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Best Dental Implant Dentists in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for dental implants: MOSA Oral Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery, ranked #1 of 51 by service score; an oral surgeon on staff, 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions dental implants.

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51 Santa Cruz clinics list dental implants and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an oral surgeon and 6 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 6 of them.

Top 10 implants dentists in Santa Cruz at a glance

Top 10 implants dentists in Santa Cruz at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning implants
1MOSA Oral Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery79Yes (oral surgeon)4.9★ (36)1
2Dr. Denisse Gomez, DMD68—4.9★ (117)—
3Advanced Dentistry67———
4Brose Karl M DDS67———
5Guy Peabody67———
6Kevin Reuter67———
7Primavera Carl V DDS67———
8Santa Cruz Dentists67———
9Vogel Dari w DDS67———
10Singh Dental Group65—4.9★ (48)4

The 51 best implants dentists in Santa Cruz, 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.

  17. #17 Peabody Dental Care

    620 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for dental implants in Santa Cruz: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Peabody Dental CareFull profile(831) 457-0343
    In their words

    Whether you need a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, restorative dental services, emergency dental care or sedation to ease your dental anxiety, the office of Peabody Dental Care, in Santa Cruz, California can assist! We have helped patients maintain bright smiles since 1988. Peabody Dental Care is here to serve both your oral health and personal comfort.

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

  18. #18 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    1107 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for dental implants in Santa Cruz: Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(831) 227-2160
    In their words

    We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Western Dental office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat…

    From Western Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 iSmilespa

    3337 Mission Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for dental implants in Santa Cruz: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at iSmilespaFull profile(831) 462-6500
    In their words

    Here at iSmile, your Santa Cruz dentist, we are committed to making sure your dental experience is comfortable, personalized & affordable. We are part of a local tradition of clinical excellence, offering state-of-the-art services. We are conveniently located in Santa Cruz, CA & are here for all your dental needs. With a focus on family & cosmetic dentistry, we are happy to help you achieve a beautiful smile in our comfortable, safe & friendly environment. We look forward to…

    From iSmilespa's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Christie Family Dentistry

    550 Water St Suite E-1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for dental implants in Santa Cruz 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 Christie Family DentistryFull profile(831) 429-8419

  23. #23 Donald P Connolly DDS

    824 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for dental implants in Santa Cruz 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 Donald P Connolly DDSFull profile(831) 426-1056
    In their words

    Serving the Santa Cruz, Aptos, and Watsonville, CA, areas with affordable, comfortable and efficient orthodontic care, Dr. Don Connolly and Dr. Stan Sokolow, along with our friendly team, have been creating beautiful, straight smiles for more than 35 years. We're excited to build new relationships with the next generation of patients in our community with the same commitment to excellence that we've established over the past three decades.

    From Donald P Connolly DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Dr. Robert Matiasevich Jr. DDS

    1775 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for dental implants in Santa Cruz 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Robert Matiasevich Jr. DDSFull profile(831) 316-1580
    In their words

    For their patient’s benefit, advanced learning and the implementation of new technologies at the leading edge of dentistry is a constant for Dr. Matiasevich and his office. The friendly team is known for their down to earth and non-technical communication style making complex dentistry easy to understand. We are open daily to meet your Santa Cruz dentistry needs.

    From Dr. Robert Matiasevich Jr. DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 A. Gavin McClure, DDS

    525 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for dental implants in Santa Cruz 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at A. Gavin McClure, DDSFull profile(831) 426-1343

All 51 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #51, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26E. John Baron, DDS, INC.37
27Dr. Mohana Awasthi DDS Inc37
28Micro Endodontics of Santa Cruz: Niyati Patel DDS37
29Alana Thompson DDS- Seabright Dental Studio37
30Landmark Dental Group37
31Onsite Dental37
32Santa Cruz Dental Care37
33Audrey Wingo, DDS37
34Five Gables Family Dentistry37
35Jeffrey Smith, DDS37
36Advanced Dentistry Kevin Ippisch, DDS, Inc.37
37Aura Marcela Torres DDS37
38Mission Hill Dental - Flavio Cheng D.M.D37
39Dr. Randall Medefesser, DDS37
40Kai Family Dentistry: Lynda Tran, DDS37
41David Refaee DDS33
42David Refaee DDS Kathy Ansarinia DDS33
43Santa Cruz Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery33
44Dientes Community Dental Care, Beach Flats33
45Dientes Community Dental Care, Capitola Road33
46Trang K Tran, DDS33
47Dr. David L. Biles, DDS33
48Heit Family Dentistry DDS33
49Dr. Steve S. Kerba, DDS33
50Yien Laurence DDS33
51Harbor Dental | Mark Ebrahimian DMD14

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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 Santa Cruz's 51 clinics offering dental implants has an oral surgeon on staff. See oral surgeons in Santa Cruz

How much do dental implants cost in Santa Cruz?

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

How much do dental implants cost in Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz

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 Santa Cruz implants dentists

We scored 51 Santa Cruz clinics offering dental implants on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental implants dentist in Santa Cruz?

MOSA Oral Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery ranks #1 of 51 Santa Cruz clinics offering dental implants by DentistsRanked service score. It has an oral surgeon on staff and 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews. Dr. Denisse Gomez, DMD ranks #2 (4.9★ from 117 Google reviews). 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 Santa Cruz, CA?

Dental implants in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz do dental implants?

Yes. 50 of the 51 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz dental implants dentists are open on Saturday?

6 of 51 Santa Cruz clinics offering dental implants list Saturday hours, including Vu H Le DDS Corporation, Santa Cruz Smiles and Santa Cruz Children's Dental Group. 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 Santa Cruz?

51 Santa Cruz clinics list dental implants in our data. 1 of them lists an oral surgeon on staff. They include MOSA Oral Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery. 6 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 6 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Santa Cruz

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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