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Best Dentists in Del Mar, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Del Mar: Del Mar View Dental Care, 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews, open 4 days a week and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 2

    Best for same-day emergencies: HebeDoc, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #2 of 19.

  3. 4

    Best for kids and families: Sunny Smiles Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #4 of 19.

  4. 2

    Best for evenings and weekends: HebeDoc, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #2 of 19.

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19 Del Mar clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 are open Saturdays, 3 on Sundays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 3 list emergency care. 18 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Del Mar at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Del Mar at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Del Mar View Dental Care685.0★ (175)—Overall, Invisalign & braces
2HebeDoc665.0★ (18)Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies, Evenings & weekends
3Dentistry of Del Mar | 24 Hour Dentist664.2★ (168)Evenings · Sat · Sun—
4Sunny Smiles Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics654.8★ (583)SatKids
5Del Mar Dental Studio655.0★ (349)——
6Curtis L. Chan, DDS, A Professional Dental Corporation655.0★ (313)—Cosmetic
7I-Rise Dental Boutique645.0★ (167)——
8Off Hours Dentistry634.0★ (20)——
9Blyss Dental614.9★ (165)——
10Dr. Michael Olmstead591.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat · Sun—

The 19 best dentists in Del Mar, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Del Mar by need

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

Best for emergency in Del Mar

2

HebeDoc

Highest-ranked of 3 Del Mar clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #2 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Dentistry of Del Mar | 24 Hour Dentist (#3 overall)

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Best for kids in Del Mar

4

Sunny Smiles Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 4 Del Mar clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #4 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 2 PM.

Runner-up: I-Rise Dental Boutique (#7 overall)

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Best for implants in Del Mar

2

HebeDoc

Highest-ranked of 6 Del Mar clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dentistry of Del Mar | 24 Hour Dentist (#3 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Del Mar

1

Del Mar View Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 3 Del Mar clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sunny Smiles Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics (#4 overall)

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Best for root canal in Del Mar

No Del Mar clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Del Mar

6

Curtis L. Chan, DDS, A Professional Dental Corporation

Highest-ranked of 3 Del Mar clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sarah Nabai DDS (#13 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Del Mar

No Del Mar clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Del Mar

No Del Mar clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Del Mar?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Del Mar?
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
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 Del Mar

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 Del Mar dentists

We scored 19 Del Mar 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 Del Mar 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 Del Mar: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Del Mar?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Del Mar, CA is Del Mar View Dental Care (DR Score 68/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 175 Google reviews. It is open 4 days a week. HebeDoc (#2) and Dentistry of Del Mar | 24 Hour Dentist (#3) follow. We ranked 19 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Del Mar are open on Saturday?

5 of 19 Del Mar dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are HebeDoc (until 12 AM), Dentistry of Del Mar | 24 Hour Dentist (until 12 AM) and Sunny Smiles Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics (until 2 PM). 3 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 Del Mar?

3 Del Mar clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are HebeDoc (#2), Dentistry of Del Mar | 24 Hour Dentist (#3) and Dr. Michael Olmstead (#10). 3 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 Del Mar?

A dental cleaning in Del Mar 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 Del Mar?

Sunny Smiles Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics is the highest-ranked Del Mar clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #4 of 19 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. 4 Del Mar clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Del Mar?

DentistsRanked lists 19 dental clinics in Del Mar, CA, and 19 are ranked by DR Score. 5 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 7 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Del Mar

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.