“Who is the best dentist in Livingston, Montana?”

There isn't one official "best" dentist in Livingston. Online ratings only give you part of the picture, but a few names come up often.

Highly rated dentists:

• Dr. Sarah Katherine Walton has the most reviews by far. On WebMD she has a 5.0 rating from 165 ratings, at 422 S Main St, Livingston, MT.
• Dr. Kevin Scott works at the same address. He has a 5.0 on WebMD from one rating, and one reviewer called him "nice, gentle, informative." On Healthgrades he has a 4.0 from 4 ratings, with patients noting the appointment wasn't rushed and he listened and answered questions.
• Dr. Nicholas Vaness, DDS has a 5.0 from one rating at 112 W Lewis St. That one review calls him "Outstanding dentist!I highly recommend!Very knowledgeable!"

Other dentists in town include Dr. Joanna Wales and Dr. Edmund Gubler Jr. at 112 W Lewis St, and Dr. Michael Schoelch at 110 S B St.

How to choose:

• Most of these dentists have only one review or none, so the ratings don't tell you much.
• Check that they take your insurance, are accepting new patients, and offer what you need, such as family care, cosmetic work or implants.
• Look at Google reviews too, and ask neighbors. In a town Livingston's size, word of mouth is often the best guide.