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Best Dentists in Ladera Ranch, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Ladera Ranch: California Kids Dental and Orthodontics: Laura McCormack, DDS, MSD, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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26 Ladera Ranch clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Ladera Ranch at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Ladera Ranch at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1California Kids Dental and Orthodontics: Laura McCormack, DDS, MSD67—Overall, Implants
2Dr. Aaron Kelsey67——
3Dr. Ed Samra67——
4Dr. Harold E. Barkate, DDS67——
5Dr. Kimberly Rivera67——
6Dr. Mai Ly67——
7Dr. Reza Salmassian67——
8Dr. Richard Lee67——
9Hendrickson Rachel L DDS67——
10Ladera Smile Dentistry47Sat—

The 26 best dentists in Ladera Ranch, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Ladera Ranch

    #1 California Kids Dental and Orthodontics: Laura McCormack, DDS, MSD

    777 Corporate Dr, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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

  2. #10 Ladera Smile Dentistry

    1701 Corporate Dr suite c3, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    If you are looking for a highly trained and experienced dentist in Ladera Ranch, you have come to the right place. At our practice, you will receive the highest quality dental care. Our dental office uses the latest state-of-the-art equipment and cutting edge technology and we uphold the strictest sterilization techniques. We know that many people may feel anxious about coming to the dentist, so it is our goal to make your visit with us as pain and anxiety free as possible.

    From Ladera Smile Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #11 Samra Dental Care

    800 Corporate Dr Suite 200, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Samra Dental Care, your oral health is always our top priority. Our experienced dentist and team have been making new smiles in Ladera Ranch, California, for over 20 years and look forward to the years to come caring for patients old and new. We work hard to provide a unique dental experience with our warm, compassionate care that you cannot get anywhere else. Whether it be treating dental problems with preventive care or enhancing the appearance of your smile with dental…

    From Samra Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #12 Deborah K. Ruprecht, DDS

    800 Corporate Dr Ste 200, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Deborah Ruprecht is a specialist in periodontics and implant dentistry in private practice since 2000. Along with dental implants, she routinely performs bone and soft tissue grafts, sinus lifts, and crown lengthening as well as other periodontal procedures. An experienced professional with a heart for service, Dr. Ruprecht teaches advanced periodontology at USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, serves on the board of directors for SmileOnU.org, and enjoys volunteering…

    From Deborah K. Ruprecht, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #13 Ladera Dentistry

    27412 Antonio Parkway #R4, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Ladera Dentistry, we make it our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of all our patients by offering the highest-quality dental care in a sincere, ethical, and professional atmosphere. We are your trusted dental team dedicated to boosting your self-esteem through improved oral health and appearance.

    From Ladera Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #14 Hales Parker Dentistry

    777 Corporate Dr Ste 100, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Hales Parker Dentistry, we are committed to providing our patients in the Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo areas with the highest quality cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and sleep dentistry in a convenient, friendly and patient-focused environment. Ladera Ranch cosmetic dentists Dr. Tyler Hales, Dr. Lincoln Parker, and their team offer patients the most advanced, comfortable dental techniques for the healthy, perfect smile to last a lifetime.

    From Hales Parker Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #15 Ladera Ranch Pediatric Dentistry

    600 Corporate Dr Ste 200, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #16 John E. Taylor, DDS

    333 Corporate Dr Ste 250, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

    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 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #18 Mission Ranch Dental Aesthetics - Richard D. Guthrie, D.D.S., Inc.

    333 Corporate Dr Ste 160, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Richard D. Guthrie and our team are pleased to welcome you to Mission Ranch Dental Aesthetics, our new state-of-the-art facility. When you visit Mission Ranch Dental Aesthetics, our friendly, compassionate team will walk you through every step of your dental care so that you know exactly what to expect and can work at your own pace and comfort level. To accommodate friends in our community, our team also includes both English and Vietnamese speaking members.

    From Mission Ranch Dental Aesthetics - Richard D. Guthrie, D.D.S., Inc.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. #19 Peters Family Dentistry

    600 Corporate Dr Ste 260, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  11. #21 RAJI ARUNACHALAM DDS P.C.

    600 Corporate Dr Suite 220, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to the office of Dr. Raji Arunachalam—a team of honest, compassionate and capable dentists committed to caring for you and your family’s dental needs. Dr. Raji Arunachalami (Dr. Raji) started this practice with an unassailable belief that less is more. Dr. Raji promises to not recommend any treatment that she doesn’t believe is clinically required. Dr. Raji and her staff strive to help you achieve and maintain healthy teeth and a beautiful smile while retaining…

    From RAJI ARUNACHALAM DDS P.C.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  12. #25 7 Day Dental

    27702 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste A2, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our practice at 7 Day Dental in Ladera Ranch is family-focused. We bring you the finest professional talent in dentistry at our Ladera Ranch office. As a part of our Orange County dental office group, we opened the Ladera Ranch office in 2010 particularly for our South County patients. At our Ladera Ranch dental practice, we are fully equipped to handle dental emergency cases. We are open for walk-ins and accept most dental insurances. Along with these emergency services, we…

    From 7 Day Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 26 clinics

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

RankClinicDR Score
26Hszieh Kevin C DDS14

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Best dentists in Ladera Ranch by need

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Best for emergency in Ladera Ranch

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

Best for kids in Ladera Ranch

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

Best for implants in Ladera Ranch

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California Kids Dental and Orthodontics: Laura McCormack, DDS, MSD

Highest-ranked of 26 Ladera Ranch clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Aaron Kelsey (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Ladera Ranch

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California Kids Dental and Orthodontics: Laura McCormack, DDS, MSD

Highest-ranked of 25 Ladera Ranch clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Aaron Kelsey (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Ladera Ranch →

Best for root canal in Ladera Ranch

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California Kids Dental and Orthodontics: Laura McCormack, DDS, MSD

Highest-ranked of 25 Ladera Ranch clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Aaron Kelsey (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Ladera Ranch

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California Kids Dental and Orthodontics: Laura McCormack, DDS, MSD

Highest-ranked of 26 Ladera Ranch clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Aaron Kelsey (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Ladera Ranch →

Best for dentures & seniors in Ladera Ranch

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California Kids Dental and Orthodontics: Laura McCormack, DDS, MSD

Highest-ranked of 25 Ladera Ranch clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Aaron Kelsey (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Ladera Ranch

No Ladera Ranch clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Ladera Ranch?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Ladera Ranch?
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 Ladera Ranch

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 Ladera Ranch dentists

We scored 26 Ladera Ranch clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Ladera Ranch?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Ladera Ranch, CA is California Kids Dental and Orthodontics: Laura McCormack, DDS, MSD (DR Score 67/100). Dr. Aaron Kelsey (#2) and Dr. Ed Samra (#3) follow. We ranked 26 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Ladera Ranch are open on Saturday?

3 of 26 Ladera Ranch dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Ladera Smile Dentistry (until 4 PM), Samra Dental Care (until 1 PM) and Deborah K. Ruprecht, DDS (until 1 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 Ladera Ranch?

No Ladera Ranch clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Ladera Dentistry (#13) and Hales Parker Dentistry (#14). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Ladera Ranch?

A dental cleaning in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch?

DentistsRanked lists 26 dental clinics in Ladera Ranch, CA, and 26 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 26 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Ladera Ranch

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 26 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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