Data report · 2026
Dental access in Des Moines, IA: 2026 report
64 clinics analysedUpdated 54 with posted hours
We analysed 64 dental clinics listed in Des Moines, IA. 7.4% of those with posted hours open on Saturdays, and 5.6% on Sundays. 7.4% stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. 3.1% list emergency care.
Key numbers for Des Moines
Each share names its base: clinics with posted hours, or all listed clinics.
Open on Saturdays4 of 54 clinics with posted hours
Open on Sundays3 of 54 clinics with posted hours
Open after 6pm on a weekday4 of 54 clinics with posted hours
Offer emergency care2 of all 64 listed clinics, from services and profile data
Have a named specialist on staff3 of all 64 listed clinics, from named-dentist records
Opening hours and access in Des Moines
| Measure | Share | Share bar | Clinics | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays | 7.4% | 4 of 54 | Share of 54 clinics with posted hours | |
| Open on Sundays | 5.6% | 3 of 54 | Share of 54 clinics with posted hours | |
| Open after 6pm on a weekday | 7.4% | 4 of 54 | Share of 54 clinics with posted hours | |
| Open 7 days a week | 5.6% | 3 of 54 | Share of 54 clinics with posted hours | |
| Offer emergency care | 3.1% | 2 of 64 | Share of all 64 listed clinics, from services and profile data | |
| Offer same-day appointments | 0% | 0 of 64 | Share of all 64 listed clinics, from profile data | |
| Have a named specialist on staff | 4.7% | 3 of 64 | Share of all 64 listed clinics, from named-dentist records | |
| Say they accept new patients | 0% | 0 of 64 | Share of all 64 listed clinics; clinic-reported, the rest have no status on file | |
| Accept Medicaid | 0% | 0 of 64 | Share of all 64 listed clinics, from clinic websites and profiles |
Which dental services are offered in Des Moines?
Share of all 64 clinics that list each of our 17 tracked services.
| Service | Clinics | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | 62 | 96.9% | |
| Teeth Cleaning | 60 | 93.8% | |
| Dental Implants | 60 | 93.8% | |
| Emergency Care | 59 | 92.2% | |
| Dental Crowns | 59 | 92.2% | |
| Dental Bonding | 59 | 92.2% | |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | 59 | 92.2% | |
| Full Restoration | 59 | 92.2% | |
| Tooth Extraction | 58 | 90.6% | |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | 58 | 90.6% | |
| Invisalign | 58 | 90.6% | |
| Braces | 58 | 90.6% | |
| Root Canal | 57 | 89.1% | |
| Dentures | 57 | 89.1% | |
| Veneers | 57 | 89.1% | |
| Teeth Whitening | 57 | 89.1% | |
| Cosmetic Fillings | 57 | 89.1% |
Dental specialists in Des Moines
Clinics with a named specialist on staff in our dentist records. Records exist for only some clinics, so treat these as minimums.
| Specialist | Clinics | Share of all clinics |
|---|---|---|
| Endodontists | 0 | 0% |
| Orthodontists | 1 | 1.6% |
| Oral surgeons | 1 | 1.6% |
| Periodontists | 0 | 0% |
| Pediatric dentists | 1 | 1.6% |
Method and basis
- The base is every active, de-duplicated clinic listed in Des Moines on October 21, 2026. Closed and duplicate listings are excluded.
- Hours measures use the 54 clinics with posted hours, from Google Business data and clinic websites. “After 6pm” means closing after 6:00 pm on at least one weekday.
- Emergency care, same-day appointments, new-patient status and coverage come from clinic websites and clinic-submitted profiles. A clinic without that fact on file is counted as not offering it.
- Specialists come from named-dentist records with a specialty title. Few clinics have these records yet.
- Numbers are recalculated with each weekly data update. This page shows the latest figures for the year in its title.
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