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
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 ...
Wonderful, personalized dentistry-- no one even comes close to the extraordinary care that we receive at Exceptional Dentistry!
I love the outstanding sweet receptionist, professional quality hygienists and #1 dentists... EVERYONE greets me with a warm smile and kindness! I enjoy going to the dentist, when years ago I ...
I had the BEST experience in your office. I loved the hygienist, she was so friendly. The office is so clean and nice. I have never had such a great ...
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🧡 We hope your day has been filled with health, gratitude, delicious food, good company, and smiles. 😄
Exceptional Dentistry was a sponsor for the 51st annual Turkey Trot this morning. Both Dr. Alexia Oetken’s and Dr. Kristen Berning’s families participated and were among the 1500+ people registered! 😁✨
Link to results in story.
https://results.truetimeracing.com/results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1248&EId=1
#ExceptionalDentistry #turkeytrot #happythanksgiving #Dubuque #dubuquedentist #RunNowGobbleLater #Smile #Run #Walk #thankful #grateful #blessed
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🧡 We hope your day has been filled with health, gratitude, delicious food, good company, and smiles. 😄
Exceptional Dentistry was a sponsor for the 51st annual Turkey Trot this morning. Both Dr. Alexia Oetken’s and Dr. Kristen Berning’s families participated and were among the 1500+ people registered! 😁✨
Link to results in story.
https://results.truetimeracing.com/results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1248&EId=1
#ExceptionalDentistry #turkeytrot #happythanksgiving #Dubuque #dubuquedentist #RunNowGobbleLater #Smile #Run #Walk #thankful #grateful #blessed
We are so thankful for this Exceptional team! 😁🤍✨
We celebrated with
shoe shopping at @brownsshoefitdbq,
a delicious dinner at @copperkettledbq,
and duck pin bowling at @backpocketdbq! ✨
#DubuqueDentist #ExceptionalDentistry #team #smileeveryday #holidayparty #celebrate #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #Dubuque #millworkdistrictdubuque #copperkettle #duckpinbowling #teamparty #brownsshoes #funfunfun
We are so thankful for this Exceptional team! 😁🤍✨
We celebrated with
shoe shopping at @brownsshoefitdbq,
a delicious dinner at @copperkettledbq,
and duck pin bowling at @backpocketdbq! ✨
#DubuqueDentist #ExceptionalDentistry #team #smileeveryday #holidayparty #celebrate #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #Dubuque #millworkdistrictdubuque #copperkettle #duckpinbowling #teamparty #brownsshoes #funfunfun
Thanksgiving week hours 🤍
Monday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday closed
#DubuqueDentist #happythanksgivng #smile #thankful #grateful #holidayhours
Thanksgiving week hours 🤍
Monday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday closed
#DubuqueDentist #happythanksgivng #smile #thankful #grateful #holidayhours
Who won duck pin bowling?! 🎳
Watch to find out … we had a tie! 😄
The Exceptional Dentistry team had a blast duck pin bowling @backpocketdbq !
#team #dentalteam #smile #Dubuque #DubuqueDentist #CosmeticDentist #arounddubuque #whereiowastarted #dentalparty #teamwork #strike #spare #duckpin #downtowndubuque #millworkdistrict #dentistnearme #galena #peosta #familydentist #holidayparty
Who won duck pin bowling?! 🎳
Watch to find out … we had a tie! 😄
The Exceptional Dentistry team had a blast duck pin bowling @backpocketdbq !
#team #dentalteam #smile #Dubuque #DubuqueDentist #CosmeticDentist #arounddubuque #whereiowastarted #dentalparty #teamwork #strike #spare #duckpin #downtowndubuque #millworkdistrict #dentistnearme #galena #peosta #familydentist #holidayparty
The Exceptional Dentistry team had so much fun shopping local yesterday at Brown’s Shoe Fit Dubuque! 😊
We received exceptional service and expert fitting from the Brown’s Shoe Fit team. Cute Sorel boots, Sofft boots, Ugg slippers, New Balance lifestyle sneakers, comfortable Saucony and Mizuno running shoes and more filled our shopping bags!
🛍️🤍👟🥾
#shoplocal #supportsmall #localbusiness #familybusiness #Dubuque #DubuqueDentist #familydentist #cosmeticdentist #dentalteam #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #newshoes #smile #brownsshoes #iloveit
The Exceptional Dentistry team had so much fun shopping local yesterday at Brown’s Shoe Fit Dubuque! 😊
We received exceptional service and expert fitting from the Brown’s Shoe Fit team. Cute Sorel boots, Sofft boots, Ugg slippers, New Balance lifestyle sneakers, comfortable Saucony and Mizuno running shoes and more filled our shopping bags!
🛍️🤍👟🥾
#shoplocal #supportsmall #localbusiness #familybusiness #Dubuque #DubuqueDentist #familydentist #cosmeticdentist #dentalteam #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #newshoes #smile #brownsshoes #iloveit
Recently, Dr. Alexia Oetken attended the imPRES course in Charleston, one of a series of continuing education courses taught by two exceptional dentists and educators, @dramandaseay and @adamoelvis.
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This course focused on proper isolation and bonding techniques @rolanbond , creating ideal and long lasting results for patients. Dr. Alexia implemented the complete isolation techniques taught at the course upon her return, as seen in the third photo, when bonding four veneers. #blueserenity 🩵
Recently, Dr. Alexia Oetken attended the imPRES course in Charleston, one of a series of continuing education courses taught by two exceptional dentists and educators, @dramandaseay and @adamoelvis.
.
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This course focused on proper isolation and bonding techniques @rolanbond , creating ideal and long lasting results for patients. Dr. Alexia implemented the complete isolation techniques taught at the course upon her return, as seen in the third photo, when bonding four veneers. #blueserenity 🩵
✨Friendly reminder to use your remaining 2023 dental insurance benefits, HSA benefits, flex spending, etc.
✨Exceptional Dentistry has *25* office days remaining in 2023. Schedule now to beat the end of the year rush. 🤗
✨Use your 2023 dental insurance benefits before they run out, as they do not carry over to the next year.
Call or text us at 563-556-2711, or email us at [email protected] to schedule your appointments before the end of year. 😁🦷✨
#DubuqueDentist #FamilyDentist #SedationDentist #CosmeticDentist #InsuranceBenefits #Dubuque #Peosta #Dyersville #Galena #2023 #Smile #Health #ExceptionalDentistry #CleanTeeth #Endofyeargoals
✨Friendly reminder to use your remaining 2023 dental insurance benefits, HSA benefits, flex spending, etc.
✨Exceptional Dentistry has *25* office days remaining in 2023. Schedule now to beat the end of the year rush. 🤗
✨Use your 2023 dental insurance benefits before they run out, as they do not carry over to the next year.
Call or text us at 563-556-2711, or email us at [email protected] to schedule your appointments before the end of year. 😁🦷✨
#DubuqueDentist #FamilyDentist #SedationDentist #CosmeticDentist #InsuranceBenefits #Dubuque #Peosta #Dyersville #Galena #2023 #Smile #Health #ExceptionalDentistry #CleanTeeth #Endofyeargoals
Last week, we welcomed 2 classes of Resurrection preschoolers to Exceptional Dentistry for field trips!
Dr. Kristen Berning talked with the kids about what a dentist does, why teeth are important, and tips to keep their teeth healthy. 🍎 🦷🪥✨
We demonstrated what happens at a routine dental hygiene appointment, and the kids ended their visit by doing the floss dance.🕺 They had clever questions, great answers, and they were were a lot of fun! 😁
#dentalhygienemonth #dubuquedentist #smile #brushandfloss #drinkmorewater #familydentist #checkupandclean #sugarbugs #dentalfieldtrip #preschoolfieldtrip #preschool #dubuque #peosta #galena #2min2x #dentalhealth #tooth #dentistsofinstagram #instadentist #giveback #community
Last week, we welcomed 2 classes of Resurrection preschoolers to Exceptional Dentistry for field trips!
Dr. Kristen Berning talked with the kids about what a dentist does, why teeth are important, and tips to keep their teeth healthy. 🍎 🦷🪥✨
We demonstrated what happens at a routine dental hygiene appointment, and the kids ended their visit by doing the floss dance.🕺 They had clever questions, great answers, and they were were a lot of fun! 😁
#dentalhygienemonth #dubuquedentist #smile #brushandfloss #drinkmorewater #familydentist #checkupandclean #sugarbugs #dentalfieldtrip #preschoolfieldtrip #preschool #dubuque #peosta #galena #2min2x #dentalhealth #tooth #dentistsofinstagram #instadentist #giveback #community
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.