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Best Dentists in Waterloo, IA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Waterloo: aspen dental, Shachindra Bahadur DDS PC, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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33 Waterloo clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Waterloo at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Waterloo at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1aspen dental, Shachindra Bahadur DDS PC67Overall, Implants
2Benjamin Peterson67—
3Blad Janet67—
4Dr. Aldridge67—
5Dr. Austin Ritter67—
6Dr. Brent E. Ludens, DDS67—
7Dr. Carol Halloran, DDS67—
8DR. JEFFREY J. ​SMITH67—
9Dr. Michael Vandello67—
10Dr. Paymun Bayati67—

The 33 best dentists in Waterloo, ranked

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

  22. #22 Aspen Dental

    2765 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50702

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(319) 233-2400
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Waterloo,IA offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care environment…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry

    4015 Hurst Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kimball & Beecher Family DentistryFull profile(319) 235-6287
    In their words

    Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry in Waterloo is your full-service dental practice for an adult or children’s dentist in Waterloo, IA. Our goal is to provide the whole family with dental wellness by using state-of-the-art technology, focused patient care, and dedicated dental expertise. With proper dental care, you and your family will enjoy a lifetime of good oral health.

    From Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 33 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Southridge Dental37
27Waterloo Dental Associates37
28Cedar Valley Oral Surgery PC37
29ABLM Family Dental Center33
30Midwest Dental33
31Dental Clinic at Hawkeye Community College33
32Edwards Smith Family Dentistry17
33Only Kids Dentistry14

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Best dentists in Waterloo by need

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

Best for emergency in Waterloo

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

Best for kids in Waterloo

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

Best for implants in Waterloo

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aspen dental, Shachindra Bahadur DDS PC

Highest-ranked of 33 Waterloo clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Peterson (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Waterloo

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aspen dental, Shachindra Bahadur DDS PC

Highest-ranked of 31 Waterloo clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Peterson (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Waterloo

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aspen dental, Shachindra Bahadur DDS PC

Highest-ranked of 31 Waterloo clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Peterson (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Waterloo

1

aspen dental, Shachindra Bahadur DDS PC

Highest-ranked of 33 Waterloo clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Peterson (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Waterloo

1

aspen dental, Shachindra Bahadur DDS PC

Highest-ranked of 31 Waterloo clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Benjamin Peterson (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Waterloo

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

How much does a dentist cost in Waterloo?

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

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Waterloo

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 Waterloo dentists

We scored 33 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Waterloo?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Waterloo, IA is aspen dental, Shachindra Bahadur DDS PC (DR Score 67/100). Benjamin Peterson (#2) and Blad Janet (#3) follow. We ranked 33 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Waterloo are open on Saturday?

1 of 33 Waterloo dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Aspen Dental (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.

How much is a dental cleaning in Waterloo?

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

How many dentists are there in Waterloo?

DentistsRanked lists 33 dental clinics in Waterloo, IA, and 33 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 33 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Waterloo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 33 clinics.

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