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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 21 dentists in Independence, MO by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Kansas City Smiles & Co with a 4.9-star rating from 1,160 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Dental Excellence and Independence Family Dental Care. The average rating across all listed dentists in Independence is 4.8 stars from 701 reviews per business on average.
Dental care in Independence: cleaning + exam $100–$300; crowns $800–$1,800; root canals $700–$1,500. Many accept most major insurance.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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21
Businesses listed
4.8★
Avg rating
701
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Dentists
Kansas City Smiles & Co
3820 S Whitney Ave, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Dental Excellence
19501 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Independence Family Dental Care
14227 US-40, Kansas City, MO 64136, USA
Dentists Rankings in Independence, MO
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kansas City Smiles & Co3820 S Whitney Ave, Independence, MO 64055, USA | 4.9★ | 1,160 |
| #2 | Dental Excellence19501 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055, USA | 4.9★ | 1,789 |
| #3 | Independence Family Dental Care14227 US-40, Kansas City, MO 64136, USA | 4.8★ | 1,074 |
| #4 | Dental Care Independence3908 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA | 4.6★ | 574 |
| #5 | Dentists of Independence15904 East 23rd St S Ste B-1, Independence, MO 64055, USA | 4.7★ | 235 |
| #6 | Celebrate Dental & Braces - Independence600 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050, USA | 4.7★ | 986 |
| #7 | Priority Dental16900 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64056, USA | 4.7★ | 1,097 |
| #8 | Hanson Dentistry3151 Rte 291 Ste A, Independence, MO 64057, USA | 4.8★ | 682 |
| #9 | Suchman & Darnall Family Dentistry3907 S Crackerneck Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA | 4.9★ | 817 |
| #10 | True Dental Group1638 W US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050, USA | 4.7★ | 715 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Dentists in Independence
Dental Care Independence
3908 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Dentists of Independence
15904 East 23rd St S Ste B-1, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Celebrate Dental & Braces - Independence
600 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Priority Dental
16900 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64056, USA
Hanson Dentistry
3151 Rte 291 Ste A, Independence, MO 64057, USA
Suchman & Darnall Family Dentistry
3907 S Crackerneck Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA
True Dental Group
1638 W US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Mint Dental
514 S Noland Rd STE 120, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Eastland Family Dental
19401 E US Hwy 40 #180, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Justin Garner Dentistry, LLC
3904 S Lynn Ct, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Independence Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
3220 Rte 291, Independence, MO 64057, USA
Meiners Dentistry
4012 S Lynn Ct Dr Ste B, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Dental Depot
16805 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64056, USA
Dental Arts
19201 E Valley View Pkwy ste a, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Comfort Dental - North Independence
1134 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64050, USA
ABC Dental
1619 W US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Affordable Dentures & Implants
19401 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Comfort Dental - South Independence
12400 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055, USA
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