Quick answer: Kalispell, MT has 62 dental practices in the Dental.me directory. 35 are rated on Google, averaging 4.75★ across 6,622 reviews. Top by independent Dental.me Score: Montana Dental Works, Leslie B Anthony, DMD PC, Bray Orthodontics PLLC. Compare them below and shortlist two or three near you to call.
| # | Practice | Google rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana Dental Works | 4.9★ | 708 |
| 2 | Leslie B Anthony, DMD PC | 5★ | 463 |
| 3 | Bray Orthodontics PLLC | 4.9★ | 544 |
| 4 | Northwest Center for Dentistry – Cosmetic and Family Dentistry | 4.9★ | 518 |
| 5 | Christopher Fisette | 4.9★ | 475 |
Kalispell has 62 dental practices in the Dental.me directory. Of the 35 that carry a Google rating, not a single one is below 4.0 stars; the lowest is a 4.0 on four reviews. If you’re new to the valley or finally booking that overdue cleaning, a high rating floor means the real work is telling one highly rated office from another, and a Google rating does not by itself show clinical quality.
The shape of Kalispell’s dental market
Start with the raw picture. The 35 rated practices carry 6,622 Google reviews and average 4.75 stars. That is roughly 189 reviews per rated office, but the median is 79: the six largest counts hold 3,195 of the 6,622.
Two caveats keep this honest. First, only 35 of the 62 practices carry a Google rating — Dental.me does not record why the other 27 have none, so absence of a rating is not a red flag, just a gap in the Google review record. Second, only 36 of the 62 practices (58%) have a website URL on file, and the split is lopsided: 34 of the 35 rated practices have one, against 2 of the 27 unrated. A missing website URL says nothing on its own about quality. It does mean you’ll do more of your homework by calling.
It’s worth pausing on those 27 unrated offices: they are nearly 44% of the practices Dental.me lists in Kalispell. You shouldn’t treat “no rating” as “avoid.” If a neighbor recommends an office you can’t find a star count for, ask how long the dentist has practiced in the valley, whether they take your plan, and how soon they can see an urgent problem. Dental.me holds no availability data (posted hours appear on 35 of the 62 profiles), so those answers come from the office.
Why the ratings cluster so high
Of the 35 rated offices, 23 are at 4.8 stars or higher — nearly two in three. Another seven are between 4.5 and 4.79, and five are between 4.0 and 4.49. Below 4.0 there is nobody. Only one of the 23 top-band ratings rests on fewer than 15 reviews: Michael Bowman, a 5.0 on seven.
When almost the entire market clears 4.5, stars alone stop being a useful filter — you need to read into the reviews. In a cluster this tight, look for review volume and recency rather than the headline number. An office at 4.9 across 700 reviews has a well-tested rating; a 5.0 across 40 reviews simply hasn’t been tested yet. That’s the lens to bring to the names below.
The most-reviewed practices in Kalispell
Six offices hold the largest review counts in Kalispell, 3,195 of the 6,622 reviews (48%) between them. Montana Dental Works leads — 4.9 stars across 708 reviews, the largest count in the city. Next come Bray Orthodontics PLLC (4.9, 544), Northwest Center for Dentistry (4.9, 518), Shane Hoffner (4.8, 487), Christopher Fisette (4.9, 475) and Leslie B. Anthony, DMD PC (5.0, 463). Leslie B. Anthony is one of seven Kalispell practices at a perfect 5.0 and has the most reviews among them; the next is Evan G Olson DDS PC (5.0, 272).
Bray Orthodontics PLLC has the most reviews of the six practices on the Kalispell orthodontist list; Leslie B. Anthony (463) is on that list too. After the top six, the next counts belong to Flathead Valley Dental (4.6, 400) and Ronald Jarvis (4.9, 396). By Dental.me Score, Montana Dental Works ranks first and Leslie B. Anthony second; Bray Orthodontics, Northwest Center for Dentistry and Christopher Fisette share the next Score, and their review counts put them third, fourth and fifth, as in the table above. You can browse every one of these on the Kalispell dentist directory.
What the Kalispell specialty lists show
The largest Kalispell specialty lists are dental implants (18 practices), cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening (17 each) and the periodontist list (14). These lists are category tags and they overlap: 14 of the 18 implant-list practices are also on the cosmetic list, and 12 of the 14 periodontist-list practices are also on the implant list. The orthodontist list has six practices and the pediatric list 11; no Kalispell practice is on the prosthodontist list.
The cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening lists are the same 17 practices. Six offices are on the emergency list, and all six are also on the implant and cosmetic lists; eleven are on the pediatric list.
The smaller lists are short: five practices on the endodontist list, five on the denture list, two on the oral-surgeon list and six on the orthodontist list, which is the same six as the Invisalign list. With six names on the orthodontist list, you can compare every one before a consultation.
How to actually choose, in five moves
Because the ratings are so compressed, a good decision here is about matching the practice to your need, not chasing the highest star. Work it in this order.
One local wrinkle worth planning around: winter. If you are coming in from Whitefish, Bigfork, Columbia Falls or beyond, a January storm can turn a routine drive into an ordeal, so ask about the office’s cancellation and reschedule policy before you book.
Where Kalispell fits in the wider valley
Kalispell has more listed practices than any of the nearby towns, but it isn’t your only option. Dental.me lists 14 practices in Whitefish (10 rated) and 6 in Columbia Falls (4 rated); to the south and along the lake, Lakeside (1), Bigfork (3) and Polson (14); and further out, Plains (3). That is 41 practices across the six towns. Dental.me does not publish prices, and our national guide to dental costs gives no price ranges either; it lists what a quote depends on (the procedure, exam findings, insurance and materials), so ask each office for a written, itemised estimate.
The bottom line for Kalispell: no rated office is below 4.0, so the rating alone narrows a search very little. Read review counts alongside the rating, match the office to the specialty list you need, and start from the Kalispell dentist directory where every practice on this page is listed.
How many dentists are in Kalispell, MT?
Dental.me tracks 62 dental practices in Kalispell, MT — 35 carry a public star rating that averages 4.8 stars, and 36 list a website. Compare the full ranked list on the Kalispell dentists page.
Which is the top-rated dentist in Kalispell?
By Dental.me Score, MONTANA DENTAL WORKS currently leads the Kalispell list (4.9 stars, 708 reviews). Rankings update as ratings and profile data change, so compare a few offices before deciding.
How do I choose a good dentist in Kalispell?
Compare the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, office hours, provider names, and website details, then shortlist three to five Kalispell offices that fit your schedule, budget, and the care you need.
How does Dental.me rank Kalispell dentists?
By an independent Dental.me Score built from each practice's Google star rating out of 100, held to a confidence level by its review volume, with exact review counts breaking ties and a verification lift that lets confirmed practices reach a perfect 100. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.
Dental.me organizes dental directory data so patients can compare offices with confidence. Use each practice profile and its available website, map, and phone details for current appointment, payment, and care decisions.