Analyzing 8,099,5418.1M ReviewsFor 22,93522.9K Experts
We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 22,717 Google reviews of 42 top-rated veterinary dentists nationwide; 9 of them in Cottonwood Heights, UT. Updated November 3, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of veterinary dentists).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Creek Road Orthdntcs/Ped Dnt: Olsen Barney T DDSCottonwood Heights, UT | A 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%98+62.3Reliability 28%92+26Replies to reviews 8%35+2.9Experts Score= 91Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AD | 4.97 | — |
| 2 |  The Tooth Doctor - Cottonwood HeightsCottonwood Heights, UT | A 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%91+57.8Reliability 28%85+24Replies to reviews 8%98+8.1Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AA | 4.91 | — |
| 3 |  Midvale Family Dental | Dr. Ryan S. McNeilCottonwood Heights, UT | A 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%94+59.7Reliability 28%92+26Replies to reviews 8%17+1.4Experts Score= 87Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AF | 4.92 | — |
| 4 |  Trilogy Veterinary Medical Center of SandyCottonwood Heights, UT | A 85How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAC | 4.89 | — |
| 5 |  Neighborhood Veterinary CareCottonwood Heights, UT | A 80How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%77+42Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAA | 4.79 | — |
| 6 | Burg Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics - Cottonwood HeightsCottonwood Heights, UT | B 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%85+54Reliability 28%66+18.6Replies to reviews 8%93+7.7Momentum penalty32−6.8Experts Score= 73Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––DA | 4.91 | — |
| 7 |  White Pine Veterinary ClinicCottonwood Heights, UT | B 63How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%72+39.3Reliability 24%47+11.4Value 14%66+9.3Replies to reviews 7%66+4.7Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCABAB | 4.74 | — |
| 8 |  Holladay Veterinary HospitalCottonwood Heights, UT | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%65+35.5Reliability 24%46+11.2Value 14%65+9.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty94−0.6Momentum penalty70−3Experts Score= 59Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCABBA | 4.71 | — |
| 9 |  Hillside Veterinary HospitalCottonwood Heights, UT | C 54How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%68+37.1Reliability 24%40+9.7Value 14%88+12.4Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Craft & service penalty87−1.3Momentum penalty45−5.5Experts Score= 54Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAACD | 4.79 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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How the 9 veterinary dentists we rated in Cottonwood Heights, UT compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated veterinary dentists in Cottonwood Heights, UT average 4.8★ on Google across 6,048 reviews. Creek Road Orthdntcs/Ped Dnt: Olsen Barney T DDS has the top rating (5.0★), and Burg Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics - Cottonwood Heights has the most reviews (1,842). Updated November 2, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (6,048 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“We had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Drew Horton! He was incredibly kind, patient, and supportive with my daughter. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure she felt comfortable and…” — Google review
“Fun, welcoming, helped my child feel comfortable with teeth cleaning and went at his pace while still ensuring his teeth got taken care of. Gentle but firm approach from both nurses and dentist. Fun reward system for…” — Google review
“Dr. McNeil and his staff run an excellent dental practice. When I go there, I experience little wait time, professional and friendly care, and leave with happy teeth, and feeling that the whole staff cares about the…” — Google review
“Yo recomiedo esta clínica dental hacen excelente trabajo la sénora glin hace execelente trabajo se los recomiendo…gracias” — Google review
“Every time I have taken my sweet cats to Hillside, I have been met with TLC from the moment we walk in. Dr. Burchett was outstanding today problem solving and the vet tech was so caring wrapping my kitty like a…” — Google review
“Very professional and personable staff got me in and out quick and easy but still made sure I knew what to do to take care of my fur baby. Highly recommend.” — Google review
“My dog got an xray on his leg at another vet office. I was calling around to get quotes since he may need an amputation. No other vet office would speak to me without another exam and exam fee paid, but Dr Lee took…” — Google review
“Madison and her tech were absolutely so amazing. Got down in the floor with me and my puppy trying to make her feel safe and comfortable.” — Google review
“My friend referred Dr. Bayliff and Highland Park Vet hospital, and I'm so glad she did. I was looking for a new vet and Dr. Bayliff and her whole team were incredibly kind and thorough. They have a great process for…” — Google review
“We found White Pine in a very stressful time and they could not have more helpful. They got us right in and were able to treat our pup quickly. We will Definitely be using them for our veterinary needs. Thank you all!” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for veterinary dentist listings in and around Cottonwood Heights, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Creek Road Orthdntcs/Ped Dnt: Olsen Barney T DDS has the highest Google rating on our Cottonwood Heights list: 5.0 out of 5 from 282 reviews (as of November 2, 2026).
Burg Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics - Cottonwood Heights has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,842, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Cottonwood Heights-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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