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Best Dentists in Calera, AL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Calera: Dr. Deborah F. Rigsby, DMD, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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11 Calera 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 Calera at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Calera at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. Deborah F. Rigsby, DMD73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Margaret A. Ford, DMD73—
3Dr. Robert Bradford67—
4O'Neal Jean DDS67—
5Ortho South67—
6Calera Dental Center37—
7Toothbud Dentistry37—
8Baggett Dental37—
9Doss Derek DDS37—
10Family Dentistry of Calera, P.C.37—

The 11 best dentists in Calera, ranked

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

  1. 67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Ortho South Calera offers orthodontic treatment options to give you a smile you'll love. In addition to being the most experienced Invisalign® provider in Alabama, we offer braces as well as a unique, exclusive in-house aligner system called SHIFT Aligners™. Schedule a FREE consultation with Dr. Zehra Syed today to see which option is best for you!

    From Ortho South's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #6 Calera Dental Center

    101 Co Rd 87 Building 200, Calera, AL 35040

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 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–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dentists Ashley Ford, DMD, Deborah Rigsby, DMD, PhD, Cristina Burkes, DMD and Jean O'Neal, DMD, MSD, in Calera AL, practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Drs. Ford, Rigsby, Burkes and O'Neal can now correct a wide variety of so-called permanent cosmetic dental problems, and can literally redesign your smile.

    From Calera Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #11 Family Dentistry of Calera: Kelli L. Bennett, DMD

    71 Limestone Pkwy Ste C, Calera, AL 35040

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 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

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Best dentists in Calera by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Calera

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

Best for kids in Calera

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

Best for implants in Calera

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Dr. Deborah F. Rigsby, DMD

Highest-ranked of 11 Calera clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Margaret A. Ford, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Calera

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Dr. Deborah F. Rigsby, DMD

Highest-ranked of 11 Calera clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Margaret A. Ford, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Calera

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Dr. Deborah F. Rigsby, DMD

Highest-ranked of 11 Calera clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Margaret A. Ford, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Calera

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Dr. Deborah F. Rigsby, DMD

Highest-ranked of 11 Calera clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Margaret A. Ford, DMD (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Calera →

Best for dentures & seniors in Calera

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Dr. Deborah F. Rigsby, DMD

Highest-ranked of 11 Calera clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Margaret A. Ford, DMD (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Calera

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

How much does a dentist cost in Calera?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Calera?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$92–$276DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Teeth Cleaning$69–$184DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Emergency Care$92–$460DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Root Canal$644–$1,288DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Tooth Extraction$184–$644DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Wisdom Teeth Removal$184–$644DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Implants$1,380–$5,520DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Invisalign$3,220–$6,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Braces$2,760–$6,440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Crowns$736–$1,656DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dentures$920–$2,760DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Veneers$828–$2,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Teeth Whitening$184–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Bonding$276–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Cosmetic Fillings$276–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Cosmetic Dentistry$460–$4,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Full Restoration$13,800–$46,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama

How we ranked Calera dentists

We scored 11 Calera 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 Calera 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 Calera: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Calera?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Calera, AL is Dr. Deborah F. Rigsby, DMD (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Margaret A. Ford, DMD (#2) and Dr. Robert Bradford (#3) follow. We ranked 11 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Calera?

A dental cleaning in Calera typically costs $69–$184 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Calera?

DentistsRanked lists 11 dental clinics in Calera, AL, and 11 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 11 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Calera

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 11 clinics.