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Best Dentists in Valparaiso, IN (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Valparaiso: iSmile Orthodontics: Thomas Surber, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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50 Valparaiso clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 9 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 Valparaiso at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Valparaiso at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1iSmile Orthodontics: Thomas Surber, DDS73Overall, Implants
2Soo K. Sim, DDS73—
3Cavanaugh Robert K DDS67—
4Dr. Gene M. Ranieri67—
5Dr. Jeffrey Haas67—
6Dr. Marcus Biggs67—
7Dr. Robert Behrend67—
8Dr. Thomas Young, DDS67—
9Felten a E DDS67—
10Haas Dental Center67—

The 50 best dentists in Valparaiso, ranked

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

  2. #2 Soo K. Sim, DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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

    Book appointment at Soo K. Sim, DDSFull profile
    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 Soo K. Sim, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Wade B. Wilson, DMD

    334 US-30 Suite G, Valparaiso, IN 46385

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 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 7 AM–4 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Wade B. Wilson, DMDFull profile(219) 464-9887

  23. #23 Dr. Luis L. Cuellar Jr, DDS

    225 Aberdeen Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 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–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Luis L. Cuellar Jr, DDSFull profile(219) 548-2322

  24. #24 Restoration Dental Studio

    4400 N Calumet Ave Suite 300, Valparaiso, IN 46383

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 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–7 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Restoration Dental StudioFull profile(219) 476-3100

  25. #25 Philip Mangiaracina

    2505 Laporte Ave Ste 111, Valparaiso, IN 46383

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Philip MangiaracinaFull profile(219) 548-2400
    In their words

    Philip Mangiaracina practices in Valparaiso, IN for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Philip Mangiaracina and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients,…

    From Philip Mangiaracina's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 50 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Lieske & Nondorf Family Dentistry47Sat
27Heritage Lake Dental47Evenings
28Helen S. Kirscher, DDS, MAGD, PC47Evenings
29Brad Wisowaty DDS47Evenings
30Dental Arts Group47Evenings
31Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd.43Sat
32Valparaiso Family Dentistry43Sat
33Dr. John E. Smolnicky, DDS43Evenings
34Aspire Implant Center37
35Cosmopolitan Dentistry37
36Silhavy Creek Family Dental37
37Dr. Kurt Folke, DDS37
38Creating Smiles, PC37
39Smiles of Valparaiso37
40Joseph Majka, DDS37
41Michael Drone Dentistry & Prosthodontics Valparaiso37
42Shideler Dentistry P.C.37
43Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry37
44John L. Havlick D.D.S. P.C.37
45James H. Arnold, DDS33
46Vale Park Dental Care33
47Vu Family Dentistry33
48Dr. Dean Boldin28
49Oral Surgery Center28
50Valparaiso Family Dentistry17

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Best dentists in Valparaiso by need

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Best for emergency in Valparaiso

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

Best for kids in Valparaiso

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Best for implants in Valparaiso

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iSmile Orthodontics: Thomas Surber, DDS

Highest-ranked of 50 Valparaiso clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Soo K. Sim, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Valparaiso

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iSmile Orthodontics: Thomas Surber, DDS

Highest-ranked of 47 Valparaiso clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Soo K. Sim, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Valparaiso

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iSmile Orthodontics: Thomas Surber, DDS

Highest-ranked of 47 Valparaiso clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Soo K. Sim, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Valparaiso

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iSmile Orthodontics: Thomas Surber, DDS

Highest-ranked of 50 Valparaiso clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Soo K. Sim, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Valparaiso

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iSmile Orthodontics: Thomas Surber, DDS

Highest-ranked of 47 Valparaiso clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Soo K. Sim, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Valparaiso

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

How much does a dentist cost in Valparaiso?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Valparaiso

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 Valparaiso dentists

We scored 50 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Valparaiso?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Valparaiso, IN is iSmile Orthodontics: Thomas Surber, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Soo K. Sim, DDS (#2) and Cavanaugh Robert K DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 50 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Valparaiso are open on Saturday?

3 of 50 Valparaiso dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Lieske & Nondorf Family Dentistry (until 12 PM), Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd. (until 12 PM) and Valparaiso Family Dentistry (until 12 PM). 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 Valparaiso?

No Valparaiso clinic lists emergency care, but 9 are open after 6 PM, led by Wade B. Wilson, DMD (#22) and Dr. Luis L. Cuellar Jr, DDS (#23). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Valparaiso?

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

How many dentists are there in Valparaiso?

DentistsRanked lists 50 dental clinics in Valparaiso, IN, and 50 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 9 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 50 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Valparaiso

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.

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