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Best Dentists in West Fargo, ND (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in West Fargo: Callender Nygard Family Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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11 West Fargo clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in West Fargo at a glance

Top 10 dentists in West Fargo at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Callender Nygard Family Dentistry73—Overall, Invisalign & braces
2Prairie Plains Dental694.9★ (89)—
3Dr. Emerson Ehlis67——
4Dr. Peter Mathison67——
5Anew Oral Surgery534.4★ (7)Implants
6Crossroads Dental37——
7MyDental37——
8WE Ortho37——
9Bakkum Nicholas DDS33——
10Valley Oral & Facial Surgery33——

The 11 best dentists in West Fargo, ranked

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

  1. #10 Valley Oral & Facial Surgery

    3280 6th St E, West Fargo, ND 58078

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 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 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We want every one of our patients to feel welcome, comfortable, and at ease from the moment they step into one of our three offices. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, Troy R. Petersen, DMD, MD, Marcus B. Tanabe, DDS, Rudy J. Schneider, DDS, MD, and Greg M. Frokjer, DDS practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and TMJ…

    From Valley Oral & Facial Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in West Fargo by need

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

Best for emergency in West Fargo

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

Best for kids in West Fargo

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

Best for implants in West Fargo

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Anew Oral Surgery

Highest-ranked of 9 West Fargo clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #4 for implants and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Callender Nygard Family Dentistry (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in West Fargo

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Callender Nygard Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 8 West Fargo clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Emerson Ehlis (#3 overall)

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Best for root canal in West Fargo

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Callender Nygard Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 8 West Fargo clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Emerson Ehlis (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in West Fargo

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Callender Nygard Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 8 West Fargo clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Emerson Ehlis (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in West Fargo

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Callender Nygard Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 8 West Fargo clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Emerson Ehlis (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in West Fargo

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

How much does a dentist cost in West Fargo?

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

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

How we ranked West Fargo dentists

We scored 11 West Fargo clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Fargo data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Fargo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in West Fargo?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in West Fargo, ND is Callender Nygard Family Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). Prairie Plains Dental (#2) and Dr. Emerson Ehlis (#3) follow. We ranked 11 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in West Fargo?

A dental cleaning in West Fargo typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North 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 West Fargo?

DentistsRanked lists 11 dental clinics in West Fargo, ND, and 11 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 10 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for West Fargo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 11 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.