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Best Dentists in Castro Valley, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Castro Valley: Allure Family Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 29

    Best for kids and families: Oak Ridge Dental - Castro Valley, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #29 of 57.

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57 Castro Valley clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Castro Valley at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Castro Valley at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Allure Family Dentistry73Overall, Implants
2Castro Valley Dental Care73—
3Castro Valley Dentistry Anju Aneja DDS73—
4David MacKenzie, DDS73—
5Dr. Alan Tanisawa, DDS73—
6Marc Chhina, DDS73—
7Shimane Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Casey K. Shimane, DDS, PC73—
8Valley View Dental, Kiran khemani DDS73—
9Castillo Jan67—
10Castro Valley Dentistry67—

The 57 best dentists in Castro Valley, ranked

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

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Castro Valley Dental Care

    73/100

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Castro Valley Dental CareFull profile
    In their words

    We are a unique, high-tech dental office that provides excellence in cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry. We bring art and science together to improve the lives of our clients. Using the latest in advanced dental technology, we create dazzling smiles that brighten your life

    From Castro Valley Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Castro Valley Dentistry Anju Aneja DDS

    22233 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, United States

    73/100

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Castro Valley Dentistry Anju Aneja DDSFull profile(510) 582-7122
    In their words

    Castro Valley Dentistry provides high quality general, preventive, and cosmetic dental services to patients in Castro Valley, CA and the surrounding areas, including teeth whitening, dental cleanings, extractions, fillings, root canal therapy, crowns, dentures, and more. Our friendly dentist, Dr. Anju Aneja, goes out of her way to make every patient feel comfortable during their appointment.

    From Castro Valley Dentistry Anju Aneja DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 David MacKenzie, DDS

    20265 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546

    73/100

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at David MacKenzie, DDSFull profile(510) 881-8010
    In their words

    Dr. David MacKenzie is committed to patient comfort and has spent years studying and becoming certified in dental sedation techniques. With almost 40 years of experience, you are in knowledgeable hands with Dr. MacKenzie. In addition to sedation dentistry, Dr. MacKenzie offers a variety of treatments, including dental implants, root canals, dentures, teeth whitening, and veneers. You can schedule appointments with Dr. MacKenzie online or by calling the practice.

    From David MacKenzie, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Marc Chhina, DDS

    20265 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, United States

    73/100

    Ranked #6 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Marc Chhina, DDSFull profile(510) 881-8010
    In their words

    For more than a decade, Dr. Marc Chhina has been treating patients at both the San Leandro and Castro Valley, California offices of Creative Dimensions in Dentistry. He provides expert dental services, including teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, dentures, and more. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Chhina by calling the practicing or by booking online today.

    From Marc Chhina, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Shimane Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Casey K. Shimane, DDS, PC

    73/100

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Shimane Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Casey K. Shimane, DDS, PCFull profile
    In their words

    Dr. Shimane is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Board Certified Surgeon) caring for patients in the greater Bay Area. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Shimane is also on-staff at two major trauma centers: Eden Medical Center and Highland General Hospital, where he treats patients with severe facial trauma. Dr. Shimane is certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and is an instructor in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac…

    From Shimane Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Casey K. Shimane, DDS, PC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Valley View Dental, Kiran khemani DDS

    73/100

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Valley View Dental, Kiran khemani DDSFull profile
    In their words

    As the owner of Valley View Dental , Dr Khemani is excited to be a part of the Beautiful and Warm community of Castro Valley , Hayward and surrounding areas. Having practiced in the Bay Area for over 18 yrs she is proud to provide her expert and gentle dental services to all her patients. She believes in giving back to the community as seen by her participation in various community events like the East Bay Stand down where she along with her wonderful assistant Holly made a…

    From Valley View Dental, Kiran khemani DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 57 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #57, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Nazish Mir67
27Shimane M Jean DDS67
28Wong Terence C DDS67
29Oak Ridge Dental - Castro Valley634.9★ (89)
30Castro Valley Advantage Dental634.9★ (687)
31Castro Valley Orthodontics564.8★ (71)
32Castro Valley General Dentistry565.0★ (14)Sat
33Hausauer Heidi K DDS555.0★ (26)
34Endodontics and Microsurgery545.0★ (15)
35Shen and Busquets Orthodontics534.2★ (5)Sat
36Ted S. Krzywicki, DDS37
37Dr. Monika Dahiya, DMD37
38Mark S. Murphy, DDS37
39Dr Vijay Munagala DDS - Redwood Dental Smiles - Castro Valley, CA37
40Dr. Haritha Tirupathi DDS37
41Simply Smiles, Phoebe Montemayor DDS37
42Redwood Canyon Dentistry37
43Castro Valley Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics33
44Castro Valley Dental Care: Partrite David A DDS33
45Dr. Jennifer N. Young, DDS33
46Dr. Edwin M. Tjan, DDS33
47Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics33
48James M. Wilson DDS33
49Chabot Dental Center33
50Castro Valley Panoramoc X-Ray28
51Dr. John Nakhla28
52San Leandro Castro Valley28
53Michael K Terry, DDS27Evenings
54Serenity Sedation Dental Network17
55Timothy Bennett DDS17
56Castro Valley Family Dental17
57Mission Hills Endodontics14

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Best dentists in Castro Valley by need

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Best for emergency in Castro Valley

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

Best for kids in Castro Valley

29

Oak Ridge Dental - Castro Valley

Highest-ranked of 2 Castro Valley clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #29 overall by DR Score and open 4 days a week.

Runner-up: Castro Valley Advantage Dental (#30 overall)

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Best for implants in Castro Valley

1

Allure Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 50 Castro Valley clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Castro Valley Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Castro Valley

30

Castro Valley Advantage Dental

Highest-ranked of 46 Castro Valley clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #30 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Oak Ridge Dental - Castro Valley (#29 overall)

Invisalign in Castro Valley →

Best for root canal in Castro Valley

34

Endodontics and Microsurgery

Highest-ranked of 43 Castro Valley clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #9 for root canal and #34 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Allure Family Dentistry (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Castro Valley

1

Allure Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 50 Castro Valley clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Castro Valley Dental Care (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Castro Valley →

Best for dentures & seniors in Castro Valley

1

Allure Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 42 Castro Valley clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Castro Valley Dental Care (#2 overall)

Dentures in Castro Valley →

Best for budget & insurance in Castro Valley

No Castro Valley clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Castro Valley?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Castro Valley?
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 Castro Valley

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 Castro Valley dentists

We scored 57 Castro Valley clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Castro Valley?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Castro Valley, CA is Allure Family Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). Castro Valley Dental Care (#2) and Castro Valley Dentistry Anju Aneja DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 57 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Castro Valley are open on Saturday?

2 of 57 Castro Valley dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Castro Valley General Dentistry (until 5 PM) and Shen and Busquets Orthodontics (until 5:30 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.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Castro Valley?

No Castro Valley clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Michael K Terry, DDS (#53). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Castro Valley?

A dental cleaning in Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley?

Oak Ridge Dental - Castro Valley is the highest-ranked Castro Valley clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #29 of 57 by DR Score. It is open 4 days a week. 2 Castro Valley clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Castro Valley?

DentistsRanked lists 57 dental clinics in Castro Valley, CA, and 57 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 52 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Castro Valley

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 57 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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