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Best Pediatric dentists in Minneapolis, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Bassett Creek Dental, 4.9★ from 658 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 8

    Best for weekend appointments: Children's Dental Services, Hennepin Ave. location, 2.6★ from 57 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

  3. 9

    Best for evenings: Children's Dental Services, 2.4★ from 146 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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9 of Minneapolis’s 109 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 3 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 9 pediatric dentists in Minneapolis at a glance

Top 9 pediatric dentists in Minneapolis at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Bassett Creek Dental784.9★ (658)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among pediatric dentists
2University of Minnesota School of Dentistry724.8★ (1,499)——
3City Dental724.9★ (263)——
4Parkside Dental PC674.9★ (136)——
5Gentle Dentistry – New Hope Quebec Office624.2★ (360)——
6Nicollet Dental604.2★ (24)——
7Central Dental594.0★ (54)——
8Children's Dental Services, Hennepin Ave. location592.6★ (57)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
9Children's Dental Services552.4★ (146)Evenings · SatBest for evenings

The 9 pediatric dentists in Minneapolis, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Minneapolis

    #1 Bassett Creek Dental

    5851 Duluth St, Minneapolis, MN 55422

    78/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 658 Google reviews, 658 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 658 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bassett Creek DentalFull profile(763) 546-1301
    In their words

    It's family dentistry the way it was meant to be: modern dental care combined with old-fashioned personal service. Extended evening and weekend hours, a beautiful location, and expert dentists, hygienists and caring office staff await you. Once you experience Bassett Creek Dental, youll want to refer us to your friends and family.

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

  2. #2 University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

    515 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States

    72/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,499 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Minneapolis (1,499).

    • 4.8from 1,499 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at University of Minnesota School of DentistryFull profile(612) 625-2495

  5. #5 Gentle Dentistry – New Hope Quebec Office

    7500 N 42nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55427

    62/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 360 Google reviews, 360 Google reviews.

    • 4.2from 360 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dentistry – New Hope Quebec OfficeFull profile(763) 252-6350
    In their words

    At Gentle Dentistry in New Hope MN, we are here to serve you. We put you and your smile first and we offer a wide variety of services that you'd expect from a top Minneapolis dentist. All services are covered here or at one of our other convenient clinics, including; pediatric dentist, implants, periodontics, emergency dental services, and even oral surgery. Be sure to come to a COVID safe, clean, dental clinic that truly cares for you and your health. We are a group of…

    From Gentle Dentistry – New Hope Quebec Office's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Nicollet Dental

    6053 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419

    60/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and services: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.2from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Nicollet DentalFull profile(612) 866-8550
    In their words

    Dentistry where we know your name. We pride ourselves in not "feeling like a dental office". We offer comprehensive care for the whole family. In addition to our general dentistry services, Dr. Nelson provides dental implants, clear aligner orthodontics, 3D digital impressions, 3D digital xrays, pinhole gum rejuvenation, and many others. We are always taking new patients, and our consultations are always free.

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

  7. #7 Central Dental

    1800 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418

    59/100

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and services: 4.0★ from 54 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.0from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Central DentalFull profile(612) 789-9444
    In their words

    We offer a full suite of high-quality dental services. From routine cleanings to orthodontic treatments, botox and more. High quality and compassion are the two terms that best describe our philosophy of patient centered care at Central Dental. We are passionate about our patients and their well being.

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

  8. #8 Children's Dental Services, Hennepin Ave. location

    728 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States

    59/100

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and services: 2.6★ from 57 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 2.6from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Children's Dental Services, Hennepin Ave. locationFull profile(612) 746-1530

  9. #9 Children's Dental Services

    636 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

    55/100

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.4★ from 146 Google reviews, 146 Google reviews.

    • 2.4from 146 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Children's Dental ServicesFull profile(612) 746-1530

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How we ranked Minneapolis dentists

This list covers the 9 Minneapolis clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 9 Minneapolis clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 19 were excluded (6 closed and 13 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 Minneapolis 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 Pediatric dentists in Minneapolis, MN: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Minneapolis?

9 Minneapolis clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Bassett Creek Dental, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and City Dental.

Which of these Minneapolis clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Bassett Creek Dental, Children's Dental Services, Hennepin Ave. location and Children's Dental Services, and Bassett Creek Dental opens 8 AM–1 PM.

Which Minneapolis clinics on this page are open late?

3 of the 9 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Children's Dental Services, Hennepin Ave. location has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Tuesdays.

How are pediatric dentists in Minneapolis 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 9 Minneapolis clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Minneapolis

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 109 clinics.
  2. : 13 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 6 closed clinics removed.

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