Poughkeepsie, NY Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 85 dental offices in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County). 49 have Google rating data across 6,295 reviews, averaging 4.11 stars. Current score leaders include Poughkeepsie Dental and Dental Design Studio: Richard K. Whalen D.D.S.. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026 · How we rank →
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Featured dentists in Poughkeepsie
Three featured practices in Poughkeepsie.
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Dentists in Poughkeepsie, NY — ranked
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The Poughkeepsie dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Poughkeepsie’s 85 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Poughkeepsie’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. New York
Average Google rating across rated Poughkeepsie offices.
Poughkeepsie 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.
- Poughkeepsie DentalScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 624 reviews
- Dental Design Studio: Richard K. Whalen D.D.S.Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 501 reviews
- Kenneth Ritz & Melvin PearlmanScore 96 · 4.9 ★ · 271 reviews
- The Children's Dental GroupScore 96 · 4.8 ★ · 1,420 reviews
- Joseph DellScore 96 · 4.8 ★ · 390 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Poughkeepsie.
- The Children's Dental Group1,420 reviews · 4.8 ★
- Charisse Leonidas756 reviews · 4.4 ★
- Poughkeepsie Dental624 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Dental Design Studio: Richard K. Whalen D.D.S.501 reviews · 5.0 ★
- Joseph Dell390 reviews · 4.8 ★
Dental group profile matches in Poughkeepsie
3 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.
Aspen Dental in Poughkeepsie: Charisse Leonidas.
Coast Dental in Poughkeepsie: Gold Coast Dental.
Gentle Dental in Poughkeepsie: Gentle Dental of the Hudson Valley.
Open each linked Poughkeepsie profile to verify its address, phone, website, rating, review count, and current practice details.
Dental specialties in Poughkeepsie
The largest supported local categories include Dental Implants (14), Cosmetic Dentists (10), Pediatric Dentists (8), Oral Surgeons (7).
Dental.me guides for Poughkeepsie
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Poughkeepsie directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.
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Nearby cities
Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Poughkeepsie.
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Common questions about dentists in Poughkeepsie
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Poughkeepsie, NY?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Poughkeepsie dentists are Poughkeepsie Dental (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 624 reviews); Dental Design Studio: Richard K. Whalen D.D.S. (Dental.me Score 97, 5.0 stars, 501 reviews); Kenneth Ritz & Melvin Pearlman (Dental.me Score 96, 4.9 stars, 271 reviews). Across the city, 19 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Poughkeepsie, NY good?
Poughkeepsie's rated dental offices average 4.11 stars on Google - compared with a 4.46 New York average, and 19 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.
What dental categories are common in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Poughkeepsie profiles include General Dentistry, Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Oral Surgeons. 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dental.me data connects Poughkeepsie profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Aspen Dental (1), Coast Dental (1), Gentle 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dental.me organizes 85 dental practice profiles in Poughkeepsie, NY. 34 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Poughkeepsie dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Poughkeepsie, 67 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 39 list a website, and 49 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
What dental specialties are in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dental.me data connects Poughkeepsie practices with Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Periodontists, Teeth Whitening. 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie dental data shows
Of the 85 Poughkeepsie offices in this directory, 49 (58%) have Google rating data, 39 (46%) publish a website, 36 (42%) include hours, and 34 (40%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 67 profiles (79%).
Rated Poughkeepsie offices average 4.11 stars across 6,295 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.46 statewide. 19 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 8 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: Poughkeepsie Dental (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 624 reviews); Dental Design Studio: Richard K. Whalen D.D.S. (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 501 reviews); Kenneth Ritz & Melvin Pearlman (Score 96, 4.9 stars, 271 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to The Children's Dental Group, with 1,420 Google reviews at 4.8 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 85 practices (100% of the city directory): 12601 (49), 12603 (36).
Data snapshot: Aug 31, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.