Spencer, IA Dentists

Compare 10 dental offices in Spencer, IA (Clay County). Read 637 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.52 stars.

Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →

10
Dental offices ranked
4.52 avg
Google rating (vs 4.61 IA)
6
With ratings
637
Combined Google reviews
50%
Have a website
1
Score 96+ (Elite)

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Dentists in Spencer

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Bridgette Schmidt General DentistryPediatric DentistsDentist 14 E 4TH ST, Spencer, IA 51301
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(712) 580-3300 View profile →
#1 Dental.me Elite — rated 98/100Score 98 Applewhite Dental Iowa PC Elite ★★★★★ 4.9 · 560 Google reviews 110 W 4th St Ste 1
(712) 262-9133View profile →
#2 Dental.me Strong — rated 88/100Score 88 Grand Avenue Community Outreach Great ★★★★★ 5.0 · 5 Google reviews 605 Grand Ave
(712) 580-4732View profile →
#3 Dental.me Strong — rated 88/100Score 88 Drs. Fox, Boyd & Sailer Family Dentistry, P.L.C. Great ★★★★★ 4.7 · 11 Google reviews 1709 Mcnaughton Way
(712) 262-4382View profile →
#4 Dental.me Strong — rated 86/100Score 86 Gary C Van Hofwegen DDS PC Great ★★★★★ 4.3 · 12 Google reviews 18 West 4th St
(712) 262-4751View profile →
#5 Dental.me Established — rated 84/100Score 84 Drs. Jones & Geyer, PC Strong ★★★★★ 4.2 · 28 Google reviews 21 W 6th St
(712) 262-4716View profile →
#6 Dental.me Established — rated 80/100Score 80 Bridgette Schmidt Strong ★★★★★ 4.0 · 21 Google reviews 14 E 4th St
(712) 580-3300View profile →
#7
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Dr. R. Bruce Cochrane DDS, PC 114 E 5th St
(712) 262-9133View profile →
#8
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Holton Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 820 Grand Ave
(712) 299-4357View profile →
#9
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Lakes Regional Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, PC 116 E 11th St Suite 203
(712) 262-7350View profile →
#10
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T. Shively 1206 2nd Ave E
(712) 262-1055View profile →
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Spencer dental market, by the numbers

How Spencer’s 10 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Spencer’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+1
Excellent0
Great3
Strong2
Good & below0

Rating vs. Iowa

Average Google rating across rated Spencer offices.

4.52
Spencer average4.52 ★
Iowa average4.61 ★
Rated 4.9–5.02 offices
Elite (96+) offices1

Spencer dental leaders

Compare the highest scores and the most Google reviews.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Applewhite Dental Iowa PC
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 560 reviews
  2. Grand Avenue Community Outreach
    Score 88 · 5.0 ★ · 5 reviews
  3. Drs. Fox, Boyd & Sailer Family Dentistry, P.L.C.
    Score 88 · 4.7 ★ · 11 reviews
  4. Gary C Van Hofwegen DDS PC
    Score 86 · 4.3 ★ · 12 reviews
  5. Drs. Jones & Geyer, PC
    Score 84 · 4.2 ★ · 28 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Spencer.

  1. Applewhite Dental Iowa PC
    560 reviews · 4.9 ★
  2. Drs. Jones & Geyer, PC
    28 reviews · 4.2 ★
  3. Bridgette Schmidt
    21 reviews · 4.0 ★
  4. Gary C Van Hofwegen DDS PC
    12 reviews · 4.3 ★
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Dental.me guides for Spencer

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

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Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Spencer.

Milford 13 mi Hartley 17 mi Spirit Lake 19 mi Emmetsburg 23 mi Primghar 24 mi Estherville 24 mi Laurens 26 mi Sanborn 26 mi
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Types of dental care across the state

Teeth Whitening 326Cosmetic Dentists 310Dental Implants 292Pediatric Dentists 230Emergency Dentists 176Invisalign Dentists 165

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Common questions about dentists in Spencer

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

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Spencer dentists are Applewhite Dental Iowa PC (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 560 reviews); Grand Avenue Community Outreach (Dental.me Score 88, 5.0 stars, 5 reviews); Drs. Fox, Boyd & Sailer Family Dentistry, P.L.C. (Dental.me Score 88, 4.7 stars, 11 reviews). Across the city, 2 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Spencer, IA good?

Spencer's rated dental offices average 4.52 stars on Google - compared with a 4.61 Iowa average, and 2 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 Spencer, IA?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Spencer profiles include General Dentistry, Dental Implants, Oral Surgeons, Orthodontists, Pediatric Dentists. 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 Spencer, IA?

Compare 10 dental offices in Spencer, IA. Each office page has contact details to help you plan your visit.

How can I compare Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer dentists

Rated Spencer offices average 4.52 stars across 637 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.61 statewide. 2 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 1 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Applewhite Dental Iowa PC (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 560 reviews); Grand Avenue Community Outreach (Score 88, 5.0 stars, 5 reviews); Drs. Fox, Boyd & Sailer Family Dentistry, P.L.C. (Score 88, 4.7 stars, 11 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Applewhite Dental Iowa PC, with 560 reviews at 4.9 stars.

The listed ZIP code has 10 dental offices: 51301 (10).

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