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Best Dentists in Columbia, IL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Columbia: Williamson Dental, 5.0★ from 630 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 1 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Williamson Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 8.

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8 Columbia clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 8 dentists in Columbia at a glance

Top 8 dentists in Columbia at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Williamson Dental675.0★ (630)Overall, Kids
2Southern Illinois Pediatric Dentistry634.9★ (400)—
3Southwood Smiles Dental Care614.7★ (494)—
4Workman Family Dental: Steven Workman, DMD605.0★ (168)Implants
5Parkview Dental574.9★ (48)—
6Synergy Dental Solutions503.8★ (23)Invisalign & braces
7Steven J Akins, DDS471.0★ (1)—
8Columbia Dental Center37—Cosmetic, Dentures & seniors

The 8 best dentists in Columbia, ranked

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

  8. #8 Columbia Dental Center

    915 N Main St #2, Columbia, IL 62236

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 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 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–1 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Columbia Dental CenterFull profile(618) 281-6161

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Best dentists in Columbia by need

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

Best for emergency in Columbia

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

Best for kids in Columbia

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Williamson Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Columbia clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Southern Illinois Pediatric Dentistry (#2 overall)

General Dentistry in Columbia →

Best for implants in Columbia

4

Workman Family Dental: Steven Workman, DMD

Highest-ranked of 2 Columbia clinics offering dental implants: #4 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Center (#8 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Columbia

6

Synergy Dental Solutions

Highest-ranked of 2 Columbia clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Center (#8 overall)

Invisalign in Columbia →

Best for root canal in Columbia

1

Williamson Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 Columbia clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Center (#8 overall)

Root Canal in Columbia →

Best for cosmetic in Columbia

8

Columbia Dental Center

Highest-ranked of 1 Columbia clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #8 overall by DR Score.

Cosmetic Dentistry in Columbia →

Best for dentures & seniors in Columbia

8

Columbia Dental Center

Highest-ranked of 1 Columbia clinic offering dentures: #8 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Columbia

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

How much does a dentist cost in Columbia?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Columbia?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$115–$345DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Teeth Cleaning$86–$230DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Emergency Care$115–$575DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Root Canal$805–$1,610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Tooth Extraction$230–$805DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Wisdom Teeth Removal$230–$805DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Implants$1,725–$6,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Invisalign$4,025–$8,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Braces$3,450–$8,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Crowns$920–$2,070DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dentures$1,150–$3,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Veneers$1,035–$2,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Teeth Whitening$230–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Bonding$345–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Cosmetic Fillings$345–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Cosmetic Dentistry$575–$5,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Full Restoration$17,250–$57,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois

How we ranked Columbia dentists

We scored 8 Columbia clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Columbia data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Columbia?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Columbia, IL is Williamson Dental (DR Score 67/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 630 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Southern Illinois Pediatric Dentistry (#2) and Southwood Smiles Dental Care (#3) follow. We ranked 8 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Columbia?

A dental cleaning in Columbia typically costs $86–$230 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Columbia?

Williamson Dental is the highest-ranked Columbia clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 8 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 2 Columbia clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Columbia?

DentistsRanked lists 8 dental clinics in Columbia, IL, and 8 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 5 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Columbia

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 8 clinics.

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