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Great Plains Dental is a family-friendly practice in Sioux Falls offering general dentistry with special interests in orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and children's dentistry.
About Great Plains Dental
Young children get particular attention here, from 3D-printed toy rewards to a free annual kids' dental day, and some reviews mention billing disputes escalating to collections.
Great Plains Dental is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign and TMJ treatment alongside routine care. Reviews point to a strong focus on young patients and families managing several kids' appointments at once, mentioning perks like 3D-printed toy rewards and a free annual kids' dental day. Dr. Brock Nelsen and Dr. Kris McKinney are frequently mentioned for spending extra time with anxious patients and handling more complicated cases. A notable number of reviews also raise concerns about billing and insurance miscommunication, including bills that escalated to collections.
Summary of 205 patient reviews, June 2012–September 2026, updated September 2026
Great Plains Dental is a family-friendly practice in Sioux Falls offering general dentistry with special interests in orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and children's dentistry.
The practice is led by Dr. Kris McKinney, a certified Invisalign doctor with advanced orthodontic training, and Dr. William Schultz. They serve patients of all ages including children, teens, and adults.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Great Plains Dental provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Kris McKinney, DDS
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Dr. William Schultz, DDS
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What patients say
Latest review 2 months ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Orthodontic-related reviews mention adult Invisalign treatment handled alongside routine checkups, as well as two children who wore braces over several years, with traditional braces sometimes recommended over Invisalign depending on the case.
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| Friendly staff | 70 | 2 |
| The dentist | 60 | 1 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 30 | 1 |
| Clear explanations | 26 | 2 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 22 | 3 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 14 | 10 |
| Great with kids | 22 | 1 |
| Treatment results | 13 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
I've been seeing Dr. Ryan and the team for about 3 years now, and since my first visit I've been so thankful for them. I was always afraid of going to the dentist due to experiences as a kid, but an issue with a filling a few years back landed me at Great Plains Dental and now I actually look forward to my semi-annual visits due to how much care the entire team puts into making sure their patients are well taken care of and feel comfortable. Today marked my son's first ever dentist appointment, and Dr. Ryan was amazing at making sure he felt safe, comfortable, and that his needs were taken care of. He's already asking me when he gets to visit "the tooth doctor" again. I'm beyond grateful for this team, and my family and I plan to continue coming to Great Plains Dental for many years to come.
I have had great experiences here! Katie did a wonderful job cleaning my teeth and Dr. Ryan is great! Everyone is so kind and they go above and beyond.
This dental facility can't even bother to call it's patients before sending them to collections. Over $7. They also don't give a rats ass if you've fallen on hard times and will continue to add on late fees, turning a $7 bill into $20+. Don't use them unless you're not living paycheck to paycheck. Honestly, if you can't be bothered to charge patients in office at the time of visit for something as stupid as a toothbrush, you shouldn't even bother charging them 2 weeks after to begin with.
My dental hygienist provided great service as well was efficient. They really mean Great in Great Plains Dental.
I am a new patient. They took care of my insurance issues and explained my next steps well. I was greeted immediately, the lobby and patient areas were clean and organized with tvs to watch, my cleaning was thorough but gentle, the dentist took time to know me and they sent me home with all the goodies including whitening strips. I will definitely be back!!
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