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Best Dentists in Arcata, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Arcata: joel, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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23 Arcata clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Arcata at a glance

The 23 best dentists in Arcata, ranked

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

  1. #8 Mad River Community Hospital

    3800 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 95521

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Mad River Community Hospital is a 78-bed, trauma registered, acute care medical facility. We are a locally owned hospital, independently operated and we are committed to providing the best care for our patients. We are the only local hospital with a fully functioning, 2-acre organic, on-site farm with its produce served to patients and staff. For each patient, we combine our knowledge of advanced medical technology, along with respect, care and education to restore the…

    From Mad River Community Hospital's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #17 Humboldt Orthodontics : Dr. Gabriel Enriquez DDS MS - Arcata

    791 Bayside Rd STE 1, Arcata, CA 95521

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #22 Barsanti Dental Group

    1180 8th St, Arcata, CA 95521

    26/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and profile completeness: 8 of 17 services offered, a profile listing 1 named dentist and 1 language.

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

    • Speaks English
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Dentists
    Dr. Trish Barsanti

    ImplantsCrownsVeneersWhiteningBondingFillingsCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    Do you want healthy smiles with advanced dentistry and the best care? Welcome to Barsanti Dental Group in Arcata, California, where everything is done with a personal touch to make you feel at home! At Barsanti Dental Group, you'll get the individualized high-quality dental care you need from a team that is entirely dedicated to making your experience comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable. The practice, led by Dr. Trish Barsanti, is also skilled at maintaining and restoring…

    From Barsanti Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #23 United Indian Health Services - Potawot Health Village

    1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, CA 95521, United States

    24/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 7 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

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Best dentists in Arcata by need

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

Best for emergency in Arcata

No Arcata clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Arcata

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

Best for implants in Arcata

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joel

Highest-ranked of 23 Arcata clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arcata Community Life Medical Center (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Arcata

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joel

Highest-ranked of 21 Arcata clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arcata Community Life Medical Center (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Arcata

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joel

Highest-ranked of 21 Arcata clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arcata Community Life Medical Center (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Arcata

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joel

Highest-ranked of 23 Arcata clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arcata Community Life Medical Center (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Arcata

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joel

Highest-ranked of 21 Arcata clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arcata Community Life Medical Center (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Arcata

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

How much does a dentist cost in Arcata?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Arcata?
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 Arcata

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 Arcata dentists

We scored 23 Arcata clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Arcata data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Arcata: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Arcata?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Arcata, CA is joel (DR Score 73/100). Arcata Community Life Medical Center (#2) and Arcata Health Alliance (#3) follow. We ranked 23 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Arcata are open on Saturday?

1 of 23 Arcata dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are United Indian Health Services - Potawot Health Village (until 2 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

How much is a dental cleaning in Arcata?

A dental cleaning in Arcata 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 Arcata?

DentistsRanked lists 23 dental clinics in Arcata, CA, and 23 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is dental implants, at 23 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Arcata

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 23 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.