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Best Dentists in Clinton, IA (2026)

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    Best overall in Clinton: Dalton Michael J DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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16 Clinton 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 Clinton at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Clinton at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dalton Michael J DDS67—Overall, Implants
2David Leners67——
3Dr. Valarie A. Rodgers, DDS67——
4Gehlsen Nancy67——
5K. Kirby Marine, DDS67——
6Lynn Breneman-Wisong67——
7Orthodontics Specialty67——
8Gateway Dental - James E. Steer Jr. D.M.D.43Evenings—
9Kadavy Orthodontics37——
10Community Health Care Inc., Clinton Clinic33——

The 16 best dentists in Clinton, ranked

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

  8. #8 Gateway Dental - James E. Steer Jr. D.M.D.

    408 S 3rd St, Clinton, IA 52732

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 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 8:30 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gateway Dental - James E. Steer Jr. D.M.D.Full profile(563) 242-2046

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Best dentists in Clinton by need

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

Best for emergency in Clinton

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

Best for kids in Clinton

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

Best for implants in Clinton

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Dalton Michael J DDS

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

Runner-up: David Leners (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Clinton

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Dalton Michael J DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Clinton clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: David Leners (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Clinton

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Dalton Michael J DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Clinton clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: David Leners (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Clinton

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Dalton Michael J DDS

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

Runner-up: David Leners (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Clinton

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Dalton Michael J DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Clinton clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: David Leners (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Clinton

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

How much does a dentist cost in Clinton?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Clinton?
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 Clinton

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 Clinton dentists

We scored 16 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Clinton?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Clinton, IA is Dalton Michael J DDS (DR Score 67/100). David Leners (#2) and Dr. Valarie A. Rodgers, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 16 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Clinton?

No Clinton clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Gateway Dental - James E. Steer Jr. D.M.D. (#8). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Clinton?

A dental cleaning in Clinton 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 Clinton?

DentistsRanked lists 16 dental clinics in Clinton, IA, and 16 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 16 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Clinton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.

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