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Best Dentists in Burlington, IA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Burlington: Amy Groeltz, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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16 Burlington clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Burlington at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Burlington at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Amy Groeltz67Overall, Implants
2Apple White Dental67—
3Bockenstedt Kristi67—
4Camp & Heubner67—
5Daly Mary DDS67—
6Dr. Arnold A. Sperfslage, DDS67—
7Dr. Grant T. Abernathey, DDS67—
8Moore Lynn67—
9Ralston Thomas DDS67—
10Bradley A. Randolph, D.D.S.37—

The 16 best dentists in Burlington, ranked

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

  1. #12 Massner Dentistry D.D.S.

    210 N 4th St, Burlington, IA 52601, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 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–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Total dental care begins with regular hygiene visits, regular checks ups, and continued home oral health routines. We are committed in delivering the highest quality of dental care that will endure for years to come. Our patients have come to expect excellence in not only the dental treatment they receive, but also in the personal relationships that we build with each one of them.

    From Massner Dentistry D.D.S.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #13 Mary Schilling McManis DDS

    1727 Deer Run Dr, Burlington, IA 52601, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #16 River Ridge Orthodontics®

    700 N 3rd St Suite 3, Burlington, IA 52601

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We have been providing orthodontic services to Southeast Iowa and surrounding communities for 80 years. We've been at our current Burlington location since the early 1980's and our Fort Madison location since the 1990's. We provide orthodontic treatment to all ages generally starting around age 11 but as young as 7. Adult orthodontics is also very popular now and accounts for about 40% of patients. If you're from Southeast Iowa and the surrounding communities, odds are you…

    From River Ridge Orthodontics®'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Burlington by need

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Best for emergency in Burlington

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

Best for kids in Burlington

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

Best for implants in Burlington

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Amy Groeltz

Highest-ranked of 16 Burlington clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Apple White Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Burlington

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Amy Groeltz

Highest-ranked of 16 Burlington clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Apple White Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Burlington

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Amy Groeltz

Highest-ranked of 16 Burlington clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Apple White Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Burlington

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Amy Groeltz

Highest-ranked of 16 Burlington clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Apple White Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Burlington

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Amy Groeltz

Highest-ranked of 16 Burlington clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Apple White Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Burlington

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

How much does a dentist cost in Burlington?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Burlington?
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

How we ranked Burlington dentists

We scored 16 Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Burlington?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Burlington, IA is Amy Groeltz (DR Score 67/100). Apple White Dental (#2) and Bockenstedt Kristi (#3) follow. We ranked 16 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Burlington?

A dental cleaning in Burlington 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 Burlington?

DentistsRanked lists 16 dental clinics in Burlington, IA, and 16 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 16 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Burlington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.