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Best Dentists in Fort Dodge, IA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Fort Dodge: Maggio Matthew J dntst, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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19 Fort Dodge clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 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 Fort Dodge at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Fort Dodge at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Maggio Matthew J dntst73Overall, Implants
2Sonksen Dental Clinic73—
3Amy Seehusen67—
4Dr. David R. Sonksen, DDS67—
5Dr. Gilbert Kim67—
6Dr. Shaun O'neill67—
7Eric Pearson67—
8Handy Larry B DDS67—
9Iowa Central Dental Clinic67—
10Matthew Low67—

The 19 best dentists in Fort Dodge, ranked

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

  1. #13 Christopher Taina Lopez

    2953 5th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 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 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Christopher Taina Lopez practices in Fort Dodge, IA for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Christopher Taina Lopez and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that…

    From Christopher Taina Lopez's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #16 Dr. Nicholas Drzycimski

    2727 N 15th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 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 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #19 Aspen Dental

    2953 5th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, United States

    14/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services: 7 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Fort Dodge,IA offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

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

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Best dentists in Fort Dodge by need

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

Best for emergency in Fort Dodge

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

Best for kids in Fort Dodge

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

Best for implants in Fort Dodge

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Maggio Matthew J dntst

Highest-ranked of 19 Fort Dodge clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sonksen Dental Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Fort Dodge

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Maggio Matthew J dntst

Highest-ranked of 18 Fort Dodge clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sonksen Dental Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Fort Dodge

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Maggio Matthew J dntst

Highest-ranked of 18 Fort Dodge clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sonksen Dental Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Fort Dodge

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Maggio Matthew J dntst

Highest-ranked of 19 Fort Dodge clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sonksen Dental Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Fort Dodge

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Maggio Matthew J dntst

Highest-ranked of 18 Fort Dodge clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sonksen Dental Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Fort Dodge

No Fort Dodge clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Fort Dodge?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Fort Dodge?
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 Fort Dodge

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 Fort Dodge dentists

We scored 19 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Fort Dodge?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Fort Dodge, IA is Maggio Matthew J dntst (DR Score 73/100). Sonksen Dental Clinic (#2) and Amy Seehusen (#3) follow. We ranked 19 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Fort Dodge?

No Fort Dodge clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Christopher Taina Lopez (#13). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Fort Dodge?

A dental cleaning in Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge?

DentistsRanked lists 19 dental clinics in Fort Dodge, IA, and 19 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 19 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Fort Dodge

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.