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Best Dental Implant Dentists in Lafayette, CA (2026)

37 clinics offering dental implants, rankedUpdated 1 oral surgeon0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for dental implants: Cole Brett H DDS, ranked #1 of 37 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

  2. 15

    Best specialist (oral surgeon): Yuko C. Nakamura DMD, MD, an oral surgeon on staff, 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.

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37 Lafayette clinics list dental implants and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an oral surgeon, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 3 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 implants dentists in Lafayette at a glance

Top 10 implants dentists in Lafayette at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Cole Brett H DDS73Yes
2Harvest Smile Care Dr. Jerry Liu, DDS73—
3Dastmalchi Yass DDS67—
4David J. Martin DDS APC67—
5Dental appointment67—
6Dentist Anesthesiologist - A.R. Marquez, DDS67—
7Dr. Charles Ruefenacht67—
8Dr. Robert Bernie67—
9East Bay Oral Surgery67—
10Lamorinda Dental Office67—

The 37 best implants dentists in Lafayette, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  16. #16 Art of Smile Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

    3370 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for dental implants in Lafayette: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Art of Smile Family & Cosmetic DentistryFull profile(925) 299-1504

  17. #17 Kim John H DDS

    901 Moraga Rd Suite.B, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for dental implants in Lafayette: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 12 PM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kim John H DDSFull profile(925) 284-9404

  21. #21 LALA Dental

    895 Moraga Rd Suite 6, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for dental implants in Lafayette on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at LALA DentalFull profile(925) 385-8858
    In their words

    LALA DENTAL is a boutique state-of-the-art family and cosmetic dental practice with a holistic approach to dentistry, located in the beautiful city of Lafayette, CA. Dr. Meshkin and the team focus on a unique approach to the whole body dental health. We believe that the mouth is the gateway into our bodies, and oral care and diet are the key to overall health. From individualized preventive dental care to the advanced reconstructive dentistry, Dr. Meshkin and our team place…

    From LALA Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Lamorinda Tooth Buds

    3501 School St, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for dental implants in Lafayette on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lamorinda Tooth BudsFull profile(925) 385-8051
    In their words

    We are very excited to be the first pediatric dental office in Lafayette, CA. We truly enjoy and feel honored to serve the Lamorinda community and aim to make each dental visit a fun experience that your child will not forget! ‍ Our Tooth Buds name was inspired by the fact that teeth stem from tooth buds, but also that we are "buds" with our patients and their families! The décor in each of the rooms in our office was inspired by a place that Dr. Roy has lived that has been…

    From Lamorinda Tooth Buds's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Ron Wake, DDS, Inc

    895 Moraga Rd Suite #2, Lafayette, CA 94549

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for dental implants in Lafayette on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Ron Wake, DDS, IncFull profile(925) 962-5882
    In their words

    At Ron Wake, DDS, Inc dentist office in Lafayette CA, your smile is our top priority. Dr. Ron Wake with the entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.

    From Ron Wake, DDS, Inc's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Lafayette Orthodontics

    895 Moraga Rd #3, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for dental implants in Lafayette on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lafayette OrthodonticsFull profile(925) 283-1921
    In their words

    Orthodontist Dr. Seth Osterman of Lafayette Orthodontics provides braces and Invisalign in Lafayette, CA. He is committed to providing a great orthodontic experience to residents of Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Alamo, and Pleasant Hill, CA. We are out of the office for lunch 12 - 1:30 PM daily.

    From Lafayette Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Raj Talwar DDS

    919 Moraga Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for dental implants in Lafayette on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Raj Talwar DDSFull profile(925) 283-3305

All 37 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Fatima Beheshti, DDS - Lamorinda Dental37
27East Bay Oral Surgery37
28East Bay Healthy Smiles: Dr. Andrew Ferrier, DDS37
29Innovative Dental Solutions37
30The Natural Tooth37
31Lamorinda Smiles Dental37
32Dental & Sleep Medicine Office of Michael J Selleck DDS37
33Renaissance Dental Group37
34Lafayette Dental Group37
35Jordan Richert33
36Patel Vibhuti DDS33
37Contra Costa Dental Society14

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What are dental implants?

A dental implant is a small titanium or zirconia post placed in the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. After it fuses with the bone, a crown, bridge or denture is attached on top. Implants need enough healthy bone and gum to support them.

Dental implants: specialist or general dentist?

Implants are placed by oral surgeons, periodontists, and general dentists with extra implant training. Specialists are often recommended when bone grafting, sinus lifts, or full-arch cases like All-on-4 are involved. The crown is often made by a general dentist or prosthodontist.

1 of Lafayette's 37 clinics offering dental implants has an oral surgeon on staff. See oral surgeons in Lafayette

How much do dental implants cost in Lafayette?

Typical ranges in USD for Lafayette, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do dental implants cost in Lafayette?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Single implant post and abutment$2,250–$5,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Single implant with crown$4,500–$9,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Bone graft (if needed)$470–$4,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
All-on-4 full arch, per arch$22,600–$45,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dental implants cost guide for Lafayette

What to expect from dental implants

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Dental implants: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsTypically 3–6 visits over several months
Chair timeAbout 1–2 hours to place a single implant
RecoveryA few days of soreness; the implant usually needs 3–6 months to fuse before the final crown
When to see a specialistBone loss that needs grafting, multiple missing teeth, full-arch replacement, or medical conditions affecting healing

How we ranked Lafayette implants dentists

We scored 37 Lafayette clinics offering dental implants on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 10 were excluded (10 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lafayette data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dental implants in Lafayette: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental implants dentist in Lafayette?

Cole Brett H DDS ranks #1 of 37 Lafayette clinics offering dental implants by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Harvest Smile Care Dr. Jerry Liu, DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an oral surgeon on staff.

How much do dental implants cost in Lafayette, CA?

Dental implants in Lafayette typically costs $2,100–$8,400 USD. By type: single implant post and abutment $2,250–$5,250; single implant with crown $4,500–$9,000; bone graft (if needed) $470–$4,500. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Lafayette do dental implants?

Yes. 36 of the 37 Lafayette clinics offering dental implants do not list an oral surgeon, so general dentists there typically provide it. 1 lists an oral surgeon on staff. Typical reasons to see an oral surgeon: bone loss that needs grafting, multiple missing teeth, full-arch replacement, or medical conditions affecting healing.

Are dental implants covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Coverage for implants varies widely. Some dental plans cover part of the cost as major care, often subject to waiting periods and annual maximums; many do not. Medicaid rarely covers implants for adults. Ask for a written estimate.

Do dental implants hurt?

Implant placement is done under local anesthetic, and many clinics offer sedation, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Afterward, soreness and swelling for a few days are common. Many patients say recovery is similar to a tooth extraction.

Which Lafayette dental implants dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 37 Lafayette clinics offering dental implants list Saturday hours, including Cole Brett H DDS, Art of Smile Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and Barnali Roy. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer dental implants in Lafayette?

37 Lafayette clinics list dental implants in our data. 1 of them lists an oral surgeon on staff. They include Yuko C. Nakamura DMD, MD. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Lafayette

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 41 clinics.
  2. : 10 duplicate listings merged.

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