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Best Dentists in Godfrey, IL (2026)

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    Best overall in Godfrey: Merkle James E DMD, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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12 Godfrey clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Godfrey at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Godfrey at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Merkle James E DMD73Overall, Implants
2Anna Smith67—
3Boyd Barb67—
4Bush Lisa a DDS67—
5CEO For Dentists™67—
6Godfrey Dental Care: Mathus James DMD67—
7Miller John DDS67—
8Riverbend Dental67—
9Schulmeister Jody DDS67—
10Dentistry with TLC37—

The 12 best dentists in Godfrey, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Godfrey by need

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

Best for emergency in Godfrey

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

Best for kids in Godfrey

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

Best for implants in Godfrey

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Merkle James E DMD

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

Runner-up: Anna Smith (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Godfrey

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Merkle James E DMD

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

Runner-up: Anna Smith (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Godfrey

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Merkle James E DMD

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

Runner-up: Anna Smith (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Godfrey

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Merkle James E DMD

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

Runner-up: Anna Smith (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Godfrey

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Merkle James E DMD

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

Runner-up: Anna Smith (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Godfrey

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

How much does a dentist cost in Godfrey?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Godfrey?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$115–$345DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Teeth Cleaning$86–$230DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Emergency Care$115–$575DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Root Canal$805–$1,610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Tooth Extraction$230–$805DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Wisdom Teeth Removal$230–$805DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Implants$1,725–$6,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Invisalign$4,025–$8,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Braces$3,450–$8,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Crowns$920–$2,070DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dentures$1,150–$3,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Veneers$1,035–$2,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Teeth Whitening$230–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Bonding$345–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Cosmetic Fillings$345–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Cosmetic Dentistry$575–$5,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Full Restoration$17,250–$57,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois

How we ranked Godfrey dentists

We scored 12 Godfrey clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 Godfrey 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 Godfrey: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Godfrey?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Godfrey, IL is Merkle James E DMD (DR Score 73/100). Anna Smith (#2) and Boyd Barb (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Godfrey?

A dental cleaning in Godfrey typically costs $86–$230 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Godfrey?

DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in Godfrey, IL, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 12 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Godfrey

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.