Cleveland, OH Dentists | 349 Ranked

How do I book a Cleveland dentist with Ohio Medicaid?

To book a Cleveland dentist with Ohio Medicaid, match your plan to an office from the 349 listed and confirm that it takes that plan. For CareSource Ohio Medicaid, dental benefits run through Delta Dental, so name that coverage when arranging the visit. Families can start with the 36 offices listing children's care, then confirm the child's age and the proposed service with the office. A filling, root canal or denture visit also needs the covered work and any approval explained, so you know what the appointment can include before you travel.

Dentists in Cleveland

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The Cleveland dental market, by the numbers

How Cleveland’s 349 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Cleveland’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+13
Excellent21
Great22
Strong36
Good & below31

Rating vs. Ohio

Average Google rating across rated Cleveland offices.

4.28
Cleveland average4.28 ★
Ohio average4.52 ★
Rated 4.9–5.053 offices
Elite (96+) offices13

Cleveland dental leaders

Compare the highest scores and the most Google reviews.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. University Heights Dental - Dina Fixler DMD, LLC
    Score 99 · 4.8 ★ · 1,047 reviews
  2. Hudec Dental
    Score 97 · 4.9 ★ · 490 reviews
  3. Anthony Lopresti
    Score 97 · 4.9 ★ · 451 reviews
  4. Kirlough Family Dentistry, LLC
    Score 97 · 4.9 ★ · 436 reviews
  5. Downtown Dental Services
    Score 97 · 4.9 ★ · 302 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Cleveland.

  1. Hylan Dental Care of Cleveland
    2,806 reviews · 4.5 ★
  2. Colleen Lee
    673 reviews · 4.7 ★

Dental groups in Cleveland

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

Aspen Dental in Cleveland: Abdullah Mehboob G DDS.

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

Dental specialties in Cleveland

The largest supported local categories include Dental Implants (53), Pediatric Dentists (36), Teeth Whitening (29), Periodontists (27).

Dental.me guides for Cleveland

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

Guide links connect this city directory to the broader Ohio and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.

Dental offices by ZIP code in Cleveland

Dental offices by ZIP code.

44106 6444111 2844124 2844109 2644130 2444128 2044114 1344115 1144122 1044143 1044195 1044105 844113 844129 844121 744136 7

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Comparing Cleveland dentists

Rated Cleveland offices average 4.28 stars across 16,244 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.52 statewide. 53 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 13 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: University Heights Dental - Dina Fixler DMD, LLC (Score 99, 4.8 stars, 1,047 reviews); Hudec Dental (Score 97, 4.9 stars, 490 reviews); Anthony Lopresti (Score 97, 4.9 stars, 451 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Hylan Dental Care of Cleveland, with 2,806 reviews at 4.5 stars.

The 3 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 120 dental offices: 44106 (64), 44111 (28), 44124 (28).

Cleveland dental care from a student cleaning to hospital-based treatment

Cleveland has low-fee student cleaning as well as repair and hospital-based dental care. Tri-C focuses on hygiene. Case Western Reserve University screens patients for teaching care. MetroHealth treats routine and complex dental needs.

The service needed matters when weighing Cleveland dental offices. Cleaning and repairing a painful tooth involve different work. A plan also needs to account for trips from your side of the city to the treatment site.

Tri-C dental cleaning costs $15 for adults and $10 for children

Tri-C's Dental Hygiene Clinic charges $15 for an adult visit and $10 for a child. The fee includes cleaning, needed X-rays and fluoride. Sealants cost $5 per tooth.

The clinic is at 2900 Community College Avenue, Metro Health Careers and Sciences, Room 127. Its dental line is 216-987-4413. Payment is due at the first appointment.

A teaching appointment can last up to 3.5 hours, with more visits if needed. A parent or legal guardian must stay through the entire first appointment for a patient 17 or younger. This time commitment matters when arranging work or school pickup around care.

Starting regular treatment at Case Western Reserve's dental clinic

CWRU's regular dental care starts with screening, followed by a full exam before treatment begins. The clinic is at 9601 Chester Avenue. New adult patients can discuss intake at 216-368-8730.

Screening covers health history, an oral exam and any needed X-rays. A later visit develops the treatment plan. The school accepts Ohio Medicaid and Ohio Medicaid managed care plans.

Students treat patients with faculty oversight. Visits can take a morning or afternoon, and completing care can require several appointments. Acceptance for ongoing care depends on the school's teaching needs and the patient's health, needs and schedule.

CWRU urgent dental care: diagnosis and treatment fees

CWRU posts an initial diagnostic fee of $150 and estimated emergency treatment costs of $150-$285. Treatment charges depend on the service. The clinic should explain the price of the proposed work along with the diagnosis charge.

The adult emergency service requires an appointment at 216-368-3200. It focuses on temporary pain relief. Its scope excludes fillings, crowns, cleaning, root canals and wisdom-tooth removal.

An urgent visit does not enroll a patient in regular teaching care. On evenings, weekends or clinic breaks, the school's guidance points to University Hospitals and the resident on call at 216-844-1000. Hospital and dental charges are the patient's responsibility.

Dental repair and medical complexity through MetroHealth

MetroHealth provides routine dental exams, cleaning and X-rays from age 6, plus repair and replacement teeth. Dental scheduling is 216-778-4725. Patients can schedule directly without a referral.

Care includes front- and back-tooth root canals, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures. The team also removes teeth. Its hospital-based program treats complex medical or developmental needs. Sedation and general anesthesia can be used when appropriate.

The dental team can explain the treatment site when booking. For an older adult, health conditions and medicines belong in the first discussion. The needed support and proposed treatment help determine the plan.

Uptown dental care with income-based fees at The Centers

The Centers offers dental exams, cleaning, fillings and tooth removal at its Uptown service. Uptown is at 12201 Euclid Avenue. The dental appointment contact is 216-325-9355.

Medicaid and private insurance are accepted, and sliding fees can help patients without coverage. The team can explain the discount and the planned charge. Income matters to the available help.

A person with tooth pain needs to discuss dental intake directly. The Centers also has other medical and behavioral services with their own schedules. Their walk-in arrangements should not be treated as a dental appointment.

CareSource, Ohio Medicaid and the visit you want to book

CareSource's Ohio Medicaid dental benefits are provided through Delta Dental. Name that coverage when checking an office for a visit. An office needs to confirm that it takes the plan for the care proposed.

Ohio's usual routine exam and cleaning limit is every 365 days at age 21 or older and every 180 days under 21. Some groups and approved needs allow more frequent care. That benefit needs to fit the patient's age and the service proposed.

For a Cleveland family, a dental office should confirm the child's care and plan before the visit. A children's dental checkup can lead to a plan for fixing a tooth. The needed approval should be explained at that stage.

Paying for dentures, implants or saving a Cleveland tooth

Ohio Medicaid requires prior approval for complete dentures. Necessary follow-up adjustments are included for 6 months. The dentist's proposal should explain fitting and any work needed before the denture.

A private Cleveland implant quote should price surgery and the final teeth. Tooth removal can add work. The implant care plan needs to include those proposed steps. A tooth-replacement specialist can discuss options after an exam.

Keeping a tooth can involve root canal care and a later filling or crown. Gum treatment or oral surgery can involve another office. All proposed stages belong in the price discussion.

Without insurance, a Cleveland toothache needs a priced treatment plan

An uninsured toothache visit needs an exam price and an explanation of what treatment follows. Cleveland urgent dental offices can describe their intake. The Centers' sliding fees offer another cost discussion for eligible patients.

A dental emergency assessment can lead to work at another visit. The school has a limited pain-relief service, while repairs need the appropriate clinic or private office. Its University Hospitals after-hours route offers a place to discuss severe pain, swelling or bleeding.

Euclid Avenue dental trips and RTA senior fares

The HealthLine follows Euclid Avenue between Public Square and Stokes-Windermere. It offers an east-side travel option for the Uptown area. Median stations require the marked crosswalk to reach the bus.

RTA posts a $2.50 single fare or $5 day pass for regular bus, rapid and BRT service. At 65 or older, the senior rate is $1.25 single or $2.50 for a day pass with accepted ID. A long teaching visit and later trips need to fit that travel plan.

For braces care, repeat checks also affect the route. Cosmetic treatment needs its own exam and plan for finishing visits. The office address and any referral site both matter.

Cleveland office contacts and choices across the inner suburbs

Lakewood and Parma add western and southern office choices. Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, Beachwood and Mayfield Heights add eastern locations. A referral across a city line needs the same check of plan and full treatment cost.

Cleveland questions about low-fee care, urgent visits and tooth repair

Where can a Cleveland patient seek dental care on a limited income?

The Centers offers sliding fees, and Tri-C posts low prices for hygiene care. The right option depends on whether you need cleaning or tooth repair. Dental school treatment has its own fees and screening. An exam and a clear price for the proposed work help you plan beyond the first visit.

Does the Tri-C dental fee include X-rays and fluoride?

Tri-C's clinic fee includes needed X-rays and fluoride along with cleaning. Sealants have a separate per-tooth charge. Student care takes longer because faculty check the work, and more visits can be needed. A parent or guardian also has to stay for the entire first visit when the patient is 17 or younger.

Can an uninsured Cleveland patient use the dental school's urgent service?

CWRU's adult emergency clinic has a posted diagnostic fee and a fee-for-service treatment plan. It requires a booked appointment and has limited scope for pain relief. Repair work such as fillings or crowns needs another care plan. The clinic should explain the charges before the patient agrees to treatment.

Does an urgent CWRU dental visit make me a regular patient?

The urgent visit does not enroll you in the school's ongoing care. Regular treatment uses a screening process and a full exam to develop a plan. Acceptance depends on teaching needs and the patient's needs and schedule. That means pain relief and longer-term repair can involve different steps.

Can MetroHealth help a Cleveland adult with complex medical needs get dental care?

MetroHealth's dental program can treat people with complex health and support needs. The team can discuss those needs when booking a visit. Care includes repairing and replacing teeth. The exam helps set a plan, including whether sedation or care from another specialist is appropriate for the work proposed.

How often does Ohio Medicaid cover a Cleveland adult's routine cleaning?

The usual adult limit is a routine cleaning every 365 days from age 21. Some patient groups and approved needs allow more care. The dental office and plan need to apply the rule to your situation. Treatment for a problem tooth needs its own assessment and benefit check beyond the routine cleaning schedule.

What should a Cleveland Medicaid patient know before starting complete dentures?

Complete dentures require prior approval under Ohio Medicaid. The proposal should explain any necessary tooth removal and the fitting plan. Necessary follow-up adjustments are included for 6 months. The office needs to identify the covered work and any proposed patient charge so you understand the course of care before it starts.

How do Cleveland implant estimates differ from a denture quote?

An implant estimate includes surgical and restorative stages when those are proposed, while a denture plan describes removable teeth and fitting. Both need to identify what is included. Tooth removal or other added work can change the price. Compare the completed teeth, the visits and your total expected payment.

What travel costs should an older Cleveland patient include for repeated dental visits?

RTA has discounted senior fares from age 65 with accepted ID. The choice of single fares or a day pass depends on the trips involved. A teaching clinic can require long or repeated visits, so travel belongs in that plan. The exact treatment and referral addresses determine which route works.

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