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Best Dentists in Helena, AL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Helena: Defranco Stacey L DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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

Top 9 dentists in Helena at a glance

Top 9 dentists in Helena at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Defranco Stacey L DDS67Overall, Implants
2Dr. Ann O'rear67—
3Old Town Dental37—
4Farrah Alsoudi, DDS37—
5Helena Family Dentistry37—
6Mallory Robert T DMD37—
7Cahaba Dental Arts37—
8Cornerstone Dental33—
9Norris Orthodontics28—

The 9 best dentists in Helena, ranked

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

  1. #4 Farrah Alsoudi, DDS

    2492 Helena Rd, Helena, AL 35080

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Farrah Alsoudi, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Helena by need

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

Best for emergency in Helena

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

Best for kids in Helena

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

Best for implants in Helena

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Defranco Stacey L DDS

Highest-ranked of 9 Helena clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Ann O'rear (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Helena

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Defranco Stacey L DDS

Highest-ranked of 8 Helena clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Ann O'rear (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Helena

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Defranco Stacey L DDS

Highest-ranked of 8 Helena clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Ann O'rear (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Helena

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Defranco Stacey L DDS

Highest-ranked of 9 Helena clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Ann O'rear (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Helena

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Defranco Stacey L DDS

Highest-ranked of 8 Helena clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Ann O'rear (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Helena

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

How much does a dentist cost in Helena?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Helena?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$92–$276DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Teeth Cleaning$69–$184DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Emergency Care$92–$460DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Root Canal$644–$1,288DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Tooth Extraction$184–$644DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Wisdom Teeth Removal$184–$644DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Implants$1,380–$5,520DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Invisalign$3,220–$6,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Braces$2,760–$6,440DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Crowns$736–$1,656DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dentures$920–$2,760DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Veneers$828–$2,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Teeth Whitening$184–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Dental Bonding$276–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Cosmetic Fillings$276–$552DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Cosmetic Dentistry$460–$4,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama
Full Restoration$13,800–$46,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama

How we ranked Helena dentists

We scored 9 Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Helena?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Helena, AL is Defranco Stacey L DDS (DR Score 67/100). Dr. Ann O'rear (#2) and Old Town Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 9 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Helena?

A dental cleaning in Helena typically costs $69–$184 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Alabama. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Helena?

DentistsRanked lists 9 dental clinics in Helena, AL, and 9 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 9 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Helena

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 9 clinics.