Top Dentists in Virginia — Browse by City
Looking for a dentist in Virginia? We have ranked the leading dental practices in 39 cities across the state, checking each one against the national provider registry. Pick your city to compare the best options nearby.
Finding the right dentist in Virginia comes down to reviews, experience, and the services you actually need. Rather than leave you to guess, we rank the leading practices in each city on those exact factors. Pick your city below to see who stands out and why.

Our Virginia coverage spans 39 cities and 195 ranked practices that hold 143,842 public Google reviews between them. The 195 rated practices average 4.9 stars. Harrisonburg has the highest average rating of any Virginia city we cover, at 5.0. The most reviewed practice in the state is Dr. Riley Aiken, DDS in Lynchburg, with 2,905 reviews.
Top pick in Virginia's largest cities
| City | Number 1 practice | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | Dr. Vinita Folck, DDS | 4.9 | 953 |
| Norfolk | Dr. Marshall Bonnie, DDS | 4.9 | 489 |
| Chesapeake | Chesapeake Dental Specialists PLLC | 4.9 | 1,498 |
| Richmond | Dr. Gregory Cole, DDS | 5.0 | 908 |
| Newport News | Dr. Sidney Becker, DDS | 4.9 | 1,168 |
| Alexandria | Dr. Vitaliya Genieva, DDS | 5.0 | 833 |
| Hampton | Dr. Michael Mccormick, DDS | 4.9 | 1,431 |
| Roanoke | Dr. Griffin Cross | 4.9 | 1,687 |
| Portsmouth | Dr. Lori Alperin, DDS | 5.0 | 752 |
| Suffolk | Dr. Heather Zak-Ramsay, DMD | 4.9 | 467 |
Highest rated cities for dentists in Virginia
- 1.Harrisonburgaverages 5.0 across 5 ranked practices
- 2.Bristolaverages 5.0 across 5 ranked practices
- 3.Charlottesvilleaverages 5.0 across 5 ranked practices
- 4.Herndonaverages 5.0 across 5 ranked practices
- 5.Viennaaverages 5.0 across 5 ranked practices
Largest cities in Virginia
All cities in Virginia (39)
- Alexandria5
- Blacksburg5
- Bristol5
- Charlottesville5
- Chesapeake5
- Christiansburg5
- Colonial Heights5
- Culpeper5
- Danville5
- Fairfax5
- Falls Church5
- Fredericksburg5
- Front Royal5
- Hampton5
- Harrisonburg5
- Herndon5
- Hopewell5
- Leesburg5
- Lynchburg5
- Manassas5
- Manassas Park5
- Martinsville5
- Newport News5
- Norfolk5
- Petersburg5
- Poquoson5
- Portsmouth5
- Radford5
- Richmond5
- Roanoke5
- Salem5
- Staunton5
- Suffolk5
- Vienna5
- Virginia Beach5
- Warrenton5
- Waynesboro5
- Williamsburg5
- Winchester5
Choosing a dentist in Virginia
The right dentist for you in Virginia depends on what you need: a family practice for routine cleanings, a cosmetic specialist for a smile makeover, or an office that handles implants and orthodontics under one roof. Each city page below breaks down which services the top local practices offer, so you can shortlist on more than just distance.
Every Virginia ranking is editorial: we score practices on review ratings, review volume, national provider registry records, and the services they offer, and payment never changes an organic position. Read our full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are ranked in Virginia?
We rank 195 dental practices across 39 cities in Virginia, backed by 143,842 public Google reviews.
Which Virginia city has the highest rated dentists?
Harrisonburg leads with an average rating of 5.0 across its listed practices, followed by Bristol (5.0) and Charlottesville (5.0).
What is the average dentist rating in Virginia?
The 195 rated practices we list in Virginia average 4.9 out of 5 on Google.
Who is the top dentist in Virginia Beach?
Dr. Vinita Folck, DDS is our number 1 pick in Virginia Beach, rated 4.9 from 953 reviews. See the full Virginia Beach page for the rest of the top 5.
Which dentist in Virginia has the most reviews?
Dr. Riley Aiken, DDS in Lynchburg has the most public Google reviews of any practice we list in Virginia, with 2,905.
How are the Virginia dentist rankings decided?
Every Virginia ranking is editorial: we score practices on review ratings, review volume, national provider registry records, and the services they offer, and payment never changes an organic position.