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Best Dentists in Cape Girardeau, MO (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Cape Girardeau: Brace Place: Kirchhoff Shanon T DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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53 Cape Girardeau clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 2 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 Cape Girardeau at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Cape Girardeau at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Brace Place: Kirchhoff Shanon T DDS73Overall, Implants
2Cotner Dentistry73—
3Southeast Missouri Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Cape Girardeau73—
4Bennett Michael W Dd67—
5Cape Dentist67—
6Christine Schoolman67—
7Christine Schoolman67—
8Cotner Danna P DDS67—
9Cross Trails Medical Center67—
10Dr. Alyssa Baker67—

The 53 best dentists in Cape Girardeau, ranked

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

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Southeast Missouri Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Cape Girardeau

    73/100

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Southeast Missouri Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Cape GirardeauFull profile
    In their words

    Dr. Steven Schoolman and Dr. Bryan Schoolman Oral Surgeon; Dental Implants; Wisdom Teeth; Extractions; Bone Grafting; Pathology; IV sedation; Anesthesia; Trauma, Orthognathic Surgery; Jaw Surgery; Facial Cosmetics; Botox and Fillers, Sleep Apnea Surgery.

    From Southeast Missouri Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Cape Girardeau's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 53 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #53, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Shawie Noffel67
27Steven Dent67
28Terry L. Brown DDS67
29Christian Torres Diaz47Evenings
30Clayton Rangitsch47Evenings
31SMILE BY DESIGN47Sat
32Ruopp Family Dentistry37
33Kaelin Dental Group37
34Byron L Aden DDS PC37
35Dr. Dominique G. Harter, DDS37
36Harter Family Dental37
37The Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery , LLC37
38Cape Girardeau Dentistry37
39Jayne F. Scherrman JS Pediatric Dentistry37
40Rhoades Jonathan J DDS37
41Williams Stan DDS37
42Cure Dental of Cape Girardeau37
43Affordable Dentures & Implants33
44Sheets Susan H DDS33
45James H. Bollinger DDS - The Healing Arts Center33
46Camp Merkley Kids Dental33
47Dr. James L. Fox, DDS33
48Fox Robert DDS33
49Dr. Charlene L. Minton, DMD28
50Dr. Kenneth Sullivan, DMD28
51Trulsson Mark L DDS28
52Bennett Family Dentistry17
53Dr. Janet B. Ruopp14

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Best dentists in Cape Girardeau by need

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Best for emergency in Cape Girardeau

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

Best for kids in Cape Girardeau

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

Best for implants in Cape Girardeau

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Brace Place: Kirchhoff Shanon T DDS

Highest-ranked of 53 Cape Girardeau clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cotner Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Cape Girardeau

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Brace Place: Kirchhoff Shanon T DDS

Highest-ranked of 48 Cape Girardeau clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cotner Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Cape Girardeau

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Brace Place: Kirchhoff Shanon T DDS

Highest-ranked of 48 Cape Girardeau clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cotner Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Cape Girardeau

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Brace Place: Kirchhoff Shanon T DDS

Highest-ranked of 53 Cape Girardeau clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cotner Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Cape Girardeau

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Brace Place: Kirchhoff Shanon T DDS

Highest-ranked of 48 Cape Girardeau clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cotner Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Cape Girardeau

No Cape Girardeau clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Cape Girardeau?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Cape Girardeau

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 Cape Girardeau dentists

We scored 53 Cape Girardeau clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 8 were excluded (8 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 Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Cape Girardeau?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Cape Girardeau, MO is Brace Place: Kirchhoff Shanon T DDS (DR Score 73/100). Cotner Dentistry (#2) and Southeast Missouri Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Cape Girardeau (#3) follow. We ranked 53 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Cape Girardeau are open on Saturday?

1 of 53 Cape Girardeau dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are SMILE BY DESIGN (until 4 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Cape Girardeau?

No Cape Girardeau clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Christian Torres Diaz (#29) and Clayton Rangitsch (#30). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Cape Girardeau?

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

How many dentists are there in Cape Girardeau?

DentistsRanked lists 53 dental clinics in Cape Girardeau, MO, and 53 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 53 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Cape Girardeau

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 53 clinics.
  2. : 8 duplicate listings merged.

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