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Our top ranked dental practice in Providence, Rhode Island is Dr. Hali Kaufman, DMD, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 1,395 public reviews. Other top choices include Dr. Laila Kafi, DMD and Dr. Alex Hodosh, DMD. Providence has a population of about 177,994, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Whether you just moved to Providence or your old office closed, this page is a fast way to find quality care. We reviewed dental practices across Providence, Rhode Island and ranked them on patient reviews, verified credentials, and range of care. The result is an independent shortlist you can compare side by side in one place.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Providence, patients can access general dentistry and endodontics. 1 of these practices on this page offers endodontics. The Providence practices on this list average 19 years in practice, with Dr. Hali Kaufman, DMD among the most established at 20 years. Listed offices serve several parts of the city, including the 02908, 02906, 02907 ZIP areas. Together these practices hold 3,455 public Google reviews, led by Dr. Hali Kaufman, DMD with 1,395. The average rating across the list is 4.9 out of 5.
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General Dentistry
A Providence dental office focused on general dentistry, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 1,395 public Google reviews.
Endodontics · General Dentistry
Endodontics and general dentistry in Providence, delivered by serving patients for 18 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 746 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Known in Providence for general dentistry, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 621 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Providence, serving patients for 18 years. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 416 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
General dentistry in Providence, delivered by a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 277 public Google reviews.
Practice names, credentials, and specialties are verified against the US National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry, the official record of licensed healthcare providers. Listings were last reviewed on August 27, 2026.
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The mouth is often the first place wider health problems show up. A general dentist in Providence handles routine care such as cleanings, exams, fillings, and preventive treatment. Consistent care keeps small problems from turning into expensive ones later.
General Dentistry5 of 5 listed practices
General dentists are your first stop for everyday care: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and preventive advice. Most families see a general dentist twice a year.
Endodontics1 of 5 listed practices
Endodontists specialize in the inside of the tooth, most commonly performing root canal treatment to save teeth that would otherwise be lost.
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Our Providence ranking is editorial, not paid. Each practice is scored on patient reviews and review volume, verified credentials from the national provider registry, years in practice, and online presence. Sponsored placements are always labeled and never change how the organic list is ranked.
Read our full ranking methodologyCheck credentials and experience
Confirm the dentist is licensed and look at how long the practice has served Providence. Years in practice and clear credentials such as DDS or DMD are a strong signal of consistent care.
Read recent patient reviews
Reviews reveal what it is really like to be a patient, from wait times to how comfortable procedures feel. Look for a steady pattern of positive feedback rather than a single glowing note.
Match services to your needs
If you want cosmetic work, implants, or braces, choose a Providence practice that offers those services in house so your care stays coordinated under one roof.
Ask about insurance and payment
Call ahead to confirm the office accepts your plan and offers payment options. Many Providence practices work with major insurers and provide financing for larger treatments.
Visit for a first appointment
A cleaning or consultation is the best way to judge cleanliness, technology, and how well the team listens. Trust your comfort level with both the dentist and the staff.
Knowing what happens at a first visit in Providence 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.
Dental fees in Providence depend on the procedure and your coverage. Checkups and cleanings are the least expensive and the most important for prevention, so keeping up with them can save you from costlier work later. For treatments like implants or braces, ask about staged treatment, insurance limits, and financing, all of which many local offices help arrange.
Before you commit to a dentist in Providence, a few direct questions tell you a lot about the practice.
We rank practices using a transparent scoring system that weighs patient reviews, review volume, verified credentials from the national provider registry, years in practice, and online presence. The result is an editorial shortlist of the 5 strongest dental practices in Providence, Rhode Island.
Beyond general dentistry, the top practices in Providence offer endodontics. That means most routine and specialist needs can be met locally without traveling out of the area.
We refresh our data on a regular cycle and show the last updated date at the top of this page. Practice details can change, so we recheck sources and re rank listings to keep Providence current.
Practices can purchase a sponsored position, which is always clearly marked with a Sponsored label. Sponsored placement never changes how we evaluate or rank the organic listings, which stay based purely on our objective criteria.
Look for verified credentials, strong and recent patient reviews, the specific services you need such as implants or orthodontics, accepted insurance, and a first visit that leaves you comfortable with the team. Location and office hours in Providence matter too.
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