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Best Dentists in Aptos, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Aptos: Central Coast Family Dentistry: Kevin Scott DDS, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Central Coast Family Dentistry: Kevin Scott DDS, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 16.

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    Best for kids and families: Alison K. Jackson, D.D.S., pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #6 of 16.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Central Coast Family Dentistry: Kevin Scott DDS, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 16.

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16 Aptos clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 list emergency care. 12 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Aptos at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Aptos at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Central Coast Family Dentistry: Kevin Scott DDS664.6★ (11)Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Aptos Dental Care634.9★ (378)—Cosmetic
3Drew Dental625.0★ (149)——
4Dr Amy Do Family Dentistry624.9★ (137)——
5Del Core Brian J DDS615.0★ (55)——
6Alison K. Jackson, D.D.S.605.0★ (93)—Kids
7Shively H Martin DDS604.4★ (7)——
8Vasavi Chinnam D.D.S.564.7★ (57)——
9Aptos Periodontics & Dental Implants554.9★ (34)—Implants
10Nancy M. Leung, D.D.S.544.3★ (6)—Invisalign & braces

The 16 best dentists in Aptos, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Aptos by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Aptos

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Central Coast Family Dentistry: Kevin Scott DDS

Highest-ranked of 2 Aptos clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Aptos Dental Services (#13 overall)

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Best for kids in Aptos

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Alison K. Jackson, D.D.S.

Highest-ranked of 2 Aptos clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #6 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Creek View Dental Group (#11 overall)

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Best for implants in Aptos

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Aptos Periodontics & Dental Implants

Highest-ranked of 2 Aptos clinics offering dental implants: #9 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Central Coast Dental (#16 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Aptos

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Nancy M. Leung, D.D.S.

Highest-ranked of 2 Aptos clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff and #10 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Creek View Dental Group (#11 overall)

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Best for root canal in Aptos

No Aptos clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Aptos

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Aptos Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 2 Aptos clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Advanced Smile Designs - Cosmetic and General Dentistry (#15 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Aptos

No Aptos clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Aptos

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

How much does a dentist cost in Aptos?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Aptos?
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
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
Veneers$1,260–$3,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Teeth Whitening$280–$840DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Cosmetic Dentistry$700–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California

Emergency and weekend dentists in Aptos

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 Aptos dentists

We scored 16 Aptos 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 Aptos 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 Aptos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Aptos?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Aptos, CA is Central Coast Family Dentistry: Kevin Scott DDS (DR Score 66/100). It has a 4.6★ rating from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Aptos Dental Care (#2) and Drew Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 16 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Aptos are open on Saturday?

2 of 16 Aptos dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Central Coast Family Dentistry: Kevin Scott DDS (until 12 AM) and Aptos Dental Services (until 12 AM). 2 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 Aptos?

2 Aptos clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Central Coast Family Dentistry: Kevin Scott DDS (#1) and Aptos Dental Services (#13). 2 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 Aptos?

A dental cleaning in Aptos 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Aptos?

Alison K. Jackson, D.D.S. is the highest-ranked Aptos clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #6 of 16 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 2 Aptos clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Aptos?

DentistsRanked lists 16 dental clinics in Aptos, CA, and 16 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 10 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Aptos

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 16 clinics.