Ruston, LA Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 24 dental offices in Ruston, LA (Lincoln Parish). 13 have Google rating data across 3,249 reviews, averaging 4.67 stars. Current score leaders include Johnston and Murphy Dental Care LLC and Patrick Stuckey. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →
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Featured dentists in Ruston
Three featured practices in Ruston.
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Dentists in Ruston, LA — ranked
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The Ruston dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Ruston’s 24 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Ruston’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. Louisiana
Average Google rating across rated Ruston offices.
Ruston 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.
- Johnston and Murphy Dental Care LLCScore 99 · 5.0 ★ · 1,276 reviews
- Patrick StuckeyScore 98 · 5.0 ★ · 804 reviews
- Melanie G Turpin DDS, LLCScore 96 · 5.0 ★ · 185 reviews
- Stephen TurpinScore 95 · 5.0 ★ · 103 reviews
- Peach Tree Dental Management LLCScore 94 · 4.7 ★ · 411 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Ruston.
- Johnston and Murphy Dental Care LLC1,276 reviews · 5.0 ★
- Patrick Stuckey804 reviews · 5.0 ★
- Peach Tree Dental Management LLC411 reviews · 4.7 ★
- Peach Tree for Kids - Ruston, LLC346 reviews · 4.7 ★
- Melanie G Turpin DDS, LLC185 reviews · 5.0 ★
Dental.me guides for Ruston
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Ruston directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.
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Nearby cities
Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Ruston.
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Common questions about dentists in Ruston
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Ruston, LA?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Ruston dentists are Johnston and Murphy Dental Care LLC (Dental.me Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,276 reviews); Patrick Stuckey (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 804 reviews); Melanie G Turpin DDS, LLC (Dental.me Score 96, 5.0 stars, 185 reviews). Across the city, 6 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Ruston, LA good?
Ruston's rated dental offices average 4.67 stars on Google - compared with a 4.64 Louisiana average, and 6 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 Ruston, LA?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Ruston profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Emergency Dentists, 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 Ruston, LA?
Dental.me organizes 24 dental practice profiles in Ruston, LA. 4 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Ruston dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Ruston, 22 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 10 list a website, and 13 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
How does Dental.me rank Ruston 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 Ruston dental data shows
Of the 24 Ruston offices in this directory, 13 (54%) have Google rating data, 10 (42%) publish a website, 14 (58%) include hours, and 4 (17%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 22 profiles (92%).
Rated Ruston offices average 4.67 stars across 3,249 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.64 statewide. 6 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 3 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: Johnston and Murphy Dental Care LLC (Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,276 reviews); Patrick Stuckey (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 804 reviews); Melanie G Turpin DDS, LLC (Score 96, 5.0 stars, 185 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Johnston and Murphy Dental Care LLC, with 1,276 Google reviews at 5.0 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 24 practices (100% of the city directory): 71270 (24).
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.