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 ...
Dr. Kristen Berning spent her morning volunteering with @neiowacc dental assisting students. The students did a great job capturing sets of full mouth series of radiographs on their patients. The students are kind, well-prepared, and professional. They have an excellent team of NICC instructors. The future continues to be bright for dental care in our area! 😁 The Tri-State area is lucky to have Northeast Iowa Community College offering quality education for many important professions for our community.
#GiveBack #Volunteer ✨🤍
#Dubuque #Peosta #dubuqueiowa #tristates
#Professionals #TradeSchools #DentalCareers #DentalAssistants #DentalHygienist #DubuqueDentist #Smile #HealthyTeeth #BrushandFloss #DubuqueIA #dentalassisting #dentalassistantlife #dentalassistantjob #NICC #smile #exceptionaldentistry
Dr. Kristen Berning spent her morning volunteering with @neiowacc dental assisting students. The students did a great job capturing sets of full mouth series of radiographs on their patients. The students are kind, well-prepared, and professional. They have an excellent team of NICC instructors. The future continues to be bright for dental care in our area! 😁 The Tri-State area is lucky to have Northeast Iowa Community College offering quality education for many important professions for our community.
#GiveBack #Volunteer ✨🤍
#Dubuque #Peosta #dubuqueiowa #tristates
#Professionals #TradeSchools #DentalCareers #DentalAssistants #DentalHygienist #DubuqueDentist #Smile #HealthyTeeth #BrushandFloss #DubuqueIA #dentalassisting #dentalassistantlife #dentalassistantjob #NICC #smile #exceptionaldentistry
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
✨ Behind every successful dental practice is an incredible administrative professional team. Today we celebrate Bethany and Terra! They are the welcoming smiles you see when you first enter Exceptional Dentistry. 😊 We appreciate their hard work, dedication, organization, and kindness. Thanks for everything you do!
Out team enjoyed @jumbleorganiccoffee today to celebrate #adminprofessionalday 💗
#teamwork #dentalteam #Dubuque #arounddubuque #Dubuquedentist #exceptionaldentistry #admin #adminday #adminteam #thankyou #smile #coffee #cosmeticdentistry #familydentist
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
✨ Behind every successful dental practice is an incredible administrative professional team. Today we celebrate Bethany and Terra! They are the welcoming smiles you see when you first enter Exceptional Dentistry. 😊 We appreciate their hard work, dedication, organization, and kindness. Thanks for everything you do!
Out team enjoyed @jumbleorganiccoffee today to celebrate #adminprofessionalday 💗
#teamwork #dentalteam #Dubuque #arounddubuque #Dubuquedentist #exceptionaldentistry #admin #adminday #adminteam #thankyou #smile #coffee #cosmeticdentistry #familydentist
Happy Solar Eclipse Day! 😎 ☀️
Wherever you are… we hope you were able to enjoy some of the solar eclipse 2024! Here in Dubuque, IA, we didn’t experience totality, but the ~87% eclipse of the sun was pretty amazing to witness! 🤩
#dubuque #dubuquedentist #arounddubuque #solareclipse #solareclipse2024 #eclipseglasses #eclipsegum #smile #dentalteamfun #dentalteam #sunny #happymonday #totaleclipseoftheheart #peosta #galena #eclipse #smileeveryday
Happy Solar Eclipse Day! 😎 ☀️
Wherever you are… we hope you were able to enjoy some of the solar eclipse 2024! Here in Dubuque, IA, we didn’t experience totality, but the ~87% eclipse of the sun was pretty amazing to witness! 🤩
#dubuque #dubuquedentist #arounddubuque #solareclipse #solareclipse2024 #eclipseglasses #eclipsegum #smile #dentalteamfun #dentalteam #sunny #happymonday #totaleclipseoftheheart #peosta #galena #eclipse #smileeveryday
Happy Solar Eclipse Day! 😎
#dubuque #arounddubuque #dubuqueeclipse #2024eclipse #eclipse2024 #whereiowastarted #dubuquedentist #dubuqueia #smile #areyouready #eclipseglasses
Happy Solar Eclipse Day! 😎
#dubuque #arounddubuque #dubuqueeclipse #2024eclipse #eclipse2024 #whereiowastarted #dubuquedentist #dubuqueia #smile #areyouready #eclipseglasses
Let’s go Hawkeyes! 🖤💛🏀
Today the University of Iowa women’s basketball team competes in the national championship game!
#GoHawks @iowawbb #ncaawbb #championship #marchmadness #basketball #ncaa #collegesports #iowahawkeyes #ncaabasketball #hawkeyes #iowa #dubuqueiowa #dubuqueia
Let’s go Hawkeyes! 🖤💛🏀
Today the University of Iowa women’s basketball team competes in the national championship game!
#GoHawks @iowawbb #ncaawbb #championship #marchmadness #basketball #ncaa #collegesports #iowahawkeyes #ncaabasketball #hawkeyes #iowa #dubuqueiowa #dubuqueia
March is Nutrition Month! 🍓🦷
Check out the TOOTH- shaped strawberry that one of our hygienists, Cass, recently spotted at work! 🍓🦷✨🤗
Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods promotes healthy teeth and gums. A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and calcium-rich foods support a healthy smile as well as a healthy body! Crunchy fruits and vegetables help clean teeth, freshen breath, and contain water and vitamins. Vitamins D and K2, as well as other vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are very important for your teeth and overall health. 🍓✨
#healthydiet #ispy #dentaldiet #strawberrytooth #nutrition #dubuque #arounddubuque #dubuquedentist #familydentist #smile #exceptionalsmiles #vitaminc #vitamind #fruitsandveggies #strawberry #teeth
March is Nutrition Month! 🍓🦷
Check out the TOOTH- shaped strawberry that one of our hygienists, Cass, recently spotted at work! 🍓🦷✨🤗
Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods promotes healthy teeth and gums. A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and calcium-rich foods support a healthy smile as well as a healthy body! Crunchy fruits and vegetables help clean teeth, freshen breath, and contain water and vitamins. Vitamins D and K2, as well as other vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are very important for your teeth and overall health. 🍓✨
#healthydiet #ispy #dentaldiet #strawberrytooth #nutrition #dubuque #arounddubuque #dubuquedentist #familydentist #smile #exceptionalsmiles #vitaminc #vitamind #fruitsandveggies #strawberry #teeth
Five Star Friday. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much to our patients for these kind reviews. Thank you to our dental team for being exceptional! 💗
Spread the love and tell someone “thank you” today for the positive impact they make! 🤍
#thankyou #dentist #DubuqueDentist #googlereviews #smile #dentalteam #makeadifference #fivestars #sharethelove #dentistnearme #fivestardentist #Dubuque #Peosta #Galena #Dyersville #cosmeticdentist #familydentist #dentistreviews
Five Star Friday. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much to our patients for these kind reviews. Thank you to our dental team for being exceptional! 💗
Spread the love and tell someone “thank you” today for the positive impact they make! 🤍
#thankyou #dentist #DubuqueDentist #googlereviews #smile #dentalteam #makeadifference #fivestars #sharethelove #dentistnearme #fivestardentist #Dubuque #Peosta #Galena #Dyersville #cosmeticdentist #familydentist #dentistreviews
Happy Dental Assistants Week! ✨
Our dental assistants are versatile and talented team members who ensure all our patients feel important and comfortable. 🤍 They keep the office running smooth with their attention to detail and vast knowledge of all things!
Thank you so much to Amy, Maureen and Larae for all you do. Your kindness makes a big difference! ✨
Celebrating with drinks from @thespot.downtown! 🎉
#dentalteam #DARW2024 #dentalassistant #dentalassistantrecoginitionweek #dubuque #dubuquedentist #smile #exceptionalsmiles #peosta #dyersville #galena #thespotdowntown #thankyou #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #thecremedelacreme
@adaadental
Happy Dental Assistants Week! ✨
Our dental assistants are versatile and talented team members who ensure all our patients feel important and comfortable. 🤍 They keep the office running smooth with their attention to detail and vast knowledge of all things!
Thank you so much to Amy, Maureen and Larae for all you do. Your kindness makes a big difference! ✨
Celebrating with drinks from @thespot.downtown! 🎉
#dentalteam #DARW2024 #dentalassistant #dentalassistantrecoginitionweek #dubuque #dubuquedentist #smile #exceptionalsmiles #peosta #dyersville #galena #thespotdowntown #thankyou #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #thecremedelacreme
@adaadental
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.