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Best Dentists in Papillion, NE (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Papillion: Dr. Micah Jeppesen, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Walnut Creek Pediatric Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #4 of 22.

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22 Papillion clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Papillion at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Papillion at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Micah Jeppesen67——Overall, Cosmetic
2Aspen Dental - Papillion, NE654.6★ (228)—Root canal
3Hawley Orthodontics635.0★ (883)—Invisalign & braces
4Walnut Creek Pediatric Dentistry624.9★ (748)—Kids
5PREMIER ORAL SURGERY614.9★ (455)—Implants
6Shadow Lake Family and Cosmetic Dentistry-Chris Foix, D.D.S. P.C.614.9★ (275)——
7Imagine Orthodontics505.0★ (4)——
8Dr. Joseph J Hurd, Orthodontist483.0★ (2)——
9Kathy L DeFord DDS47—Evenings—
10Capehart Family Dentistry - Papillion37———

The 22 best dentists in Papillion, ranked

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

  1. #9 Kathy L DeFord DDS

    8410 S 73rd Plaza Ste 104, Papillion, NE 68046

    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–6 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #10 Capehart Family Dentistry - Papillion

    10955 Cumberland Dr, Papillion, NE 68046

    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–Tue 7 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #11 Surf's Up Pediatric Dentistry

    10350 S 71st Terrace, Papillion, NE 68133

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Surf’s up Pediatric Dentistry! Our brand-new, modern, hi-tech and comfortable office is designed with your kids in mind. We specialize in children’s dentistry, offering a wide range of services. Whether you need a dentist in Papillion for your child’s checkups, or an expert to provide tongue and lip tie services, Dr. Bryce Cushing and the rest of our team are ready to help. We get to know our patients, tailoring our treatment options for the best experiences. If…

    From Surf's Up Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #14 Papillion Dental Care

    8420 S 71st Plaza Suite 107, Papillion, NE 68133

    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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Papillion Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #15 Willow Dental

    8410 S 73rd Plaza Suite 106, Papillion, NE 68046

    37/10030% 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 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Willow Dental specializes in Cosmetic and General Dentistry for the entire family! Our Dentist and team focus on you and strive to exceed your expectations on every visit. We pay attention to details in order to create a superior patient experience that's affordable. Emergency and same-day appointments are always welcome! Simply call or text we're happy to help.

    From Willow Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #18 Papillion Pediatric Dentistry

    545 Fortune Dr #400, Papillion, NE 68046

    33/10030% 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–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–2 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Papillion by need

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Best for emergency in Papillion

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

Best for kids in Papillion

4

Walnut Creek Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 1 Papillion clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #4 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

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Best for implants in Papillion

5

PREMIER ORAL SURGERY

Highest-ranked of 13 Papillion clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Micah Jeppesen (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Papillion

3

Hawley Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 13 Papillion clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Imagine Orthodontics (#7 overall)

Invisalign in Papillion →

Best for root canal in Papillion

2

Aspen Dental - Papillion, NE

Highest-ranked of 12 Papillion clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Micah Jeppesen (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Papillion

1

Dr. Micah Jeppesen

Highest-ranked of 12 Papillion clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Kathy L DeFord DDS (#9 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Papillion →

Best for dentures & seniors in Papillion

1

Dr. Micah Jeppesen

Highest-ranked of 11 Papillion clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Kathy L DeFord DDS (#9 overall)

Dentures in Papillion →

Best for budget & insurance in Papillion

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

How much does a dentist cost in Papillion?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Papillion?
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 Papillion

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 Papillion dentists

We scored 22 Papillion 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 Papillion 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 Papillion: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Papillion?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Papillion, NE is Dr. Micah Jeppesen (DR Score 67/100). Aspen Dental - Papillion, NE (#2) and Hawley Orthodontics (#3) follow. We ranked 22 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Papillion?

No Papillion clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Kathy L DeFord DDS (#9). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Papillion?

A dental cleaning in Papillion 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Papillion?

Walnut Creek Pediatric Dentistry is the highest-ranked Papillion clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #4 of 22 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 1 Papillion clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Papillion?

DentistsRanked lists 22 dental clinics in Papillion, NE, and 22 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 18 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Papillion

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 22 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.