If you live in a city, you’ll have dozens or even hundreds of dentists to choose from. DenScore will help you find the best dentist nearby so you can get the most appropriate and affordable dental care possible.

How does DenScore determine who the best dentists are?

DenScore rates dentists based on their clinical qualifications, patient satisfaction, scheduling flexibility, and other criteria. If dentists request to be included in our Best Dentist list, they are thoroughly vetted and must meet our strict quality control standards to be listed.




Some of the dentists below may pay for a sponsored listing in order to appear at the top of the list but they are subject to our strict quality control guidelines like every other dentist. Whether you view our Best Dentist list or any other website, we always recommend that you do your own research before choosing a dentist. Please view our Terms of Service for more information.

Rank Name Dental Office Address City State Zip Code Phone Number
1 CAROLINE CONNOLLY COLUMBIA DENTAL CENTER LLC 915 N MAIN ST STE 2 COLUMBIA IL 62236 618-281-6161
2 CHARLES HOLMEN BEARD AND HOLMEN 208 BRADFORD LANE WATERLOO IL 62298 618-939-7181
3 JAKE PARIANI IMPERIAL FAMILY DENTISTRY 1500 PREHISTORIC HILL DR IMPERIAL MO 63052 636-464-2002
4 STEVEN AKINS AFFORDABLE DENTISTRY TODAY PC 242 SOUTHWOODS CENTRE DR COLUMBIA IL 62236 618-281-9294
5 NATHAN WILLIAMSON NATHAN D WILLIAMSON DMD LLC 240 ADMIRAL TROST RD COLUMBIA IL 62236 618-400-0550
6 AUSTYN LEHMUTH LEMAY FAMILY DENTISTRY LLC 727 LEMAY FERRY ROAD SAINT LOUIS MO 63125 314-638-2121
7 MONYA PHUNG MISSOURI DENTAL PROFESSIONALS RICHARD STRAUS DMD PC 1518 PARKWAY WEST FESTUS MO 63028 636-931-7766
8 JOHN BLATTNER SMILES R FOREVER 226 WESTVIEW PLAZA DR WATERLOO IL 62298 618-939-4042
9 KORI GREAVES STL FAMILY DENTISTRY 16 HAMPTON VLG PLZ STE 229 SAINT LOUIS MO 63109 314-353-1851
10 MELISSA REA MELISSA H REA DDS LLC 5927 WEBER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63123 314-631-9009
11 AZARYAS MANDEFRO MERAMEC FAMILY DENTISTRY 1333 W OUTER 21 RD ARNOLD MO 63010 636-333-3304
12 BRIAR TIEFENBRUNN ALEX SHARIFIAN DDS MEHLVILLE MODERN DENTISTRY PC 4121 ELM PARK DR SAINT LOUIS MO 63128 314-845-2730
13 LORI TROST TROST DENTAL 210 S MAIN ST RED BUD IL 62278 618-282-8282
14 ANGELA TENHOLDER SYNERGY THERAPEUTICS PC 1000 ELEVEN S STE 3F COLUMBIA IL 62236 618-281-9729
15 NEVIN MATHAI AARON M SCHERTZER DDS PC 5445 TELEGRAPH RD STE 111 SAINT LOUIS MO 63129 314-892-2120
16 SCOTT KLOHR SCOTT D KLOHR DMD LLC 303 E 4TH ST WATERLOO IL 62298 618-939-7676
17 PATRICK MURPHY PATRICK MURPHY FAMILY DNTSY LLC 4051 JEFFCO BLVD STE 1 ARNOLD MO 63010 636-464-2200
18 BLAKE BESANCENEZ TODD J WIND DDS PC 8646 COMMERCIAL BLVD PEVELY MO 63070 636-475-7161

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Will dental insurance help me save money on dental care?

Dental treatment can be very affordable when people find the best dental insurance plan for their needs. Families that qualify for low-cost medical care can get Medicaid dental coverage, which provides free dental care to children. However, most states cover only a limited number of dental procedures for adults. For elderly patients, regular Medicare doesn’t cover dental care, but many Medicare Advantage plans offer excellent dental coverage, enabling seniors to save a lot of money on expensive dental procedures.

What are other ways to spend less money on dental care?

The best way to spend less money on dental care is to prevent problems from starting in the first place. Doing these things for your oral hygiene, limiting sugar intake and avoiding tobacco products will keep your teeth and gums healthy over time. If you have dental insurance, you’ll usually save a lot of money by seeing an in-network dentist. But if you don’t have dental insurance, have no fear! Some dental offices provide membership plans that can make dental care more affordable. Also, dentists’ prices vary considerably, so we recommend that you call a few dental offices to compare the cost of the same dental procedure if paying with cash.

How do I know if I’m getting the right dental treatment?

Whether you have a tooth that needs to be fixed, a gum problem, or concerns about your smile, there are likely multiple ways to treat your condition. DenScore’s free online dental tool will provide you with information so you can ask your dentist the right questions and get the high-quality dental care you deserve.

Why isn’t my dentist on this list?

Maybe we missed something! If your dentist is awesome, contact us and we’ll have a look!