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Best Dentists in Van Buren, AR (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Van Buren: Criswell Byrl DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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12 Van Buren 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 Van Buren at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Van Buren at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Criswell Byrl DDS73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Rickey B. Douglas, DDS73—
3Brown Thomas w DDS67—
4Dr. Mark H. Hurst, DDS67—
5Palwasha Sherwani67—
6Criswell Family Dentistry37—
7River Dental37—
8David A. Hurst, DDS37—
9Van Buren Family Dentistry37—
10Grote Family Dental37—

The 12 best dentists in Van Buren, ranked

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

  1. #8 David A. Hurst, DDS

    1621 Fayetteville Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 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

    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 David A. Hurst, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #9 Van Buren Family Dentistry

    617 Fayetteville Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 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

    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 Van Buren Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Van Buren by need

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Best for emergency in Van Buren

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

Best for kids in Van Buren

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

Best for implants in Van Buren

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Criswell Byrl DDS

Highest-ranked of 12 Van Buren clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rickey B. Douglas, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Van Buren

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Criswell Byrl DDS

Highest-ranked of 12 Van Buren clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rickey B. Douglas, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Van Buren

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Criswell Byrl DDS

Highest-ranked of 12 Van Buren clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rickey B. Douglas, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Van Buren

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Criswell Byrl DDS

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

Runner-up: Dr. Rickey B. Douglas, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Van Buren

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Criswell Byrl DDS

Highest-ranked of 12 Van Buren clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Rickey B. Douglas, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Van Buren

No Van Buren clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Van Buren?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Van Buren?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$90–$270DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Teeth Cleaning$68–$180DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Emergency Care$90–$450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Root Canal$630–$1,260DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Tooth Extraction$180–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Wisdom Teeth Removal$180–$630DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Dental Implants$1,350–$5,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Invisalign$3,150–$6,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Braces$2,700–$6,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Dental Crowns$720–$1,620DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Dentures$900–$2,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Veneers$810–$2,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Teeth Whitening$180–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Dental Bonding$270–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Cosmetic Fillings$270–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Cosmetic Dentistry$450–$4,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas
Full Restoration$13,500–$45,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas

How we ranked Van Buren dentists

We scored 12 Van Buren clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Van Buren?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Van Buren, AR is Criswell Byrl DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Rickey B. Douglas, DDS (#2) and Brown Thomas w DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Van Buren?

A dental cleaning in Van Buren typically costs $68–$180 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Arkansas. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Van Buren?

DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in Van Buren, AR, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 12 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Van Buren

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.