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Best Dentists in Lafayette, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Lafayette: Diablo View Family Dentists, 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 5 PM and Sundays until 5 PM and 2 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Cole Brett H DDS, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #2 of 41.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Cole Brett H DDS, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #2 of 41.

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41 Lafayette clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 5 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Lafayette at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Lafayette at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Diablo View Family Dentists764.9★ (83)Sat · SunOverall
2Cole Brett H DDS73—Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies, Evenings & weekends
3Harvest Smile Care Dr. Jerry Liu, DDS73———
4Dastmalchi Yass DDS67———
5David J. Martin DDS APC67———
6Dental appointment67———
7Dentist Anesthesiologist - A.R. Marquez, DDS67———
8Dr. Charles Ruefenacht67———
9Dr. Robert Bernie67———
10East Bay Oral Surgery67———

The 41 best dentists in Lafayette, ranked

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

  20. #20 Art of Smile Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

    3370 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 5 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Art of Smile Family & Cosmetic DentistryFull profile(925) 299-1504

  21. #21 Kim John H DDS

    901 Moraga Rd Suite.B, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 12 PM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kim John H DDSFull profile(925) 284-9404

  25. #25 LALA Dental

    895 Moraga Rd Suite 6, Lafayette, CA 94549, United States

    37/10030% 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at LALA DentalFull profile(925) 385-8858
    In their words

    LALA DENTAL is a boutique state-of-the-art family and cosmetic dental practice with a holistic approach to dentistry, located in the beautiful city of Lafayette, CA. Dr. Meshkin and the team focus on a unique approach to the whole body dental health. We believe that the mouth is the gateway into our bodies, and oral care and diet are the key to overall health. From individualized preventive dental care to the advanced reconstructive dentistry, Dr. Meshkin and our team place…

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

All 41 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Lamorinda Tooth Buds37
27Ron Wake, DDS, Inc37
28Lafayette Orthodontics37
29Raj Talwar DDS37
30Fatima Beheshti, DDS - Lamorinda Dental37
31East Bay Oral Surgery37
32East Bay Healthy Smiles: Dr. Andrew Ferrier, DDS37
33Innovative Dental Solutions37
34The Natural Tooth37
35Lamorinda Smiles Dental37
36Dental & Sleep Medicine Office of Michael J Selleck DDS37
37Renaissance Dental Group37
38Lafayette Dental Group37
39Jordan Richert33
40Patel Vibhuti DDS33
41Contra Costa Dental Society14

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Best dentists in Lafayette by need

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Best for emergency in Lafayette

2

Cole Brett H DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Lafayette clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #2 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Lafayette

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

Best for implants in Lafayette

19

Yuko C. Nakamura DMD, MD

Highest-ranked of 37 Lafayette clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #15 for implants and #19 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cole Brett H DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lafayette

2

Cole Brett H DDS

Highest-ranked of 35 Lafayette clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harvest Smile Care Dr. Jerry Liu, DDS (#3 overall)

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Best for root canal in Lafayette

2

Cole Brett H DDS

Highest-ranked of 35 Lafayette clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harvest Smile Care Dr. Jerry Liu, DDS (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Lafayette

2

Cole Brett H DDS

Highest-ranked of 37 Lafayette clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harvest Smile Care Dr. Jerry Liu, DDS (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Lafayette

2

Cole Brett H DDS

Highest-ranked of 35 Lafayette clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harvest Smile Care Dr. Jerry Liu, DDS (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Lafayette

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lafayette?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette

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 Lafayette dentists

We scored 41 Lafayette clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 10 were excluded (10 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lafayette?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lafayette, CA is Diablo View Family Dentists (DR Score 76/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 83 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM and Sundays until 5 PM. Cole Brett H DDS (#2) and Harvest Smile Care Dr. Jerry Liu, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 41 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Lafayette are open on Saturday?

4 of 41 Lafayette dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Diablo View Family Dentists (until 5 PM), Cole Brett H DDS (until 12 AM) and Art of Smile Family & Cosmetic Dentistry (until 5 PM). 2 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 Lafayette?

1 Lafayette clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Cole Brett H DDS (#2). 2 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 Lafayette?

A dental cleaning in Lafayette 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 Lafayette?

DentistsRanked lists 41 dental clinics in Lafayette, CA, and 41 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 39 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lafayette

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 41 clinics.
  2. : 10 duplicate listings merged.

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