Venice, FL Dentists | 61 Ranked

How can I compare Venice dentists by reviews and payment options?

To compare Venice dentists, weigh reviews for your type of care against the full treatment fee: 25 of the 61 dentists below are rated 4.9 to 5.0. Read about the visits behind those stars, including how the office explained the work and the bill. Venice offices offer yearly dental plans that discount some fees, as well as loans that spread payments over time. A written quote lets you compare the cost of care plus any plan fee or loan interest, after your insurance pays its share.

Dentists in Venice

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Velasquez-Pierce Family Dentistry Cosmetic DentistsPeriodontistsEmergency Dentists 1872 S TAMIAMI TRL STE E, Venice, FL 34293
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Venice dental market, by the numbers

How Venice’s 61 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Venice’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+13
Excellent9
Great6
Strong5
Good & below10

Rating vs. Florida

Average Google rating across rated Venice offices.

4.35
Venice average4.35 ★
Florida average4.56 ★
Rated 4.9–5.025 offices
Elite (96+) offices13

Venice dental leaders

Compare the highest scores and the most Google reviews.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Cara Overbeck DDS PA
    Score 99 · 5.0 ★ · 1,155 reviews
  2. Dixie Jernigan
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 562 reviews
  3. Jeffrey Janoff
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 875 reviews
  4. Radiance Endodontics LLC
    Score 97 · 4.9 ★ · 493 reviews
  5. Bruce Schaeperklaus
    Score 97 · 4.9 ★ · 351 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Venice.

  1. Cara Overbeck DDS PA
    1,155 reviews · 5.0 ★
  2. Jeffrey Janoff
    875 reviews · 4.9 ★
  3. Dixie Jernigan
    562 reviews · 5.0 ★

Dental groups in Venice

1 local office is listed under the dental group name below.

Aspen Dental in Venice: Shohreh Ghassemi.

Compare each Venice office's address, phone, website, rating and reviews.

Dental specialties in Venice

The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (18), Teeth Whitening (18), Dental Implants (14), Periodontists (12).

Dental.me guides for Venice

These guides help you compare Venice dentists, understand treatment choices and plan for costs and insurance.

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Comparing Venice dentists

Rated Venice offices average 4.35 stars across 7,909 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.56 statewide. 25 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 13 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Cara Overbeck DDS PA (Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,155 reviews); Dixie Jernigan (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 562 reviews); Jeffrey Janoff (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 875 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Comfortable Care Dental Health Professionals, PA, with 1,228 reviews at 4.8 stars.

The 3 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 61 dental offices: 34285 (28), 34293 (22), 34292 (11).

What does the South Tamiami Trail savings plan cover?

Lavin Family Dental charges $375 a year for its single-person savings plan. It includes 2 routine cleanings and listed exams and X-rays. A $700 plan covers a married couple or parent and child.

The office is at 1531 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 701; call 941-441-9295. Plan fees aren't refundable, and the plan can't be combined with dental insurance. Venice's mix of cash plans and financed care gives patients comparing dentists more than one way to pay.

Which payment choices are offered on Executive Drive?

Venice Advanced Dentistry lists Cherry and CareCredit to finance major dental work. Its office at 2996 Executive Drive, Suite 102, also has a dental discount plan. The loan terms and total fee both affect what you'll pay.

The team speaks English, Russian, Polish and Ukrainian.

Where can Venice patients get income-based dental fees?

CenterPlace Health in North Port limits adult dental care to urgent pain, infection and swelling. Its clinic is at 6950 Outreach Way; call the dental team at 941-529-0200. North Port dental visits run from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

For eligible preventive care, its sliding scale lists $30, $40, $55 or $80, then full price at the highest tier. Tooth repairs cost a share of the full bill. Your household's income and size set the discount; adults still need an urgent dental problem to receive care.

What happens when tooth pain starts in Venice?

Emergency dental care is listed by 10 Venice offices. Describe the tooth pain or damage when you call about a visit. Lavin treats broken teeth, damaged dental work and teeth that need removal.

Sarasota Memorial's Venice Campus ER is at 2600 Laurel Road East in North Venice. Call 911 if swelling makes breathing or swallowing difficult; that needs emergency medical care, not a wait for a dental checkup.

What will Medicaid pay for at a Venice dentist?

Florida Medicaid covers dentures, tooth removal, pain care and limited exams and X-rays for adults 21 and older. The state uses DentaQuest and LIBERTY Dental for dental benefits. Each plan sets limits on extra covered care.

Benefits for those under 21 include cleanings, fillings, crowns and root canals. Use your dental plan's network to find a Venice dentist who takes it.

How should Venice retirees budget for replacement teeth?

Original Medicare generally leaves patients paying for routine dental care, dentures and implants. Some Medicare Advantage plans include dental care. Work linked to certain covered medical treatments follows other rules.

Lavin's savings plan gives a 20% discount on dentures and partials but excludes implant-supported fixed dentures and overdentures. For denture treatment in Florida, the type of replacement teeth changes both the work and the bill. A quote from a Venice implant dentist should spell out the surgery, teeth and any preparatory work.

Can children get cavity treatment on South Tamiami Trail?

Lavin treats children's cavities as well as cleaning their teeth. It offers fillings, steel crowns and care for the pulp inside a damaged baby tooth. Silver diamine fluoride is another treatment it offers.

CenterPlace provides children's sealants, fillings, X-rays and space maintainers.

How do cosmetic and gum-care costs fit together in Venice?

Lavin's plan discounts deep gum cleanings, crowns and veneers. A quote for cosmetic dental work can include gum care before work on the teeth. Include those visits when comparing the price of the finished work.

Can Breeze get me to a Venice dental appointment?

Breeze OnDemand serves a Venice and Englewood zone with shared rides costing $3 to $6 for one passenger. Trips of 3 miles or less cost $3; longer trips add $1 per mile up to the cap. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles can be requested.

Enter the dental office's address to see whether the ride fits the service area. For an appointment farther away, Nokomis and Osprey offer choices north of Venice; North Port has the community clinic described above. Sarasota County's ride service has separate zones.

Venice dental questions about coverage, bills and care

Is there low-cost dental care for a Venice child without insurance?

CenterPlace Health's North Port dental service offers children's care with income-based discounts for eligible families. Its services include sealants, fillings and cleanings. The posted preventive fee starts at $30 in the lowest tier; family income and household size determine the charge. Treatment beyond prevention has its own fee.

Where can an uninsured Venice adult seek help with a painful tooth?

CenterPlace Health in North Port treats adult dental emergencies involving pain, infection and swelling, with income-based fee reductions for eligible patients. Private Venice dentists also provide urgent dental care. Discuss the exam charge and any treatment cost when arranging a visit; an emergency exam and tooth repair are different services.

Does a Venice denture discount also apply to teeth held by implants?

Lavin's savings plan excludes implant-supported dentures from its denture discount. A quote for teeth held by implants should name the surgery and the final teeth, plus any tooth removal. Fitting visits and care after surgery also belong in the price discussion, so you're comparing the whole course of treatment.

Does Florida Medicaid cover more than tooth removal for Venice adults?

Yes. Adult Florida Medicaid dental benefits also include dentures, pain care and limited exams and X-rays. Additional benefits depend on the dental plan and its limits. Venice patients enrolled in DentaQuest or LIBERTY Dental can check coverage for the specific procedure before choosing a participating office and agreeing to the work.

Will Medicare pay for my regular Venice dental cleanings?

Original Medicare generally does not pay for routine cleanings or fillings. Some Medicare Advantage plans include dental coverage, with their own rules and participating dentists. A Venice retiree with extra dental benefits should use that plan's terms when comparing a cash membership with insurance; the two costs can differ substantially.

Can a Venice family dentist treat a cavity in a baby tooth?

Lavin Family Dental lists fillings, pulp treatment and steel crowns for baby teeth among its children's services. These offer different ways to treat decay, depending on the exam. For a child needing care beyond a cleaning, discuss the planned treatment and how the team will help the child through the visit.

Is Russian or Ukrainian spoken at a Venice dental office?

Venice Advanced Dentistry lists Russian and Ukrainian among its team languages, along with English and Polish. This gives patients a local option for discussing care in those languages. Mention your preferred language when booking so the office can arrange the visit with someone who can explain the treatment and payment details.

Can I spread the cost of major dental work in Venice over monthly payments?

Venice Advanced Dentistry lists Cherry and CareCredit as financing options for major treatment. Review the lender's offer, payment schedule and total repayment amount before applying. Annual dental savings plans serve a different purpose: they include or discount specified services, and remaining treatment charges can still be due at the visit.

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Updated November 9, 2026