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Best Dentists in Hays, KS (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Hays: Hays Medical Center, DR Score 77/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Hays Medical Center, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 26.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Hays Medical Center, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 26.

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26 Hays clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Hays at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Hays at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Hays Medical Center77Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2HaysMed Medical Specialists73——
3HaysMed Convenient Care Clinic67Evenings · Sat · Sun—
4Dental Arts Center67——
5Dentists-Orthodontist-Straight67——
6Desbien Sheila67——
7Dr. Alex De Carvalho67——
8Dr. Darrell D. Werth, MD67——
9Dr. Lynn W. Kinderknecht, DDS67——
10Dr. Melinda Miner67——

The 26 best dentists in Hays, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Hays

    #1 Hays Medical Center

    2220 Canterbury Dr, Hays, KS 67601, United States

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hays Medical CenterFull profile(785) 623-5000
    In their words

    Hays Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital formed by the 1991 merger of two religiously affiliated facilities, and provides the only tertiary level services in the region. The organization’s mission to “To Help People Be Healthy. HaysMed is part of The University of Kansas Health System.

    From Hays Medical Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 HaysMed Convenient Care Clinic

    3216 Vine St #20, Hays, KS 67601

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 7:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at HaysMed Convenient Care ClinicFull profile(785) 261-7065

  20. #20 Daniel I. Miner, DDS Family Dental Care

    4800 General Hays Rd, Hays, KS 67601

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Daniel I. Miner, DDS Family Dental CareFull profile(785) 621-4997

  22. #22 Lifetime Dental Care

    2701 Sternberg Dr, Hays, KS 67601

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 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 Lifetime Dental CareFull profile(785) 543-0047
    In their words

    Lifetime Dental Care provides comprehensive dentistry in Hays, Kansas, including cosmetic, implant, and general and family dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and sedation dentistry. Our skilled dentist uses the latest technologies, ensuring that each treatment we provide is tailored exactly to your needs. We offer our services to patients of all ages and our team is passionate about providing care to help you smile. Call today to schedule your appointment with Dr.…

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

  24. #24 Canterbury Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

    2901 Canterbury Dr, Hays, KS 67601

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Canterbury Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryFull profile(785) 628-1079
    In their words

    Canterbury Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Provides Endodontics, General Dental Practice, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orthodontics, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons, Chronic Sore Throat or Hoarseness, Avulsed Teeth, Fractured Facial Bones, Fractured Jaws Services to the Hays, KS Area.

    From Canterbury Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 26 clinics

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

RankClinicDR Score
26eyeSMILE Vision and Dental17

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Best dentists in Hays by need

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Best for emergency in Hays

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Hays Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 1 Hays clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Hays

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

Best for implants in Hays

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Hays Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 26 Hays clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: HaysMed Medical Specialists (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Hays

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Hays Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 25 Hays clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: HaysMed Medical Specialists (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Hays →

Best for root canal in Hays

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Hays Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 25 Hays clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: HaysMed Medical Specialists (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Hays

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Hays Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 26 Hays clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: HaysMed Medical Specialists (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Hays →

Best for dentures & seniors in Hays

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Hays Medical Center

Highest-ranked of 25 Hays clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: HaysMed Medical Specialists (#2 overall)

Dentures in Hays →

Best for budget & insurance in Hays

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

How much does a dentist cost in Hays?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Hays

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 Hays dentists

We scored 26 Hays clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Hays 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 Hays: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Hays?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Hays, KS is Hays Medical Center (DR Score 77/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. HaysMed Medical Specialists (#2) and HaysMed Convenient Care Clinic (#3) follow. We ranked 26 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Hays are open on Saturday?

2 of 26 Hays dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Hays Medical Center (until 12 AM) and HaysMed Convenient Care Clinic (until 4:30 PM). 2 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Hays?

1 Hays clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Hays Medical Center (#1). 2 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Hays?

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

How many dentists are there in Hays?

DentistsRanked lists 26 dental clinics in Hays, KS, and 26 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 26 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Hays

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 26 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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