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Best Dental Implant Dentists in Palo Alto, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for dental implants: Crystal Chang, DDS, ranked #1 of 73 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

  2. 5

    Best specialist (oral surgeon): Scott C. Baird, D.M.D., an oral surgeon on staff, 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews, 3 of 20 collected reviews mention dental implants.

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73 Palo Alto clinics list dental implants and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an oral surgeon and 7 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 6 of them.

Top 10 implants dentists in Palo Alto at a glance

Top 10 implants dentists in Palo Alto at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning implants
1Crystal Chang, DDS73———
2Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health73———
3Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto73———
4Nakamitsu, Nola M73———
5Scott C. Baird, D.M.D.69Yes (oral surgeon)4.0★ (28)3
6Au Orthodontics67———
7Chiang Robert Y DDS67———
8Dr. Amrit Singh67———
9Dr. Eric Kwon67———
10Dr. James Ho DMD MPH67———

The 73 best implants dentists in Palo Alto, 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.

  2. #2 Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

    750 Welch Rd Ste 118, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for dental implants in Palo Alto 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 Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's HealthFull profile(650) 723-7001

  3. #3 Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for dental implants in Palo Alto 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 Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo AltoFull profile
    In their words

    Palo Alto Pediatric Dentist Michelle Haghpanah specializes in pediatric dentistry, she treats children from infancy through adolescence, and those with special needs. Caring for your child is serious business, that’s why she treats each child as if they are her own. Dr. Haghpanah looks forward to partnering with you to help your child achieve a lifetime of healthy bytes!

    From Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 73 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #73, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Middlefield Dental Group614.9★ (292)
27Dr. Kristian Koszeghy & Dr. Nikta Ghaderi594.6★ (20)
28Branimir Vatavuk DDS585.0★ (71)
29Golden State Family Dentistry/Fara Shahani DMD574.9★ (75)
30Palo Alto Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
31Gentle Dental Palo Alto47Sat
32Palo Alto Advanced Dentists47Sat
33Palo Alto Dental Group47Sat
34Blue Turtle Dental47Sat
35Palo Alto Smiles by R Rastakhiz DDS47Sat
36W. Gregory Tseng, DDS43Sat
37Dr. S. Brian Liu, DDS, MS.37
38Bjelajac Dental Practice, Inc37
39Javidan Endodontics37
40Ala Din DDS37
41Cardinal Dental37
42Christine Hansen DDS & Associates37
43Douglas Arakawa DDS37
44Kris S. Hamamoto DDS37
45Palo Alto Oral Health37
46Evergreen Park Dental, Palo Alto37
47Tiffany Bui, DMD37
48Delores W Eberhart DDS37
49Zahra Hakim,DDS.inc37
50Bryant St Dental37
51Palo Alto Dental Wellness37
52Cambridge Dental Studio37
53Christian K. Lee, DDS, MS37
54Collins and Mingrone, DDS37
55Mary Qian Dental Group37
56Dr. Denise M. Henderson, DDS37
57Stanford Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic37
58Palo Alto Central Dental37
59Palo Alto Dental Center37
60Roshan Emam, DDS37
61Dr. Mimi Salkola33
62Cox and Miranda, DDS33
63Babak Mostaan DDS33
64Stanford Smile Design33
65Jung Nam, DMD, MSD, Inc.33
66Lindsey Chris E DDS33
67Palo Alto33
68Dr. Stanley Lin D.D.S.33
69Dr. Galina Nasakin28
70Palo Alto Dental Arts17
71Heritage Park Dental17
72Onsite Dental17
73Dr. David L. McKenna D.D.S.14

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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 Palo Alto's 73 clinics offering dental implants has an oral surgeon on staff. See oral surgeons in Palo Alto

How much do dental implants cost in Palo Alto?

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

How much do dental implants cost in Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto

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 Palo Alto implants dentists

We scored 73 Palo Alto clinics offering dental implants on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental implants dentist in Palo Alto?

Crystal Chang, DDS ranks #1 of 73 Palo Alto clinics offering dental implants by DentistsRanked service score. Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health 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 Palo Alto, CA?

Dental implants in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto do dental implants?

Yes. 72 of the 73 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto dental implants dentists are open on Saturday?

7 of 73 Palo Alto clinics offering dental implants list Saturday hours, including Palo Alto Dental Care, Gentle Dental Palo Alto and Palo Alto Advanced Dentists. 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 Palo Alto?

73 Palo Alto clinics list dental implants in our data. 1 of them lists an oral surgeon on staff. They include Scott C. Baird, D.M.D.. 7 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 6 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Palo Alto

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 85 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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