Rusk, TX Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 5 dental offices in Rusk, TX (Cherokee County). 2 have Google rating data across 29 reviews, averaging 4.35 stars. Current score leaders include Gerald Ocker and Stacy Black. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 5, 2026 · How we rank →
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Dentists in Rusk
Showing 1–5 of 5Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.
The Rusk dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Rusk’s 5 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Rusk’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. Texas
Average Google rating across rated Rusk offices.
Rusk 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.
- Gerald OckerScore 88 · 4.4 ★ · 9 reviews
- Stacy BlackScore 86 · 4.3 ★ · 20 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Rusk.
- Stacy Black20 reviews · 4.3 ★
- Gerald Ocker9 reviews · 4.4 ★
Dental.me guides for Rusk
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Rusk 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 Rusk.
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Common questions about dentists in Rusk
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Rusk, TX?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Rusk dentists are Gerald Ocker (Dental.me Score 88, 4.4 stars, 9 reviews); Stacy Black (Dental.me Score 86, 4.3 stars, 20 reviews). The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Rusk, TX good?
Rusk's rated dental offices average 4.35 stars on Google - compared with a 4.67 Texas average. 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 Rusk, TX?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Rusk profiles include General Dentistry. 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 Rusk, TX?
Dental.me organizes 5 dental practice profiles in Rusk, TX. 4 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Rusk dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Rusk, 4 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 3 list a website, and 2 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
How does Dental.me rank Rusk 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 Rusk dental data shows
Of the 5 Rusk offices in this directory, 2 (40%) have Google rating data, 3 (60%) publish a website, 1 (20%) include hours, and 4 (80%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 4 profiles (80%).
Rated Rusk offices average 4.35 stars across 29 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.67 statewide. 0 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 0 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: Gerald Ocker (Score 88, 4.4 stars, 9 reviews); Stacy Black (Score 86, 4.3 stars, 20 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Stacy Black, with 20 Google reviews at 4.3 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 5 practices (100% of the city directory): 75785 (5).
Because Rusk has 5 listed offices, every local result fits in one comparison view:
- Gerald Ocker at 971 W 6th St — 4.4 stars across 9 Google reviews — (903) 683-5158.
- Stacy Black at 132 Hatchett St. — 4.3 stars across 20 Google reviews — (903) 683-5751.
- James Manker at 805 N Dickinson Drive — (903) 683-3421.
- Louis Kavetski at 1601 N Dickinson — (903) 683-3421.
- Rusk Dental PLLC at 516 N Dickinson Dr Ste B — (903) 638-3200.
For a wider search near Rusk, compare Jacksonville (13 miles, 10 offices), Troup (24 miles, 3 offices), Frankston (27 miles, 1 office), Bullard (28 miles, 4 offices), Elkhart (28 miles, 1 office).
Data snapshot: Aug 5, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.