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Best Dentists in Altadena, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Altadena: Summit Dental Arts, 5.0★ from 792 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 4

    Best for same-day emergencies: Prime Tooth Studio, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #4 of 13.

  3. 4

    Best for evenings and weekends: Prime Tooth Studio, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #4 of 13.

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13 Altadena clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays, 3 on Sundays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 3 list emergency care. 1 has a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Altadena at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Altadena at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Summit Dental Arts705.0★ (792)—Overall, Invisalign & braces
2Dr. James Malouf67——Implants, Root canal
3Natalie Derboghossians67———
4Prime Tooth Studio47—Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies, Evenings & weekends
5Pure Smile Dentistry47—Evenings · Sat · Sun—
6True White Dentistry47—Evenings · Sat · Sun—
7Altadental Dental Office47—Evenings—
8Dr. Bethany Kum, DDS37———
9Greenberg Orthodontics & TMJ37———
10Richard J. Walicki, DMD -- Associate Dentist at Mint Dental Loft37———

The 13 best dentists in Altadena, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  7. #7 Altadental Dental Office

    2340 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 6:30 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Altadental Dental OfficeFull profile(626) 765-9900

  9. #9 Greenberg Orthodontics & TMJ

    2035 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Greenberg Orthodontics & TMJFull profile(626) 798-7645

  10. #10 Richard J. Walicki, DMD -- Associate Dentist at Mint Dental Loft

    2095 Lincoln Ave #201, Altadena, CA 91001

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Richard J. Walicki, DMD -- Associate Dentist at Mint Dental LoftFull profile(626) 639-8618

  11. #11 Dr. Nina Fridman, DDS

    747 E Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA 91001

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Nina Fridman, DDSFull profile(626) 808-0192

  12. #12 Dr. David Campbell, DDS

    1955 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. David Campbell, DDSFull profile(626) 795-8628

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Best dentists in Altadena by need

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Best for emergency in Altadena

4

Prime Tooth Studio

Highest-ranked of 3 Altadena clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #4 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Pure Smile Dentistry (#5 overall)

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Best for kids in Altadena

No Altadena clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Altadena

2

Dr. James Malouf

Highest-ranked of 8 Altadena clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Natalie Derboghossians (#3 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Altadena

1

Summit Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 9 Altadena clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. James Malouf (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Altadena

2

Dr. James Malouf

Highest-ranked of 8 Altadena clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Natalie Derboghossians (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Altadena

2

Dr. James Malouf

Highest-ranked of 8 Altadena clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Natalie Derboghossians (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Altadena

2

Dr. James Malouf

Highest-ranked of 8 Altadena clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Natalie Derboghossians (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Altadena

No Altadena clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Altadena?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Altadena?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$140–$420DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Teeth Cleaning$105–$280DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Emergency Care$140–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Root Canal$980–$1,960DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Tooth Extraction$280–$980DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Wisdom Teeth Removal$280–$980DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dental Implants$2,100–$8,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Invisalign$4,900–$10,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Braces$4,200–$9,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dental Crowns$1,120–$2,520DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dentures$1,400–$4,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Veneers$1,260–$3,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Teeth Whitening$280–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dental Bonding$420–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Cosmetic Fillings$420–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Cosmetic Dentistry$700–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Full Restoration$21,000–$70,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California

Emergency and weekend dentists in Altadena

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Altadena dentists

We scored 13 Altadena clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Altadena 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

Dentists in Altadena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Altadena?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Altadena, CA is Summit Dental Arts (DR Score 70/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 792 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Dr. James Malouf (#2) and Natalie Derboghossians (#3) follow. We ranked 13 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Altadena are open on Saturday?

3 of 13 Altadena dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Prime Tooth Studio (until 12 AM), Pure Smile Dentistry (until 12 AM) and True White Dentistry (until 12 AM). 3 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Altadena?

3 Altadena clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Prime Tooth Studio (#4), Pure Smile Dentistry (#5) and True White Dentistry (#6). 4 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Altadena?

A dental cleaning in Altadena typically costs $105–$280 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Altadena?

DentistsRanked lists 13 dental clinics in Altadena, CA, and 13 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 12 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Altadena

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 13 clinics.

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