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Best Dentists in Indianola, IA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Indianola: Dr. Clifford C. Collins, DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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14 Indianola clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Indianola at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Indianola at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Clifford C. Collins, DDS67—Overall, Implants
2Family Practice Clinic67——
3Lovely Nails67——
4Rundle James F67——
5Kindness Pet Clinic47Sat—
6Dental Professionals37——
7Gary L. Jacobsen, DDS37——
8Alan Boone DDS37——
9Struthers Family Dentistry37——
10MercyOne Indianola Family Medicine33——

The 14 best dentists in Indianola, ranked

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

  1. #5 Kindness Pet Clinic

    1007 E 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #6 Dental Professionals

    200 N B St, Indianola, IA 50125, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–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 Dental Professionals's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #7 Gary L. Jacobsen, DDS

    200 N B St, Indianola, IA 50125

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–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 Gary L. Jacobsen, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #9 Struthers Family Dentistry

    221 W Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

    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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #11 Lindeberg Michael DDS

    2000 N 4th St, Indianola, IA 50125

    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–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #12 Central Iowa Orthodontics

    302 E Scenic Valley Ave, Indianola, IA 50125, 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 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #14 Indianola Pediatric Dentistry

    2001 N 6th St, Indianola, IA 50125

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our office provides specialized dental care for children and teens in a fun, caring and family-friendly environment. As pediatric dentists, Drs. Fox and Feldhaus have additional training to help them meet the unique dental needs of each child they serves. We focus on preventive care to help each child grow a healthy smile that will last a lifetime! ​ Our office serves infants, children, teens and children with special health care needs in Indianola, IA and the surrounding…

    From Indianola Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Indianola by need

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

Best for emergency in Indianola

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

Best for kids in Indianola

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

Best for implants in Indianola

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Dr. Clifford C. Collins, DDS

Highest-ranked of 14 Indianola clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Family Practice Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Indianola

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Dr. Clifford C. Collins, DDS

Highest-ranked of 14 Indianola clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Family Practice Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Indianola

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Dr. Clifford C. Collins, DDS

Highest-ranked of 14 Indianola clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Family Practice Clinic (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Indianola →

Best for cosmetic in Indianola

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Dr. Clifford C. Collins, DDS

Highest-ranked of 14 Indianola clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Family Practice Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Indianola

1

Dr. Clifford C. Collins, DDS

Highest-ranked of 14 Indianola clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Family Practice Clinic (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Indianola

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

How much does a dentist cost in Indianola?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Indianola?
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 Indianola

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 Indianola dentists

We scored 14 Indianola 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 Indianola 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 Indianola: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Indianola?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Indianola, IA is Dr. Clifford C. Collins, DDS (DR Score 67/100). Family Practice Clinic (#2) and Lovely Nails (#3) follow. We ranked 14 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Indianola are open on Saturday?

1 of 14 Indianola dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Kindness Pet Clinic (until 12 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

How much is a dental cleaning in Indianola?

A dental cleaning in Indianola 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 Indianola?

DentistsRanked lists 14 dental clinics in Indianola, IA, and 14 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 14 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Indianola

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 14 clinics.