Are dentists open on weekends? Only about 1 in 4, and it depends on the city
Most people who need a dentist work weekdays. Yet only 25.5% of US dental practices in our study list a weekend day on Google, and they average 4.8 open days a week. In some cities, weekend access is close to non-existent.
- 25.5% of US dental practices open at least one weekend day.
- Highest: New York (48.8%), Los Angeles (48.4%), Chicago (42.3%).
- Lowest: Nashville (10%), Atlanta (10.1%), Denver (12.5%).
- For comparison, 74% of US med spas open at weekends.
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Share of dental practices open at least one weekend day
Based on the opening hours listed on each Google profile (September 2026).
Weekend access is a visible gap
In Nashville, only 10% of practices list a weekend day, so a practice that opens on Saturday stands out on the map immediately. Even in New York, the most weekend-friendly city we studied, fewer than half do.
- Check your local map on a Saturday morning: who is open?
- Keep Google hours exact, including holidays.
- If you open weekends, say so on your website, profile and booking page, and make those slots bookable online.
Method: weekend opening from Google-listed hours for 2,318 US dental practices across 20 metros. See the methodology & data.
What US dental practice patients expect, and where they don't get it
Findings from our study of 2,318 US dental practices across 20 metros and about 3,000 patient reviews. Read the findings below, or download the complete report.
Related pages from the US team
Dental benchmarks for 20 cities
Every city figure.
What patients see on your profile
Hours are part of the first impression.
Benchmarks for 9 specialties
Weekend opening across specialties.
Dental marketing, USA
How we help US dental practices.
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Common questions
Are dentists open on weekends?
Most are not. In our study of 2,318 US dental practices, only 25.5% listed at least one weekend day in their Google hours.
Which city has the most dentists open on weekends?
New York, where 48.8% of dental practices list a weekend day, followed by Los Angeles (48.4%).
Should my dental practice open on Saturdays?
Where few local competitors open at weekends, a Saturday clinic that is clearly shown on your Google profile can win patients who can't come on weekdays. It depends on your staffing and patient mix.
A note on this guide: it explains marketing practice, not legal advice. Rules on privacy, advertising and insurance change and vary by state, so confirm anything compliance-related with your own counsel.
Is there a weekend gap in your area?
A free 30-minute call with the US team. We'll check local competitors' hours and your profile.