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Best Dentists in Carthage, MO (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Carthage: Carthage Children's Clinic Llc, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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16 Carthage 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 Carthage at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Carthage at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Carthage Children's Clinic Llc67Overall, Implants
2Carthage Dental Associates: Barlet Richard D DDS67—
3Carthage Family Medical Center67—
4Community Clinic of Carthage67—
5Dr. Brady Yost67—
6Dr. Michael Woody67—
7Ginsburg Michael S DDS67—
8Gregory Goetzinger67—
9Laurel Prichard67—
10Sheffer Matthew W DDS67—

The 16 best dentists in Carthage, ranked

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

  11. #11 OCH Jasper County Clinic - Carthage Campus

    327 E Airport Dr, Carthage, MO 64836

    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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at OCH Jasper County Clinic - Carthage CampusFull profile(417) 237-0604

  12. #12 Yost Family Dental

    301 W Chestnut St, Carthage, MO 64836, 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–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Yost Family DentalFull profile(417) 358-2013
    In their words

    Thank you for visiting Yost Family Dental, your experienced dentist in Carthage. Exceptional patient care, state-of-the-art equipment and a complete range of dental services-that's why our practice is recognized as one of the most professional and compassionate dental practices in Carthage. Serving patients in Carthage is the foundation of our practice. By staying abreast of the latest dental technologies and procedures, Yost Family Dental can provide the most advanced,…

    From Yost Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Carthage by need

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

Best for emergency in Carthage

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

Best for kids in Carthage

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

Best for implants in Carthage

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Carthage Children's Clinic Llc

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

Runner-up: Carthage Dental Associates: Barlet Richard D DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Carthage

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Carthage Children's Clinic Llc

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

Runner-up: Carthage Dental Associates: Barlet Richard D DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Carthage

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Carthage Children's Clinic Llc

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

Runner-up: Carthage Dental Associates: Barlet Richard D DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Carthage

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Carthage Children's Clinic Llc

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

Runner-up: Carthage Dental Associates: Barlet Richard D DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Carthage

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Carthage Children's Clinic Llc

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

Runner-up: Carthage Dental Associates: Barlet Richard D DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Carthage

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

How much does a dentist cost in Carthage?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Carthage?
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

How we ranked Carthage dentists

We scored 16 Carthage 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 Carthage 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 Carthage: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Carthage?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Carthage, MO is Carthage Children's Clinic Llc (DR Score 67/100). Carthage Dental Associates: Barlet Richard D DDS (#2) and Carthage Family Medical Center (#3) follow. We ranked 16 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Carthage?

A dental cleaning in Carthage 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 Carthage?

DentistsRanked lists 16 dental clinics in Carthage, MO, 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 Carthage

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.

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