Claimed on Google651 reviews
Kai Steele Dentistry is at 11282 M-140, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 1.7 miles south of central South Haven. Google files it under "Dentist". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.99.
South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan
Dentists in South Haven, MI (2026)
10 dentists with a South Haven address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best dentist in South Haven, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring dentist in South Haven, MI on TownAnswer is Kai Steele Dentistry, with a score of 73 out of 100 (5.0 stars from 651 Google reviews). Next are South Haven Family Dentistry (66) and Dr. Verne Ticknor DDS (64). We scored 6 dentists with a South Haven address and list 4 more with no Google rating yet.
This page has fewer than three scored businesses, so we keep it out of search results until it has more. The nearest city pages are listed below.
South Haven at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 10 dentists with a South Haven mailing address. 6 list a website, 5 have claimed their Google listing and 0 take online bookings.
None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed dentist in South Haven is Kai Steele Dentistry with 651 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 5.0 stars.
What to ask before you hire
- Does the office take your dental insurance, or post its prices?
- How soon can a new patient be seen?
- Will you get a written treatment plan and cost before any work?
- Do they see emergencies the same day?
- Check the dentist on LARA Verify a License.
Dentists in South Haven, ranked
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every dentist here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Claimed on Google100 reviews
You will find South Haven Family Dentistry at 1088 S Bailey Ave, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 0.8 miles south of central South Haven. Google files it under "Cosmetic dentist" and also Dentist. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.86.
Claimed on Google
You will find Dr. Verne Ticknor DDS at 900 S Bailey Ave, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 0.6 miles south of central South Haven. Google files it under "Dentist" and also Cosmetic dentist, Dental hygienist, Denture care center. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.84.
Claimed on Google
Norman Maly DDS is at 05055 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 0.5 miles east of central South Haven. Google files it under "Dentist". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.76.
Claimed on Google
Blue Star Family Dentistry is at 05055 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090. That is 0.5 miles east of the South Haven city center. Its Google category is "Dentist". Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.65 after the review-count adjustment.
South Haven Family Dentistry: Leavitt Frederick DDS lists its address as 1088 S Bailey Ave A, South Haven, MI 49090. That is 0.8 miles south of the South Haven city center. Its Google category is "Dentist". After we adjust for review count, its 3.5 stars count as 4.39. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Not scored yet
These businesses have a South Haven address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
07
Blanks Debbie
No Google rating yet
n/anot scored
Blanks Debbie is at 900 S Bailey Ave, South Haven, MI 49090. That is 0.8 miles south of the South Haven city center. Google files it under "Dentist". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
08
Dr. Kia Steel DDS
No Google rating yet
n/anot scored
You will find Dr. Kia Steel DDS at 11998 I-196BL, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 1.7 miles south of central South Haven. Its Google category is "Dentist". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
09
Hassenrik Barb
No Google rating yet
n/anot scored
Hassenrik Barb is at 900 S Bailey Ave, South Haven, MI 49090. It sits about 0.8 miles south of central South Haven. Its Google category is "Dentist". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
10
Holbrook Cynthia
No Google rating yet
n/anot scored
You will find Holbrook Cynthia at 11282 M-140, South Haven, MI 49090. That is 1.7 miles south of the South Haven city center. Google files it under "Dentist". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Steele Dentistry | 73 | B | 5.0 | 651 | 11282 M-140 |
| 2 | South Haven Family Dentistry | 66 | B- | 4.9 | 100 | 1088 S Bailey Ave |
| 3 | Dr. Verne Ticknor DDS | 64 | C+ | 4.9 | 57 | 900 S Bailey Ave |
| 4 | Norman Maly DDS | 58 | C | 5.0 | 9 | 05055 Blue Star Hwy |
| 5 | Blue Star Family Dentistry | 51 | C | 5.0 | 1 | 05055 Blue Star Hwy |
| 6 | South Haven Family Dentistry: Leavitt Frederick DDS | 43 | C- | 3.5 | 4 | 1088 S Bailey Ave A |
About South Haven
3,998residents
$68,239median household income
61.7median age
70.7%owner-occupied homes
$454,100median home value
2,047households
South Haven has 3,998 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for South Haven city). The median age is 61.7, and the median household income is $68,239.
70.7 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $454,100. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 10 dentists with a South Haven mailing address: 25.0 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
How to choose a dentist in South Haven
Every Michigan dentist holds a licence from LARA. You can check a name and any public discipline on LARA Verify a License.
Ask whether the office is in network with your insurance. Out-of-network offices can still file the claim, but your share is often higher.
Before any large treatment, ask for a written plan with the cost of each step and what insurance is expected to pay.
Ask how the office handles emergencies after hours.
A general dentist can refer you to a specialist (orthodontist, endodontist, oral surgeon) when a case needs one.
Dentists near South Haven
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Questions
How many dentists are in South Haven, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 10 dentists with a South Haven mailing address. 6 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Who is the top-rated dentist in South Haven?
Kai Steele Dentistry has the highest TownAnswer score in South Haven: 73 out of 100, from 5.0 stars and 651 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
How is the score worked out?
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
Can a business pay to rank higher?
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Which dentists near South Haven are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Bangor (10.0 miles), Pullman (11.1 miles), Hartford (14.5 miles), Coloma (15.0 miles).
What should I ask a dentist before I hire?
Does the office take your dental insurance, or post its prices? How soon can a new patient be seen? Will you get a written treatment plan and cost before any work?
Which county is South Haven in?
South Haven is in Van Buren County. See every dentist in the county on the Van Buren County page.
How often is this page updated?
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
Sources
- Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, categories, hours)
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year, South Haven city
- LARA: verify a licence
- Michigan Dental Association
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.