Best dog dental chews, graded

Eight popular daily dental chews, checked against the VOHC seal. Scored out of 100 on safety and recall record (40), owner ratings (40) and value (20). Prices and ratings checked October 2026.

Our picks

All 8 ranked

  1. PedigreeDentastix Large Variety PackSafety38/40Owners35.5/40Value18.8/20$0.47 per chew
  2. Milk-BoneBrushing Chews Small & Medium OriginalSafety38/40Owners31.9/40Value20/20$0.43 per chew
  3. Purina DentaLifeDaily Oral Care LargeSafety38/40Owners32.5/40Value15.7/20$0.60 per chew
  4. GreeniesOriginal Regular Dental TreatsSafety40/40Owners36.2/40Value8.6/20$1.03 per chew
  5. Virbac C.E.T.VeggieDent Fr3sh Dental Chews, MediumSafety40/40Owners31.8/40Value7.3/20$1.13 per chew
  6. OraVetHygiene Dental Chews, MediumSafety38/40Owners28.1/40Value4/20$1.47 per chew
  7. WhimzeesBrushzees Dental Chews, MediumSafety40/40Owners24.6/40Value5.4/20$1.32 per chew
  8. Blue BuffaloChicken & Spearmint Dental Chews, MediumSafety38/40Owners21.8/40Value5.7/20$1.28 per chew

Value is per chew, compared within this category. How we grade.

How to choose dog dental chews

Look for the VOHC seal

The Veterinary Oral Health Council accepts products that prove in trials they reduce plaque or tartar. Products with the seal earn up to 10 extra points here.

Give it daily

Dental chews and treats only work with daily use, and they help, not replace, brushing and vet cleanings.

Count the calories

Dental chews can carry a lot of calories. Count them in your pet's 10% treat allowance using our dog food calculator.

Questions

What is the best dog dental chew in 2026?

Of the 8 best-selling dog dental chews we graded, Pedigree Dentastix Large Variety Pack scores highest at 92/100 (grade A). Runners-up: Milk-Bone (90), Purina DentaLife (86).

What is the cheapest dog dental chew we graded?

Milk-Bone Brushing Chews Small & Medium Original, at $0.43 per chew. It grades A (90/100).

Which dog dental chews have had recalls recently?

None of the brands we graded had a recall of this kind of product in the last five years. Each product page lists the recalls with links to the notices.

Brands in this list: Blue Buffalo, Greenies, Milk-Bone, OraVet, Pedigree, Purina DentaLife, Virbac C.E.T., Whimzees.