Chariton, IA Dentists

Compare 4 dental offices in Chariton, IA (Lucas County). Read 331 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.90 stars.

Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →

4
Dental offices ranked
4.90 avg
Google rating (vs 4.61 IA)
1
With ratings
331
Combined Google reviews
25%
Have a website
1
Score 96+ (Elite)

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

Dentists in Chariton, IA — ranked

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

The Chariton dental market, by the numbers

How Chariton’s 4 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Chariton’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+1
Excellent0
Great0
Strong0
Good & below0

Rating vs. Iowa

Average Google rating across rated Chariton offices.

4.90
Chariton average4.90 ★
Iowa average4.61 ★
Rated 4.9–5.01 offices
Elite (96+) offices1

Chariton dental leaders

Compare the highest scores and the most Google reviews.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Richard a Rips DDS
    Score 97 · 4.9 ★ · 331 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Chariton.

  1. Richard a Rips DDS
    331 reviews · 4.9 ★

Dental.me guides for Chariton

These guides help you compare Chariton dentists, understand treatment choices and plan for costs and insurance.

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 Chariton.

More dentists in Iowa

Explore nearby cities and types of care, or browse all Iowa dentists.

Iowa cities to compare

Types of dental care across the state

Each office page has website, map and phone links to help you discuss care, insurance and payment.

Common questions about dentists in Chariton

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

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Chariton dentists are Richard a Rips DDS (Dental.me Score 97, 4.9 stars, 331 reviews). Across the city, 1 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Chariton, IA good?

Chariton's rated dental offices average 4.90 stars on Google - compared with a 4.61 Iowa average, and 1 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.

What dental categories are common in Chariton, IA?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Chariton profiles include General Dentistry. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.

How many dentists are in Chariton, IA?

Compare 4 dental offices in Chariton, IA. Each office page has contact details to help you plan your visit.

How can I compare Chariton dental offices?

Use the Dental.me Score, Google reviews, location and type of care to narrow your choices. Follow an office's website link or call it to discuss treatment and payment.

How does Dental.me rank Chariton 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.

Comparing Chariton dentists

Rated Chariton offices average 4.90 stars across 331 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.61 statewide. 1 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 1 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Richard a Rips DDS (Score 97, 4.9 stars, 331 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Richard a Rips DDS, with 331 reviews at 4.9 stars.

The listed ZIP code has 4 dental offices: 50049 (4).

Because Chariton has 4 listed offices, every local result fits in one comparison view:

For a wider search near Chariton, compare Corydon (18 miles, 2 offices), Knoxville (23 miles, 8 offices), Osceola (24 miles, 6 offices), Pleasantville (26 miles, 2 offices), Albia (26 miles, 4 offices).

Read how Dental.me checks dentist details.

Own a practice in Chariton?
Claim your free profile →

See an error? Request a correction · All IA dentists ↑