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Best Dentists in Des Moines, WA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Des Moines: 7Th Avenue Dental Arts, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: HealthPoint Midway, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #6 of 20.

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20 Des Moines clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays and 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 Des Moines at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Des Moines at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
17Th Avenue Dental Arts67—Overall, Implants
2Benjamin Dorantes67——
3Dr. Amritpal Mattu67——
4Dr. Steven Reeves67——
5Verraich Kulwant S DDS67——
6HealthPoint Midway53Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
7Sea Mar Des Moines Dental Clinic47Sat—
8Dental Speciality Clinic47Sat—
9All Smiles Dental & Dentures47Sat—
10Pearls 4 Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Des Moines37——

The 20 best dentists in Des Moines, ranked

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

  6. #6 HealthPoint Midway

    26401 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at HealthPoint MidwayFull profile(206) 870-3590
    In their words

    HealthPoint Midway provides primary medical and dental care as well as pharmacy services and naturopathic as well as behavioral health care. We are your complete health care home. Our Midway clinic is co-located with Valley Cities Counseling and a WIC office to make additional care and services more convenient.

    From HealthPoint Midway's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Dental Speciality Clinic

    22613 Pacific Hwy S # 301, Des Moines, WA 98198, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Speciality ClinicFull profile(206) 824-7000

  9. #9 All Smiles Dental & Dentures

    22625 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 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 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at All Smiles Dental & DenturesFull profile(206) 878-5665

  10. #10 Pearls 4 Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Des Moines

    22506 Marine View Dr S #101, Des Moines, WA 98198

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pearls 4 Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Des MoinesFull profile(206) 249-8723
    In their words

    Our Office Accept Medicaid and Most PPO Insurances! (WA Medicaid, Delta Dental, United Concordia, Cigna, Premera Blue Shield, Regence Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Aetna, GEHA, Guardian, Humana, MetLife) Offers Convenient Appointments Enjoy a Fun and Welcoming Environment for Kiddos! We are a fun and welcoming dental office with friendly staff that helps our patients feel comfortable during their dental visit. Parents can rest assured that their child is in great hands!

    From Pearls 4 Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - Des Moines's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  12. #12 Fresh Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

    27041 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Fresh Smiles Family & Cosmetic DentistryFull profile(206) 212-4925

  14. #14 Des Moines Dental Associates: Dr. Heng Zhou, DDS

    22007 Marine View Dr S #101, Des Moines, WA 98198

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Des Moines Dental Associates: Dr. Heng Zhou, DDSFull profile(206) 878-5300

  18. #18 Orhodontic Center of Des Moines

    21904 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 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–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Orhodontic Center of Des MoinesFull profile(206) 592-8022

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Best dentists in Des Moines by need

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

Best for emergency in Des Moines

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

Best for kids in Des Moines

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

Best for implants in Des Moines

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7Th Avenue Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 20 Des Moines clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Dorantes (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Des Moines

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7Th Avenue Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 20 Des Moines clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Dorantes (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Des Moines →

Best for root canal in Des Moines

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7Th Avenue Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 20 Des Moines clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Dorantes (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Des Moines →

Best for cosmetic in Des Moines

1

7Th Avenue Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 20 Des Moines clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Dorantes (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Des Moines

1

7Th Avenue Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 20 Des Moines clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Dorantes (#2 overall)

Dentures in Des Moines →

Best for budget & insurance in Des Moines

No Des Moines clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Des Moines?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Des Moines?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$125–$375DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Teeth Cleaning$94–$250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Emergency Care$125–$625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Root Canal$875–$1,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Tooth Extraction$250–$875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Wisdom Teeth Removal$250–$875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Dental Implants$1,875–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Invisalign$4,375–$9,375DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Braces$3,750–$8,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Dental Crowns$1,000–$2,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Dentures$1,250–$3,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Veneers$1,125–$3,125DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Teeth Whitening$250–$750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Dental Bonding$375–$750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Cosmetic Fillings$375–$750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Cosmetic Dentistry$625–$6,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington
Full Restoration$18,750–$62,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington

Emergency and weekend dentists in Des Moines

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 Des Moines dentists

We scored 20 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Des Moines?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Des Moines, WA is 7Th Avenue Dental Arts (DR Score 67/100). Benjamin Dorantes (#2) and Dr. Amritpal Mattu (#3) follow. We ranked 20 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Des Moines are open on Saturday?

4 of 20 Des Moines dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are HealthPoint Midway (until 1 PM), Sea Mar Des Moines Dental Clinic (until 5 PM) and Dental Speciality Clinic (until 1 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Des Moines?

No Des Moines clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by HealthPoint Midway (#6). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Des Moines?

A dental cleaning in Des Moines typically costs $94–$250 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Des Moines?

DentistsRanked lists 20 dental clinics in Des Moines, WA, and 20 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 20 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Des Moines

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 20 clinics.

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