Ranked using 4,932 patient reviews and registry records for 5 local practices.
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Our top ranked dental practice in Jacksonville, Florida is Dr. William Baxter, DMD,PA, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 1,872 public reviews. Other top choices include Advanced Dental Care Of Jacksonville PA and Michael D. Spencer, DDS, LLC. Jacksonville has a population of about 842,583, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Finding a great dentist in Jacksonville, Florida can feel overwhelming when every office claims to be the best. We weighed public review ratings, years in practice, and specialist services to separate the strongest offices from the rest. Each listing links to the practice so you can verify the details yourself.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Jacksonville, patients can access general dentistry. The Jacksonville practices on this list average 19 years in practice, with Dr. William Baxter, DMD,PA among the most established at 19 years. Listed offices serve several parts of the city, including the 32218, 32216, 32204 ZIP areas. Together these practices hold 4,932 public Google reviews, led by Dr. William Baxter, DMD,PA with 1,872. The average rating across this Jacksonville list is 4.9 out of 5.
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Offering general dentistry in Jacksonville, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 1,872 public Google reviews.
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Offering general dentistry in Jacksonville, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 1,185 public Google reviews.
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General dentistry in Jacksonville, delivered by serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 896 public Google reviews.
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Provides general dentistry for Jacksonville families, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 533 public Google reviews.
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Offering general dentistry in Jacksonville, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 446 public Google reviews.
Ratings on this list run from 4.9 to 5.0, review counts from 446 to 1,872, and registry records from 19 to 19 years.
| Rank | Practice | Google rating | Reviews | Years on record | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dr. William Baxter, DMD,PA | 4.9 | 1,872 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #2 | Advanced Dental Care Of Jacksonville PA | 4.9 | 1,185 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #3 | Michael D. Spencer, DDS, LLC | 4.9 | 896 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #4 | Dr. Michele Cavendish, DMD | 5.0 | 533 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #5 | Dr. Harrion Beaver, DMD | 4.9 | 446 | 19 | General Dentistry |
We matched 5 of these 5 Jacksonville practices to the official 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 Jacksonville, Florida average 4.9 stars. That is above nearby Palm Coast (4.8).
| City | Average rating | Practices ranked | Top pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. William Baxter, DMD,PA |
| Palm Coast | 4.8 | 5 | Dr. Ronald Jacob, DDS |
| Gainesville | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Lewis Garrish, DMD |
| Ocala | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Gregory Parker, DDS |
Teeth and gums need steady care, not just emergency fixes. A general dentist in Jacksonville, Florida cleans and examines your teeth and treats decay while it is still small. Seeing a dentist regularly is one of the simplest ways to protect both your smile and your long term health.
General Dentistry5 of 5 listed practices
General dentistry covers checkups, cleanings, cavity treatment, and the long term upkeep of your teeth and gums. In Jacksonville, offered by Dr. William Baxter, DMD,PA, Advanced Dental Care Of Jacksonville PA, Michael D. Spencer, DDS, LLC and 2 more.
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The Jacksonville, Florida list is set by our scoring, not by payment, using patient ratings, review counts, registry records, experience, and a working website.
Read our full ranking methodologyLook at the track record
Among the 5 practices listed in Jacksonville, Florida, registry records show an average of 19 years in operation, and 5 have been on record for 15 years or more. Dr. William Baxter, DMD,PA has the longest record at 19 years. A long track record usually points to steady, consistent care.
Check what patients say
The listed Jacksonville, Florida practices hold 4,932 public Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.9. A score backed by many reviews, like the 1,872 for Dr. William Baxter, DMD,PA, tells you more than a perfect rating from a handful of patients. Look for recent reviews that mention wait times and how procedures felt.
Check the services on offer
Every practice on this Jacksonville, Florida 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.
Think about location
The practices here are spread across 5 ZIP codes (32218, 32216, 32204, 32202, and 32207). A dentist near home or work makes it far easier to keep up with checkups twice a year.
Try a cleaning first
A routine cleaning is a low stakes way to judge a Jacksonville, Florida office: how clean it is, how current the equipment looks, and how well the team listens.
Your first appointment with a new dentist in Jacksonville, Florida sets the tone for your care. The dentist usually takes X rays, checks each tooth, screens your gums, and looks for early signs of trouble. Bring your insurance details and a list of questions so you get the most from the appointment.
In Jacksonville, Florida, the cost of a visit depends mostly on the work involved and your plan. Routine care is the affordable part; restorative and cosmetic treatment is where costs climb. If you are uninsured, ask Jacksonville practices about cash prices or a membership plan.
When you call or visit a Jacksonville, Florida office, these questions help you judge whether it is the right fit.
Dr. William Baxter, DMD,PA holds the number 1 spot on our Jacksonville list, with a 4.9 star Google rating from 1,872 reviews. Advanced Dental Care Of Jacksonville PA ranks second with a 4.9 rating.
Dr. William Baxter, DMD,PA has the most public Google reviews among the practices we list in Jacksonville, with 1,872. Across all 5 listed practices there are 4,932 reviews in total.
In Jacksonville, Florida, 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. William Baxter, DMD,PA has the longest record in the national provider registry, at more than 19 years. The average across the list is 19 years.
The Jacksonville practices we list are in ZIP codes 32218, 32216, 32204, 32202, and 32207. Each of those ZIP codes has one listed practice, so options are spread across Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville, Florida ranking comes from one score per practice that blends review quality, review volume, verified credentials, experience, and online presence across the 5 practices we compared.
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