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Best Orthodontists in Fargo, ND (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among orthodontists: South University Dental Associates, 5.0★ from 1,460 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.

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6 of Fargo’s 72 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 12 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 6 orthodontists in Fargo at a glance

Top 6 orthodontists in Fargo at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1South University Dental Associates735.0★ (1,460)Top DR Score among orthodontists
2Cornerstone Dental734.9★ (580)—
3Mengedoth Dental705.0★ (192)—
4Melinda Harr Dental674.9★ (269)—
5Fargo Orthodontics645.0★ (110)—
6Gill Orthodontics604.9★ (216)—

The 6 orthodontists in Fargo, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Fargo

    #1 South University Dental Associates

    3115 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103

    73/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,460 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Fargo (1,460).

    • 5.0from 1,460 Google reviews
    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 South University Dental AssociatesFull profile(701) 232-8884
    In their words

    South University Dental is highly recommended Dental office, known for exceptional care, friendly experts, and an easy, comfortable experience. It has continued to be a recommended and popular choice in Fargo for decades. They serve individuals, children, college students, and families across a wide range on needs, serving patients with and without insurance, and dedicated to making the billing process affordable, transparent and easy. They are committed to high quality,…

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

  2. #2 Cornerstone Dental

    3030 49th St S, Fargo, ND 58104

    73/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 580 Google reviews, 580 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 580 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cornerstone DentalFull profile(701) 237-3583
    In their words

    At Cornerstone Dental, your Fargo dentist is making extraordinary the new ordinary in dentistry. We are pleased to offer top-notch care for our community, friends, and families with services ranging from your routine dental hygiene visits to same-day dental crowns, emergency dental services, Sure Smiles (clear aligners) for misaligned teeth, and much more. We know you will be pleased with how different your experience is here from an average dental office, and we cant wait…

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

  3. #3 Mengedoth Dental

    2585 23rd Ave S C, Fargo, ND 58103

    70/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews, 192 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 192 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–3 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mengedoth DentalFull profile(701) 356-1280
    In their words

    If you are looking for the finest that Dental Healthcare has to offer, you have come to the right place! We believe that each patient is an individual with unique needs, conditions and desires. The Mengedoth Dental team will make sure that you are informed about optimal oral health, esthetics, and all treatment options available to help you achieve long-lasting, predictable results. Mengedoth Dental - Fargo is unique in the type and delivery of care we provide our patients.

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

  4. #4 Melinda Harr Dental

    1509 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

    67/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 269 Google reviews, 269 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 269 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Melinda Harr DentalFull profile(701) 271-1060
    In their words

    Are you looking for a caring dentist in Fargo ND that provides excellence in Cosmetic and Family Dentistry? Melinda Harr Dental in Fargo, ND is here to help! Call now or visit our website to see what a difference a beautiful healthy new smile can make. Our Fargo dentist offer an array of dental services, including teeth whitening, extractions, dental implants, Invisalign, family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and more. Proud to serve the Fargo area including Moorehead…

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

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How we ranked Fargo dentists

This list covers the 6 Fargo clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 6 Fargo clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 33 were excluded (33 duplicate listings). 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 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

Best Orthodontists in Fargo, ND: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Fargo?

6 Fargo clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are South University Dental Associates, Cornerstone Dental and Mengedoth Dental. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are orthodontists in Fargo ranked?

Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 6 Fargo clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Fargo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 72 clinics.
  2. : 33 duplicate listings merged.

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