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Best Dental Implant Dentists in Iowa City, IA (2026)

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    Best overall for dental implants: Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman, ranked #1 of 47 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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47 Iowa City clinics list dental implants and are ranked here by service score. 2 open after 6pm. None list an oral surgeon on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 implants dentists in Iowa City at a glance

Top 10 implants dentists in Iowa City at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman73
2Richard A Schumacher L C73
3Aprajita Singh67
4Dental Implant Center67
5Doering John V DDS67
6Dr. achille M. barna, DDS67
7Dr. Benjamin Plank67
8Dr. Darrick Zirker67
9Dr. Glenn Yowell67
10Dr. Gustavo Avila Ortiz, DDS67

The 47 best implants dentists in Iowa City, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. Ranked #1 for implants in Iowa City

    #1 Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman

    1000 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for dental implants in Iowa City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David ForemanFull profile(319) 338-6896

  2. #2 Richard A Schumacher L C

    375 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for dental implants in Iowa City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Richard A Schumacher L CFull profile(319) 338-3722
    In their words

    Thank you for your interest in our Family Dental practice, where we are committed to you and your family's dental health and comfort. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a beautiful healthy smile throughout your lifetime. We will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, discuss your options, and work with you to develop a treatment plan. Due to financial limitations, many patients need to spread treatments over time. That's Ok with us. Call us today to set up…

    From Richard A Schumacher L C's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Downtown Dental Health Center

    103 E College St # 200, Iowa City, IA 52240

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for dental implants in Iowa City: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–7:30 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Downtown Dental Health CenterFull profile(319) 338-8810

  24. #24 Oral Surgery Associates of Iowa City

    2814 Northgate Dr #2, Iowa City, IA 52245

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for dental implants in Iowa City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Oral Surgery Associates of Iowa CityFull profile(319) 338-5484

All 47 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Periodontal Associates - Iowa City Office37
27The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics37
28Willow Creek Family Dentistry37
29Classic Smiles: Stephanie Nowysz DDS37
30Downes T K DDS37
31Hawkeye Family Dental: Zwart Marcy DDS37
32River City Dental Care37
33Iowa City Dental Health37
34Plank Family Dental Center37
35Iowa City Family Dentistry37
36Riddle Fred A DDS37
37Emergency Dental34
38Advanced Dentistry of Iowa City33
39Davidson Jay DDS33
40Dr. Bradford J. Stiles, DDS33
41Towncrest Dental & Associates: Ballard Jennifer R DDS33
42David Deardorff33
43Dr. Robert J. Thompson, DDS33
44Poole Randy R DDS33
45Christian David DDS28
46Ann L. Connors Family Dentistry17
47Free Medical Clinic17

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What are dental implants?

A dental implant is a small titanium or zirconia post placed in the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. After it fuses with the bone, a crown, bridge or denture is attached on top. Implants need enough healthy bone and gum to support them.

Dental implants: specialist or general dentist?

Implants are placed by oral surgeons, periodontists, and general dentists with extra implant training. Specialists are often recommended when bone grafting, sinus lifts, or full-arch cases like All-on-4 are involved. The crown is often made by a general dentist or prosthodontist.

None of Iowa City's 47 clinics offering dental implants list an oral surgeon on staff in our data yet. See oral surgeons in Iowa City

How much do dental implants cost in Iowa City?

Typical ranges in USD for Iowa City, IA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do dental implants cost in Iowa City?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Single implant post and abutment$1,600–$3,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa—
Single implant with crown$3,250–$6,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa—
Bone graft (if needed)$340–$3,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa—
All-on-4 full arch, per arch$16,100–$32,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dental implants cost guide for Iowa City

What to expect from dental implants

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Dental implants: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsTypically 3–6 visits over several months
Chair timeAbout 1–2 hours to place a single implant
RecoveryA few days of soreness; the implant usually needs 3–6 months to fuse before the final crown
When to see a specialistBone loss that needs grafting, multiple missing teeth, full-arch replacement, or medical conditions affecting healing

How we ranked Iowa City implants dentists

We scored 47 Iowa City clinics offering dental implants on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Iowa City data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dental implants in Iowa City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental implants dentist in Iowa City?

Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman ranks #1 of 47 Iowa City clinics offering dental implants by DentistsRanked service score. Richard A Schumacher L C ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an oral surgeon on staff.

How much do dental implants cost in Iowa City, IA?

Dental implants in Iowa City typically costs $1,500–$6,000 USD. By type: single implant post and abutment $1,600–$3,750; single implant with crown $3,250–$6,400; bone graft (if needed) $340–$3,250. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Iowa City do dental implants?

Yes. None of the 47 Iowa City clinics offering dental implants list an oral surgeon on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. Typical reasons to see an oral surgeon: bone loss that needs grafting, multiple missing teeth, full-arch replacement, or medical conditions affecting healing.

Are dental implants covered by insurance or Medicaid in Iowa?

Coverage for implants varies widely. Some dental plans cover part of the cost as major care, often subject to waiting periods and annual maximums; many do not. Medicaid rarely covers implants for adults. Ask for a written estimate.

Do dental implants hurt?

Implant placement is done under local anesthetic, and many clinics offer sedation, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Afterward, soreness and swelling for a few days are common. Many patients say recovery is similar to a tooth extraction.

How many dentists offer dental implants in Iowa City?

47 Iowa City clinics list dental implants in our data. 0 of them list an oral surgeon on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Iowa City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 47 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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