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Best Dentists in Joplin, MO (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Joplin: Cherry Blossom Dental Care : Fay Nazari, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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54 Joplin 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 Joplin at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Joplin at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Cherry Blossom Dental Care : Fay Nazari, DDS73Overall, Implants
2Dan Carr Dental Lab, Inc.73—
3Dr. Stephen J. Menke73—
4Forest Ridge Dental73—
5Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Joplin73—
6Talbott Family Dentistry, Alex Talbott DDS73—
7Access Healthcare- Joplin Clinic67—
8Dental Care Center67—
9Dr. Cristina Hernandez67—
10Dr. Dan Young67—

The 54 best dentists in Joplin, ranked

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

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Forest Ridge Dental

    73/100

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    Your Dental comfort and satisfaction are Dr. Forrest Boozer’s top priorities. Our experienced staff will provide you caring support and individualized treatments that will make you and your family’s dental experience comfortable and anxiety-free. Please contact us for more information about BRIDGES, SURESMILE COMPOSITE FILLINGS, CROWNS, DENTAL IMPLANTS, DENTAL SEALANTS, DENTURES, LANAP LASER TREATMENT, ROOT CANALS, TEETH WHITENING, VENEERS

    From Forest Ridge Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Joplin

    73/100

    Ranked #5 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Oral & Facial Surgery Center of JoplinFull profile
    In their words

    We practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat facial pain and facial injuries, and perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures. Our staff is trained in assisting with I.V. sedation within our state-of-the-art office setting.

    From Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Joplin's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 54 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #54, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Valley View Dental67
27Woodin Mark S DDS67
28Team Dental of Joplin47Sat
29Reed Richard DDS37
3032nd Street Dental37
31Joplin Periodontics & Implant Dentistry37
32Shine Modern Dentistry37
33John H. (Jay) Joseph37
34Dr. Craig A. Hayes Jr, DDS37
35Joplin Dental Care37
36Michael Leora H DDS37
37Smiles in Joplin37
38Joplin Family Dental | Dr. Grant T. Kirk - Dr Michael E. Fitterling37
39Young Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
40Affordable Dentures & Implants33
41Aspen Dental33
42Associates In Oral Surgery33
43Joplin Pediatric Dentistry33
44Dr. Bradley R. Burnett, DDS33
45Associates of Dentistry33
46Bloom Dental Spa33
47Mc Connell Sherry33
48My Dentist33
49Gregory B. Kivett Jr, DDS33
50Ray T. Bollin DDS33
51Community Clinic33
52Dr. Jay Brown33
53Hometown Smiles Family Dentistry33
54Lyons Timothy DDS28

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Best dentists in Joplin by need

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Best for emergency in Joplin

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

Best for kids in Joplin

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

Best for implants in Joplin

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Cherry Blossom Dental Care : Fay Nazari, DDS

Highest-ranked of 54 Joplin clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dan Carr Dental Lab, Inc. (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Joplin

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Cherry Blossom Dental Care : Fay Nazari, DDS

Highest-ranked of 53 Joplin clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dan Carr Dental Lab, Inc. (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Joplin

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Cherry Blossom Dental Care : Fay Nazari, DDS

Highest-ranked of 53 Joplin clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dan Carr Dental Lab, Inc. (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Joplin

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Cherry Blossom Dental Care : Fay Nazari, DDS

Highest-ranked of 54 Joplin clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dan Carr Dental Lab, Inc. (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Joplin

1

Cherry Blossom Dental Care : Fay Nazari, DDS

Highest-ranked of 53 Joplin clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dan Carr Dental Lab, Inc. (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Joplin

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

How much does a dentist cost in Joplin?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Joplin

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 Joplin dentists

We scored 54 Joplin 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 Joplin 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 Joplin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Joplin?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Joplin, MO is Cherry Blossom Dental Care : Fay Nazari, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dan Carr Dental Lab, Inc. (#2) and Dr. Stephen J. Menke (#3) follow. We ranked 54 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Joplin are open on Saturday?

1 of 54 Joplin dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Team Dental of Joplin (until 1 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 Joplin?

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

How many dentists are there in Joplin?

DentistsRanked lists 54 dental clinics in Joplin, MO, and 54 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 54 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Joplin

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 54 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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