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Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan

Dentists in Shelby, MI (2026)

5 dentists with a Shelby address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best dentist in Shelby, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring dentist in Shelby, MI on TownAnswer is Northwest Michigan Health Services - Shelby, with a score of 63 out of 100 (4.7 stars from 106 Google reviews). Next are West Michigan Family Dental (51) and Lakeshore Family Dental (40). We scored 3 dentists with a Shelby address and list 2 more with no Google rating yet.

This page has fewer than three scored businesses, so we keep it out of search results until it has more. The nearest city pages are listed below.

Shelby at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 5 dentists with a Shelby mailing address. 2 list a website, 2 have claimed their Google listing and 0 take online bookings.

None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.

Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.

The most-reviewed dentist in Shelby is Northwest Michigan Health Services - Shelby with 106 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.0 stars.

What to ask before you hire

  1. Does the office take your dental insurance, or post its prices?
  2. How soon can a new patient be seen?
  3. Will you get a written treatment plan and cost before any work?
  4. Do they see emergencies the same day?
  5. Check the dentist on LARA Verify a License.

Dentists in Shelby, ranked

Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.

The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every dentist here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank

Not scored yet

These businesses have a Shelby address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.

Side by side

#BusinessScoreGradeRatingReviewsStreet
1Northwest Michigan Health Services - Shelby63C+4.7106119 S State St
2West Michigan Family Dental51C4.084140 W Shelby Rd
3Lakeshore Family Dental40C-3.97218 N State St

About Shelby

2,577residents
$49,855median household income
29.3median age
64.8%owner-occupied homes
$155,600median home value
849households

Shelby has 2,577 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Shelby village). The median age is 29.3, and the median household income is $49,855.

64.8 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $155,600. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 5 dentists with a Shelby mailing address: 19.4 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.

How to choose a dentist in Shelby

Every Michigan dentist holds a licence from LARA. You can check a name and any public discipline on LARA Verify a License.

Ask whether the office is in network with your insurance. Out-of-network offices can still file the claim, but your share is often higher.

Before any large treatment, ask for a written plan with the cost of each step and what insurance is expected to pay.

Ask how the office handles emergencies after hours.

A general dentist can refer you to a specialist (orthodontist, endodontist, oral surgeon) when a case needs one.

Dentists near Shelby

CityDistanceDentistsTop score
Hart5.8 mi north868
Montague13.8 mi south464
Whitehall14.7 mi south878
Fremont23.0 mi southeast1167
Scottville23.8 mi north263
Ludington24.2 mi north1579
North Muskegon25.3 mi south575
Muskegon27.2 mi south3478

Other local pros in Shelby

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Questions

How many dentists are in Shelby, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 5 dentists with a Shelby mailing address. 3 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.

Who is the top-rated dentist in Shelby?

Northwest Michigan Health Services - Shelby has the highest TownAnswer score in Shelby: 63 out of 100, from 4.7 stars and 106 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.

How is the score worked out?

Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.

Can a business pay to rank higher?

No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.

Which dentists near Shelby are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: Hart (5.8 miles), Montague (13.8 miles), Whitehall (14.7 miles), Fremont (23.0 miles).

What should I ask a dentist before I hire?

Does the office take your dental insurance, or post its prices? How soon can a new patient be seen? Will you get a written treatment plan and cost before any work?

Which county is Shelby in?

Shelby is in Oceana County. See every dentist in the county on the Oceana County page.

How often is this page updated?

We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.

Sources

TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.