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Best Dentists in Columbus, NE (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbus: Optometric Center Of Columbus PC, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 18

    Best for evenings and weekends: Menards, open 7 days until 9 PM; ranked #18 of 30.

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30 Columbus clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 3 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 Columbus at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Columbus at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Optometric Center Of Columbus PC73Overall, Implants
2Barbec Pam67—
3Central Nebraska Community Services67—
4Dr. Andrew Stadler67—
5Dr. David D. Walline, DDS67—
6Dr. Joseph A. Quattrocchi, DDS67—
7Dr. Mark Griffiths67—
8Dr. Rex D. Kumpf, DDS67—
9Dr. Riel E. Whitney, DDS67—
10Dr. Steven Wiemer67—

The 30 best dentists in Columbus, ranked

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

  19. #19 Columbus Family Practice Associates

    4214 38th St, Columbus, NE 68601, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Columbus Family Practice AssociatesFull profile(402) 564-1338

  20. #20 Mitchell J. Henry, DDS MD

    4508 38th St #152, Columbus, NE 68601

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mitchell J. Henry, DDS MDFull profile(402) 435-0044

  21. #21 East Central District Health Department

    4321 41st Ave, Columbus, NE 68601

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 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 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at East Central District Health DepartmentFull profile(402) 563-9656

  22. #22 Good Neighbor Community Health Center

    4321 41st Ave, Columbus, NE 68601, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Good Neighbor Community Health CenterFull profile(402) 562-7500

All 30 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Brandon Mizner, DDS37
27Dental Innovations of Columbus37
28Family First Dental - Columbus37
29Michelle Bargen, DDS37
30Nebraska Oral & Facial Surgery33

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Best dentists in Columbus by need

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

Best for emergency in Columbus

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

Best for kids in Columbus

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

Best for implants in Columbus

1

Optometric Center Of Columbus PC

Highest-ranked of 30 Columbus clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Barbec Pam (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Columbus

1

Optometric Center Of Columbus PC

Highest-ranked of 30 Columbus clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Barbec Pam (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Columbus

1

Optometric Center Of Columbus PC

Highest-ranked of 30 Columbus clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Barbec Pam (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Columbus

1

Optometric Center Of Columbus PC

Highest-ranked of 30 Columbus clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Barbec Pam (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Columbus

1

Optometric Center Of Columbus PC

Highest-ranked of 30 Columbus clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Barbec Pam (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Columbus

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

How much does a dentist cost in Columbus?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Columbus

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 Columbus dentists

We scored 30 Columbus clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Columbus 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 Columbus: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Columbus?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Columbus, NE is Optometric Center Of Columbus PC (DR Score 73/100). Barbec Pam (#2) and Central Nebraska Community Services (#3) follow. We ranked 30 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Columbus are open on Saturday?

3 of 30 Columbus dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Menards (until 9 PM), Columbus Family Practice Associates (until 12 PM) and Mitchell J. Henry, DDS MD (until 3 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Columbus?

No Columbus clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Menards (#18) and East Central District Health Department (#21). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Columbus?

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

How many dentists are there in Columbus?

DentistsRanked lists 30 dental clinics in Columbus, NE, and 30 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 30 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Columbus

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 30 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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