An independent shortlist of 5 Rifle practices, scored on 526 reviews, experience, and care.
Quick answer
Our top ranked dental practice in Rifle, Colorado is Dr. Clifford Cappelli, DMD, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 175 public reviews. Other top choices include Premier Dental Of Rifle and All Kids Pediatrics & Orthodontics - Rifle. Rifle has a population of about 10,563, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Choosing the right dentist in Rifle, Colorado is much easier when the research is already done for you. We assessed each practice on care quality, experience, and the range of services it offers, not on who pays the most. Our rankings stay independent of whether a practice chooses to advertise with us.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Rifle, patients can access general dentistry, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. 1 of these practices on this page offers orthodontics. The Rifle practices on this list average 14 years in practice, with Dr. Clifford Cappelli, DMD among the most established at 19 years. Listed offices are concentrated around the 81650 ZIP area. Together these practices hold 526 public Google reviews, led by All Kids Pediatrics & Orthodontics - Rifle with 203. The average rating across this Rifle list is 4.9 out of 5.
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General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Rifle, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 175 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
A Rifle dental office focused on general dentistry, an established local practice. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 141 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Known in Rifle for general dentistry, an established local practice. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 203 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
A Rifle dental office focused on general dentistry, serving patients for 19 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 7 public Google reviews.
Orthodontics · Pediatric Dentistry
Provides orthodontics and pediatric dentistry for Rifle families, serving patients for 18 years.
Ratings on this list run from 4.8 to 5.0, review counts from 7 to 203, and registry records from 1 to 19 years.
| Rank | Practice | Google rating | Reviews | Years on record | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dr. Clifford Cappelli, DMD | 4.8 | 175 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #2 | Premier Dental Of Rifle | 5.0 | 141 | 1 | General Dentistry |
| #3 | All Kids Pediatrics & Orthodontics - Rifle | 4.8 | 203 | — | General Dentistry |
| #4 | Dr. Chad Burgess, DDS | 5.0 | 7 | 19 | General Dentistry |
| #5 | All Kids Dental Pediatrics And Orthodontics | — | — | 18 | Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry |
4 of the 5 Rifle practices on this page are matched to their record in the US National Provider Identifier registry, and 4 carry a public Google rating. Details were last reviewed on August 28, 2026.
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The practices we list in Rifle, Colorado average 4.9 stars. That matches the nearby cities shown here.
| City | Average rating | Practices ranked | Top pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Clifford Cappelli, DMD |
| Denver | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Kara Arnold, DDS |
| Colorado Springs | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Thomas Baumgardner, DMD |
| Aurora | 4.9 | 5 | Aspenwood Dental Associates |
The mouth is often the first place wider health problems show up. A general dentist in Rifle, Colorado cleans and examines your teeth and treats decay while it is still small. Twice a year visits keep issues small and give the dentist time to plan any bigger work carefully.
General Dentistry4 of 5 listed practices
General dentists are your first stop for everyday care: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and preventive advice. In Rifle, offered by Dr. Clifford Cappelli, DMD, Premier Dental Of Rifle, All Kids Pediatrics & Orthodontics - Rifle and 1 more.
Orthodontics1 of 5 listed practices
Orthodontists straighten teeth and correct bite problems using braces or clear aligners, for children and adults. In Rifle, offered by All Kids Dental Pediatrics And Orthodontics.
Pediatric Dentistry1 of 5 listed practices
Pediatric dentistry covers checkups, sealants, and treatment designed for kids and teens. In Rifle, offered by All Kids Dental Pediatrics And Orthodontics.
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Our Rifle, Colorado ranking is editorial, not paid: each practice is scored on reviews, review volume, registry credentials, experience, and online presence. Sponsored spots are labeled and never change the organic order.
Read our full ranking methodologyLook at the track record
Among the 5 practices listed in Rifle, Colorado, registry records show an average of 14 years in operation, and 3 have been on record for 15 years or more. Dr. Clifford Cappelli, DMD has the longest record at 19 years. Experience matters most for complex work such as implants or root canals.
Check what patients say
The listed Rifle, Colorado practices hold 526 public Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.9. A score backed by many reviews, like the 203 for All Kids Pediatrics & Orthodontics - Rifle, tells you more than a perfect rating from a handful of patients. Recent comments about staff and comfort are often the most telling.
Pick a practice that covers your needs
1 of the 5 listed Rifle, Colorado practices offers services beyond general dentistry, including orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. If you need orthodontics, consider All Kids Dental Pediatrics And Orthodontics.
Think about location
The practices here are spread across 1 ZIP code (81650). Being close by matters most if you have kids or need several visits for one treatment.
Book a first visit
Treat your first appointment in Rifle, Colorado as a trial. If you feel rushed or pushed toward extra treatment, try another practice on this list.
A first visit to a Rifle, Colorado dental office is mostly about getting to know your mouth. The dentist usually takes X rays, checks each tooth, screens your gums, and looks for early signs of trouble. A good office will explain everything in plain language before anything is scheduled.
Fees across Rifle, Colorado practices differ by procedure and by coverage. Keeping up with checkups is the cheapest way to avoid bigger bills later. If you are uninsured, ask Rifle practices about cash prices or a membership plan.
Before you commit to a dentist in Rifle, Colorado, a few direct questions tell you a lot about the practice.
Dr. Clifford Cappelli, DMD holds the number 1 spot on our Rifle list, with a 4.8 star Google rating from 175 reviews. Premier Dental Of Rifle ranks second with a 5.0 rating.
All Kids Pediatrics & Orthodontics - Rifle has the most public Google reviews among the practices we list in Rifle, with 203. Across all 5 listed practices there are 526 reviews in total.
In Rifle, Colorado, the 4 rated practices we list average 4.9 out of 5 on Google, and the highest rating is 5.0.
Of the practices we list, Dr. Clifford Cappelli, DMD has the longest record in the national provider registry, at more than 19 years. The average across the list is 14 years.
Besides general dentistry, the listed Rifle, Colorado practices offer orthodontics (1 practice) and pediatric dentistry (1 practice).
The Rifle practices we list are in ZIP code 81650.
The Rifle, Colorado ranking comes from one score per practice that blends review quality, review volume, verified credentials, experience, and online presence across the 5 practices we compared.
Paid placements are allowed but always labeled, and they never move a practice up the organic Rifle, Colorado list.
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