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 ...
✨Traci, a hygienist on our team, recently stopped by her son’s classroom at Carver Elementary to talk about what it’s like to visit the dentist and how to keep those little smiles healthy. 😁🤍
✨Since March is Oral Health Month, it’s a great time for a quick reminder: brush twice a day, floss daily, and choose healthy snacks! Whether Traci is teaching a classroom of preschoolers or helping her son, Charlie, at his own check-up (swipe to see his smile!), the goal is always the same—healthy habits at every age. 🦷😁🤍
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Grateful for our amazing patients and their kind words. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Your trust means everything to our team at Exceptional Dentistry! ☺️
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Happy first day of spring! ☀️🌸
The Exceptional Dentistry team took a little break this week to have some fun at Cornerstone Nursery. We spent the afternoon building bouquets and potting new houseplants to take home. 🪴
It was the perfect way to reset—plenty of laughs, learning, and beautiful creations. The flowers are lovely, but another best part was the time spent together! ☺️
Huge thanks to Jake, Morgan, and Bess for such a fun afternoon and being great teachers!
We’re big fans of Cornerstone Nursery! 💕
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Due to the winter storm, Exceptional Dentistry will be closed today, Monday, March 16.
On the bright side… have you seen the forecast?
67° this weekend!! 👀☀️😄6️⃣7️⃣😉
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✨ Happy National Dentist’s Day! 😁🦷
We’re grateful for the Exceptional Dentistry team and our wonderful patients who make coming to work each day so rewarding. Thank you for the sweet surprise this week — the flowers and cookies made our day. 🌸🍪🫶🏼
— Dr. Kristen Berning & Dr. Alexia Oetken
✨ Happy Dental Assistants Week! 🦷
Dental assistants do a little bit of everything! They keep our days running smoothly, support our doctors, and help patients feel comfortable and cared for. Their attention to detail makes a difference every day. 🩵
✨ Thank you, Amy, Maureen, and Arianna — we appreciate you very much! 😊
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Good vibes only 😎🤙✨
At Exceptional Dentistry, our goal is to make dental visits positive and stress-free. We believe the dentist should be a place where kids feel comfortable and confident, helping them build a foundation for healthy smiles that last a lifetime. 😁✨
We’re lucky to care for so many great families in our community. Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month! 🦷✨
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Healthy Mouth. Healthy Body. Healthy Heart. 🦷❤️
❤️ Reducing inflammation in your mouth is an effective way to support heart health. Our incredible hygienists can help you stay on track with professional care and personalized tips. Prevention today supports health tomorrow! ❤️
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