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Best Emergency Dentists in Dubuque, IA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Moore Sherri, ranked #1 of 46 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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46 Dubuque clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 1 opens Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Dubuque at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Dubuque at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Moore Sherri78Yes
2Dr. David Bierie73—
3Anna Miller67—
4Dr. Alexia Oetken67—
5Dr. Brett N. Kilburg, DDS67—
6Dr. James Walgren67—
7Dr. Layton Fritsch67—
8Dr. Robert Alt, Dubuque Oral Surgery67—
9DR. WILLIAM MCBRIDE67—
10F Roger Murray PC67—

The 46 best emergency care dentists in Dubuque, 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 emergency care in Dubuque

    #1 Moore Sherri

    1890 John F Kennedy Rd UNIT A, Dubuque, IA 52002, United States

    78/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Dubuque: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Moore SherriFull profile(563) 556-4234

  11. #11 Great River Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

    100 Bryant St, Dubuque, IA 52003, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for emergency dental care in Dubuque 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 Great River Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryFull profile(563) 557-1440
    In their words

    At Great River Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery we take pride in our expertise, staying current with the latest procedures and techniques through continuing education. We offer flexible scheduling for your convenience. We proudly serve patients at our Iowa practices in Dubuque, Clinton, Manchester, and in Platteville, Wisconsin.

    From Great River Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Abbadent Dental and Implants: Rauen Aaron DDS

    3430 Dodge St #21, Dubuque, IA 52003, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Dubuque 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–Tue 7:30 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Abbadent Dental and Implants: Rauen Aaron DDSFull profile(563) 259-5181

  23. #23 Abbadent Dental and Implants

    3430 Dodge St #21, Dubuque, IA 52003

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Dubuque 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–Tue 7:40 AM–5:20 PM · Wed–Thu 7:40 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Abbadent Dental and ImplantsFull profile(563) 556-8388
    In their words

    Abbadent Dental and Implants is a family and cosmetic dental center. Abbadent Dental and Implants has 5 dentists and 6 hygienists to make scheduling your whole family as easy as possible. We offer a variety of services including: Crowns, Dentures, Dental Implants, Braces and even Botox. We Accept Care Credit

    From Abbadent Dental and Implants's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Dubuque Pediatric Dentistry

    1645 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Dubuque 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 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dubuque Pediatric DentistryFull profile(563) 556-6383

  25. #25 Langworthy Dental Group

    989 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Dubuque 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–Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–2 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Langworthy Dental GroupFull profile(563) 583-2681
    In their words

    Looking for a dentist in Dubuque, Iowa? We are a family dental practice offering general, cosmetic, and children's dentistry. Our Dubuque dentists accept most insurances and welcome patients from Galena, Peosta, Hazel Green, Cuba City, Bellevue and beyond! Call us today to see how we can help serve you.

    From Langworthy Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 46 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Wertz & Schemmel Dental Associates37
27Briggs Family Dentistry37
28Dr. Meghan Schultz, DDS37
29Morarend Periodontics and Implant Dentistry37
30Riverview Family Dentistry37
31Exceptional Dentistry of the Tri-State Region37
32Bierie Dental37
33Ryan Oetken Family Dentistry37
34Windsor Hills Family Dentistry: Christian Strohmeyer DDS37
35Zuccaro Joseph A DDS33
36Aspen Dental33
37Dr. Lindsey K. May, DDS33
38Nemmers James J DDS33
39Tony Kalb Dental33
40Joseph P. Wertz, DDS33
41Midwest Dental33
42Kane Family Dentistry33
43Peckosh Pediatric Dentistry33
44Kuttler Dental Team28
45Michael Bierie28
46Kramer Family Dentistry17

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Dubuque

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

  • Moore Sherri#1

    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    Emergency care · Evenings · Saturday · Sunday

    Call (563) 556-4234

  • Aspen Dental#21

    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    Evenings

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. The first goal is to relieve pain and control infection; full treatment may follow at a later visit.

Emergency dental care: specialist or general dentist?

Most dental emergencies are handled by general dentists who keep same-day or after-hours slots. You may be referred to an endodontist or oral surgeon afterward. Facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury needs a hospital emergency department.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Dubuque?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Dubuque?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Emergency exam and x-ray$120–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa—
After-hours or weekend visit$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa—
Emergency extraction$180–$480DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Dubuque

What to expect from emergency dental care

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

Emergency dental care: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
RecoveryDepends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialistWhen the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Dubuque emergency care dentists

We scored 46 Dubuque clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Dubuque 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

Emergency dental care in Dubuque: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Dubuque?

Moore Sherri ranks #1 of 46 Dubuque clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Dr. David Bierie ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Dubuque, IA?

Emergency dental care in Dubuque typically costs $100–$500 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $120–$300; after-hours or weekend visit $180–$480; emergency extraction $180–$480. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Which Dubuque clinics offer same-day emergency dental care?

1 of 46 Dubuque clinics offering emergency dental care lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Moore Sherri. Same-day treatment depends on the diagnosis and the schedule, so call ahead to confirm before you go.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in Iowa?

Many dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and palliative treatment, though the follow-up work is covered at its own rate. Medicaid often covers emergency dental care for adults even in states with limited adult benefits. Check your plan.

Does emergency dental treatment hurt?

The problem that brings you in usually hurts more than the treatment. Dentists typically numb the area with local anesthetic before any procedure. Some soreness afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, but follow your dentist's advice.

Which Dubuque emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 46 Dubuque clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Moore Sherri. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Dubuque?

46 Dubuque clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Dubuque

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 46 clinics.

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