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Best Dentists in Opelousas, LA (2026)

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    Best overall in Opelousas: Auld Elizabeth DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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13 Opelousas clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Opelousas at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Opelousas at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Auld Elizabeth DDS67Overall, Implants
2Collins Willie F DDS67—
3Dr. Harold D. Kenneny, DDS67—
4Opelousas Orthodontic Lab67—
5Soileau Joseph DDS67—
6Bercier Family Dentistry37—
7Dr Christopher E Doucet37—
8Darr DeJean, DDS37—
9Leon Monceret II, DDS, LLC37—
10Melissa Ritter FAMILY DENTISTRY & Children's Dentistry37—

The 13 best dentists in Opelousas, ranked

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

  10. #10 Melissa Ritter FAMILY DENTISTRY & Children's Dentistry

    2362 Larkspur Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–12 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Melissa Ritter FAMILY DENTISTRY & Children's DentistryFull profile(337) 948-8253

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Best dentists in Opelousas by need

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

Best for emergency in Opelousas

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

Best for kids in Opelousas

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

Best for implants in Opelousas

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Auld Elizabeth DDS

Highest-ranked of 13 Opelousas clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Collins Willie F DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Opelousas

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Auld Elizabeth DDS

Highest-ranked of 13 Opelousas clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Collins Willie F DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Opelousas

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Auld Elizabeth DDS

Highest-ranked of 13 Opelousas clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Collins Willie F DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Opelousas

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Auld Elizabeth DDS

Highest-ranked of 13 Opelousas clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Collins Willie F DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Opelousas

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Auld Elizabeth DDS

Highest-ranked of 13 Opelousas clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Collins Willie F DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Opelousas

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

How much does a dentist cost in Opelousas?

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

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

How we ranked Opelousas dentists

We scored 13 Opelousas 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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Opelousas?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Opelousas, LA is Auld Elizabeth DDS (DR Score 67/100). Collins Willie F DDS (#2) and Dr. Harold D. Kenneny, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 13 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Opelousas?

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

How many dentists are there in Opelousas?

DentistsRanked lists 13 dental clinics in Opelousas, LA, and 13 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 13 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Opelousas

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 13 clinics.

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