Ankeny, IA Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 50 dental offices in Ankeny, IA (Polk County). 24 have Google rating data across 5,492 reviews, averaging 4.66 stars. Current score leaders include Ankeny Dental Professionals and Ankeny Aesthetic Dentistry. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →

50
Dental offices ranked
4.66 avg
Google rating (vs 4.62 IA)
24
With ratings
5.5k
Combined Google reviews
56%
Have a website
9
Score 96+ (Elite)

How we rank · independent Dental.me Score · Featured is separate and cannot buy rank.

Featured dentists in Ankeny

Three featured practices in Ankeny.

#1 Featured
Joan Gannon-Palmer General DentistryCosmetic DentistsPeriodontists 1225 SW STATE ST, Ankeny, IA 50023
#2 Featured
Heston Steen General DentistryDentist 309 N ANKENY BLVD, IA 50023
#3 Featured
Ankeny Dental Center PC General DentistryCosmetic DentistsDentist 306 SW WALNUT ST, Ankeny, IA 50023

Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.

📖 New to the area? Read our complete guide to finding a dentist in Ankeny — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

Dentists in Ankeny, IA — ranked

Showing 1–15 of 50 · page 1 of 4
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair

The Ankeny dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Ankeny’s 50 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Ankeny’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+9
Excellent8
Great2
Strong4
Good & below1

Rating vs. Iowa

Average Google rating across rated Ankeny offices.

4.66
Ankeny average4.66 ★
Iowa average4.62 ★
Rated 4.9–5.011 offices
Elite (96+) offices9

Ankeny dental leaders

Two independent cuts of the same data — highest scored, and most reviewed.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Ankeny Dental Professionals
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 683 reviews
  2. Ankeny Aesthetic Dentistry
    Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 416 reviews
  3. North Ankeny Family Dentistry
    Score 96 · 5.0 ★ · 157 reviews
  4. Iowa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C.
    Score 96 · 4.9 ★ · 266 reviews
  5. Central Iowa Dental Arts, LLC
    Score 96 · 4.9 ★ · 212 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Ankeny.

  1. Ankeny Dental Professionals
    683 reviews · 4.9 ★
  2. Smiles on Delaware
    643 reviews · 4.7 ★
  3. Aspen Dental - Ankeny, IA
    581 reviews · 4.1 ★
  4. Heston Steen
    474 reviews · 4.5 ★
  5. Ankeny Aesthetic Dentistry
    416 reviews · 5.0 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Ankeny, IA — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental group profile matches in Ankeny

4 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.

Aspen Dental in Ankeny: Aspen Dental - Ankeny, IA, Majid Shaik, Motto Clear Aligners, Steven Yuan.

Open each linked Ankeny profile to verify its address, phone, website, rating, review count, and current practice details.

Dental specialties in Ankeny

The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (11), Teeth Whitening (11), Dental Implants (9), Emergency Dentists (7).

Dental.me guides for Ankeny

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Ankeny directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.

Guide links connect this city directory to the broader Iowa and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Ankeny.

Iowa dental directory context

Use the Ankeny directory with the broader Iowa directory hub. Dental.me connects city pages, practice profiles, supported specialty hubs, market data, ranking methodology, claim tools, and correction workflows with crawlable links.

High-coverage Iowa city directories

Statewide specialty hubs

Specialty categories help patients compare relevant offices, while each practice profile and its website, map, and phone details complete the path for appointments, insurance, and payment questions.

Common questions about dentists in Ankeny

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Ankeny, IA?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Ankeny dentists are Ankeny Dental Professionals (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 683 reviews); Ankeny Aesthetic Dentistry (Dental.me Score 97, 5.0 stars, 416 reviews); North Ankeny Family Dentistry (Dental.me Score 96, 5.0 stars, 157 reviews). Across the city, 11 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Ankeny, IA good?

Ankeny's rated dental offices average 4.66 stars on Google - compared with a 4.62 Iowa average, and 11 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Ankeny, IA?

Dental.me connects 7 Ankeny offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Ankeny page, or call one of the highly-rated offices above - many hold same-day slots for urgent tooth pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings or crowns.

What dental categories are common in Ankeny, IA?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Ankeny profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Teeth Whitening, Emergency Dentists. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.

Which dental group profile matches are in Ankeny, IA?

Dental.me data connects Ankeny profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Aspen Dental (4). These are independent Dental.me directory matches; open the local profile to compare address, phone, website, ratings, hours where available, and correction options.

How many dentists are in Ankeny, IA?

Dental.me organizes 50 dental practice profiles in Ankeny, IA. 7 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

How many Ankeny dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?

In Ankeny, 37 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 28 list a website, and 24 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in Ankeny, IA?

Dental.me data connects Ankeny practices with Cosmetic Dentists, Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants, Emergency Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Dentures. Specialty categories come from provider and business-profile data so patients can move from a broad local search into a focused comparison path.

How does Dental.me rank Ankeny dentists?

Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.

What the Ankeny dental data shows

Of the 50 Ankeny offices in this directory, 24 (48%) have Google rating data, 28 (56%) publish a website, 28 (56%) include hours, and 7 (14%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 37 profiles (74%).

Rated Ankeny offices average 4.66 stars across 5,492 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.62 statewide. 11 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 9 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Ankeny Dental Professionals (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 683 reviews); Ankeny Aesthetic Dentistry (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 416 reviews); North Ankeny Family Dentistry (Score 96, 5.0 stars, 157 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Ankeny Dental Professionals, with 683 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 50 practices (100% of the city directory): 50023 (30), 50021 (20).

Data snapshot: Aug 7, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.

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