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Nephi, UT · October 23, 2026

Nephi's Pinnacle Advanced Dentistry Earns a Perfect 100 Dental.me Score and a 5.0 Rating Across 876 Reviews

Under Dr. Scott W. Petersen and Dr. Scott H. Shakespear, the Juab County practice pairs gentle, honest care with AI-assisted diagnostic imaging for patients across Nephi, Mona, Levan and Fountain…

Vista, CA · October 23, 2026

Ryan Watkins DDS Inc. Built Dreamtime Dentistry Around a Rare Dual Credential in Dental Anesthesiology

Since 2011, Dr. Ryan Watkins has paired a National Dental Board of Anesthesiology diplomate credential with same-day CEREC crowns and CBCT imaging in Vista, CA.

Hillsdale, NJ · October 23, 2026

From Firefighter to Full-Arch Pioneer: Inside Dr. Christopher Cappelli's 50-Year-Old Hillsdale Dental Practice

Cappelli Dental Associates, founded in 1975 and now led by a former 9/11 first responder turned implant specialist, holds a 95 Dental.me Score and a 4.7 rating across 15 reviews.

New London, CT · October 23, 2026

Six Days a Week: Yolanda Borbon, DDS, Builds a New London Practice Around Patient Access

With extended evening hours, Saturday appointments, and a 4.8-star patient rating, the New London practice is defined by its uncommon availability.

Crofton, MD · October 23, 2026

32 Years of Family Dentistry: Inside Crofton's Bernard Dental and Dr. JoAnne Bernard's Enduring Practice

A Magna Cum Laude graduate and national honor society member, Dr. Bernard has anchored dental care in Crofton, Gambrills, and Bowie for over three decades, earning a 4.9-star rating across…

Dallas, TX · October 23, 2026

Dallas Prosthodontist Dr. David McFadden, One of Fewer Than 14 Dually Board-Certified U.S. Dentists, Marks Decades of Implant Specialty Care

At David D McFadden, DMD PA, three prosthodontists pair rare dual board certification with a 5.0-star, 191-review record and a philosophy built around teeth that look like they grow from…

Hutchinson, KS · October 23, 2026

After Six Years as a Navy Dental Officer, Dr. Trenton Morrill Carries On a 30-Year Hutchinson Family Dental Legacy

Hutchinson Family Dental pairs a military-trained dentist with three decades of community roots, same-day emergency care, and a 4.7-star patient record.

Dickinson, TX · October 23, 2026

Columbia-Trained Dentist Dr. Arpitkumar Patel Brings Ivy League Roots to Bay Colony Dental in Dickinson

With a 4.7 rating across 751 reviews, Bay Colony Dental pairs same-day emergency care and bilingual service with a dentist trained at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.

Dallas, TX · October 23, 2026

Bella Family Dental Opens Its Dallas Chairs on Sundays, Pairing Weekend Access With D'Aura Veneers

Led by Dr. Nhu Dang and Dr. Ashley Falcone, the Oak Cliff practice blends CBCT precision, laser dentistry, and bilingual care into a 4.9-rated patient experience.

Reston, VA · October 22, 2026

Fifth-Grade Dream Realized: Dr. Leah Byars Brings 15+ Years of Evidence-Based Care to Sunset Hills Dental Co. of Reston

A Northern Virginia native with degrees from UVA, George Mason, and NYU, Dr. Byars has built a Reston practice around unhurried appointments, digital dentistry, and a 5-star patient reputation.

Diamond Bar, CA · October 22, 2026

Diamond Bar Patients Find Weekend Access and Steady Care at Andriani Ongkorahardjo, DDS

With a 4.4-star rating and a schedule that stretches into Saturday, the Diamond Bar practice gives patients rare flexibility in fitting dental care into busy lives.

South Hadley, MA · October 22, 2026

Patient Loyalty Follows Dr. Felicia Baltazar Across Practices — Now Anchoring Care at Baltazar Dental in South Hadley

With a 4.9-star average across 118 reviews and a 98 Dental.me Score, Baltazar Dental built a reputation on vigilance, warmth, and whole-patient care.

Houston, TX · October 22, 2026

Champions Dental's Husband-and-Wife Dentist Team Brings 24 Years of Baylor-Trained Expertise to Houston

Led by Dr. Esteban Garza, DDS, MAGD, and Dr. Amanda L. Garza, DDS, the Cutten Road practice pairs same-day restorations with a 4.8-rated, mission-driven approach to family dentistry.

Los Gatos, CA · October 22, 2026

25 Years Later, Los Gatos Native Dr. John McCleve Still Practices Dentistry in His Hometown

Dr. John B. McCleve has built a five-star, Spanish-speaking family dental practice on Blossom Hill Road, anchored by a veteran team with decades of combined clinical experience.

Piscataway, NJ · October 22, 2026

NYU and Columbia-Trained Duo: Inside iCare4Smiles Dental Piscataway, Where Dr. Ayesha Muzaffar Pioneered Her Family's Path Into Dentistry

A decade-plus into practice, Dr. Ayesha Muzaffar has built a 4.9-rated, 98-scored Piscataway practice anchored in advanced implant training and a patient-first philosophy she describes as the cornerstone of overall…

Coeur D Alene, ID · October 22, 2026

20 Years of Gentle Family Dentistry: Native Coeur d'Alene Dentist Cherilee C. Bloom, DDS Marks Two Decades of Care

Dr. Cheri Bloom built her practice at home in Coeur d'Alene after training in Omaha and practicing in Portland, earning a 4.7-star patient rating along the way

Brooklyn, NY · October 22, 2026

20 Years in Bay Ridge: David Gutwirth, DDS Builds a 5-Star Practice One Patient Relationship at a Time

A Brooklyn-born dentist who has spent two decades at the same Bay Ridge office now holds a 5.0-star average across 133 reviews and a 98 Dental.me Score.

Bethpage, NY · October 21, 2026

Bethpage's Refine Dental Studio: A NYU Friendship Turned Dental Partnership Built on Trust

Dr. Vasundhara Bhatt and Dr. Yanting Chen, who met in dental school, now co-own Refine Dental Studio (Bhatt Dental PLLC), earning a 95 Dental.me Score and a 4.6-star patient rating.

La Jolla, CA · October 21, 2026

Berkeley-to-UCLA Pipeline: Inside Dr. Arvin Pal's Boutique Orthodontic Practice in La Jolla

A board-certified orthodontist with a published research record and a 97 Dental.me Score built a family-style practice where every treatment plan is personalized

Chandler, AZ · October 21, 2026

Rose Crest Dental in Chandler Turns Every New Patient Visit Into a Donation Honoring Dr. Hunsaker's Daughter, Hope

With a 5-star average across 187 reviews and a 99 Dental.me Score, Dr. Matt Hunsaker's family practice pairs same-day technology with a mission rooted in personal loss and giving back.

New York, NY · October 21, 2026

Six-Day Access: How Behnaz Garemani, D.D.S. Built a New York Practice Around Patients' Real Schedules

With Saturday hours, early Friday appointments, and a 4.5-star track record across 331 reviews, Behnaz Garemani has made consistent, accessible dental care a hallmark of her New York practice.

Cedar Park, TX · October 21, 2026

From India to USC's Top 12 Percent: Dr. Lakshmi Alapati Brings Ivory Dental's Patient-First Philosophy to Cedar Park Families

Amani Pediatric Dentistry PLLC, operating as Ivory Dental, holds a 98 Dental.me Score and a 4.9-star average across 117 reviews under the care of Dr. Lakshmi Alapati.

Summit, NJ · October 21, 2026

Summit Smiles' Dr. Mariam Vaziri Holds Rare Biomimetic Dentistry Accreditation Shared by Few in New Jersey

In Summit, a dentist practicing since 1999 blends Fellowship-level credentials with a minimally invasive, tooth-preserving philosophy patients consistently rate exceptional.

East Providence, RI · October 21, 2026

Three Generations, One Chair: Inside Smith Family Dental Associates' 50-Year East Providence Legacy

Founded by Dr. Robert N. Smith in 1973 and carried forward by his daughters, the East Providence practice holds a 4.9-star rating across 293 reviews and a 99 Dental.me Score.

Munster, IN · October 20, 2026

Orthodontic Experts of Indiana Brings Board-Certified, Medicaid-Friendly Care to Munster Families

Led by AAO and ABO board-certified orthodontists, the Ridge Road practice has guided more than 50,000 smiles through braces, Invisalign®, and clear aligner treatment.

Hingham, MA · October 20, 2026

Hingham Dentist Dr. Shreen Sandhu Kupke Places Her Own Implants and Reviews Every Scan Chairside — Heart of Hingham Dental Aesthetics Scores 97

A Malaysia-to-India-to-Boston training path led Dr. Sandhu to build an end-to-end, anxiety-aware dental practice on Boston's South Shore.

Chicago, IL · October 20, 2026

25 Years, One Chicago Magazine 'Top Doctor': Inside Healthy Smiles, Inc.'s Roscoe Village Practice

Dr. Rita Salvi-Platt's family and cosmetic practice: 2016 Top Doctor honor, 4.9-star average, and in-house 3D crowns in as little as 3 days.

Magnolia, TX · October 20, 2026

In Magnolia, Double Tree Dentistry Builds a 97-Score Reputation on an Unhurried Promise: No Rushed Visits, No One-Size-Fits-All Plans

With a 4.9-star average across 50 reviews and a philosophy that rejects assembly-line dentistry, Double Tree Dentistry, PLLC has become a dependable dental home for patients across Magnolia and the…

San Lorenzo, CA · October 20, 2026

A 25-Year, Two-Doctor Practice Built by the Kazis Still Runs on Evening Hours and a No-Drama Philosophy

In San Lorenzo, Dr. Shital Kazi and Dr. Supriya Kazi have turned a quarter-century of family dentistry into a perfect 100 Dental.me Score and a 5.0-star average across 339 reviews.

Sparta, NJ · October 20, 2026

In Sparta, A Solo Dental Practice Quietly Compiles a 5-Star Record Across 193 Patient Reviews

Derek R. Noonan, DMD, LLC has built its reputation in Sussex County one appointment at a time, earning a 99 Dental.me Score along the way.

Aurora, CO · October 20, 2026

From a Tajikistan Dental School to NYU Honors: The Uncommon Path Behind Aurora's 99-Score Cozy Dental

A four-dentist team spanning three decades, two continents, and a shared focus on comfort has built one of Aurora's most reviewed family dental practices.

Salinas, CA · October 20, 2026

A Salinas Dental Practice Where a 97 Dental.me Score Meets a 4.9-Star Patient Record

Across fifty documented reviews, patients of Dhaval Patel, DDS, in Salinas have built one of the strongest patient-trust profiles tracked on Dental.me.

Naperville, IL · October 20, 2026

Naperville's Dr. Margaret Kowalczyk Builds a Practice Whose Name Says Everything: A 95 Dental.me Score for the Dentist Behind NapervilleBraces.com

With a D.D.S. and a Master of Science degree, Dr. Margaret Kowalczyk has built a focused, highly rated practice serving Naperville families on a carefully structured four-day schedule.

Columbia, SC · October 20, 2026

A Mississippi Native's Journey Through Tuskegee and Meharry Built Columbia's Premier Smile Center

Dr. Glenn Smith's family-style practice on Brookfield Road holds a 4.9-star average across 496 reviews and a perfect 100 Dental.me Score.

Birmingham, AL · October 20, 2026

Birmingham's Cook Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Proves a Independent Practice Can Still Lead on Patient Trust

Dr. Aaron Cook's listening-first philosophy has earned the Birmingham practice a 4.9-star patient average, a 97 Dental.me Score, and recognition from Opencare and ThreeBestRated®.

Livonia, MI · October 20, 2026

The Periodontist Who Invented His Own Gum Graft Technique — and Has Spent Nearly Three Decades Teaching It to Other Dentists

Dr. Samir Zakaria, a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, has focused exclusively on periodontics and dental implants since 1992, developing a minimally invasive grafting method now taught to…

Roy, UT · October 20, 2026

One Roof, Two Specialties: Roy's Anderson Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics Pairs Board-Certified Children's Dentistry With In-House Braces

Dr. John Anderson has built a single, convenient Roy, Utah practice where kids 18 and under get both pediatric dental care and orthodontic treatment from one familiar, board-certified provider.

Holyoke, MA · October 20, 2026

A Rare Academy of General Dentistry Mastership Anchors Holyoke's Oakdale Dental Associates

Dr. Manohar A. Lalchandani's MAGD credential and a biomimetic approach to restorative care distinguish this longstanding Northampton Street practice.

Moline, IL · October 20, 2026

Chief Resident at UVA, Now Treating Moline Patients: Inside Dr. Muna Strasser's Health-Centered Dental Practice

With postdoctoral training beyond the standard dental degree and a 97 Dental.me Score, Dr. Strasser built a Moline practice that looks past symptoms to find the root cause of pain

Fresno, CA · October 20, 2026

A Rare Dental School Honor Shapes the Gentle, High-Tech Care at Fresno Smile Dentistry

Dr. John Nguyen, singled out among his graduating class for a national radiology distinction, has built a Fresno practice around listening first and treating second.

Santa Clarita, CA · October 20, 2026

A Santa Clarita Dentist Rebuilt His Practice Around One Idea: Prevent the Problem Before It Starts

Dr. Brian Edwards founded Three Two Three® Dentistry on a prevention-first philosophy now taught nationally, earning the Santa Clarita practice a 100 Dental.me Score and a 5.0-star average across 372…

West Des Moines, IA · October 20, 2026

West Des Moines Dentist Joins Fewer Than 1 in 200 U.S. Dentists With Diplomate Status in Sleep Medicine

Dr. Christopher Gipple of Silent Sleep Iowa holds the gold-standard credential from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, treating snoring and sleep apnea through custom oral appliance therapy instead…

Cedar Park, TX · October 20, 2026

Cedar Park Orthodontics: Nearly Two Decades of Board-Certified Care Built Around Precision-Milled Braces and Faster Treatment Times

ABO-Board Certified orthodontist Dr. Brian Bolerjack has spent close to twenty years shortening treatment times for Cedar Park families through Invisalign, precision-milled braces, and a no-referral-needed model of care.

Falls Church, VA · October 20, 2026

One of Four Selected Nationwide: Falls Church Orthodontist Brings an Elite Training Pipeline — and a Husband-and-Wife Practice — to Seven Corners

Dr. Owais Naeem, a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics who trained in one of the country's most selective residency programs, leads Potomac River Orthodontics' newly renovated Falls Church…

Chelmsford, MA · October 20, 2026

Chelmsford's Hometown Dentist Marks Nearly Four Decades of Care — and a Legacy That Reached Chernobyl's Children

Dr. William J. Lewis, a Chelmsford native who returned home to practice in 1988, has built a family dental office defined by community service, steady leadership, and a 4.8-star patient…

Walnut Creek, CA · October 20, 2026

Walnut Creek Dentist Holds Rare AACD Accreditation, Built a Practice Around One Question: Why Did This Happen?

At Mona Lisa Smile Dental, Dr. Mohammad Khandaqji pairs 25-plus years of advanced clinical experience and CBCT-guided diagnostics with a philosophy that treats root causes, not just symptoms.

Cody, WY · October 20, 2026

Cody’s Only VA-Approved Dentist Built a Decade-Strong Practice on Hometown Roots and a Detour Through Peru

Dr. Josh George returned to his native Cody, Wyoming, to found Heart Mountain Dental in 2015 — and has since become the Big Horn Basin’s sole VA-approved dental provider while…

Memphis, TN · October 20, 2026

Inside a Restored 19th-Century Building in Downtown Memphis, Dr. Jodi Rump Brings Bite-Analysis Technology Used by Just 1% of U.S. Dentists

Main Street Dental pairs Hornbrook Group-trained cosmetic expertise and a Pierre Fauchard Award with rare diagnostic technology inside one of downtown Memphis's most distinctive restored buildings.

Wiggins, MS · October 20, 2026

Three Generations, One Chair: Wiggins' Stone Dental Clinic Marks More Than Five Decades of Family-Rooted Care

Founded in 1972 by Dr. Ray Cooley and now carried forward by his daughter, Dr. Rebecca Courtney, the Stone County practice pairs old-fashioned hometown trust with advanced dentistry and a…

Rochester, MN · October 20, 2026

Hometown Dentists, Advanced Science: Inside Rochester's Penz Dental Care and Its Tooth-Preserving Approach to General Dentistry

Founded by Dr. Matt Penz in 2016, the practice has grown into a four-dentist team trained in biomimetic restorative dentistry, earning a perfect 100 Dental.me Score and a 5.0-star average…