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 Dental Office Address Phone Number
1 West Lakes Family Dentistry – Jared Sass DDS 6800 Lake Dr Suite 290, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-989-6777
2 Lakeview Family Dental 6000 University Ave # 430, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-222-0066
3 Hickman Family Dental 7117 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 515-276-4981
4 Anderson Dental Group 2501 Westown Pkwy Suite 1204, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-276-8572
5 University Dental Group 4626 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 515-277-3766
6 Dental Associates PC 3700 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-225-6742
7 Walnut Creek Family Dentistry 974 73rd St Suite 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-223-8008
8 Smile Orthodontics – West Des Moines 105 Valley W Dr STE 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-225-9245
9 West Des Moines Dental Center 1701 22nd St STE 101, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-224-4867
10 Brighter Smiles Family Dentistry 1454 30th St #208B, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-225-2577
11 Clair Family Dental 1145 66th St Apt 2, Windsor Heights, IA 50324 515-279-0856
12 Sharpe Family Dental 4150 Westown Pkwy Ste 301, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-440-1224
13 TC Dental Partners 4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 118, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-223-1213
14 Country Club Dental Care 1025 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-222-1244
15 Solace Dental 14381 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50323 515-717-6200
16 Iowa Dental Group 1233 63rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311 515-277-6358
17 Iowa Dental Arts, PC 4090 Westown Pkwy STE 107, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-495-6444
18 Affordable Dentures & Implants 1420 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-650-1242
19 Lawson Dentistry 4444 Northwest 128th Street, Urbandale, IA 50323 515-416-5233
20 Iowa Center For Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 4100 University Ave Ste #105, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-223-8800
21 Weston Dental 4949 Pleasant St Suite 103, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-222-1852
22 Apex Dental 725 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-224-1618
23 Plaza Dental Group 1089 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-224-5999
24 Cedar Ridge Esthetic and Family Dentistry 7517 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 515-270-8301
25 Ashworth Family Dentistry 5918 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-221-3320
26 Westgate Dental 1000 73rd St #1, West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-223-5001
27 Emergency Dental Care USA 5706 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310 515-318-7248
28 Grand Dental 1005 Grand Ave Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-223-1940
29 Dr. Beryl Emily Ayoki-Otieno, Dentist in Urbandale Rocklyn Office park Bldg, 6901 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 515-287-0011
30 Aspen Dental – West Des Moines, IA 6630 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 1110, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-327-7000

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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!