Waterloo, IA Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 46 dental offices in Waterloo, IA (Black Hawk County). 22 have Google rating data across 4,322 reviews, averaging 4.51 stars. Current score leaders include Emma Richter and Only Kids Dentistry. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →
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Featured dentists in Waterloo
Three featured practices in Waterloo.
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Dentists in Waterloo, IA — ranked
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The Waterloo dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Waterloo’s 46 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Waterloo’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. Iowa
Average Google rating across rated Waterloo offices.
Waterloo 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.
- Emma RichterScore 98 · 5.0 ★ · 691 reviews
- Only Kids DentistryScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 656 reviews
- James J. Cahill, D.D.S., P.C.Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 637 reviews
- Christopher AldrichScore 96 · 4.9 ★ · 213 reviews
- Kimball & Beecher Family DentistryScore 96 · 4.8 ★ · 820 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Waterloo.
- Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry820 reviews · 4.8 ★
- Emma Richter691 reviews · 5.0 ★
- Only Kids Dentistry656 reviews · 4.9 ★
- James J. Cahill, D.D.S., P.C.637 reviews · 4.9 ★
- IA Dental PC627 reviews · 4.3 ★
Dental group profile matches in Waterloo
2 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.
Aspen Dental in Waterloo: IA Dental PC, aspen dental, Shachindra Bahadur DDS PC.
Open each linked Waterloo profile to verify its address, phone, website, rating, review count, and current practice details.
Dental specialties in Waterloo
The largest supported local categories include Pediatric Dentists (9), Dental Implants (8), Cosmetic Dentists (7), Teeth Whitening (7).
Dental.me guides for Waterloo
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Waterloo 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 Waterloo.
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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 Waterloo
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Waterloo, IA?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Waterloo dentists are Emma Richter (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 691 reviews); Only Kids Dentistry (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 656 reviews); James J. Cahill, D.D.S., P.C. (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 637 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 Waterloo, IA good?
Waterloo's rated dental offices average 4.51 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.
Which areas of Waterloo have the most dentists?
Waterloo's dental offices are most concentrated in the 50701 (23 offices), 50702 (20 offices), 50703 (3 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 Waterloo, IA?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Waterloo profiles include General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentists, Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentists, 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 Waterloo, IA?
Dental.me data connects Waterloo 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 Waterloo, IA?
Dental.me organizes 46 dental practice profiles in Waterloo, IA. 14 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Waterloo dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Waterloo, 33 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 20 list a website, and 22 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
What dental specialties are in Waterloo, IA?
Dental.me data connects Waterloo practices with Pediatric Dentists, Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentists, Teeth Whitening. 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo dental data shows
Of the 46 Waterloo offices in this directory, 22 (48%) have Google rating data, 20 (43%) publish a website, 18 (39%) include hours, and 14 (30%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 33 profiles (72%).
Rated Waterloo offices average 4.51 stars across 4,322 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.62 statewide. 11 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 6 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: Emma Richter (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 691 reviews); Only Kids Dentistry (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 656 reviews); James J. Cahill, D.D.S., P.C. (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 637 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry, with 820 Google reviews at 4.8 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 46 practices (100% of the city directory): 50701 (23), 50702 (20), 50703 (3).
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.