68/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 501 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Pierre (501).
- 5.0from 501 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Best Dentists in Pierre, SD (2026)
12 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Pierre: Swenson & Cowan Dental, 5.0★ from 501 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 2 of 17 services.
- 5
Best for same-day emergencies: Pierre Dental Clinic, emergency care; ranked #5 of 12.
- 4
Best for kids and families: Family Dental: Ryan Jensen DMD, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #4 of 12.
- 5
Best for evenings and weekends: Pierre Dental Clinic, open evenings until 12 AM and Saturdays until 12 AM, with emergency care; ranked #5 of 12.
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12 Pierre clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 10 have a Google rating on file.
Top 10 dentists in Pierre at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swenson & Cowan Dental | 68 | 5.0★ (501) | — | Overall |
| 2 | Floss. Dentistry in Pierre | 66 | 4.9★ (252) | — | Implants |
| 3 | Anderson Rumpca Dental | 63 | 5.0★ (385) | — | — |
| 4 | Family Dental: Ryan Jensen DMD | 62 | 4.8★ (134) | — | Kids |
| 5 | Pierre Dental Clinic | 60 | 3.4★ (10) | Evenings · Sat | Emergencies, Evenings & weekends |
| 6 | Maher Dental Clinic | 60 | 4.0★ (9) | — | — |
| 7 | Missouri River Dentistry | 58 | 4.9★ (139) | — | — |
| 8 | Meyer & Dana Orthodontics: Pierre | 58 | 5.0★ (2) | — | Invisalign & braces |
| 9 | Hermanson Endodontics, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | — | Root canal |
| 10 | Pierre Orthodontics | 49 | 5.0★ (2) | — | — |
The 12 best dentists in Pierre, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Floss. Dentistry in Pierre
603 E Sioux Ave Ste A, Pierre, SD 57501
66/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews, 252 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 252 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#3 Anderson Rumpca Dental
1521 N Harrison Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
63/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 385 Google reviews, 385 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 385 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#4 Family Dental: Ryan Jensen DMD
465 S Pierre St, Pierre, SD 57501
62/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, 134 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 134 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#5 Pierre Dental Clinic
640 E Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
60/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and access: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, open evenings until 12 AM and Saturdays until 12 AM, with emergency care.
- 3.4from 10 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun closed
#6 Maher Dental Clinic
127 E 1st St, Pierre, SD 57501
60/10085% of factors measuredRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, 9 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 4.0from 9 Google reviews
#7 Missouri River Dentistry
304 Island Dr, Fort Pierre, SD 57532
58/100Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews, 139 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 139 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#8 Meyer & Dana Orthodontics: Pierre
603 E Sioux Ave Ste A, Pierre, SD 57501
58/10085% of factors measuredRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2 Google reviews, 2 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 5.0from 2 Google reviews
#9 Hermanson Endodontics, LLC
1709 N Lincoln Ave #103, Pierre, SD 57501
52/100Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, 9 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#10 Pierre Orthodontics
1601 N Harrison Ave #3, Pierre, SD 57501
49/100Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2 Google reviews, 2 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 2 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#11 Cacs
115 S Huron Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
15/10015% of factors measuredRanked #11 because of services: 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
#12 General Dentistry Dr. Mark C. Nielsen
463 S Pierre St, Pierre, SD 57501
15/10015% of factors measuredRanked #12 because of services: 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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Best dentists in Pierre by need
One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.
Best for emergency in Pierre
5
Highest-ranked of 1 Pierre clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #5 overall by DR Score and open evenings until 12 AM and Saturdays until 12 AM, with emergency care.
Best for kids in Pierre
4
Family Dental: Ryan Jensen DMD
Highest-ranked of 1 Pierre clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #4 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.
Best for implants in Pierre
2
Highest-ranked of 2 Pierre clinics offering dental implants: #2 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Family Dental: Ryan Jensen DMD (#4 overall)
Best for invisalign & braces in Pierre
8
Meyer & Dana Orthodontics: Pierre
Highest-ranked of 2 Pierre clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #8 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Pierre Orthodontics (#10 overall)
Best for root canal in Pierre
9
Highest-ranked of 1 Pierre clinic offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #9 overall by DR Score.
Best for cosmetic in Pierre
No Pierre clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.
Best for dentures & seniors in Pierre
No Pierre clinic lists dentures in our data yet.
Best for budget & insurance in Pierre
No Pierre clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.
How much does a dentist cost in Pierre?
Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.
| Service | Typical price (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $100–$300 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Dakota |
| Teeth Cleaning | $75–$200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Dakota |
| Emergency Care | $100–$500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Dakota |
| Root Canal | $700–$1,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Dakota |
| Dental Implants | $1,500–$6,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Dakota |
| Invisalign | $3,500–$7,500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Dakota |
| Braces | $3,000–$7,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Dakota |
Emergency and weekend dentists in Pierre
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 Pierre dentists
We scored 12 Pierre clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Pierre data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Dentists in Pierre: frequently asked questions
Who is the best dentist in Pierre?
By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Pierre, SD is Swenson & Cowan Dental (DR Score 68/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 501 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Floss. Dentistry in Pierre (#2) and Anderson Rumpca Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.
Which dentists in Pierre are open on Saturday?
1 of 12 Pierre dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Pierre Dental Clinic (until 12 AM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.
Where can I find an emergency dentist in Pierre?
1 Pierre clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Pierre Dental Clinic (#5). 1 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.
How much is a dental cleaning in Pierre?
A dental cleaning in Pierre typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for South Dakota. 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 Pierre?
Family Dental: Ryan Jensen DMD is the highest-ranked Pierre clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #4 of 12 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 1 Pierre clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.
How many dentists are there in Pierre?
DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in Pierre, SD, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 7 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.
Update log for Pierre
- : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.
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