Edward G Kurz, DDS

Dental care in small towns often relies on practices that balance accessibility with consistency—no frills, just routine cleanings, fillings, and the occasional crown. Edward G Kurz, DDS fits that mold, operating in Ravenna’s quiet downtown stretch where Chestnut Street meets the kind of low-key storefronts that serve regulars more than passersby. The practice handles standard preventative work alongside restorative procedures, from root canals to dentures, without the trappings of a specialty clinic. It’s the sort of place where appointments likely run on time, and the focus stays on the basics: exams, X-rays, and the inevitable lecture about flossing.

The office sits at 330 N Chestnut St, a block removed from Ravenna’s central square, where the rhythm of the day still follows the courthouse clock. Parking along the street or in nearby municipal lots means no circular drives or valet drop-offs—just the usual small-town calculus of parallel spaces and two-hour limits. Online, the practice holds a 4.7 rating from 12 reviews, the kind of steady but unflashy feedback that suggests reliability over spectacle. No one raves about the magazines in the waiting area; they just note whether the novocaine worked.

Like most dental offices, this one fields calls for emergencies—chipped teeth, lost fillings, the sudden throb that sends someone scrambling for the phone. Reach them directly at (330) 296-3861, where the voice on the other end has probably heard every variation of “I swear I’ll start flossing this time.” There’s no app for booking, no chatbot triage, just a number and the assumption that someone will pick up during business hours. That kind of simplicity can feel outdated until you’re the one needing an urgent slot for a cracked molar.

First-time patients might map the route in advance, especially if coming from the outskirts of Portage County. Directions pull up easily, though the building itself won’t announce its presence with neon signs or a marquee. Around here, people still find places by landmark: it’s across from the old bank, next to the insurance agent, down the block from the diner where half the town eats lunch. No one gets lost for long in Ravenna.