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Top DR Score among periodontists: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 4.8★ from 1,499 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.
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3 of Minneapolis’s 109 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota School of Dentistry | 72 | 4.8★ (1,499) | Top DR Score among periodontists |
| 2 | Gentle Dentistry – New Hope Quebec Office | 62 | 4.2★ (360) | — |
| 3 | Nicollet Dental | 60 | 4.2★ (24) | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 in Minneapolis
515 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,499 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Minneapolis (1,499).
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
7500 N 42nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55427
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 360 Google reviews, 360 Google reviews.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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.6053 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and services: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
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.
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This list covers the 3 Minneapolis clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 3 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Minneapolis data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |