Top 10 General Dentists in Kansas City Kansas

Top 10 General Dentists in Kansas City Kansas

Compare Kansas City-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 9, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20265 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • I Smile KCK is the strongest overall starting point in Kansas City if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
  • Westwood Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Amazing Smiles Family Dentistry is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.

Quick Summary

5 clinics scored on this page

91.8

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

General Dentistry Costs in Kansas City, Kansas (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Adult dental exam + cleaning$120 – $250
Dental X-rays (full mouth)$100 – $250
Composite filling (per tooth)$200 – $400
Dental crown (porcelain)$900 – $1,300
Root canal (single canal)$550 – $1,010
Simple tooth extraction$150 – $350
Deep cleaning / scaling (per quadrant)$200 – $480
Teeth whitening (in-office)$300 – $800
Dental implant (single tooth, complete)$3,000 – $5,500
Invisalign / clear aligners (full case)$3,500 – $6,500

Prices sourced from toothprice.com (Kansas City, MO/KS metro root canal pricing), thesmilelinestudio.com (Leawood, KS / KC-metro implant and whitening pricing), realdentalcosts.com (national dental procedure cost database, used to cross-check ranges), carecredit.com, and goodrx.com. Ranges reflect Kansas City metro (Kansas + Missouri sides) pricing as of 2026 in USD. KC-specific quotes were found for cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, whitening, and implants; full-mouth X-rays and quadrant deep cleaning are based on regional/national averages since no KC-specific published rate was found for those two items. Dental insurance may partially cover exams, fillings, and root canals; cosmetic services like whitening and Invisalign are typically not covered. CareCredit financing is commonly offered. Always obtain multiple quotes from local providers for the most accurate pricing.

Prices verified Aug 9, 2026

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Top Clinics in Kansas City Proper

Only clinics physically located in Kansas City appear in this primary ranking.

1

I Smile KCK

4.9(540)·9.0 km from Kansas City Downtown
92Smyleee

6420, Parallel Parkway, Bethel Welborn, Kansas City, Kansas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Documented for dental implants in Kansas City, with general dentistry on the service list and 6 procedures on file.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

General dentistry anchors the practice, covering the cleanings, exams, and preventive attention that keep teeth and gums in good condition and intercept problems before they grow. Tying cosmetic treatment to consistent preventive care means the work improves both how a smile looks and how healthy it is. For residents along this busy stretch of Parallel Parkway, having preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care gathered in one accessible office is the kind of convenience that makes routine dental upkeep easier to keep up with. For residents along this busy stretch of Parallel Parkway, having preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care gathered in one accessible office is the kind of convenience that makes routine dental upkeep easier to keep up with. For residents along this busy stretch of Parallel Parkway, having preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care gathered in one accessible office is the kind of convenience that makes routine dental upkeep easier to keep up with.

Services:General DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsEmergency Dentistry+2 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 540 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 540 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 540 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
2

Westwood Dental

4.8(739)·7.7 km from Kansas City Downtown
92Smyleee

4527, Rainbow Boulevard, Rosedale, Kansas City, Kansas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Dental Implants focus in Kansas City, with general dentistry listed among 6 documented services.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

The everyday work of the practice is general dentistry, the routine exams, cleanings, and preventive treatment that keep teeth and gums in good shape and catch trouble early. Pairing cosmetic work with consistent preventive care means appearance and health are improved together rather than in isolation. For patients on the Kansas side of the metro, having preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care available in one Rosedale office near the Rainbow Boulevard corridor is a meaningful everyday convenience. For patients on the Kansas side of the metro, having preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care available in one Rosedale office near the Rainbow Boulevard corridor is a meaningful everyday convenience. For patients on the Kansas side of the metro, having preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care available in one Rosedale office near the Rainbow Boulevard corridor is a meaningful everyday convenience.

Services:General DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsEmergency Dentistry+2 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.8★ · 739 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 739 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.8★ · 739 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 5, 2026
3

Amazing Smiles Family Dentistry

5.0(434)·14 km from Kansas City Downtown
95Smyleee

8915, State Avenue, I-435 West KC-KS, Kansas City, Kansas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Kansas City clinic with a dental implants specialty — General Dentistry is on file among 8 procedures.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

Amazing Smiles Family Dentistry is a State Avenue practice in Kansas City, Kansas, oriented from the start toward families and toward keeping care within reach. Family and general dentistry sit at the center of what the practice does, covering the cleanings, exams, and preventive treatment that suit patients at every age and stage. Beyond the routine, Amazing Smiles offers cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, for patients who want to brighten or reshape their smile. Because these services share one office, a patient can move from preventive visits to cosmetic or restorative treatment without starting over somewhere new. Combined with its affordable, family-first approach, this makes Amazing Smiles Family Dentistry a practical choice for Kansas City households looking for a welcoming team that can care for everyone from the youngest to the oldest. That blend of routine, cosmetic, and restorative care, kept affordable and gathered under one roof on State Avenue, is what lets a whole family build a lasting relationship with a single team rather than splitting visits across town. That blend of routine, cosmetic, and restorative care, kept affordable and gathered under one roof on State Avenue, is what lets a whole family build a lasting relationship with a single team rather than splitting visits across town. That blend of routine, cosmetic, and restorative care, kept affordable and gathered under one roof on State Avenue, is what lets a whole family build a lasting relationship with a single team rather than splitting visits across town.

Services:General DentistryFamily Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Implants+4 more
Offers General DentistrySmyleee 95/1005.0★ · 434 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 434 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 95/100.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry · Smyleee 95/100 · 5.0★ · 434 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
4

State Avenue Dental Office

4.2(283)·9.3 km from Kansas City Downtown
79Smyleee

6708, State Avenue, Coronado, Kansas City, Kansas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Dental Implants is the documented focus in Kansas City; General Dentistry sits within 6 services on profile.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

General dentistry forms the everyday work of the practice, the cleanings, exams, and preventive treatment that keep teeth and gums healthy and head off bigger problems before they take hold. Keeping cosmetic work tied to consistent preventive care means appearance and health move forward together. From routine checkups to cosmetic consults to urgent care, it aims to keep things simple and close to home.

Services:General DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsEmergency Dentistry+2 more
Offers General Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry and 283 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
5

Turner Dental Group

3.8(54)·8.8 km from Kansas City Downtown
68Smyleee

2933, South 47th Street, Turner, Kansas City, Kansas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Profile in Kansas City flags dental implants; lists General Dentistry alongside 5 other documented services.

More about general dentistry at this clinic

Turner Dental Group serves the Turner area of Kansas City, Kansas, from its office on South 47th Street, giving this established neighborhood a local practice that spans routine, cosmetic, and restorative care. The practice is built around general dentistry, the exams, cleanings, and preventive treatment that keep teeth and gums healthy and catch issues while they are still small. Because cosmetic work rests on steady preventive care, improvements to appearance are made on a genuinely healthy footing. For an established neighborhood like Turner, that combination of routine, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care close to home is precisely what makes a local practice worth holding onto across the years. For an established neighborhood like Turner, that combination of routine, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care close to home is precisely what makes a local practice worth holding onto across the years. For an established neighborhood like Turner, that combination of routine, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care close to home is precisely what makes a local practice worth holding onto across the years.

Services:General DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsEmergency Dentistry+2 more
Offers General Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers General Dentistry and 54 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers General Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published6 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every general dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
General Dentistry
1I Smile KCK924.9(540)
2Westwood Dental924.8(739)
3Amazing Smiles Family Dentistry955.0(434)
4State Avenue Dental Office794.2(283)
5Turner Dental Group683.8(54)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

How to Choose a Dentist in Kansas City

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 9, 2026Independently reviewed

Kansas City has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had general dentists work done across the Kansas City metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Kansas City, Kansas that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for general dentists in Kansas City, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

9 questions answered by our editorial team

In Kansas City, an adult dental exam + cleaning typically costs $120 – $250, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A dental implant (single tooth, complete) in Kansas City typically ranges $3,000 – $5,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A root canal (single canal) in Kansas City typically ranges $550 – $1,010 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental crown (porcelain) in Kansas City typically ranges $900 – $1,300 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (per tooth) in Kansas City typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Kansas City general dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers general dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Kansas City accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active Kansas dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Kansas City metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
General Dentists expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 9, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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