Port Orchard office cannot see you for weeks, widening the search by a few miles often gets you a comparably rated practice sooner. That said, Port Orchard’s own numbers are the place to start; the neighboring directories are a backup for scheduling crunches and specialist second opinions, not a sign that the local field is thin.
How to make the call
Put the Port Orchard data to work in order. Start with the 16 practices rated 4.8 or higher, since that band already filters out the four lower-scoring offices in the city. Next, use review volume to rank within that band, giving extra weight to the four practices carrying 400 or more reviews apiece, because a high score over hundreds of reviews is the steadiest signal Port Orchard offers. Then layer in fit: check whether the office lists the specialty you need, whether it has a website URL on file for easy research, and where it sits relative to your home or commute across the peninsula.
Finally, call your top two or three. Ask about new-patient availability, whether they take your insurance, and how they handle the specific work you need, whether that is a routine cleaning or a planned implant. Confirm the details that matter to your situation directly with the office, since a phone conversation is the fastest way to settle scheduling and coverage questions the directory cannot answer for you. Worked in that sequence, the 32-name directory narrows to a confident choice quickly, and every number you relied on stays visible on each practice’s Dental.me profile so you can revisit it any time your needs change.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are there in Port Orchard, WA?
Dental.me tracks 32 dental practices in Port Orchard. Of those, 20 have accumulated enough patient feedback to hold a rating, and that rated group averages 4.68 out of five. The remaining 12 are tracked but not yet rated.
Who is the highest-rated dentist in Port Orchard?
Karlie Gaskins holds the top spot with a perfect 5.0 rating across 553 reviews. Five more practices sit just behind at 4.9, including Chris Mueller, D.D.S., Northwest Dental Group PLLC, and Port Orchard Dental Care Center, so the top of the list is tightly bunched.
Which Port Orchard practice has the most reviews?
Chris Mueller, D.D.S. carries the largest review count in the city at 555, narrowly ahead of Karlie Gaskins at 553 and Northwest Dental Group PLLC at 472. Across all 20 rated practices, people in Port Orchard have left 3,312 reviews in total.
Can I get cosmetic dentistry or dental implants in Port Orchard?
Yes. Eight Port Orchard practices list cosmetic dentistry and eight list teeth whitening, while five list dental implants. Several highly rated offices appear on more than one specialty list, so ask whether one office would handle both your routine and specialty care.
Do Port Orchard dental offices have websites listed?
Of the 32 tracked practices, 20 have a website URL on file and 12 do not. A missing URL is only a records gap, not a judgment on the office; for those practices a quick phone call covers services, insurance, and new-patient openings just as well.
Where can I find dentists near Port Orchard?
Nearby Kitsap Peninsula options include the Bremerton directory across Sinclair Inlet, the Silverdale directory up Highway 3, and the Bainbridge Island directory near the ferry terminal. Each is scored the same way, so you can compare ratings and reviews using the same yardstick.
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.