Bay City, MI Dentists

Compare 55 dental offices in Bay City, MI (Bay County). Read 6,621 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.42 stars.

Last updated Oct 31, 2026 · How we rank →

55
Dental offices ranked
4.42 avg
Google rating (vs 4.60 MI)
32
With ratings
6.6k
Combined Google reviews
38%
Have a website
11
Score 96+ (Elite)

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Dentists in Bay City

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Todd Rathke DDS, PLC General DentistryDentist 2272 21ST ST, Bay City, MI 48708
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#1 Dental.me Elite — rated 98/100Score 98 Generations Family Dentistry Elite ★★★★★ 5.0 · 565 Google reviews 800 S Euclid Ave
(989) 686-7174View profile →
#2 Dental.me Elite — rated 98/100Score 98 Donald C. Goeckel, D.D.S.,P.C. Elite ★★★★★ 4.9 · 789 Google reviews 3433 E Midland Rd
(989) 686-6110View profile →
#3 Dental.me Elite — rated 98/100Score 98 Dr Rick Donn Buchanan DDS PC Elite ★★★★★ 4.9 · 777 Google reviews 800 S Euclid Ave Suite 1
(989) 686-1700View profile →
#4 Dental.me Elite — rated 98/100Score 98 Robert L. Malecki DDS PC Elite ★★★★★ 4.9 · 609 Google reviews 512 S Trumbull St
(989) 892-7663View profile →
#5 Dental.me Elite — rated 97/100Score 97 David Copus Elite ★★★★★ 5.0 · 403 Google reviews 4131 Shrestha Dr
(989) 667-5980View profile →
#6 Dental.me Elite — rated 97/100Score 97 Andrew Z. Green DDS PLLC Elite ★★★★★ 4.9 · 538 Google reviews 3926 Traxler Ct
(989) 686-9600View profile →
#7 Dental.me Elite — rated 97/100Score 97 New Chapter Dentistry PLLC Elite ★★★★★ 4.9 · 532 Google reviews 4141 Shrestha Dr
(989) 667-5630View profile →
#8 Dental.me Elite — rated 96/100Score 96 Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics Elite ★★★★★ 5.0 · 263 Google reviews 4041 N Euclid Ave Ste D
(989) 686-7591View profile →
#9 Dental.me Elite — rated 96/100Score 96 Gregory Rosecrans DDS PC Elite ★★★★★ 4.9 · 200 Google reviews 2107 16th Street
(989) 892-7832View profile →
#10 Dental.me Elite — rated 96/100Score 96 Michael Sulfaro Elite ★★★★★ 4.9 · 188 Google reviews 916 Washington Suite 224
(989) 894-1122View profile →
#11 Dental.me Elite — rated 96/100Score 96 Marc E Mulholland, DDS Elite ★★★★★ 4.8 · 317 Google reviews 916 Washington Ave #914
(989) 892-9341View profile →
#12 Dental.me Excellent — rated 95/100Score 95 Robert M. Taylor III, DDS Excellent ★★★★★ 5.0 · 121 Google reviews 1610 S Euclid Ave
(989) 270-0505View profile →
#13 Dental.me Excellent — rated 95/100Score 95 Darrin M. Jones, D.D.S PC Excellent ★★★★★ 4.9 · 79 Google reviews 401 S Euclid Ave
(989) 686-5410View profile →
#14 Dental.me Excellent — rated 94/100Score 94 Henning, Woodbury & Howard, PC Excellent ★★★★★ 5.0 · 36 Google reviews 4 Columbus Ave
(989) 893-3090View profile →
#15 Dental.me Excellent — rated 92/100Score 92 Daniel S Ruff DDS Excellent ★★★★★ 4.7 · 26 Google reviews 1407 S Euclid Ave
(989) 893-0611View profile →
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Bay City dental market, by the numbers

How Bay City’s 55 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Bay City’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+11
Excellent5
Great5
Strong5
Good & below6

Rating vs. Michigan

Average Google rating across rated Bay City offices.

4.42
Bay City average4.42 ★
Michigan average4.60 ★
Rated 4.9–5.015 offices
Elite (96+) offices11

Bay City dental leaders

Compare the highest scores and the most Google reviews.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Generations Family Dentistry
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 565 reviews
  2. Donald C. Goeckel, D.D.S.,P.C.
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 789 reviews
  3. Dr Rick Donn Buchanan DDS PC
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 777 reviews
  4. Robert L. Malecki DDS PC
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 609 reviews
  5. David Copus
    Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 403 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Bay City.

  1. Patrick Lucas-Perry
    860 reviews · 4.1 ★
  2. Donald C. Goeckel, D.D.S.,P.C.
    789 reviews · 4.9 ★
  3. Dr Rick Donn Buchanan DDS PC
    777 reviews · 4.9 ★
  4. Robert L. Malecki DDS PC
    609 reviews · 4.9 ★
  5. Generations Family Dentistry
    565 reviews · 5.0 ★
📖 Read our local guide to choosing a Bay City dentist.

Dental groups in Bay City

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

Aspen Dental 1

Aspen Dental in Bay City: Patrick Lucas-Perry.

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Dental specialties in Bay City

The largest supported local categories include Teeth Whitening (12), Cosmetic Dentists (10), Dental Implants (9), Periodontists (8).

Teeth Whitening 12 Cosmetic Dentists 10 Dental Implants 9 Periodontists 8 Emergency Dentists 6 Orthodontists 6 Invisalign Dentists 6 Endodontists 6 Dentures 5

Dental.me guides for Bay City

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

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Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Bay City.

Essexville 3 mi Auburn 9 mi Freeland 12 mi Saginaw 13 mi Reese 15 mi Midland 17 mi Pinconning 18 mi Frankenmuth 20 mi
More dentists in Michigan

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Michigan cities to compare

Ann Arbor 328Grand Rapids 322Detroit 281Livonia 173Southfield 170Sterling Heights 163Dearborn 145Farmington Hills 134

Types of dental care across the state

Cosmetic Dentists 1,353Teeth Whitening 1,340Dental Implants 1,265Periodontists 805Emergency Dentists 743Orthodontists 717

Each office page has website, map and phone links to help you discuss care, insurance and payment.

Common questions about dentists in Bay City

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Bay City, MI?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Bay City dentists are Generations Family Dentistry (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 565 reviews); Donald C. Goeckel, D.D.S.,P.C. (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 789 reviews); Dr Rick Donn Buchanan DDS PC (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 777 reviews). Across the city, 15 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Bay City, MI good?

Bay City's rated dental offices average 4.42 stars on Google - compared with a 4.60 Michigan average, and 15 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Bay City, MI?

Dental.me connects 6 Bay City offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Bay City page, or call one of the highly-rated offices above - many hold same-day slots for urgent tooth pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings or crowns.

What dental categories are common in Bay City, MI?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Bay City profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Periodontists, Teeth Whitening. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.

Which dental groups are listed in Bay City, MI?

Local offices listed under dental group names include Aspen Dental (1). Compare each office's address, phone, website, ratings and listed hours before choosing.

How many dentists are in Bay City, MI?

Compare 55 dental offices in Bay City, MI. Each office page has contact details to help you plan your visit.

How can I compare Bay City dental offices?

Use the Dental.me Score, Google reviews, location and type of care to narrow your choices. Follow an office's website link or call it to discuss treatment and payment.

What dental specialties are in Bay City, MI?

Dental.me data connects Bay City practices with Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Periodontists, Emergency Dentists, Orthodontists. Specialty categories come from provider and business-profile data so patients can move from a broad local search into a focused comparison path.

How does Dental.me rank Bay City dentists?

Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.

Comparing Bay City dentists

Rated Bay City offices average 4.42 stars across 6,621 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.60 statewide. 15 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 11 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Generations Family Dentistry (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 565 reviews); Donald C. Goeckel, D.D.S.,P.C. (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 789 reviews); Dr Rick Donn Buchanan DDS PC (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 777 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Patrick Lucas-Perry, with 860 reviews at 4.1 stars.

The 2 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 55 dental offices: 48706 (36), 48708 (19).

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