5 Charlottesville dental practices compared on 4,750 public reviews, verified credentials, and services.
Quick answer
Our top ranked dental practice in Charlottesville, Virginia is Dr. Gary Haines, DDS, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 1,001 public reviews. Other top choices include Dr. Stephen Clarke, DDS and Dr. Elizabeth Crowder, DDS. Charlottesville has a population of about 44,983, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Finding a great dentist in Charlottesville, Virginia 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 Charlottesville, patients can access general dentistry. The Charlottesville practices on this list average 18 years in practice, with Dr. Gary Haines, DDS among the most established at 20 years. Listed offices serve several parts of the city, including the 22901, 22903, 22902 ZIP areas. Together these practices hold 4,750 public Google reviews, led by Dr. Stephen Clarke, DDS with 1,379. The average rating across this Charlottesville list is 5.0 out of 5.
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A Charlottesville dental office focused on general dentistry, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 1,001 public Google reviews.
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A Charlottesville dental office focused on general dentistry, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 1,379 public Google reviews.
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Offering general dentistry in Charlottesville, serving patients for 18 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 911 public Google reviews.
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Known in Charlottesville for general dentistry, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 509 public Google reviews.
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A Charlottesville dental office focused on general dentistry, serving patients for 12 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 950 public Google reviews.
Ratings on this list run from 4.9 to 5.0, review counts from 509 to 1,379, and registry records from 12 to 20 years.
| Rank | Practice | Google rating | Reviews | Years on record | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dr. Gary Haines, DDS | 5.0 | 1,001 | 20 | General Dentistry |
| #2 | Dr. Stephen Clarke, DDS | 4.9 | 1,379 | 20 | General Dentistry |
| #3 | Dr. Elizabeth Crowder, DDS | 5.0 | 911 | 18 | General Dentistry |
| #4 | Dr. Krista Davis, DDS | 5.0 | 509 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #5 | Dr. Kevin Albert, DDS | 4.9 | 950 | 12 | General Dentistry |
We matched 5 of these 5 Charlottesville practices to the official 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 Charlottesville, Virginia average 5.0 stars. That is above nearby Virginia Beach (4.9), Norfolk (4.8), and Chesapeake (4.9).
| City | Average rating | Practices ranked | Top pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | 5.0 | 5 | Dr. Gary Haines, DDS |
| Virginia Beach | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Vinita Folck, DDS |
| Norfolk | 4.8 | 5 | Dr. Marshall Bonnie, DDS |
| Chesapeake | 4.9 | 5 | Chesapeake Dental Specialists PLLC |
Good dental care starts with prevention rather than waiting for pain. A dentist in Charlottesville, Virginia looks after cleanings, cavities, crowns, and the overall condition of your mouth. Twice a year visits keep issues small and give the dentist time to plan any bigger work carefully.
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 Charlottesville, offered by Dr. Gary Haines, DDS, Dr. Stephen Clarke, DDS, Dr. Elizabeth Crowder, DDS and 2 more.
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The Charlottesville, Virginia 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 Charlottesville, Virginia, registry records show an average of 18 years in operation, and 4 have been on record for 15 years or more. Dr. Gary Haines, DDS has the longest record at 20 years. A long track record usually points to steady, consistent care.
Read the reviews, not just the stars
The listed Charlottesville, Virginia practices hold 4,750 public Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 5.0. A score backed by many reviews, like the 1,379 for Dr. Stephen Clarke, DDS, 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
Every practice on this Charlottesville, Virginia 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 3 ZIP codes (22901, 22903, and 22902). A dentist near home or work makes it far easier to keep up with checkups twice a year.
Book a first visit
A routine cleaning is a low stakes way to judge a Charlottesville, Virginia office: how clean it is, how current the equipment looks, and how well the team listens.
Your first appointment with a new dentist in Charlottesville, Virginia 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 Charlottesville, Virginia, 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 Charlottesville practices about cash prices or a membership plan.
When you call or visit a Charlottesville, Virginia office, these questions help you judge whether it is the right fit.
Dr. Gary Haines, DDS holds the number 1 spot on our Charlottesville list, with a 5.0 star Google rating from 1,001 reviews. Dr. Stephen Clarke, DDS ranks second with a 4.9 rating.
Dr. Stephen Clarke, DDS has the most public Google reviews among the practices we list in Charlottesville, with 1,379. Across all 5 listed practices there are 4,750 reviews in total.
In Charlottesville, Virginia, the 5 rated practices we list average 5.0 out of 5 on Google, and the highest rating is 5.0.
Of the practices we list, Dr. Gary Haines, DDS has the longest record in the national provider registry, at more than 20 years. The average across the list is 18 years.
The Charlottesville practices we list are in ZIP codes 22901, 22903, and 22902. The biggest cluster is in 22901, with 3 of the 5.
The Charlottesville, Virginia 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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