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Best Dental Implant Dentists in Merced, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for dental implants: Ajay R. Patel, DDS, ranked #1 of 56 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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    Best specialist (oral surgeon): Merced Modern Dentistry, an oral surgeon on staff, 4.6★ from 125 Google reviews.

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56 Merced clinics list dental implants and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an oral surgeon and 4 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 implants dentists in Merced at a glance

Top 10 implants dentists in Merced at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)
1Ajay R. Patel, DDS73——
2Castle Family Dental: Bachour M G DDS73——
3Dr. Chen-Tsung Chang Family Dentistry73——
4Mishra DDS Inc73——
5Spencer Rowan DDS, Creed Rowan DMD73——
6Merced Modern Dentistry68Yes (oral surgeon)4.6★ (125)
7Apple Dental: Megally Ahmed R DDS67——
8Chang Joao F DDS67——
9Dentist67——
10Dr. David L. Gresham, DDS67——

The 56 best implants dentists in Merced, 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.

  4. #4 Mishra DDS Inc

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for dental implants in Merced on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mishra DDS IncFull profile
    In their words

    We provide advanced care Dental services which include cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and all kind of dental prosthesis including dentures, fixed dentures, partials, crowns, bridges, veneers, etc. Dr. Mishra is a specialist in advanced dentistry and truly believes in our motto of ‘Beautiful Smiles through Exceptional Dentistry’

    From Mishra DDS Inc's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 56 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #56, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Evershine Dental Group, Swetha Nadipally DDS47Sat
27El Portal Dental Group47Sat
28El Portal Dental Group: Khang C. Nguyen, DDS47Sat
29Children's Dentistry of Merced37
30Merced Family Dental Care37
31Merced Pediatric Dentistry37
32Thomas E. Lequia, DDS & Robert L. Hill, DDS37
33Precision Family Dentistry of Merced - Nathan Miller DDS, Jeremy Skinner DDS37
34Precision Family Dentistry of North Merced - Andrew Johnson DDS37
35Yosemite Dental Jun Ho Lee DDS37
36APPLE DENTAL37
37Dudley M Pang, DDS, Inc.37
38Olive Dental Care37
39The Dental Spa at Propes - Merced Dentist37
40Mahasucon Thida DDS37
41Solomon Her, DDS, Inc.37
42Dr. Abdulghani Amro33
43Golden Valley Health Centers Merced Dental33
44Yosemite Dental Society33
45Bear Creek Family Dental33
46Merced Family Dental Care: Lee Hyun Y DDS33
47Children's Choice Dental Care33
48Edward Yoo DDS33
49VON GOODIN, DDS, INC.33
50Merced Dental Group33
51Dental Hygiene 2U28
52Mr. Steven Rowan28
53Western Dental & Orthodontics24Sat
54Dr. Irwan H. Murni, DMD17
55ABC Dental Center14
56Shine Dental Group5

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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 Merced's 56 clinics offering dental implants has an oral surgeon on staff. See oral surgeons in Merced

How much do dental implants cost in Merced?

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

How much do dental implants cost in Merced?
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 Merced

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 Merced implants dentists

We scored 56 Merced clinics offering dental implants on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Merced 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 Merced: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental implants dentist in Merced?

Ajay R. Patel, DDS ranks #1 of 56 Merced clinics offering dental implants by DentistsRanked service score. Castle Family Dental: Bachour M G 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 Merced, CA?

Dental implants in Merced 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 Merced do dental implants?

Yes. 55 of the 56 Merced 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 Merced dental implants dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 56 Merced clinics offering dental implants list Saturday hours, including Evershine Dental Group, Swetha Nadipally DDS, El Portal Dental Group and El Portal Dental Group: Khang C. Nguyen, DDS. 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 Merced?

56 Merced clinics list dental implants in our data. 1 of them lists an oral surgeon on staff. They include Merced Modern Dentistry. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Merced

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 59 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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