EXCEPTIONAL. DENTISTRY. DEFINED.
Welcome to Exceptional Dentistry
Dubuque dentists Kristen Berning, Alexia Oetken, Ted Murray and the friendly team at Exceptional Dentistry want you to experience how comfortable modern dentistry has become and how beautiful your smile can be. Exceptional Dentistry has twice been named the Dubuque area FAVORITE dental office by the Her Magazine, a publication of the Telegraph Herald. Within moments of stepping into our office, you will realize that this is not your average dental office. The facility was designed to accommodate state-of-the-art technology and create a spacious environment in which all generations could feel comfortable. The quality details and clean lines were established to reflect our goal of exceeding expectations.
The Exceptional Dentistry Mission
It is our mission to deliver the very best health-centered, cosmetic, and anti-aging treatment to maintain or create natural, beautiful smiles. We provide value for our patients by ensuring the treatment that they receive is of the highest quality and that they are thoroughly satisfied with their care.
We know that modern dentistry can provide many options and sometimes all of the choices can be overwhelming. Our patients are more educated about their dental health than most and choose our office because they appreciate and value the difference. Our patients are top priority and we look to establish long-lasting relationships. Read our many wonderful patient reviews of our Dubuque Dentists.
Meet Our Dental Team
I’ve been going for check ups/cleanings several years. Had some other dental work done and the information and service is excellent.
Everyone at the office is so friendly and helpful! I get very sensory defensive and anxious and they are always so sensitive to that and constantly doing things to make ...
Thank you for the outstanding care you have given me and my family. I believe that you truly saved my teeth and my smile with the restorative work that you ...
Took my 4 week old son to get looked at for lip and tongue ties, and the dentist was so knowledgeable about the problems she was seeing in him. All of ...
This is the friendliest, most comfortable dentist office and dental experience I’ve ever had. I went there at the recommendation of my wife, also a patient there. I highly ...
I completely trust the entire Exceptional Dentistry staff to perform any dental work I need done. This office is responsible for curing my absolute fear of dental offices. I no ...
☀️ Smiles, sunshine, and summer fun! Our team at Exceptional Dentistry soaked up every moment and made memories in our HAPPY places this summer. 🎶😁
Keep a lookout in the video for Dr. Ted Murray on a boat on the Mississippi River — one of his favorite places! 🚤 This year he retired, and we couldn’t be more grateful for all he has done for us. We celebrate his amazing career, his vision for our practice, and the exceptional care he provided to so many patients over the years. Congratulations, Dr. Murray! 💛
As the school year and new routines kick off, we’re wishing you joy, health, and plenty of reasons to keep smiling. 😁
#SummerHighlights #ExceptionalDentistry #smile #DentalTeamFun #BackToSchool #KeepSmiling #SmileMore #DubuqueDentist #Retirement #Dubuque #AroundDubuque #dubuqueIA #familydentist #happyplace #cosmeticdentist #mississippiriver
☀️ Smiles, sunshine, and summer fun! Our team at Exceptional Dentistry soaked up every moment and made memories in our HAPPY places this summer. 🎶😁
Keep a lookout in the video for Dr. Ted Murray on a boat on the Mississippi River — one of his favorite places! 🚤 This year he retired, and we couldn’t be more grateful for all he has done for us. We celebrate his amazing career, his vision for our practice, and the exceptional care he provided to so many patients over the years. Congratulations, Dr. Murray! 💛
As the school year and new routines kick off, we’re wishing you joy, health, and plenty of reasons to keep smiling. 😁
#SummerHighlights #ExceptionalDentistry #smile #DentalTeamFun #BackToSchool #KeepSmiling #SmileMore #DubuqueDentist #Retirement #Dubuque #AroundDubuque #dubuqueIA #familydentist #happyplace #cosmeticdentist #mississippiriver
Hello! 👋 Just a quick update on our office hours now that Labor Day has passed!
🦷 We’re here to care for your smiles during these hours:
• Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you soon at Exceptional Dentistry! 😁💙✨
#DubuqueDentist #OfficeHours #FamilyDentist #CosmeticDentist #Dubuque #Galena #Peosta #Dyersville #AsburyRoad #SmileMore #DentistNearMe
Hello! 👋 Just a quick update on our office hours now that Labor Day has passed!
🦷 We’re here to care for your smiles during these hours:
• Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you soon at Exceptional Dentistry! 😁💙✨
#DubuqueDentist #OfficeHours #FamilyDentist #CosmeticDentist #Dubuque #Galena #Peosta #Dyersville #AsburyRoad #SmileMore #DentistNearMe
Kicking off the school year with a Hawkeye smile! 🦷💛🖤
Dr. Berning had a special trip to Iowa City to visit her daughter (a new Hawkeye!) and stop by her alma mater, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry—where Dr. Kristen Berning, Dr. Alexia Oetken, and Dr. Ted Murray ALL earned their dental degrees. #DDS
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We’re wishing everyone—students, teachers, coaches, athletes, and families—a fantastic start to the school year! ✨
#GoHawks #HawkeyeDentists #ExceptionalDentistry #FamilyAndSmiles #DubuqueDentist #FamilyDentist #iowacollegeofdentistry #IowaDentists #smile #iowacity #cosmeticdentist #iowafootball #backtoshool #dubuqueia #peosta #dyersville #galena
Kicking off the school year with a Hawkeye smile! 🦷💛🖤
Dr. Berning had a special trip to Iowa City to visit her daughter (a new Hawkeye!) and stop by her alma mater, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry—where Dr. Kristen Berning, Dr. Alexia Oetken, and Dr. Ted Murray ALL earned their dental degrees. #DDS
🦷🖤💛
We’re wishing everyone—students, teachers, coaches, athletes, and families—a fantastic start to the school year! ✨
#GoHawks #HawkeyeDentists #ExceptionalDentistry #FamilyAndSmiles #DubuqueDentist #FamilyDentist #iowacollegeofdentistry #IowaDentists #smile #iowacity #cosmeticdentist #iowafootball #backtoshool #dubuqueia #peosta #dyersville #galena
Smiles worth sharing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our patients say it best—see why families trust Exceptional Dentistry in Dubuque! 🦷✨➡️
📱 (563) 556-2711
📍 4200 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
💻 www.triexceptional.com
#dubuque #dubuqueiowa #dubuquedentist #peosta #galena #dyersville #cosmeticdentist #familydentist #dentistnearme #dentistreviews #veneers #invisalign #smile #dubuqueIA
Smiles worth sharing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our patients say it best—see why families trust Exceptional Dentistry in Dubuque! 🦷✨➡️
📱 (563) 556-2711
📍 4200 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
💻 www.triexceptional.com
#dubuque #dubuqueiowa #dubuquedentist #peosta #galena #dyersville #cosmeticdentist #familydentist #dentistnearme #dentistreviews #veneers #invisalign #smile #dubuqueIA
✨Smile Glow-Up Alert! ✨
This patient dreamed of a smile makeover—and now she’s beaming with confidence! Dr. Kristen Berning created her new look with two porcelain veneers and two porcelain crowns, after Dr. Quinn Morarend performed a cosmetic gum tissue procedure.
Fall is a great time to invest in yourself—whether you’ve been thinking about a smile upgrade for upcoming family photos, holidays, or simply to enjoy your best smile. Call or text us today—your dream smile may be closer than you think! 😁
See more smile transformations here 👉 https://www.triexceptional.com/gallery-procedure/porcelain-veneers/
💻 www.triexceptional.com
📞 563-556-2711
📍 4200 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
#Dubuque #DubuqueDentist #CosmeticDentist #SmileMakeover #BeforeAndAfter #gumlift #ExceptionalDentistry #Veneers #CosmeticDentistry #Smile #DentalCare #DubuqueIowa #Galena #Peosta #Dyersville #dubuqueia #DrKristenBerning @morarendperio
✨Smile Glow-Up Alert! ✨
This patient dreamed of a smile makeover—and now she’s beaming with confidence! Dr. Kristen Berning created her new look with two porcelain veneers and two porcelain crowns, after Dr. Quinn Morarend performed a cosmetic gum tissue procedure.
Fall is a great time to invest in yourself—whether you’ve been thinking about a smile upgrade for upcoming family photos, holidays, or simply to enjoy your best smile. Call or text us today—your dream smile may be closer than you think! 😁
See more smile transformations here 👉 https://www.triexceptional.com/gallery-procedure/porcelain-veneers/
💻 www.triexceptional.com
📞 563-556-2711
📍 4200 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
#Dubuque #DubuqueDentist #CosmeticDentist #SmileMakeover #BeforeAndAfter #gumlift #ExceptionalDentistry #Veneers #CosmeticDentistry #Smile #DentalCare #DubuqueIowa #Galena #Peosta #Dyersville #dubuqueia #DrKristenBerning @morarendperio
Nothing says summer like a slice of local watermelon! 🍉 This week, our team is taking home Fincel’s farm-fresh watermelons—a sweet way to say “thank you” for all they do and to support a local family farm.
Watermelon isn’t just delicious—it’s packed with water and vitamins that help keep your smile bright and your body healthy. Here’s to fresh produce, happy smiles, and supporting our community. 💚
#SliceSmileRepeat #SupportLocal #FincelsWatermelon #TeamExceptional #HealthySmiles #Dubuque #fincels #Dubuquedentist #DubuqueIA #familydentist #smile #cosmeticdentist #eathealthyfood #kidsdentist
Nothing says summer like a slice of local watermelon! 🍉 This week, our team is taking home Fincel’s farm-fresh watermelons—a sweet way to say “thank you” for all they do and to support a local family farm.
Watermelon isn’t just delicious—it’s packed with water and vitamins that help keep your smile bright and your body healthy. Here’s to fresh produce, happy smiles, and supporting our community. 💚
#SliceSmileRepeat #SupportLocal #FincelsWatermelon #TeamExceptional #HealthySmiles #Dubuque #fincels #Dubuquedentist #DubuqueIA #familydentist #smile #cosmeticdentist #eathealthyfood #kidsdentist
📚☀️ Exceptional Dentistry is proud to be a 2025 Summer Library Sponsor for the Dubuque County Library District!
We love supporting community literacy and encouraging kids to keep learning, growing, and smiling all summer long. 😎❤️
#ReadEveryDay #CommunityLiteracy #DubuqueDentist #SummerReading #SupportLocal #FamilyDentist #kidsdentist #SmileMore #DubuqueCounty #Peosta #Farley #Epworth #Asbury #HolyCross #DubCoLib @dubcolib
📚☀️ Exceptional Dentistry is proud to be a 2025 Summer Library Sponsor for the Dubuque County Library District!
We love supporting community literacy and encouraging kids to keep learning, growing, and smiling all summer long. 😎❤️
#ReadEveryDay #CommunityLiteracy #DubuqueDentist #SummerReading #SupportLocal #FamilyDentist #kidsdentist #SmileMore #DubuqueCounty #Peosta #Farley #Epworth #Asbury #HolyCross #DubCoLib @dubcolib
Happy 4th of July from all of us at Exceptional Dentistry! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
Today we celebrate freedom, unity, and the brave individuals who make it all possible. Wishing you a safe, joy-filled Independence Day surrounded by those you love. Enjoy the sunshine, fireworks, and fun!
❤️🤍💙
#Happy4th #IndependenceDay #Dubuque #DubuqueDentist #ExceptionalDentistry #LandOfTheFree #HomeOfTheBrave #4thOfJuly #MississippiRiver #FireworksFun #FamilyDentist
Happy 4th of July from all of us at Exceptional Dentistry! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
Today we celebrate freedom, unity, and the brave individuals who make it all possible. Wishing you a safe, joy-filled Independence Day surrounded by those you love. Enjoy the sunshine, fireworks, and fun!
❤️🤍💙
#Happy4th #IndependenceDay #Dubuque #DubuqueDentist #ExceptionalDentistry #LandOfTheFree #HomeOfTheBrave #4thOfJuly #MississippiRiver #FireworksFun #FamilyDentist
Modern Dentistry with a Gentle Touch
We understand many patients experience dental anxiety. Exceptional Dentistry’s approach features a gentle touch, so important for children and those suffering from dental anxiety. We offer sedation dentistry as an excellent option for anxious or fearful patients because we value patient comfort. Sedation Dentistry options include nitrous oxide, conscious oral sedation and intravenous sedation. As members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, we dedicate hundreds of continuing education hours per year as a commitment to our craft and advanced training. Progress is impossible without change. We enjoy what we do. We enjoy who we do it for. And we enjoy who we do it with.
