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Best Dentists in Columbia, MO (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Columbia: Accent Dental Center on Forum, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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54 Columbia clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 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 Columbia at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Columbia at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Accent Dental Center on Forum73Overall, Implants
2Columbia Dental Care73—
3Columbia Healthy Smiles73—
4Columbia Oral Surgery & Dental Implants73—
5Dentistry by Design- Jon G Rischer DDS73—
6Dr. Erin X Antolak DDS73—
7Dr. Letrisha A Thomas73—
8Emergency Dentistry73—
9Keen Dental Care73—
10Mary Gadbois73—

The 54 best dentists in Columbia, 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 Columbia Healthy Smiles

    73/100

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    At Columbia Healthy Smiles, our mission is to build personalized relationships with our patients, based on trust and respect, to provide better dental services overall. Once we get to know our patients, we can offer more tailored care, leading to amazing experiences in our office. Dr. Philip Batson and Dr. Elizabeth Abe are a team of experts who combine their knowledge and passion for dentistry to care for patients of all ages.

    From Columbia Healthy Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Columbia Oral Surgery & Dental Implants

    73/100

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    Columbia Oral Surgery & Dental Implants has 2 locations to serve Columbia, MO and the surrounding areas. Dr. Timothy Coyle practices at 3015 S Providence Rd STE 5, Columbia, MO 65203. Dr. Adam Andrews and Dr. Jared Atwood practice at 1000 W Nifong Blvd Building 4, Suite 100, Columbia, MO 65203. If you have pain and facial swelling or another emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that day. Please contact us early in the day.

    From Columbia Oral Surgery & Dental Implants's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  9. #9 Keen Dental Care

    73/100

    Ranked #9 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    We provide excellent dental care in a calm, relaxed atmosphere. Our goal is to work with you to achieve outstanding oral health with the most favorable dental experience possible. We build lasting dental relationships by focusing on you as an individual. We know that every person has different needs and desires that will ultimately determine what dental care you choose. Our skilled professionals work closely with you to make sure you understand all of your treatment options…

    From Keen Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 National Dental Care, Barangaroo

    67/100

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    Part of the National Dental Care Group, National Dental Care Barangaroo is located in the beautiful Barangaroo precinct of Sydney, with parking available at Barangaroo Reserve. As Barangaroo sets the benchmark for design and sustainability, our practice's goal is to provide state of the art dental technology and services, bringing a fresh energy to the patient experience.

    From National Dental Care, Barangaroo's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 54 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #54, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Vanderveen Dental Center67
27Dentists in Columbia MO47Evenings
28Mid Missouri Dental Center47Evenings
29Missouri Dental Specialists, LLC37
30Broadway Dental37
3132 Dental Urgent Care37
32Compass Health Network37
33Compass Health Network - Family Health Center - Columbia East37
34Dr. Kevan Whitsitt & Dr. Todd Scott37
35Dr. Todd D. Scott, DDS37
36Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic37
37ProDental37
38All American Dental37
39Plaza Dental Group37
40Burton Eric DDS37
41Columbia Center For Dentistry- Alexander Stanley, DDS37
42Fairview Dental Care37
43Nick McHargue Dentistry37
44Dentistry By Design37
45Shelley Ann Lyle, DDS & Mary Davis, DDS37
46Summit Dental34
47Affordable Dentures & Implants33
48Miller Dental Associates33
49Sterling Dental Care33
50Dr. Johnathan L. Mallott, DDS33
51Chase Patton, D.D.S.33
52Willett Dental Associates17
53Jordan Valley Dental17
54Hamilton Family Dental14

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Best dentists in Columbia by need

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Best for emergency in Columbia

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

Best for kids in Columbia

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

Best for implants in Columbia

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Accent Dental Center on Forum

Highest-ranked of 54 Columbia clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Columbia

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Accent Dental Center on Forum

Highest-ranked of 50 Columbia clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Columbia

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Accent Dental Center on Forum

Highest-ranked of 50 Columbia clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Columbia

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Accent Dental Center on Forum

Highest-ranked of 54 Columbia clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Columbia

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Accent Dental Center on Forum

Highest-ranked of 50 Columbia clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Columbia Dental Care (#2 overall)

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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$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 Columbia

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 Columbia dentists

We scored 54 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Columbia?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Columbia, MO is Accent Dental Center on Forum (DR Score 73/100). Columbia Dental Care (#2) and Columbia Healthy Smiles (#3) follow. We ranked 54 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Columbia?

No Columbia clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Dentists in Columbia MO (#27) and Mid Missouri Dental Center (#28). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Columbia?

A dental cleaning in Columbia 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 Columbia?

DentistsRanked lists 54 dental clinics in Columbia, MO, and 54 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 54 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Columbia

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 54 clinics.

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