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Best Dentists in Faribault, MN (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Faribault: Dr. Rafael Fernandez-Soltero, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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12 Faribault 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 Faribault at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Faribault at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Rafael Fernandez-Soltero67—Overall, Implants
2Dr. Rebecca S. Nomeland, DDS67——
3Health Finders Collaborative67——
4Palmer Dental67——
5Southern Cities Community Clinic67——
6Tranby Thomas DDS67——
7Dr. John H. Poppenberg, DDS43Evenings—
8Dr. Rachel A. Nolander, DDS43Evenings—
9Dr. Mark L. Ohlsen, DDS37——
10HealthFinders Collaborative37——

The 12 best dentists in Faribault, ranked

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

  1. #7 Dr. John H. Poppenberg, DDS

    1575 20th St NW #102, Faribault, MN 55021, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 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–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #8 Dr. Rachel A. Nolander, DDS

    1575 20th St NW, Faribault, MN 55021, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 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–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #9 Dr. Mark L. Ohlsen, DDS

    505 4th St NW, Faribault, MN 55021

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–12 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #10 HealthFinders Collaborative

    1415 Town Square Ln, Faribault, MN 55021

    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–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    HealthFinders Collaborative (HFC), is a community health center which provides a comprehensive primary access point to health services for the marginalized families of Rice County. Through primary care, medication assistance, patient education and advocacy, and community-based wellness programming, HFC works across the continuum of wellness to collaborate and engage communities in their own health. HFC believes in the inherent capacity of our patients and communities to…

    From HealthFinders Collaborative's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #11 Midwest Dental

    412 Heritage Pl, Faribault, MN 55021, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    It is our pleasure to partner with you in your dental care. Whether you are a new patient or already part of our family, Midwest Dental Faribault offers a wide range of general dental services, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry for adults and children. We accept most insurance and offer new patient specials. If you have any questions, please give us a call.

    From Midwest Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #12 King Orthodontics

    1575 20th St NW Suite 202, Faribault, MN 55021, United States

    33/10030% 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

    In their words

    Located in Faribault, Owatonna, and Rochester, Minnesota. Our expert orthodontist, Dr. King and his highly talented team work hard to help you get the smile you want at a cost that will make you smile! At King Orthodontics, we understand that getting braces is a huge decision for both adults and children. Our best fee guarantee means you'll get the lowest fee and exceptional results. We work exceptionally hard to make your orthodontic experience comfortable and fun. Our…

    From King Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Faribault by need

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Best for emergency in Faribault

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

Best for kids in Faribault

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

Best for implants in Faribault

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Dr. Rafael Fernandez-Soltero

Highest-ranked of 12 Faribault clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rebecca S. Nomeland, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Faribault

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Dr. Rafael Fernandez-Soltero

Highest-ranked of 12 Faribault clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rebecca S. Nomeland, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Faribault

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Dr. Rafael Fernandez-Soltero

Highest-ranked of 12 Faribault clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rebecca S. Nomeland, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Faribault

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Dr. Rafael Fernandez-Soltero

Highest-ranked of 12 Faribault clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rebecca S. Nomeland, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Faribault

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Dr. Rafael Fernandez-Soltero

Highest-ranked of 12 Faribault clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rebecca S. Nomeland, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Faribault

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

How much does a dentist cost in Faribault?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Faribault

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 Faribault dentists

We scored 12 Faribault 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 Faribault 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 Faribault: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Faribault?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Faribault, MN is Dr. Rafael Fernandez-Soltero (DR Score 67/100). Dr. Rebecca S. Nomeland, DDS (#2) and Health Finders Collaborative (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Faribault?

No Faribault clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Dr. John H. Poppenberg, DDS (#7) and Dr. Rachel A. Nolander, DDS (#8). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Faribault?

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

How many dentists are there in Faribault?

DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in Faribault, MN, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 12 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Faribault

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.