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Best Dentists in Watertown, SD (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Watertown: Balgowlah Dental clinic, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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15 Watertown 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 Watertown at a glance

The 15 best dentists in Watertown, ranked

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

  1. #2 Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry

    2310 9th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201

    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

    In their words

    Dr. Brian Prouty is the dentist and owner of Infinity Sedation Dentistry in Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Sioux City, and Sioux Falls. Dr. Prouty originally began as a general originally opened Family Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry whose name changed to Embrace Dentistry Hwy 212. Although Dr. Prouty owns Embrace Dentistry, he solely practices at Infinity Implant & Sedation Dentistry specializing in surgical dental cases. Dr. Prouty was born and raised in South Dakota. He is a…

    From Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #5 Nate Miller DDS: Embrace Dentistry (East Hwy 212)

    2300 9th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 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

    In their words

    Dr. Nate Miller decided to become a dentist because of his passion for serving and building relationships in local communities. Dr. Miller and his family moved to the region to serve the community of Watertown and surrounding areas at Embrace Dentistry. Dr. Nate Miller loves spending time with his family and is very involved with the local church. In his free time, he also enjoys traveling, spikeball, golfing, and hunting. Dr. Nate Miller grew up in Fargo, North Dakota and…

    From Nate Miller DDS: Embrace Dentistry (East Hwy 212)'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #11 Family Dental Center

    20 19th St SE #3938, Watertown, SD 57201, United States

    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 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Thank you for visiting Family Dental Center online! Our friendly dentists and team are dedicated to providing patients of all ages with quality dental care and offer a full range of services to meet your needs. We combine years of experience with the latest dental technologies and take the time to get to know you so that we can provide you with personalized treatments to improve your smile and oral health. We invite you to call or visit us today to set up an appointment with…

    From Family Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #14 Infinity Sedation Dentistry (Watertown)

    2310 9th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201, United States

    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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Infinity Sedation Dentistry is not your typical dental office. We fix your teeth, while you sleep. You get to choose any level of sleep and relaxation before you receive your dental care. Dr. Brian Prouty and his care team are known for helping those who have a fear of the dentist.

    From Infinity Sedation Dentistry (Watertown)'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Watertown by need

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

Best for emergency in Watertown

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

Best for kids in Watertown

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

Best for implants in Watertown

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Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 15 Watertown clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Watertown

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Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 14 Watertown clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Watertown

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Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 14 Watertown clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Watertown

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Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 15 Watertown clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Watertown

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Balgowlah Dental clinic

Highest-ranked of 14 Watertown clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Watertown

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

How much does a dentist cost in Watertown?

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

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

How we ranked Watertown dentists

We scored 15 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Watertown?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Watertown, SD is Balgowlah Dental clinic (DR Score 73/100). Brian Prouty DDS, DICOI, PC: Infinity Sedation Dentistry (#2) and E Administrative Office (#3) follow. We ranked 15 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Watertown?

A dental cleaning in Watertown 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.

How many dentists are there in Watertown?

DentistsRanked lists 15 dental clinics in Watertown, SD, and 15 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 15 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Watertown

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 15 clinics.