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Best Dentists in Oakdale, MN (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Oakdale: Carpenter Orthodontics- Fred W Carpenter DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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15 Oakdale 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 Oakdale at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Oakdale at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Carpenter Orthodontics- Fred W Carpenter DDS73—Overall, Implants
2Charles Watkin, DDS73——
3Maplewood Dental Associates, P.A.73——
4Orchard Dental Group73——
5Dr. Julie Haman67——
6Dr. Michael Printon67——
7Klava, Jerod DDS67——
8Novotny Lori67——
9All Family Dental47Evenings—
10Oakdale Family Dentistry43Evenings—

The 15 best dentists in Oakdale, ranked

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

  1. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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

    In their words

    Welcome to Carpenter Orthodontics, the office of Fred Carpenter, D.D.S., conveniently located in Oakdale, Minnesota and River Falls, Wisconsin. Dr. Carpenter is proud to offer outstanding orthodontic care for the entire family in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. We offer a wide range of orthodontic treatment to meet the needs and desires of each individual patient. Dr. Carpenter’s office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure our patients receive optimum…

    From Carpenter Orthodontics- Fred W Carpenter DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 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

    In their words

    Maplewood Dental Associates, P.A. is the leading Dentist in Maplewood, MN & the surrounding areas. We proudly offer Pediatric & Sedation Dentistry in Maplewood, MN! At Maplewood Dental Associates, we believe that everyone deserves a smile they genuinely feel proud of, and our mission is to help patients throughout the Maplewood, MN area achieve one. If you are searching for "Dental Implants near me" we offer the top Dental Care in Maplewood, MN. We also are an Invisalign…

    From Maplewood Dental Associates, P.A.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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

    In their words

    At Orchard Dental Group, kindness always comes first. Our highly skilled team uses progressive equipment and methods that elevate outcomes. We provide personalized care, focusing on keeping you comfortable and relaxed from treatment start to finish. From regular preventive visits to restorative and cosmetic procedures, we offer excellence in the art of dentistry for a lifetime of care. New patients are always welcome!

    From Orchard Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #9 All Family Dental

    1075 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to All Family Dental, where we truly value your personal oral health. Families enjoy visiting our office because not only are we state-of-the-art and technology driven, but we also maintain a warm, personable environment. We focus on providing individualized care and attention to each patient, ensuring that your unique dental needs and goals are met. Dr. Richard Timm and Dr. Kevin Anderson offer a wide variety of dental services, ensuring that we can accommodate all…

    From All Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #10 Oakdale Family Dentistry

    1077 Helmo Ave N Suite 130, Oakdale, MN 55128, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Oakdale Family Dentistry online! Dr. Frank Russomanno, Jr., Dr. Neil Keane, and our dental team are thrilled to treat the whole family, from toddlers to seniors. We are dedicated to providing you and your family with the comprehensive dental care you need to reach healthy, brilliant smiles. Our friendly, helpful team will answer any questions that you may have about your treatment options. Our team works well with our dentists to care for each individual patient.…

    From Oakdale Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #11 Key Family Dental Center

    1099 Helmo Ave N #200, Oakdale, MN 55128

    37/10030% 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 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are a family practice located in Oakdale, MN, specializing in cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dentistry. Dr. Kathleen Key has over 29 years of experience in helping protect and save her patients’ smiles. Contact us today to find out how we can help solve your dental care needs. Financing and other affordable options are available, and we accept most insurances. Our wonderful team offers a wide variety of services including wisdom tooth removal and implant…

    From Key Family Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #12 Bunczak Endodontics -Dr. Mary Ann Bunczak

    1077 Helmo Ave N STE 130, Oakdale, MN 55128

    37/10030% 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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #13 St Paul Pediatric Dentistry

    6070 50th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Pediatric Dentists, like Dr. Julie, Dr. Carmen, and Dr. Sylvia specialize in the treatment and prevention of dental disease, as well as the overall oral health of children. Through extra years of schooling, training, experience, and certification, a pediatric dentist is uniquely qualified to treat the dental needs of infants, children, adolescents and those with special health care needs. We believe no child should be afraid to see the dentist and we are committed to giving…

    From St Paul Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  9. #14 Pure Dental

    6230 10th St N #520, Oakdale, MN 55128

    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 8 AM–1 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Pure Dental, we combine conventional and holistic health to guide our patients towards dental wellness. With holistic and integrative dentistry, we treat and educate our patients that our mouth is connected to our body and our body influences our mouth. We take pride in providing each patient with the individual attention needed by practicing high quality and caring dentistry. We look forward to meeting you.

    From Pure Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. #15 M Health Fairview Clinic - Oakdale

    1099 Helmo Ave N STE 100, Oakdale, MN 55128, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At our M Health Fairview Clinic - Oakdale, we offer primary care for patients of all ages - with a special emphasis on family care. Our physicians provide complete medical care, including regular checkups, immunizations, diagnostic tests, obstetrics, prenatal care, audio testing, EKG and X-ray. Here, our doctors, nurses, and clinic staff work together to provide friendly, personalized care to all members of your family, from birth to age 100+.

    From M Health Fairview Clinic - Oakdale's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Oakdale by need

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Best for emergency in Oakdale

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

Best for kids in Oakdale

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

Best for implants in Oakdale

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Carpenter Orthodontics- Fred W Carpenter DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Oakdale clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charles Watkin, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Oakdale

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Carpenter Orthodontics- Fred W Carpenter DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Oakdale clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charles Watkin, DDS (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Oakdale →

Best for root canal in Oakdale

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Carpenter Orthodontics- Fred W Carpenter DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Oakdale clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charles Watkin, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Oakdale

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Carpenter Orthodontics- Fred W Carpenter DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Oakdale clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charles Watkin, DDS (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Oakdale →

Best for dentures & seniors in Oakdale

1

Carpenter Orthodontics- Fred W Carpenter DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Oakdale clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Charles Watkin, DDS (#2 overall)

Dentures in Oakdale →

Best for budget & insurance in Oakdale

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

How much does a dentist cost in Oakdale?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Oakdale

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 Oakdale dentists

We scored 15 Oakdale 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 Oakdale 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 Oakdale: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Oakdale?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Oakdale, MN is Carpenter Orthodontics- Fred W Carpenter DDS (DR Score 73/100). Charles Watkin, DDS (#2) and Maplewood Dental Associates, P.A. (#3) follow. We ranked 15 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Oakdale?

No Oakdale clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by All Family Dental (#9) and Oakdale Family Dentistry (#10). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Oakdale?

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

How many dentists are there in Oakdale?

DentistsRanked lists 15 dental clinics in Oakdale, MN, and 15 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 15 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Oakdale

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 15 clinics.