Des Moines, IA Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 127 dental offices in Des Moines, IA (Polk County). 66 have Google rating data across 12,610 reviews, averaging 4.61 stars. Current score leaders include University Dental Group, P.C. and Waveland Family Dental. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · How we rank →
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Dentists in Des Moines, IA — ranked
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The Des Moines dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Des Moines’s 127 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Des Moines’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. Iowa
Average Google rating across rated Des Moines offices.
Dental group profile matches in Des Moines
2 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.
Aspen Dental in Des Moines: Walid Abdel Fatah, DDS, PC, Joseph P Tesene DDS PC.
Open each linked Des Moines profile to verify its address, phone, website, rating, review count, and current practice details.
Dental specialties in Des Moines
The largest supported local categories include Teeth Whitening (16), Cosmetic Dentists (15), Pediatric Dentists (15), Dental Implants (14).
Nearby cities
Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Des Moines.
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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 Des Moines
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Des Moines, IA?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Des Moines dentists are University Dental Group, P.C. (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 956 reviews); Waveland Family Dental (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 718 reviews); Hannah Brownlee (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 992 reviews). Across the city, 28 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Des Moines, IA good?
Des Moines's rated dental offices average 4.61 stars on Google - compared with a 4.62 Iowa average, and 28 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 Des Moines, IA?
Dental.me connects 13 Des Moines offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Des Moines 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.
Which areas of Des Moines have the most dentists?
Des Moines's dental offices are most concentrated in the 50310 (24 offices), 50309 (21 offices), 50315 (11 offices) ZIP codes. Use the ranked list and nearby-city links to compare offices by the area most convenient for you.
What dental categories are common in Des Moines, IA?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Des Moines profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Dental Implants, 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 Des Moines, IA?
Dental.me data connects Des Moines profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Aspen Dental (2). 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 Des Moines, IA?
Dental.me organizes 127 dental practice profiles in Des Moines, IA. 31 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Des Moines dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Des Moines, 92 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 62 list a website, and 66 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
What dental specialties are in Des Moines, IA?
Dental.me data connects Des Moines practices with Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Dental Implants, Emergency Dentists, Orthodontists. 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines dental data shows
Of the 127 Des Moines offices in this directory, 66 (52%) have Google rating data, 62 (49%) publish a website, 63 (50%) include hours, and 31 (24%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 92 profiles (72%).
Rated Des Moines offices average 4.61 stars across 12,610 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.62 statewide. 28 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 16 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: University Dental Group, P.C. (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 956 reviews); Waveland Family Dental (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 718 reviews); Hannah Brownlee (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 992 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Sheldon Stender, with 1,373 Google reviews at 4.5 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 56 practices (44% of the city directory): 50310 (24), 50309 (21), 50315 (11).
Data snapshot: Sep 18, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.