556 Dentists Found in West Des Moines, IA

We found 556 Dentists available in West Des Moines, IA with an average 4 stars across 575 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 154 Dentists listed are accepting new patients and 16 accept Medicare.

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Dr Pooja Santwani, DDS

Dentistry
Flexible scheduling
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Moorhead, MN
"Excellent dentist" View Profile

Dr Michael Sigler, DDS

Dentistry
Had a good bedside manner
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
West Des Moines, IA
"This company is amazing! I am waiting on dentist appt in my area for an extraction on a capped molar since the 7th of April." View Profile

Dr Aurora Alva, DMD

Dentistry
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
BOSTON, MA
Dr. Aurora Alva is an American board-certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists. View Profile

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Dr Pooja Santwani, DDS

Dentistry
Flexible scheduling
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Moorhead, MN
"Excellent dentist" View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Lee Sharpe

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA0.8 mi
"I've known Dr. Sharpe for years and have referred many friends to him. He is truly a professional with terrific clinical skills and and caring chairside manner." View Profile

Dr. Robert Thomas Wade

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA2.7 mi
"Dr. Wade and his team are so great with kids. They tailor to the child's level of comfort and make it so easy. My daughter loves coming to the den ..." View Profile

Dr. Ty Eric Erickson

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA1.7 mi
"Root canal sound like a "thing" But not with this office! had a great experience! Definitely recommend Dr Erickson!" View Profile

Dr. Brad Ernst Richtsmeier

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
WEST DES MOINES, IA1.9 mi
"Me and my wife have been going here for 10+ years, Dr. Brad is caring & kind. He and his staff are all top notch." View Profile

Dr. John A Frank, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Accepting New Patients
CLIVE, IA1.8 mi
"Piece of cake, took less that 5 minutes for procedure, including a couple stitches. Dr. Franks experience is emmediatly obvious, very comforting for a nervous situation. " View Profile

Dr. Steven Darceywinf Whittemore, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA2.3 mi
"After going to multiple dentists for my 6 year old's hurting tooth Dr. Whittemore was the only one that figured out he had a dead tooth that needed fixed." View Profile

Dr Michael Sigler, DDS

Dentistry
Spent time with me
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
West Des Moines, IA
"This company is amazing! I am waiting on dentist appt in my area for an extraction on a capped molar since the 7th of April." View Profile

Dr. Melissa Kirsten Bernhardt, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
WEST DES MOINES, IA0.9 mi
Dr. Melissa Kirsten Bernhardt, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA, with another office in WEST DES MOINES, IA. View Profile

Dr. Peter Olberding

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.0 mi
Dr. Peter Olberding is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. James A Dempsey

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA1.0 mi
"I love this dentist office and everything about it they are always caring, friendly, always very helpful, you never feel like a number and always make sure your at ease with every appointment." View Profile

Dr. Sara Ann Lukan, DDS

Dentistry
WEST DES MOINES, IA1.0 mi
"A great dentist been seeing her for the past 4 years." View Profile

Dr. Gregory Frank Ceraso, DDS

Dentistry
50 years exp
West Des Moines, IA0.8 mi
Dr. Gregory Frank Ceraso, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. He has 50 years of experience. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Gary David Matt

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
"My first root canal procedure with Dr. Matt was such a “breeze”, so when I needed second tooth root canal I requested Dr. Matt again!" View Profile

Dr. Larry I Long, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA1.5 mi
Dr. Larry I Long, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Brett C Dehoogh, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.5 mi
Dr. Brett C Dehoogh, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Neil Thomas Dunbar, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
"Very proficient and talented. Very caring before and after treatment. Explains everything very well." View Profile

Dr. John David Janulewicz, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
CLIVE, IA1.8 mi
"The Dr. did a great job at keeping me at ease. I was a bit hesitant about the procedure, but everything went perfect. Great bedside manner too. Nice guy." View Profile

Dr. Christopher T Cowherd, DDS

Dentistry
WEST DES MOINES, IA2.3 mi
Dr. Christopher T Cowherd, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Joshua T Richman, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.1 mi
"I needed a lot of teeth removed and sure was extremely anxious about the procedure." View Profile

Dr. Dennis M Winter

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
WEST DES MOINES, IA0.8 mi
Dr. Dennis M Winter is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA, with another office in WEST DES MOINES, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Stephen M Karbacka, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA0.8 mi
"I have to see Dr. Steve Karbacka many times and it's always been a very pleasant and professional experience." View Profile

Dr. James M Hawks, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA0.6 mi
Dr. James M Hawks, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Dennis Patrick Omeara

Dentistry
WEST DES MOINES, IA2.3 mi
Dr. Dennis Patrick Omeara is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Gregory L Kline

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA1.4 mi
"Dr Greg Kline is an exceptional Dentist." View Profile

Dr. Jennifer Frances Nahas, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA0.8 mi
Dr. Jennifer Frances Nahas, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Benjamin J Nagel, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA0.8 mi
Dr. Benjamin J Nagel, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Thomas Christopher Quick, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA0.8 mi
Dr. Thomas Christopher Quick, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA. View Profile

Dr. Kenton C Gleichman, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA0.8 mi
Dr. Kenton C Gleichman, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with another office in Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Thomas Gimbel Small, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA0.8 mi
Dr. Thomas Gimbel Small, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with another office in Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Jill M Saunders, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA0.8 mi
Dr. Jill M Saunders, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Debra M Thorsheim, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA0.8 mi
Dr. Debra M Thorsheim, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr Aurora Alva, DMD

Dentistry
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
BOSTON, MA
Dr. Aurora Alva is an American board-certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists. View Profile

Dr. Lisa Kim Holst, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.0 mi
Dr. Lisa Kim Holst, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with another office in West Des Moines, IA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. James Welton Shealy

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA0.9 mi
Dr. James Welton Shealy is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Phelan Rico Thomas, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.0 mi
Dr. Phelan Rico Thomas, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Jeffery Lynn Aagaard, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA0.6 mi
"professional office, friendly group to work with, dentist spent right amount of time with me" View Profile

Dr. Marc S Welge, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA1.6 mi
"I sent both of my boys to DDS Welge and and completely satisfied." View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Alan Hagan, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Alan Hagan, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics. View Profile

Dr. Lindsey Jo Meder-Cowherd

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.2 mi
Dr. Lindsey Jo Meder-Cowherd is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in ANKENY, IA and WAUKEE, IA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Robert K Mcnurlen, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA1.3 mi
"Dr. McNurlen is personable, knowledgeable, and creates an atmosphere of safety and pain-free dentistry." View Profile

Dr. Amanda Marie Vonnahme, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.4 mi
Dr. Amanda Marie Vonnahme, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Rachel Marie Reis, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.4 mi
Dr. Rachel Marie Reis, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Adel, IA and West Des Moines, IA. View Profile

Dr. Christopher Craig Glynn, DDS

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA0.6 mi
Dr. Christopher Craig Glynn, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Edward Li-Yu Fung, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.5 mi
Dr. Edward Li-Yu Fung, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Robert Joseph Foust

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA1.6 mi
Dr. Robert Joseph Foust is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Woodstock, VA and Winchester, VA. View Profile

Dr. Jennifer F Nahas

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA1.6 mi
Dr. Jennifer F Nahas is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. Their specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Jeffery A Schwarzkopf, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Accepting New Patients
CLIVE, IA1.8 mi
Dr. Jeffery A Schwarzkopf, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in CLIVE, IA, with other offices in Des Moines, IA and CLIVE, IA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mindy S Richtsmeier

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
WEST DES MOINES, IA1.9 mi
Dr. Mindy S Richtsmeier is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Thomas Randall Tippins

Dentistry
48 years exp
WEST DES MOINES, IA1.9 mi
Dr. Thomas Randall Tippins is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA. He has 48 years of experience. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. James A Hourigan, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA2.0 mi
Dr. James A Hourigan, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Mark Anthony Essy, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA2.8 mi
"Very proficient and friendly." View Profile

Dr. Jared Sass, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA2.2 mi
Dr. Jared Sass, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Chad Bruce Stevenson, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA2.3 mi
Dr. Chad Bruce Stevenson, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. John Finucane

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA2.3 mi
Dr. John Finucane is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA, with other offices in Ankeny, IA and Council Bluffs, IA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Zachary A Graham, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA0.3 mi
Dr. Zachary A Graham, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Darwin Leroy Schossow

Dentistry
40 years exp
West Des Moines, IA1.3 mi
"He is a doctor, not a dentist" View Profile

Dr. Jeremy Robert Johnson, MD

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
West Des Moines, IA1.4 mi
Dr. Jeremy Robert Johnson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Charles Ray Scholl

Dentistry
WEST DES MOINES, IA0.6 mi
Dr. Charles Ray Scholl is a health care provider primarily located in WEST DES MOINES, IA, with another office in WEST DES MOINES, IA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Heidi M Goepp Schurman

Dentistry
West Des Moines, IA1.8 mi
Dr. Heidi M Goepp Schurman is a health care provider primarily located in West Des Moines, IA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

What is a Dentist and How Can They Help You?

A general dentist provides comprehensive oral healthcare, addressing dental diseases, preventive care, and restorative needs. Dentists focus on maintaining oral health while recognizing its impact on systemic wellbeing.

Dentists complete a four-year dental program (DDS or DMD) following undergraduate studies. Some pursue additional specialized residency training in fields such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, or pediatric dentistry.

A Dentist's clinical practice includes:

  • Focuses on dental health, periodontal tissues, and oral cavity structures
  • Conducts patient examinations, obtains radiographic images, identifies oral pathology, develops treatment strategies, provides preventive counseling
  • Manages dental caries, periodontal disease, tooth deterioration, oral infections, and alignment issues
  • Provides prophylactic care, restorative procedures, prosthetic devices, endodontic therapy, extractions, and aesthetic treatments
  • Known as: general dentist, DDS, DMD, oral health provider

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Dentist in West Des Moines who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Dentists in West Des Moines who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Dentists in West Des Moines who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Dentists providing telehealth services in West Des Moines. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Dentists in West Des Moines?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Dentists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Dentist in West Des Moines?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in West Des Moines. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Dentists in West Des Moines have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in West Des Moines. This helps you find a Dentist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Dentists in West Des Moines without calling?
Search for Dentists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Dentist in West Des Moines with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Dentists in West Des Moines. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Dentist in West Des Moines?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Dentist.
How can I locate a Dentist in West Des Moines who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Dentists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Dentist in West Des Moines who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Dentists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Dentists who work there.

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