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Best Dentists in Kearney, NE (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Kearney: Brett Carranza, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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29 Kearney clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Kearney at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Kearney at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Brett Carranza67Overall, Implants
2Brooklynn Dexter67—
3Douglas Holmes67—
4Dr. Eric Carranza67—
5Family First Dental of Kearney67—
6Feldner Barry D DDS67—
7Jared Loschen67—
8Johnson Heather67—
9Jones Jason R DDS67—
10Mark Bush67—

The 29 best dentists in Kearney, ranked

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

  1. #13 Care Free Dental

    516 W 39th St Suite D, Kearney, NE 68845

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 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–Fri closed · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    FREE DENTAL CLINIC! We are pleased to offer this service to patients with NO INSURANCE on a first come first serve basis. Pre-registration required. Income limits apply. November 20, 2021 December 11, 2021 January 15, 2021 Household Size Income Limit 1 $25,760 2 $36,720 3 $43,920 4 $53,000 5 $62,080

    From Care Free Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #14 Heartland Oral Surgery & Dental Implants

    516 W 39th St suite D, Kearney, NE 68845

    37/10030% 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 7 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Kenneth Carey, DMD, LLC is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Specializing in Full Scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to include : All traditional Oral Surgery procedures Wisdom teeth Extractions Dental Implants In-Office Anesthesia Full Mouth Reconstruction with Guided CT Surgery, Orthognathic Surgery TMJ Surgery Sleep Apnea Surgery Botox an Facial Rejuvenation

    From Heartland Oral Surgery & Dental Implants's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #18 Eagle Dental

    4114 4th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:20 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Trust Eagle Dental, Kearney’s dental home! From the moment you step into our warm, welcoming office you will feel right at home. For preventative care, cosmetic treatment, or even restorative dentistry, Eagle Dental provides a world-class patient experience, right here in Central Nebraska! Come see why Kearney citizens of all ages have trusted Eagle Dental with their smiles for years. Call 308-237-5166 today to schedule your first appointment.

    From Eagle Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #21 Michael J. Bryson DDS

    2907 W 37th St, Kearney, NE 68845, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 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 8 AM–12 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #25 Platte Valley Dental Clinic

    3915 4th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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

    Are you looking for a dentist in Kearney, NE? Platte Valley Dental Clinic provides comprehensive solutions for you and your family's oral health needs and the smile you desire. We offer cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, restorative dentistry, root canal therapy, orthodontic treatment, full-mouth restoration, and emergency dental services at our dental clinic near you. Dr. Eric Ahrens, our emergency dentist near you, works hard to build relationships with patients and…

    From Platte Valley Dental Clinic's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 29 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Kearney by need

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

Best for emergency in Kearney

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

Best for kids in Kearney

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

Best for implants in Kearney

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Brett Carranza

Highest-ranked of 29 Kearney clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brooklynn Dexter (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Kearney

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Brett Carranza

Highest-ranked of 29 Kearney clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brooklynn Dexter (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Kearney

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Brett Carranza

Highest-ranked of 29 Kearney clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brooklynn Dexter (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Kearney

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Brett Carranza

Highest-ranked of 29 Kearney clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brooklynn Dexter (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Kearney

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Brett Carranza

Highest-ranked of 29 Kearney clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brooklynn Dexter (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Kearney

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

How much does a dentist cost in Kearney?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Kearney

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 Kearney dentists

We scored 29 Kearney 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 Kearney 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 Kearney: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Kearney?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Kearney, NE is Brett Carranza (DR Score 67/100). Brooklynn Dexter (#2) and Douglas Holmes (#3) follow. We ranked 29 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Kearney are open on Saturday?

2 of 29 Kearney dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Lyon Family Dentistry (until 1 PM) and Care Free Dental (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 Kearney?

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

How many dentists are there in Kearney?

DentistsRanked lists 29 dental clinics in Kearney, NE, and 29 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 29 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Kearney

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 29 clinics.