Ranked using 3,643 patient reviews and registry records for 5 local practices.
Quick answer
Our top ranked dental practice in Denver, Colorado is Dr. Kara Arnold, DDS, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 659 public reviews. Other top choices include Dr. Gilmer Boyd, DDS and Metropolitan Dental Care. Denver has a population of about 649,495, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Whether you just moved to Denver, Colorado or your old office closed, this page is a fast way to find quality care. We assessed each practice on care quality, experience, and the range of services it offers, not on who pays the most. Our rankings stay independent of whether a practice chooses to advertise with us.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Denver, patients can access general dentistry. The Denver practices on this list average 16 years in practice, with Dr. Kara Arnold, DDS among the most established at 19 years. Listed offices serve several parts of the city, including the 80211, 80210, 80202 ZIP areas. Together these practices hold 3,643 public Google reviews, led by Metropolitan Dental Care with 1,100. The average rating across this Denver list is 4.9 out of 5.
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Provides general dentistry for Denver families, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 659 public Google reviews.
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Provides general dentistry for Denver families, serving patients for 13 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 634 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Denver, an established local practice. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 1,100 public Google reviews.
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Provides general dentistry for Denver families, an established local practice. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 594 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
A Denver dental office focused on general dentistry, an established local practice. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 656 public Google reviews.
Ratings on this list run from 4.9 to 5.0, review counts from 594 to 1,100, and registry records from 13 to 19 years.
| Rank | Practice | Google rating | Reviews | Years on record | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dr. Kara Arnold, DDS | 4.9 | 659 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #2 | Dr. Gilmer Boyd, DDS | 4.9 | 634 | 13 | General Dentistry |
| #3 | Metropolitan Dental Care | 4.9 | 1,100 | — | General Dentistry |
| #4 | Denver Dream Dentistry | 5.0 | 594 | — | General Dentistry |
| #5 | Cherry Creek Dental Spa | 4.9 | 656 | — | General Dentistry |
2 of the 5 Denver practices on this page are matched to their record in the US National Provider Identifier registry, and 5 carry a public Google rating. Details were last reviewed on August 27, 2026.
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The practices we list in Denver, Colorado average 4.9 stars. That is above nearby Commerce City (4.8).
| City | Average rating | Practices ranked | Top pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Kara Arnold, DDS |
| Lakewood | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. David Collins, DDS |
| Commerce City | 4.8 | 5 | Reunion Dental Care, LLC |
| Arvada | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Mitchell Friedman, DDS |
A healthy mouth quietly supports the rest of your health. A dentist in Denver, Colorado looks after cleanings, cavities, crowns, and the overall condition of your mouth. Regular visits catch cavities and gum disease early and protect the bone that holds your teeth in place.
General Dentistry5 of 5 listed practices
General dentistry covers checkups, cleanings, cavity treatment, and the long term upkeep of your teeth and gums. In Denver, offered by Dr. Kara Arnold, DDS, Dr. Gilmer Boyd, DDS, Metropolitan Dental Care and 2 more.
Treatments available in Denver today look very different from a decade ago. Read about recent advances and what to ask your Denver dentist.
Our Denver, Colorado ranking is editorial, not paid: each practice is scored on reviews, review volume, registry credentials, experience, and online presence. Sponsored spots are labeled and never change the organic order.
Read our full ranking methodologyCheck how long each practice has been around
Among the 5 practices listed in Denver, Colorado, registry records show an average of 16 years in operation, and 1 has been on record for 15 years or more. Dr. Kara Arnold, DDS has the longest record at 19 years. Experience matters most for complex work such as implants or root canals.
Check what patients say
The listed Denver, Colorado practices hold 3,643 public Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.9. A score backed by many reviews, like the 1,100 for Metropolitan Dental Care, tells you more than a perfect rating from a handful of patients. Notice how the office replies to criticism, not just to praise.
Check the services on offer
Every practice on this Denver, Colorado list focuses on general dentistry, so for specialist work such as braces or implants you may be referred to a specialist nearby. Ask about referrals on your first call.
Consider the commute
The practices here are spread across 5 ZIP codes (80211, 80210, 80202, 80220, and 80209). A dentist near home or work makes it far easier to keep up with checkups twice a year.
Start with a checkup
Start small in Denver, Colorado: book a checkup, see how the staff treat you, and only then commit to bigger treatment.
A first visit to a Denver, Colorado dental office is mostly about getting to know your mouth. The dentist usually takes X rays, checks each tooth, screens your gums, and looks for early signs of trouble. You leave with a written plan, an estimate for any work, and a recommended schedule for the next visit.
Prices at Denver, Colorado dental offices vary with the treatment and your insurance plan. Preventive visits cost the least, and major work such as implants is often spread over several appointments. Ask each Denver office for an estimate and about payment plans before you book.
Before you commit to a dentist in Denver, Colorado, a few direct questions tell you a lot about the practice.
Dr. Kara Arnold, DDS holds the number 1 spot on our Denver list, with a 4.9 star Google rating from 659 reviews. Dr. Gilmer Boyd, DDS ranks second with a 4.9 rating.
Metropolitan Dental Care has the most public Google reviews among the practices we list in Denver, with 1,100. Across all 5 listed practices there are 3,643 reviews in total.
In Denver, Colorado, the 5 rated practices we list average 4.9 out of 5 on Google, and the highest rating is 5.0.
Of the practices we list, Dr. Kara Arnold, DDS has the longest record in the national provider registry, at more than 19 years. The average across the list is 16 years.
The Denver practices we list are in ZIP codes 80211, 80210, 80202, 80220, and 80209. Each of those ZIP codes has one listed practice, so options are spread across Denver.
Each of the 5 Denver, Colorado practices here was scored on the same factors: Google rating, number of reviews, national provider registry records, experience, and a working website. The highest scores make the list.
The organic Denver, Colorado ranking cannot be bought. Sponsored placements exist, carry an Ad label, and sit apart from the editorial list.
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