2025 Rankings

10 Best Dentists in Des Moines, IA

Ranked from 59 verified dentists using our transparent Bayesian scoring system

59 Dentists Analyzed
4.5 Avg Rating
Updated 12/28/2025

How We Rank Dentists

Our ranking uses Bayesian averaging to balance star ratings with review volume. This prevents a dentist with one 5-star review from outranking an established practice with hundreds of 4.8-star reviews. The formula weighs both rating quality and the statistical confidence from having more reviews.

Top 10 Ranked Dentists

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#1
University Dental Group
University Dental Group
5.0(890 reviews)
4626 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.99
#2
Waveland Family Dental
Waveland Family Dental
5.0(717 reviews)
4232 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.99
#3
Downtown Dental Care PLLC
Downtown Dental Care PLLC
5.0(395 reviews)
405 6th Ave UNIT 114, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.98
#4
Des Moines Family Dentistry
Des Moines Family Dentistry
5.0(103 reviews)
2301 Ingersoll Ave Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.93
#5
James Dental
James Dental
5.0(88 reviews)
4539 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.91
#6
Dentistry 801 Grand
Dentistry 801 Grand
4.9(918 reviews)
801 Grand Ave #150, Des Moines, IA 50309
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.89
#7
Dental Associates
Dental Associates
4.9(571 reviews)
4119 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.89
#8
Gateway Dental Group
Gateway Dental Group
4.9(569 reviews)
1540 High St Suite 201, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.89
#9
Iowa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C.
Iowa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C.
4.9(349 reviews)
3310 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.88
#10
Fleur Dentistry
Fleur Dentistry
4.9(322 reviews)
4551 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.88

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Des Moines Dental Stats

Total Dentists59
Average Rating
4.5
Avg Reviews/Dentist492

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are the best dentists in Des Moines, IA ranked?

Our ranking uses a Bayesian scoring system that balances star ratings with review volume. This mathematical approach prevents practices with very few reviews from unfairly outranking established dentists with hundreds of verified patient reviews. We analyze data from 59 dentists in Des Moines to create these rankings.

How many dentists are in Des Moines, IA?

There are 59 verified dental practices in Des Moines, IA in our directory. Our data is continuously updated to ensure accuracy.

What should I look for when choosing a dentist in Des Moines?

When choosing a dentist, consider factors like patient reviews, years of experience, services offered, insurance acceptance, and location convenience. Our ranking helps identify practices with consistently positive patient experiences based on verified review data.

How often is this ranking updated?

Our rankings are recalculated daily to reflect the latest patient reviews and rating changes. The current data was last updated on December 28, 2025.