dental.me lists 11,026 dental practices across 247 Florida cities. This guide explains how to use the directory to compare them well — what the data means, how the ranking works, and what to confirm before you book.
Start with your city or your need
There are two natural ways in. If you know where you want care, start from your Florida city page — it lists local practices ranked by an independent score. If you know what you need (implants, braces, a root canal, urgent care), start from a statewide specialty page and drill into your city. Either path leads to the same city-and-specialty pages.
What the data on each listing means
Across Florida, 5,048 practices list a website, 5,670 show a public star rating, 5,236 have published hours, and 9,239 have at least one dentist named in public records. Coverage varies by office, so a sparse listing isn’t necessarily a worse practice — it may just mean less public data. Use what’s shown to shortlist, then call to confirm.
How the ranking works (and what it doesn’t mean)
Listings are ordered by an independent Blended Score combining rating, review volume, profile completeness, and verification. It can’t be bought — paid placements are labeled “Featured · Ad” and never change the organic order. A higher position is not a clinical endorsement. See how we rank for the full explanation.
What to verify before booking
- That they’re accepting new patients.
- That they take your insurance (or offer payment options).
- Hours and location fit your schedule.
- They provide the specific service you need, in-house or by referral.
- Credentials of the dentist who’ll treat you.
dental.me shows what’s known and flags what isn’t — see how we source and verify listings.
Reading reviews and ratings carefully
Where a practice has a public star rating, treat it as one input, not the whole story. A rating built on many consistent reviews tells you more than a single five-star or one-star entry, and recency matters — a busy office’s service can change over a year or two. dental.me shows third-party ratings where available and attributes them to their source; it does not publish its own aggregate rating or convert those numbers into review structured data. Read a few reviews for specifics (wait times, how billing was handled, bedside manner) rather than fixating on the number alone.
Featured listings vs. organic results
You may see a practice marked “Featured · Ad” or “Paid placement” above the organic results. That is advertising: the practice paid for visibility in a clearly labeled, separated slot. It does not change the organic ranking, and the same practice still appears in its normal organic position below. Everything that isn’t labeled as Featured is ordered purely by the independent Blended Score. Knowing the difference helps you weigh what you’re looking at.
What the verification level tells you
Each profile carries a verification level so you know how much has been checked. A listed profile comes from public records and hasn’t been contacted; a data-enriched one had its core details cross-checked across multiple public sources; an owner-claimed one was updated by the practice; and an office-confirmed one was checked directly with the office by our staff. None of these is a quality rating — they describe how the information was sourced, not how good the dentist is. Pair the verification level with reviews, completeness, and a phone call to form your own view.
When to call versus book online
Use the directory to narrow your choices, but pick up the phone for anything that changes often: new-patient availability, whether they take your specific insurance plan, and same-day options for urgent problems. A quick call also gives you a feel for how the front desk communicates, which is part of the experience. If a practice lists a website, it’s worth a look for services and new-patient forms before you call.
Use nearby-city links to widen your search
If your own city has only a few practices for the service you need, every city page lists the closest Florida cities by distance. Widening your search by a few miles often opens up more options — useful for specialties that aren’t available in every town. The city-and-specialty pages also link to nearby cities offering the same service.
Browse Florida dentists by city
- Dentists in Miami — 895 listed
- Dentists in Jacksonville — 485 listed
- Dentists in Tampa — 441 listed
- Dentists in Orlando — 406 listed
- Dentists in Naples — 211 listed
- Dentists in Hialeah — 203 listed
- Dentists in Fort Myers — 194 listed
- Dentists in Sarasota — 188 listed
- Dentists in Boca Raton — 185 listed
- Dentists in Fort Lauderdale — 173 listed
- Dentists in Gainesville — 173 listed
- Dentists in St. Petersburg — 161 listed
For statewide data coverage, see the Florida Dental Access Report.
This guide is general information to help you compare options — it is not dental or medical advice. dental.me is an independent directory; rankings are editorial and can’t be bought, and paid placements are labeled “Featured · Ad.” Always confirm details with the dental office.
How does dental.me rank Florida dentists?
By an independent Blended Score (rating, review volume, profile completeness, verification). It cannot be bought; paid placements are labeled "Featured · Ad" and never change organic order.
Why do some listings have less information?
Public data coverage varies by office. A sparse listing may simply mean less public data is available, not a lower-quality practice. Confirm details with the office.
How many dentists does dental.me list in Florida?
dental.me lists 11,026 dental practices across 247 indexable Florida cities.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Always consult a licensed dentist about your specific situation.