South Dakota Dentists

Compare 525 dental practices across 83 South Dakota cities. These offices hold a combined 56,970 Google reviews, and Dental.me scores every one on an independent model that can’t be bought. Start with a city, or explore the statewide leaders and market data below.

Last updated Sep 30, 2026 · How we rank →

South Dakota flag map
525
Dental offices
83
City directories
4.67 avg
Rating (vs 4.59 US)
57k
Combined reviews
51%
Have a website
100
Elite (96+) offices

Biggest dental markets in South Dakota

Cities with the most dental offices on Dental.me — jump straight into a market.

The South Dakota dental market, by the numbers

A statewide read drawn from the same data behind every city and practice page.

Dental.me Score distribution

How South Dakota’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+100
Excellent63
Great35
Strong57
Good & below16

Rating vs. national

Average Google rating across rated South Dakota offices.

4.67
South Dakota average4.67 ★
National average4.59 ★
Rated 4.9–5.0168 offices
Elite (96+) offices100

Top-rated dentists in South Dakota

The highest Dental.me Scores statewide — independent, non-paid, and updated as new reviews come in.

Find your South Dakota city

Start typing your city to jump straight to its dental directory — or browse the full A–Z list below.

Dentists by South Dakota county

Browse dental offices by county — each area shows its top cities.

Pennington County97 offices
Codington County27 offices
Brown County23 offices
Yankton County23 offices
Lincoln County19 offices
Brookings County18 offices
Davison County15 offices

… and 46 more South Dakota counties

Dental specialty coverage across South Dakota

Category pages built from South Dakota provider and business-profile data.

Dental specialties across South Dakota

Across South Dakota, Dental.me data connects Teeth Whitening (116), Cosmetic Dentists (109), Dental Implants (99), Pediatric Dentists (72), Emergency Dentists (68), Periodontists (67), Invisalign Dentists (54), Orthodontists (54). Specialty categories are drawn from provider and business-profile data, so patients can move from a broad South Dakota search into a focused comparison for the specific type of care they need — in any of South Dakota’s 83 cities.

High-coverage city specialty searches in South Dakota

Supported city-specialty paths with enough local data to compare category coverage.

South Dakota dental guides

All South Dakota cities in the directory

83 city directories, alphabetical.

How to use this South Dakota dental directory

Start with Sioux Falls, the directory’s largest Dental.me market with 134 profiles, or choose another city above. City pages rank local profiles by Dental.me Score and connect to profile addresses, phone numbers, websites, maps, hours, provider names, rating signals, and source-supported specialty paths.

The South Dakota dataset contains 525 practice profiles; coverage includes 271 (51.6%) with rating data, 269 (51.2%) with websites, 135 (25.7%) with dentist names connected, and 462 (88.0%) connected to specialty or category signals.

The most represented supported category paths are Teeth Whitening (116), Cosmetic Dentists (109), Dental Implants (99), Pediatric Dentists (72). Open a statewide category first, then use its city links to compare practices in the local market.

Organic order is independent and cannot be bought. Paid Featured placement remains labeled and separate from Dental.me Score rankings.

Common questions about South Dakota dentists

How many dentists are in South Dakota?

Dental.me organizes 525 dental practice profiles across 83 South Dakota cities, including 355 with Google/Maps data, 269 with websites, and 271 with ratings. Browse dental offices by city below.

How do I find the best dentist near me in South Dakota?

Start with this South Dakota directory, choose the closest city, then compare dentists by Dental.me Score, rating strength, review volume, website availability, map and contact details, provider names, and supported specialty/category paths. Featured placements are separate from the organic score-based ranking.

Which South Dakota cities have the most dentists?

Sioux Falls (134 offices), Rapid City (96 offices), Watertown (27 offices) lead South Dakota. Browse any market above or find your city in the full A-Z list.

Are South Dakota dentists highly rated?

South Dakota's rated offices average 4.67 stars on Google - compared with a 4.59 national average, and 168 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them independently by rating strength and review volume.

How much does a dentist cost in South Dakota?

Costs vary by city, office, and treatment - a routine exam and cleaning is usually the most affordable visit, while crowns, implants, and orthodontics cost more. Open a city, compare practice profiles, and use each office's website or phone number to confirm fees, insurance participation, Medicaid, and payment options.

Which South Dakota dentists accept my insurance or Medicaid?

Insurance participation depends on the individual office and plan. Browse to your city, compare offices by Dental.me Score and reviews, and use each practice profile's website and phone to confirm accepted insurance, Medicaid, and payment-plan options before scheduling.

What dental categories are common in South Dakota?

Dental.me category coverage in South Dakota includes Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Pediatric Dentists, Emergency Dentists. Category data helps organize the directory and gives patients a faster path into focused local comparison pages.

Can a dentist pay for a better ranking in South Dakota?

No. Organic order is based on an independent Dental.me Score and cannot be bought. Paid placements are clearly labeled "Featured," kept separate, and never change the organic order.

South Dakota data & methodology

Dental.me organizes provider, practice, location, and business-profile data for South Dakota so patients can compare dental offices by city. Learn how we rank and how Dental.me verifies profiles. Rankings are independent and can’t be bought; paid placements are labeled “Featured.”

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