2025 Rankings

10 Best Dentists in Ottumwa, IA

Ranked from 12 verified dentists using our transparent Bayesian scoring system

12 Dentists Analyzed
4.2 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
Darling Children's Dentistry
Darling Children's Dentistry
4.9(266 reviews)
301 W 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.85
#2
Rea Orthodontics
Rea Orthodontics
4.9(118 reviews)
727 E Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, United States
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.80
#3
Bridge City Dental, P.C.
Bridge City Dental, P.C.
4.8(175 reviews)
2427 Northgate St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, United States
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.74
#4
Inspire Dental
Inspire Dental
4.9(65 reviews)
1317 N Elm St Suite A, Ottumwa, IA 52501, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.74
#5
Dr. Charles P. Hammer, DDS
Dr. Charles P. Hammer, DDS
5.0(3 reviews)
1302 N Elm St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.30
#6
Oral Surgery
5.0(2 reviews)
1116 E Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.27
#7
Aspen Dental - Ottumwa, IA
Aspen Dental - Ottumwa, IA
4.1(554 reviews)
1255 Theatre Drive, Ottumwa, IA 52501, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.10
#8
Emergency Dentist 24/7
Emergency Dentist 24/7
1.0(1 reviews)
1355 Theatre Drive, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.05
#9
River Hills Dental
River Hills Dental
3.9(28 reviews)
201 S Market St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, United States
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.03
#10
Dr. James D. Enloe, DDS
Dr. James D. Enloe, DDS
3.5(16 reviews)
415 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Accepting Patients
Score: 3.89

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Ottumwa Dental Stats

Total Dentists12
Average Rating
4.2
Avg Reviews/Dentist123

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are the best dentists in Ottumwa, 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 12 dentists in Ottumwa to create these rankings.

How many dentists are in Ottumwa, IA?

There are 12 verified dental practices in Ottumwa, IA in our directory. Our data is continuously updated to ensure accuracy.

What should I look for when choosing a dentist in Ottumwa?

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.