Hastings, NE Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 18 dental offices in Hastings, NE (Adams County). 10 have Google rating data across 949 reviews, averaging 4.56 stars. Current score leaders include Charles D. Bauer, D.D.S., P.C. and Edward Lockwood. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →

18
Dental offices ranked
4.56 avg
Google rating (vs 4.62 NE)
10
With ratings
949
Combined Google reviews
50%
Have a website
3
Score 96+ (Elite)

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

Featured dentists in Hastings

Three featured practices in Hastings.

#1 Featured
Michael Kleppinger General DentistryDentist 2217 W 12TH ST SUITE #3, Hastings, NE 68901
#2 Featured
Central Dental Group PC General DentistryCosmetic DentistsDentures 515 WEST 9TH ST, Hastings, NE 68901
#3 Featured
Hastings Family Dental 1, LLC General DentistryCosmetic DentistsDental Implants 2628 W 2ND ST, Hastings, NE 68901

Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.

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Dentists in Hastings, NE — ranked

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

The Hastings dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Hastings’s 18 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Hastings’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+3
Excellent1
Great3
Strong2
Good & below1

Rating vs. Nebraska

Average Google rating across rated Hastings offices.

4.56
Hastings average4.56 ★
Nebraska average4.62 ★
Rated 4.9–5.04 offices
Elite (96+) offices3

Hastings 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.

  1. Charles D. Bauer, D.D.S., P.C.
    Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 364 reviews
  2. Edward Lockwood
    Score 96 · 4.9 ★ · 248 reviews
  3. Bumgardner Family Dentistry
    Score 96 · 4.9 ★ · 217 reviews
  4. Central Dental Group PC
    Score 92 · 4.7 ★ · 31 reviews
  5. David Landgren
    Score 90 · 4.5 ★ · 16 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Hastings.

  1. Charles D. Bauer, D.D.S., P.C.
    364 reviews · 5.0 ★
  2. Edward Lockwood
    248 reviews · 4.9 ★
  3. Bumgardner Family Dentistry
    217 reviews · 4.9 ★
  4. Baker Larry L MD
    44 reviews · 3.4 ★
  5. Central Dental Group PC
    31 reviews · 4.7 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Hastings, NE — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental specialties in Hastings

The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (6), Teeth Whitening (6), Pediatric Dentists (5).

Dental.me guides for Hastings

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Hastings 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 Nebraska 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 Hastings.

Nebraska dental directory context

Use the Hastings directory with the broader Nebraska directory hub. Dental.me connects city pages, practice profiles, supported specialty hubs, market data, ranking methodology, claim tools, and correction workflows with crawlable links.

High-coverage Nebraska city directories

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 Hastings

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Hastings, NE?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Hastings dentists are Charles D. Bauer, D.D.S., P.C. (Dental.me Score 97, 5.0 stars, 364 reviews); Edward Lockwood (Dental.me Score 96, 4.9 stars, 248 reviews); Bumgardner Family Dentistry (Dental.me Score 96, 4.9 stars, 217 reviews). Across the city, 4 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Hastings, NE good?

Hastings's rated dental offices average 4.56 stars on Google - compared with a 4.62 Nebraska average, and 4 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 Hastings, NE?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Hastings profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Dental Implants, Orthodontists. 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 Hastings, NE?

Dental.me organizes 18 dental practice profiles in Hastings, NE. 5 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

How many Hastings dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?

In Hastings, 13 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 9 list a website, and 10 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in Hastings, NE?

Dental.me data connects Hastings practices with Cosmetic Dentists, Teeth Whitening, Pediatric Dentists. 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 Hastings 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 Hastings dental data shows

Of the 18 Hastings offices in this directory, 10 (56%) have Google rating data, 9 (50%) publish a website, 9 (50%) include hours, and 5 (28%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 13 profiles (72%).

Rated Hastings offices average 4.56 stars across 949 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.62 statewide. 4 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 3 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Charles D. Bauer, D.D.S., P.C. (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 364 reviews); Edward Lockwood (Score 96, 4.9 stars, 248 reviews); Bumgardner Family Dentistry (Score 96, 4.9 stars, 217 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Charles D. Bauer, D.D.S., P.C., with 364 Google reviews at 5.0 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 18 practices (100% of the city directory): 68901 (17), 68902 (1).

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.

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