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Best Dentists in North Kansas City, MO (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in North Kansas City: Guerschon de Laurent DDS PC, 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 3 of 17 services.

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6 North Kansas City clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 have a Google rating on file.

Top 6 dentists in North Kansas City at a glance

Top 6 dentists in North Kansas City at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Guerschon de Laurent DDS PC624.7★ (105)Overall, Cosmetic
2King Family Dentistry604.7★ (52)—
3NKC Dental37—Implants, Invisalign & braces
4Duensing Family Dentistry37——
5Dr. James L. Mcconnell, DDS15——
6TeamSmile15——

The 6 best dentists in North Kansas City, ranked

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

  1. #3 NKC Dental

    2000 Swift St, North Kansas City, MO 64116, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 6:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Hello, Kansas City! We are NKC Dental. Kansas City's Favorite Dental Team and Preferred Dental Practice for the Kansas City Chiefs. NNKC Dental has provided personalized dental care to thousands of families. Our patients come from near and far to experience our warm, individualized care and the most modern equipment and methods available. NKC Dental is a one-stop shop for ALL dental procedures. Same-day walk-in appointments are welcome.

    From NKC Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #4 Duensing Family Dentistry

    101 E 23rd Ave A, North Kansas City, MO 64116

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in North Kansas City by need

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

Best for emergency in North Kansas City

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

Best for kids in North Kansas City

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

Best for implants in North Kansas City

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NKC Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 North Kansas City clinics offering dental implants: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Duensing Family Dentistry (#4 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in North Kansas City

3

NKC Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 North Kansas City clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Duensing Family Dentistry (#4 overall)

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Best for root canal in North Kansas City

3

NKC Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 North Kansas City clinics offering root canals: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Duensing Family Dentistry (#4 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in North Kansas City

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Guerschon de Laurent DDS PC

Highest-ranked of 3 North Kansas City clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: NKC Dental (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in North Kansas City

3

NKC Dental

Highest-ranked of 2 North Kansas City clinics offering dentures: #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Duensing Family Dentistry (#4 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in North Kansas City

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

How much does a dentist cost in North Kansas City?

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

How much does a dentist cost in North Kansas City?
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

How we ranked North Kansas City dentists

We scored 6 North Kansas City clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 North Kansas City data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 North Kansas City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in North Kansas City?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in North Kansas City, MO is Guerschon de Laurent DDS PC (DR Score 62/100). It has a 4.7★ rating from 105 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. King Family Dentistry (#2) and NKC Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 6 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in North Kansas City?

A dental cleaning in North Kansas City 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 North Kansas City?

DentistsRanked lists 6 dental clinics in North Kansas City, MO, and 6 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 5 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for North Kansas City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 6 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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