Ranked using 1,152 patient reviews and registry records for 5 local practices.
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Our top ranked dental practice in Waterville, Maine is Dr. Gary Ferguson, DMD, MS, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 333 public reviews. Other top choices include Dr. Brian Patterson, DDS, MS and Kennebec Dental Excellence. Waterville has a population of about 16,823, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Good dental care in Waterville, Maine should not take hours of searching to track down. We reviewed dental practices across Waterville, Maine and ranked them on patient reviews, verified credentials, and range of care. You get the strongest Waterville dental practices first, with the reasoning made plain.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Waterville, patients can access general dentistry, implants, and orthodontics. 1 of these practices on this page offers implants. The Waterville practices on this list average 17 years in practice, with Dr. Gary Ferguson, DMD, MS among the most established at 20 years. Listed offices are concentrated around the 04901 ZIP area. Together these practices hold 1,152 public Google reviews, led by Kennebec Dental Excellence with 570. The average rating across this Waterville list is 4.9 out of 5.
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Implants
Provides implants for Waterville families, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 333 public Google reviews.
Orthodontics
Offering orthodontics in Waterville, serving patients for 8 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 141 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Known in Waterville for general dentistry, an established local practice. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 570 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
A Waterville dental office focused on general dentistry, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 47 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
A Waterville dental office focused on general dentistry, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 61 public Google reviews.
Ratings on this list run from 4.7 to 5.0, review counts from 47 to 570, and registry records from 8 to 20 years.
| Rank | Practice | Google rating | Reviews | Years on record | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dr. Gary Ferguson, DMD, MS | 4.7 | 333 | 20 | Implants |
| #2 | Dr. Brian Patterson, DDS, MS | 5.0 | 141 | 8 | Orthodontics |
| #3 | Kennebec Dental Excellence | 4.8 | 570 | — | General Dentistry |
| #4 | Dr. Stephen Klinker, DDS | 5.0 | 47 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #5 | Dr. John Poirier, DMD | 4.9 | 61 | 20 | General Dentistry |
4 of the 5 Waterville 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 28, 2026.
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The practices we list in Waterville, Maine average 4.9 stars. That matches the nearby cities shown here.
The mouth is often the first place wider health problems show up. Dentists in Waterville, Maine do preventive work like cleanings, restorative work like fillings and crowns, and much in between. Twice a year visits keep issues small and give the dentist time to plan any bigger work carefully.
General Dentistry3 of 5 listed practices
A general dentist handles the routine care most people need, from cleanings and exams to fillings and crowns. In Waterville, offered by Kennebec Dental Excellence, Dr. Stephen Klinker, DDS, Dr. John Poirier, DMD.
Implants1 of 5 listed practices
Implants are the long term option for a missing tooth: a post in the jaw topped with a custom crown. In Waterville, offered by Dr. Gary Ferguson, DMD, MS.
Orthodontics1 of 5 listed practices
Orthodontic care moves teeth into better alignment with braces or clear aligners. In Waterville, offered by Dr. Brian Patterson, DDS, MS.
Treatments available in Waterville today look very different from a decade ago. Read about recent advances and what to ask your Waterville dentist.
We rank Waterville, Maine practices on review quality and volume, national provider registry records, years in practice, and online presence. Paid placements are always marked as ads.
Read our full ranking methodologyCheck how long each practice has been around
Among the 5 practices listed in Waterville, Maine, registry records show an average of 17 years in operation, and 3 have been on record for 15 years or more. Dr. Gary Ferguson, DMD, MS has the longest record at 20 years. A long track record usually points to steady, consistent care.
Check what patients say
The listed Waterville, Maine practices hold 1,152 public Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.9. A score backed by many reviews, like the 570 for Kennebec Dental Excellence, tells you more than a perfect rating from a handful of patients. Recent comments about staff and comfort are often the most telling.
Pick a practice that covers your needs
2 of the 5 listed Waterville, Maine practices offer services beyond general dentistry, including implants and orthodontics. If you need implants, consider Dr. Gary Ferguson, DMD, MS.
Consider the commute
The practices here are spread across 1 ZIP code (04901). Check parking and opening hours before you book.
Book a first visit
Start small in Waterville, Maine: book a checkup, see how the staff treat you, and only then commit to bigger treatment.
The first appointment at a Waterville, Maine practice is as much about listening as it is about treatment. You will typically get a cleaning, an exam, and a clear explanation of anything that needs attention. By the end you should understand your options and never feel pushed into treatment.
Prices at Waterville, Maine 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 Waterville office for an estimate and about payment plans before you book.
Use these questions on your first call to a Waterville, Maine dental practice to avoid surprises later.
Dr. Gary Ferguson, DMD, MS holds the number 1 spot on our Waterville list, with a 4.7 star Google rating from 333 reviews. Dr. Brian Patterson, DDS, MS ranks second with a 5.0 rating.
Kennebec Dental Excellence has the most public Google reviews among the practices we list in Waterville, with 570. Across all 5 listed practices there are 1,152 reviews in total.
In Waterville, Maine, 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. Gary Ferguson, DMD, MS has the longest record in the national provider registry, at more than 20 years. The average across the list is 17 years.
Besides general dentistry, the listed Waterville, Maine practices offer implants (1 practice) and orthodontics (1 practice).
The Waterville practices we list are in ZIP code 04901.
The Waterville, Maine 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.
No. A practice can buy a clearly labeled sponsored spot on the Waterville, Maine page, but the organic order is set only by our scoring.
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