Ranked using 650 patient reviews and registry records for 5 local practices.
Quick answer
Our top ranked dental practice in Painesville, Ohio is Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 240 public reviews. Other top choices include Erieview Dental and Dr. Michael Riebe, DDS. Painesville has a population of about 20,605, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Booking a dentist in Painesville, Ohio should be simple, so we did the legwork of comparing them for you. We compared local dental practices on review scores, review volume, registry credentials, and the treatments they offer. Our rankings stay independent of whether a practice chooses to advertise with us.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Painesville, patients can access general dentistry. The Painesville practices on this list average 13 years in practice, with Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS among the most established at 20 years. Listed offices serve several parts of the city, including the 44077, 44060 ZIP areas. Together these practices hold 650 public Google reviews, led by Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS with 240. The average rating across this Painesville list is 4.9 out of 5.
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General Dentistry
Known in Painesville for general dentistry, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 240 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Known in Painesville for general dentistry, an established local practice. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 181 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
A Painesville dental office focused on general dentistry, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 19 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
General dentistry in Painesville, delivered by an established local practice. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 179 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Painesville, an established local practice. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 31 public Google reviews.
Ratings on this list run from 4.7 to 5.0, review counts from 19 to 240, and registry records from 0 to 20 years.
| Rank | Practice | Google rating | Reviews | Years on record | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS | 4.7 | 240 | 20 | General Dentistry |
| #2 | Erieview Dental | 4.9 | 181 | — | General Dentistry |
| #3 | Dr. Michael Riebe, DDS | 5.0 | 19 | 20 | General Dentistry |
| #4 | Perry Dental Solutions | 4.8 | 179 | — | General Dentistry |
| #5 | Dr. Kayleigh Baumgartner, DMD | 5.0 | 31 | 0 | General Dentistry |
3 of the 5 Painesville 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 Painesville, Ohio average 4.9 stars. That is above nearby Cleveland (4.7).
| City | Average rating | Practices ranked | Top pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painesville | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS |
| Columbus | 4.9 | 5 | Rummel & Schumacher, DDS |
| Cleveland | 4.7 | 5 | Bradley Warren Hylan, DDS, INC. |
| Cincinnati | 4.9 | 5 | Terry K. Lowitz, D.D.S.,INC |
A healthy mouth quietly supports the rest of your health. General dentists in Painesville, Ohio provide checkups, fillings, crowns, and preventive care for the whole family. 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
A general dentist handles the routine care most people need, from cleanings and exams to fillings and crowns. In Painesville, offered by Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS, Erieview Dental, Dr. Michael Riebe, DDS and 2 more.
Treatments available in Painesville today look very different from a decade ago. Read about recent advances and what to ask your Painesville dentist.
We rank Painesville, Ohio 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 methodologyWeigh experience
Among the 5 practices listed in Painesville, Ohio, registry records show an average of 13 years in operation, and 2 have been on record for 15 years or more. Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS has the longest record at 20 years. Experience matters most for complex work such as implants or root canals.
Read the reviews, not just the stars
The listed Painesville, Ohio practices hold 650 public Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.9. A score backed by many reviews, like the 240 for Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS, tells you more than a perfect rating from a handful of patients. Look for recent reviews that mention wait times and how procedures felt.
Match services to what you need
Every practice on this Painesville, Ohio 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 2 ZIP codes (44077 and 44060). Check parking and opening hours before you book.
Start with a checkup
Start small in Painesville, Ohio: book a checkup, see how the staff treat you, and only then commit to bigger treatment.
Knowing what happens at a first visit in Painesville, Ohio takes the nerves out of booking one. Expect a review of your medical history, a set of digital X rays, and a full exam of your teeth and gums. A good office will explain everything in plain language before anything is scheduled.
Prices at Painesville, Ohio 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 Painesville office for an estimate and about payment plans before you book.
Use these questions on your first call to a Painesville, Ohio dental practice to avoid surprises later.
Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS holds the number 1 spot on our Painesville list, with a 4.7 star Google rating from 240 reviews. Erieview Dental ranks second with a 4.9 rating.
Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS has the most public Google reviews among the practices we list in Painesville, with 240. Across all 5 listed practices there are 650 reviews in total.
In Painesville, Ohio, 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. Dennis Horvath, DDS has the longest record in the national provider registry, at more than 20 years. The average across the list is 13 years.
The Painesville practices we list are in ZIP codes 44077 and 44060. The biggest cluster is in 44077, with 4 of the 5.
We scored 5 Painesville practices on patient reviews, review volume, registry verified credentials, years in practice, and online presence, then ranked them. Dr. Dennis Horvath, DDS came out on top.
Paid placements are allowed but always labeled, and they never move a practice up the organic Painesville, Ohio list.
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