Bay City, MI Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 55 dental offices in Bay City, MI (Bay County). 32 have Google rating data across 6,621 reviews, averaging 4.42 stars. Current score leaders include Generations Family Dentistry and Donald C. Goeckel, D.D.S.,P.C.. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →
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Featured dentists in Bay City
Three featured practices in Bay City.
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Dentists in Bay City, MI — ranked
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The Bay City dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Bay City’s 55 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Bay City’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. Michigan
Average Google rating across rated Bay City offices.
Bay City dental leaders
Two independent cuts of the same data — highest scored, and most reviewed.
Highest Dental.me Score
Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.
- Generations Family DentistryScore 98 · 5.0 ★ · 565 reviews
- Donald C. Goeckel, D.D.S.,P.C.Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 789 reviews
- Dr Rick Donn Buchanan DDS PCScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 777 reviews
- Robert L. Malecki DDS PCScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 609 reviews
- David CopusScore 97 · 5.0 ★ · 403 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Bay City.
- Patrick Lucas-Perry860 reviews · 4.1 ★
- Donald C. Goeckel, D.D.S.,P.C.789 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Dr Rick Donn Buchanan DDS PC777 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Robert L. Malecki DDS PC609 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Generations Family Dentistry565 reviews · 5.0 ★
Dental group profile matches in Bay City
1 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.
Aspen Dental in Bay City: Patrick Lucas-Perry.
Open each linked Bay City profile to verify its address, phone, website, rating, review count, and current practice details.
Dental specialties in Bay City
The largest supported local categories include Teeth Whitening (12), Cosmetic Dentists (10), Dental Implants (9), Periodontists (8).
Dental.me guides for Bay City
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Bay City directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.
Guide links connect this city directory to the broader Michigan and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.
Nearby cities
Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Bay City.
Use the Bay City directory with the broader Michigan directory hub. Dental.me connects city pages, practice profiles, supported specialty hubs, market data, ranking methodology, claim tools, and correction workflows with crawlable links.
High-coverage Michigan city directories
Statewide specialty hubs
Specialty categories help patients compare relevant offices, while each practice profile and its website, map, and phone details complete the path for appointments, insurance, and payment questions.
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 group profile matches are in Bay City, MI?
Dental.me data connects Bay City profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Aspen Dental (1). These are independent Dental.me directory matches; open the local profile to compare address, phone, website, ratings, hours where available, and correction options.
How many dentists are in Bay City, MI?
Dental.me organizes 55 dental practice profiles in Bay City, MI. 15 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Bay City dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Bay City, 43 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 22 list a website, and 32 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
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.
What the Bay City dental data shows
Of the 55 Bay City offices in this directory, 32 (58%) have Google rating data, 22 (40%) publish a website, 28 (51%) include hours, and 15 (27%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 43 profiles (78%).
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 city’s largest review sample belongs to Patrick Lucas-Perry, with 860 Google reviews at 4.1 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 55 practices (100% of the city directory): 48706 (36), 48708 (19).
Data snapshot: Aug 7, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.