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Best Dentists in Council Bluffs, IA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Council Bluffs: Zane Dental, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews and 2 of 17 services.

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53 Council Bluffs clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 8 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Council Bluffs at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Council Bluffs at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Zane Dental685.0★ (4)Overall
2Caitlin Beresford67—Root canal, Cosmetic
3Cary Jackson67——
4Chopra Neha DDS67——
5Christopher Cooper67——
6Comprehensive Dental Care67——
7Council Bluffs Comm Health67——
8Dr. Dustin Svatos67——
9Dr. Erin Wetzel67——
10Dr. Jennifer Black67——

The 53 best dentists in Council Bluffs, ranked

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

All 53 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #53, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Nhu Le47Evenings
27Dream Dental Care452.5★ (61)
28Bluffs Family Dentistry37
29My Pediatric Dentist37
30Western Iowa Endodontics37
31Orthodontics Specialty37
32Dr. Joseph Quattrocchi Jr, DDS33
33Greer Edward P DDS33
34Oral Surgery Associates33
35Omni Dental Centre33
36Tony D. Stuntz, DDS33
37Valley View Dental33
38Dr. William J. Braymen, DDS33
39Dr. Thomas Elias28
40Midlands Dental Center: Chiang Christina DDS28
41Bluffs Family Dentistry: Andrea Cardenzana, DDS17
42Rensch Dental17
43Associate Dentists PC17
44Robert S. Perry, D.D.S.17
45Dr. Kudzai Chikwava, DDS15
46Dr. William L. Jones, DDS15
47Heritage Dental Partners15
48Higginbotham Dennis R DDS15
49Johnson Terry DDS15
50new wave, 15808 West Dodge, Omaha NE15
51Schierbrock Thomas R DDS15
52Word-Of-Mouth Oral Education15
53Ziegler Shawna R15

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Best dentists in Council Bluffs by need

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

Best for emergency in Council Bluffs

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

Best for kids in Council Bluffs

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

Best for implants in Council Bluffs

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Omaha & Council Bluffs Oral Surgery

Highest-ranked of 38 Council Bluffs clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #21 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Caitlin Beresford (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Council Bluffs

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The Orthodontists at Council Bluffs

Highest-ranked of 33 Council Bluffs clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #22 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southwest Orthodontic Associates (#24 overall)

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Best for root canal in Council Bluffs

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Caitlin Beresford

Highest-ranked of 30 Council Bluffs clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cary Jackson (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Council Bluffs

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Caitlin Beresford

Highest-ranked of 36 Council Bluffs clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cary Jackson (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Council Bluffs

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Caitlin Beresford

Highest-ranked of 30 Council Bluffs clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cary Jackson (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Council Bluffs

No Council Bluffs clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Council Bluffs?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Council Bluffs?
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 Council Bluffs

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 Council Bluffs dentists

We scored 53 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Council Bluffs?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Council Bluffs, IA is Zane Dental (DR Score 68/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 4 Google reviews. Caitlin Beresford (#2) and Cary Jackson (#3) follow. We ranked 53 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Council Bluffs?

No Council Bluffs clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Nhu Le (#26). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Council Bluffs?

A dental cleaning in Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs?

DentistsRanked lists 53 dental clinics in Council Bluffs, IA, and 53 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 48 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Council Bluffs

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 53 clinics.

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