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Best Dentists in Atherton, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Atherton: Dental Center of Atherton (formerly Advanced Dentistry), 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM and 1 of 17 services.

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    Best for kids and families: Dental Center of Atherton (formerly Advanced Dentistry), pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #1 of 4.

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4 Atherton clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 1 on Sundays, based on posted hours. 1 has a Google rating on file.

Top 4 dentists in Atherton at a glance

Top 4 dentists in Atherton at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dental Center of Atherton (formerly Advanced Dentistry)654.9★ (145)SatOverall, Kids
2Peninsula Endodontics43—SunInvisalign & braces, Root canal
3Nazila Doroodian, DMD17———
4Atherton Smiles17———

The 4 best dentists in Atherton, ranked

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

  1. #2 Peninsula Endodontics

    3351 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Sundays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7:30 AM–3 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #3 Nazila Doroodian, DMD

    3301 El Camino Real #280, Atherton, CA 94027, United States

    17/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 7 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

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Best dentists in Atherton by need

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

Best for emergency in Atherton

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

Best for kids in Atherton

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Dental Center of Atherton (formerly Advanced Dentistry)

Highest-ranked of 1 Atherton clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #1 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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Best for implants in Atherton

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Dental Center of Atherton (formerly Advanced Dentistry)

Highest-ranked of 4 Atherton clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Peninsula Endodontics (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Atherton

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Peninsula Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Atherton clinic offering Invisalign or braces: #2 overall by DR Score.

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Best for root canal in Atherton

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Peninsula Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Atherton clinic offering root canals: #2 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Atherton

2

Peninsula Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 3 Atherton clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Nazila Doroodian, DMD (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Atherton

2

Peninsula Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Atherton clinic offering dentures: #2 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Atherton

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

How much does a dentist cost in Atherton?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Atherton?
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 Atherton

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 Atherton dentists

We scored 4 Atherton clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 duplicate listings). 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 Atherton 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 Atherton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Atherton?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Atherton, CA is Dental Center of Atherton (formerly Advanced Dentistry) (DR Score 65/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 145 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Peninsula Endodontics (#2) and Nazila Doroodian, DMD (#3) follow. We ranked 4 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Atherton are open on Saturday?

1 of 4 Atherton dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dental Center of Atherton (formerly Advanced Dentistry) (until 2 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

How much is a dental cleaning in Atherton?

A dental cleaning in Atherton 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 Atherton?

Dental Center of Atherton (formerly Advanced Dentistry) is the highest-ranked Atherton clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #1 of 4 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. 1 Atherton clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Atherton?

DentistsRanked lists 4 dental clinics in Atherton, CA, and 4 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is dental implants, at 4 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Atherton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.