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Best Dentists in Atascadero, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Atascadero: Amgad Salib, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 13

    Best for same-day emergencies: Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #13 of 28.

  3. 13

    Best for evenings and weekends: Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #13 of 28.

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28 Atascadero clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Atascadero at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Atascadero at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Amgad Salib67Overall, Implants
2Atascadero State Hospital: Padilla Jesus67—
3Creekside Dental67—
4Dental Office67—
5Dr. Scott Peterson67—
6Hiltbrand Rodney S DDS67—
7Martina A Seeman Inc67—
8Miller Robert C DDS67—
9Ronald Chalker67—
10Schechter Aaron DVM67—

The 28 best dentists in Atascadero, ranked

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

  13. #13 Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero

    10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 7 of 17 services offered.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Department of State Hospitals-AtascaderoFull profile(805) 468-2000

  16. #16 Brightwood Dental - Charlotte Milch, DDS

    8715 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Brightwood Dental - Charlotte Milch, DDSFull profile(805) 466-6998

  17. #17 CK Farr Dentistry

    5425 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

    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–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at CK Farr DentistryFull profile(805) 952-7556
    In their words

    At CK Farr Dentistry, Dr. Farr and his team make you the highest priority. We know that many people have dental anxiety, and we strive to keep patients as comfortable as possible to reduce this anxiety. For over 20 years, our practice has been serving patients in and around Atascadero, CA. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

    From CK Farr Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Sienella Thomaszadeh, DDS

    4555 El Camino Real suite d, Atascadero, CA 93422

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 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–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sienella Thomaszadeh, DDSFull profile(805) 461-1772

  22. #22 Muenter Stanley DDS

    4555 El Camino Real STE F, Atascadero, CA 93422, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Muenter Stanley DDSFull profile(805) 461-3147
    In their words

    We are a friendly restorative dental practice offering comprehensive treatment. We offer crowns, implants, dentures, and fillings in a professional private practice. Other allied services offered to complete dental restorations include root-canals, dental extractions, simple orthodontics and periodontal treatments. Being a prosthodontic practice, we maintain long-standing relationships with many other dental specialists in order to formulate custom treatment plans for the…

    From Muenter Stanley DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 28 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Community Health Centers - Atascadero33
27Dr. Nigel Lock DDS33
28Nova Endodontics33

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Best dentists in Atascadero by need

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Best for emergency in Atascadero

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Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero

Highest-ranked of 1 Atascadero clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #13 for emergency care, #13 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Atascadero

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

Best for implants in Atascadero

1

Amgad Salib

Highest-ranked of 28 Atascadero clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Atascadero State Hospital: Padilla Jesus (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Atascadero

1

Amgad Salib

Highest-ranked of 27 Atascadero clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Atascadero State Hospital: Padilla Jesus (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Atascadero

1

Amgad Salib

Highest-ranked of 27 Atascadero clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Atascadero State Hospital: Padilla Jesus (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Atascadero

1

Amgad Salib

Highest-ranked of 28 Atascadero clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Atascadero State Hospital: Padilla Jesus (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Atascadero

1

Amgad Salib

Highest-ranked of 27 Atascadero clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Atascadero State Hospital: Padilla Jesus (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Atascadero

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

How much does a dentist cost in Atascadero?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Atascadero?
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 Atascadero

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 Atascadero dentists

We scored 28 Atascadero clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Atascadero 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 Atascadero: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Atascadero?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Atascadero, CA is Amgad Salib (DR Score 67/100). Atascadero State Hospital: Padilla Jesus (#2) and Creekside Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 28 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Atascadero are open on Saturday?

1 of 28 Atascadero dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero (until 12 AM). 1 is 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 Atascadero?

1 Atascadero clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero (#13). 1 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 Atascadero?

A dental cleaning in Atascadero 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 Atascadero?

DentistsRanked lists 28 dental clinics in Atascadero, CA, and 28 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 28 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Atascadero

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 28 clinics.

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