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Top DR Score among weekend and evening dentists: The Smile Spot Independence Dentistry for Kids & Orthodontics, DR Score 57, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.
Best for Saturdays: Mark Family Dental, DR Score 57, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.
Best for evenings: Applegate Shelby L DDS, DR Score 53, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM.
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7 of Independence’s 70 clinics open Saturdays, Sundays or after 6pm, as of October 2026. 7 open on Saturdays, 0 on Sundays and 5 after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Smile Spot Independence Dentistry for Kids & Orthodontics | 57 | Evenings · Sat | Top DR Score among weekend and evening dentists |
| 2 | Mark Family Dental | 57 | Evenings · Sat | Best for Saturdays |
| 3 | Applegate Shelby L DDS | 53 | Evenings · Sat | Best for evenings |
| 4 | Comfort Dental | 53 | Evenings · Sat | — |
| 5 | Celebrate Dental & Braces | 53 | Evenings · Sat | — |
| 6 | Weinand Dental Office | 47 | Sat | — |
| 7 | Dental Depot | 43 | Sat | — |
Posted weekly hours for the highest-ranked clinics open on weekends or after 6pm.
The Smile Spot Independence Dentistry for Kids & Orthodontics#1
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 in Independence
651 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050
Ranked #1 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
4801 S Cliff Ave # 208, Independence, MO 64055, United States
Ranked #2 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
We are an independent hometown dental office providing care for the whole family. Established in 1981 we provide a wide variety of dental services including teeth whitening, cosmetic services, implant crowns, dentures, partials, and root canal therapy. Our goal is to provide quality care at an affordable price with attention to Patient's comfort. We enjoy making our patients feel great about their smile and helping them keep their teeth healthy and strong.
From Mark Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.3908 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055
Ranked #3 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
12400 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055
Ranked #4 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Comfort Dental S. Independence, MO is the fair price leader in dentistry. We focus on affordability and convenience with evening and weekend hours for working families. Services include: Cleanings, Implants, Periodontal Surgery, Wisdom Tooth Extraction/Oral Surgery, Zirconium Crowns, Root Canals Whitening, Dentures/Partials, Laughing Gas. We accept most insurances, Medicaid, and offer financing options to get you the care you need for good oral health.
From Comfort Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.600 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050, United States
Ranked #5 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Celebrate Dental & Braces is proud to offer high-quality, affordable dental care to families throughout Independence, Missouri. Whether you're looking for general dentistry, braces, Invisalign, or even dental implants, Celebrate Dental provides the care you and your loved ones need all under one roof! We even offer late hours and are open on Saturdays, just to better accommodate you and your busy schedule. Experience a better way to take care of your oral health and schedule…
From Celebrate Dental & Braces's own description. Not part of the ranking.14500 E 42 St S, Independence, MO 64055, United States
Ranked #6 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
16805 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64056
Ranked #7 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
Dental Depot is committed to delivering dental care that is accessible, available, and affordable, so we work hard to help ensure that your care fits both your schedule and your budget. We also offer same-day and walk-in care, as well as emergency services, for dental or oral problems that arise when you least expect them, so you can get the care you need when and where you need it.
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This list covers the 7 Independence clinics that open Saturdays, Sundays or after 6pm. We scored 7 Independence clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Independence data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Not yet collected |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| 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 |