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Best Dentists in Ankeny, IA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Ankeny: Alyse Wenger, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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43 Ankeny clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Ankeny at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Ankeny at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Alyse Wenger67Overall, Implants
2Amanda Foust67—
3Collins James w DDS67—
4Dr. Angelina Blass67—
5Dr. Erika Peddicord67—
6Dr. Jameson Klavins67—
7Dr. Kimber M. Jones, DDS67—
8Dr. Megan Miller67—
9Elsberry Paula67—
10Gelfond Stanislav DDS67—

The 43 best dentists in Ankeny, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. #17 Dr. Tripti Kaul

    2409 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #18 Amanda Stewart, DDS

    907 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Amanda Stewart, associate dentist, Advanced Family Dentistry - Voted #1 Dentist in Ankeny 10 years in a row! When you visit Advanced Family Dentistry in Ankeny, your comfort, health, and smile are the first priorities! Dr. Greg Brandt, Dr. Scott Yegge, Dr. Amanda Stewart, Dr. T. J. Williams and their team of dedicated, experienced dental professionals will provide personalized, complete dental care for you and your entire family. We want to ensure that our patients enjoy…

    From Amanda Stewart, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #19 Endodontics, P.C.

    1201 SW State St #104, Ankeny, IA 50023

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our doctors are specialists in root canal treatment and root canal surgery. A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures with well over 14 million performed every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges.

    From Endodontics, P.C.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #22 Brian J Miller DDS: Ankeny Dental Associates, P.C.

    401 NW 18th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #23 Iowa Family Smiles - Dentist in Ankeny

    201 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Iowa Family Smiles We are here to provide Ankeny Dental Services & Urbandale Dental Services one patient at a time. A visit to our practice will determine what type of treatment a patient requires in creating a healthy and beautiful smile. Excellence at Iowa Family Smiles results not only from our state of the art facilities in Ankney & Urbandale, but also from the highest level of training combined with diligent dedication of our staff towards the patients. At…

    From Iowa Family Smiles - Dentist in Ankeny's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #25 Iowa Endodontics P.C.

    2525 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 105, Ankeny, IA 50023

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    When it comes to picking an endodontist, we know that you have options. Personalized, gentle, comprehensive patient care is our number one priority. From the front office to the exam room, our practice is made up of professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state-of-the-art equipment designed with safety and efficiency in mind, we are able to offer top-notch care. As you walk through our office, you will notice that everything is clean, comfortable and…

    From Iowa Endodontics P.C.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Ankeny by need

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Best for emergency in Ankeny

No Ankeny clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Ankeny

No Ankeny clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Ankeny

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Alyse Wenger

Highest-ranked of 43 Ankeny clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Amanda Foust (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Ankeny

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Alyse Wenger

Highest-ranked of 43 Ankeny clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Amanda Foust (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Ankeny →

Best for root canal in Ankeny

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Alyse Wenger

Highest-ranked of 43 Ankeny clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Amanda Foust (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Ankeny →

Best for cosmetic in Ankeny

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Alyse Wenger

Highest-ranked of 43 Ankeny clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Amanda Foust (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Ankeny

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Alyse Wenger

Highest-ranked of 43 Ankeny clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Amanda Foust (#2 overall)

Dentures in Ankeny →

Best for budget & insurance in Ankeny

No Ankeny clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Ankeny?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Ankeny?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa

Emergency and weekend dentists in Ankeny

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.

How we ranked Ankeny dentists

We scored 43 Ankeny clinics 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 Ankeny 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

Dentists in Ankeny: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Ankeny?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Ankeny, IA is Alyse Wenger (DR Score 67/100). Amanda Foust (#2) and Collins James w DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 43 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Ankeny?

No Ankeny clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Dr. Tripti Kaul (#17). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Ankeny?

A dental cleaning in Ankeny typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Iowa. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Ankeny?

DentistsRanked lists 43 dental clinics in Ankeny, IA, and 43 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 43 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Ankeny

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 43 clinics.