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 BENJAMIN PETERSON WAVELAND FAMILY DENTAL 4232 UNIVERSITY AVE DES MOINES IA 50311 515-277-4461
2 KATHERINE SPELLMAN UNIVERSITY DENTAL GROUP PC 4626 UNIVERSITY AVE DES MOINES IA 50311 515-277-3766
3 JENNIFER MAIN DES MOINES FAMILY DENTISTRY 2301 INGERSOLL AVE STE 102 DES MOINES IA 50312 515-279-0926
4 RYAN SHAW DENTAL ASSOCIATES PC 4119 SW 9TH ST DES MOINES IA 50315 515-281-0700
5 CHRISTOPHER MCDONALD MCDONALD FAMILY DENTISTRY 2400 128TH ST URBANDALE IA 50323 515-334-3838
6 ANGELA FORSBERG PLEASANT DENTAL PC 1100 N HICKORY BLVD STE 205 PLEASANT HILL IA 50327 515-262-5276
7 DILLON SCHLOERB KIMBALL & BEECHER DES MOINES PLLC 6150 SE 14TH ST STE B DES MOINES IA 50320 515-287-6900
8 CASEY GREMORE DES MOINES DENTAL CARE PC 330 LAUREL ST STE 1400 DES MOINES IA 50314 515-288-3543
9 HARRY NGUYEN ASPEN DENTAL 6630 MILLS CIVIC PKWY STE 1110 WEST DES MOINES IA 50266 515-327-7000
10 RYAN RILEY DOWNTOWN DENTAL CARE PLLC 405 6TH AVE STE 114 DES MOINES IA 50309 515-369-2039
11 WALID FATAH ASPEN DENTAL 3737 MERLE HAY RD STE 300 DES MOINES IA 50310 515-418-9848
12 JARED SASS CARLISLE FAMILY DENTISTRY 2800 NORGARD CIRCLE STE 200 CARLISLE IA 50047 515-706-2844
13 JOSEPH TESENE ASPEN DENTAL 4930 SE 14TH ST DES MOINES IA 50320 515-953-6000
14 STEVEN YUAN ASPEN DENTAL 2409 SE DELAWARE AVE STE 100 ANKENY IA 50021 515-963-4343
15 JAMESON KLAVINS HINTZ FAMILY DENTISTRY PC 309 N ANKENY BLVD ANKENY IA 50023 515-965-1653
16 STEVEN FULLER FULLER FAMILY DENTISTRY 509 8TH ST SE ALTOONA IA 50009 515-967-0019
17 LUCAS HINKE HINKE FAMILY DENTISTRY 708 1ST AVE S ALTOONA IA 50009 515-967-6611
18 KELSEY EDWARDS FULLER FAMILY DENTISTRY 2822 E 29TH ST DES MOINES IA 50317 515-266-3437
19 TYLER VILLIARD DES MOINES RIVER DENTAL CARE PLLC 65 SCHOOL ST CARLISLE IA 50047 515-989-3180
20 ELIZABETH FLECK NORWALK FAMILY DENTISTRY LLC 1101 CHATHAM AVE STE A NORWALK IA 50211 515-256-9000
21 CHRISTOPHER GIPPLE APEX DENTAL 725 S 51ST ST WEST DES MOINES IA 50265 515-224-1618
22 SETH DUNNE DENTISTRY 801 GRAND 801 GRAND AVE STE 150 DES MOINES IA 50309 515-243-3419
23 HANNAH TURNER DIMPLES FAMILY DENTISTRY 2521 SUNSET DR STE 2 NORWALK IA 50211 515-256-1176
24 SHELBY ROSZHART GATEWAY DENTAL GROUP PC 1540 HIGH ST STE 201 DES MOINES IA 50309 515-244-9565
25 ALAN SWETT FURROW FAMILY DENTISTRY PLC 5965 MERLE HAY RD STE A JOHNSTON IA 50131 515-253-0405
26 CHRISTOPHER COWHERD CHRISTOPHER T COWHERD DDS PC 974 73RD ST STE 2 WEST DES MOINES IA 50265 515-223-8008
27 MELANI FULTON BRIGHTER SMILES FAMILY DENTISTRY INC 1454 30TH ST STE 208B WEST DES MOINES IA 50266 515-225-2577
28 ALYSON BAIER DAVIDSON FAMILY DENTISTRY 8573 URBANDALE AVE URBANDALE IA 50322 515-279-3848
29 SONYA CONLON PRAIRIE VIEW FAMILY DENTAL 3219 8TH ST SW ALTOONA IA 50009 515-412-1410
30 TIM NICOLINO DR TIM NICOLINO DDS PC 1004 E PARK AVE DES MOINES IA 50315 515-244-7428

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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!