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Best Dentists in West Des Moines, IA (2026)

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    Best overall in West Des Moines: Grand Dental, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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55 West Des Moines clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 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 West Des Moines at a glance

Top 10 dentists in West Des Moines at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Grand Dental73Overall, Implants
2Iowa Wisdom Teeth73—
3Affordable Dentures67—
4Ancell Family Dentistry67—
5Dental Associates Pc: Gleichman Kenton C DDS67—
6Dr. Dennis Winter67—
7Dr. John Meyer67—
8Dr. Joseph E. Demarco, DDS67—
9Graham Family Dentistry67—
10Gregory Ceraso67—

The 55 best dentists in West Des Moines, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in West Des Moines

    #1 Grand Dental

    1005 Grand Ave Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Grand DentalFull profile(515) 223-1940

  13. #13 Foust BJ DDS

    475 S 50th St #300, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 12 AM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 PM–12 AM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Foust BJ DDSFull profile(515) 440-1395

  14. #14 Dental Associates PC

    3700 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 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–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Associates PCFull profile(515) 225-6742
    In their words

    Dental Associates South has been providing compassionate, comprehensive dentistry in Des Moines for generations. This location is proud to be located in the midst of the Greater South Side. Nestled near South Union Elementary School and Magnolia Park, Dental Associates South continues to provide complete dental care for the entire family.

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

  15. #15 West Lakes Family Dentistry - Jared Sass DDS

    6800 Lake Dr Suite 290, West Des Moines, IA 50266

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–1 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Lakes Family Dentistry - Jared Sass DDSFull profile(515) 989-6777
    In their words

    At West Lakes Family Dentistry, your dentist in West Des Moines, you’ll receive the finest quality dental care provided in an environment that is both comfortable and caring. With today’s array of sophisticated and modern dental technology, even the most challenging smiles can be transformed into ones that dazzle. We offer a comprehensive array of the latest dental services designed to meet the needs of every member of your family. As a trusted dentist in West Des Moines…

    From West Lakes Family Dentistry - Jared Sass DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Apex Dental

    725 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Apex DentalFull profile(515) 224-1618
    In their words

    Dr. Brad Richtsmeier, Dr. Mindy Richtsmeier, and Dr. Chris Gipple are in the business of making teeth healthy, making people happy, and making life awesome! With a shared passion for improving the oral health and overall health of their patients, you could not find a better trio to care for you and your family!

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

  17. #17 Country Club Dental Care

    1025 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 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 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Country Club Dental CareFull profile(515) 222-1244
    In their words

    WELCOME At Country Club Dental Care, we are here to help you maintain optimal oral health. We are committed to comprehensive and preventive patient care. Dr. Larry Long opened his first practice in 1992 just a few blocks from our current location on 60th and Ashworth in West Des Moines. He started with just one assistant and hygienist. Today, Country Club Dental Care is a state-of-the-art 5000+ square foot facility with 12 operatory offices and employs 11 hygienists,…

    From Country Club Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 West Des Moines Family Dentistry

    580 Market St ste 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Des Moines Family DentistryFull profile(515) 493-0500

  20. #20 Bernhardt & Smith Orthodontics

    245 50th St Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bernhardt & Smith OrthodonticsFull profile(515) 222-0010

  23. #23 Steffany Mohan, DDS

    1089 Jordan Creek Pkwy #100, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Steffany Mohan, DDSFull profile(515) 224-5999
    In their words

    Dr. Steffany Mohan is a renowned dentist in West Des Moines, Iowa, who is well-known for her accomplishments in implant practice management. Steffany's charming persona and her radiant smile is sure to create a positive experience every time you visit her practice; and when it comes to patient care, her dental clinic in West Des Moines is a great example of everything that the profession of dentistry advocates. She is very active in the community and volunteers for mobile…

    From Steffany Mohan, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 All Smiles Pediatric Dental

    4090 Westown Pkwy Suite B1, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at All Smiles Pediatric DentalFull profile(515) 267-0737

All 55 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #55, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Chad King, D.D.S.37
27DeMarco Dental Practice37
28Family Orthodontics Iowa37
29Foust Family Dental Care37
30Plaza Dental Group37
31West Des Moines Dental Center37
32Weston Dental37
33Glynn Family Dentistry37
34Brighter Smiles Family Dentistry37
35Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center37
36TC Dental Partners37
37Walnut Creek Family Dentistry37
38Ashworth Family Dentistry37
39E P True Dental37
40Heidi M. Goepp DDS PLC37
41Jordan Creek Pediatric Dentistry37
42Premier Prosthodontics37
43Westgate Dental37
44James Hawks DDS37
45Iowa Center For Family and Cosmetic Dentistry37
46Kouri Lona DDS - Anderson Dental Group33
47Anderson Dental Group33
48Affordable Dentures & Implants33
49Aspen Dental33
50Dempsey James A DDS33
51Iowa Dental Arts, PC33
52Valley Ridge Family Dental33
53Dental Practice Excellence28
54Dr. Chad Stevenson28
55West Towers Dental14

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Best dentists in West Des Moines by need

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Best for emergency in West Des Moines

No West Des Moines clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in West Des Moines

No West Des Moines clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in West Des Moines

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Grand Dental

Highest-ranked of 55 West Des Moines clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Iowa Wisdom Teeth (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in West Des Moines

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Grand Dental

Highest-ranked of 52 West Des Moines clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Iowa Wisdom Teeth (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in West Des Moines

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Grand Dental

Highest-ranked of 52 West Des Moines clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Iowa Wisdom Teeth (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in West Des Moines

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Grand Dental

Highest-ranked of 55 West Des Moines clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Iowa Wisdom Teeth (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in West Des Moines

1

Grand Dental

Highest-ranked of 52 West Des Moines clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Iowa Wisdom Teeth (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in West Des Moines

No West Des Moines clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in West Des Moines?

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

How much does a dentist cost in West Des Moines?
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 West Des Moines

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 West Des Moines dentists

We scored 55 West Des Moines clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 9 were excluded (9 duplicate listings). 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 West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in West Des Moines?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in West Des Moines, IA is Grand Dental (DR Score 73/100). Iowa Wisdom Teeth (#2) and Affordable Dentures (#3) follow. We ranked 55 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in West Des Moines?

No West Des Moines clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Foust BJ DDS (#13). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in West Des Moines?

A dental cleaning in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines?

DentistsRanked lists 55 dental clinics in West Des Moines, IA, and 55 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 55 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for West Des Moines

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 55 clinics.
  2. : 9 duplicate listings merged.

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