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Best Dentists in Iowa City, IA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Iowa City: Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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47 Iowa City clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 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 Iowa City at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Iowa City at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman73Overall, Implants
2Richard A Schumacher L C73—
3Aprajita Singh67—
4Dental Implant Center67—
5Doering John V DDS67—
6Dr. achille M. barna, DDS67—
7Dr. Benjamin Plank67—
8Dr. Darrick Zirker67—
9Dr. Glenn Yowell67—
10Dr. Gustavo Avila Ortiz, DDS67—

The 47 best dentists in Iowa City, ranked

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

  2. #2 Richard A Schumacher L C

    375 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Richard A Schumacher L CFull profile(319) 338-3722
    In their words

    Thank you for your interest in our Family Dental practice, where we are committed to you and your family's dental health and comfort. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain a beautiful healthy smile throughout your lifetime. We will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, discuss your options, and work with you to develop a treatment plan. Due to financial limitations, many patients need to spread treatments over time. That's Ok with us. Call us today to set up…

    From Richard A Schumacher L C's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Downtown Dental Health Center

    103 E College St # 200, Iowa City, IA 52240

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–7:30 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Downtown Dental Health CenterFull profile(319) 338-8810

  24. #24 Oral Surgery Associates of Iowa City

    2814 Northgate Dr #2, Iowa City, IA 52245

    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–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Oral Surgery Associates of Iowa CityFull profile(319) 338-5484

All 47 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Periodontal Associates - Iowa City Office37
27The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics37
28Willow Creek Family Dentistry37
29Classic Smiles: Stephanie Nowysz DDS37
30Downes T K DDS37
31Hawkeye Family Dental: Zwart Marcy DDS37
32River City Dental Care37
33Iowa City Dental Health37
34Plank Family Dental Center37
35Iowa City Family Dentistry37
36Riddle Fred A DDS37
37Emergency Dental34
38Advanced Dentistry of Iowa City33
39Davidson Jay DDS33
40Dr. Bradford J. Stiles, DDS33
41Towncrest Dental & Associates: Ballard Jennifer R DDS33
42David Deardorff33
43Dr. Robert J. Thompson, DDS33
44Poole Randy R DDS33
45Christian David DDS28
46Ann L. Connors Family Dentistry17
47Free Medical Clinic17

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Best dentists in Iowa City by need

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Best for emergency in Iowa City

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

Best for kids in Iowa City

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

Best for implants in Iowa City

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Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman

Highest-ranked of 47 Iowa City clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Richard A Schumacher L C (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Iowa City

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Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman

Highest-ranked of 43 Iowa City clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Richard A Schumacher L C (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Iowa City

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Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman

Highest-ranked of 43 Iowa City clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Richard A Schumacher L C (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Iowa City

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Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman

Highest-ranked of 47 Iowa City clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Richard A Schumacher L C (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Iowa City

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Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman

Highest-ranked of 43 Iowa City clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Richard A Schumacher L C (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Iowa City

No Iowa City clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Iowa City?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Iowa City?
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 Iowa City

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 Iowa City dentists

We scored 47 Iowa City clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Iowa City?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Iowa City, IA is Melrose Dental Office: Shawn Hedlund & David Foreman (DR Score 73/100). Richard A Schumacher L C (#2) and Aprajita Singh (#3) follow. We ranked 47 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Iowa City?

No Iowa City clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Larry Hanus D.D.S (#22) and Downtown Dental Health Center (#23). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Iowa City?

A dental cleaning in Iowa City 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 Iowa City?

DentistsRanked lists 47 dental clinics in Iowa City, IA, and 47 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 47 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Iowa City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 47 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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