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Best Dentists in Malibu, CA (2026)

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    Best overall in Malibu: Malibu Dentistry, 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, open 5 days a week and 3 of 17 services.

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11 Malibu clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Malibu at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Malibu at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Malibu Dentistry674.9★ (140)Overall, Implants
2Thomas Hirsch DDS645.0★ (197)Cosmetic
3Sturgeon Dental Malibu625.0★ (77)—
4Dr. Bob Perkins DDS614.8★ (104)—
5Dr. medusa M. omega, DDS15——
6Dr. meg M. omri, DDS15——
7Dr. meir M. ophiuchus, DDS15——
8Extraordinary Dental Solutions15——
9Hame Heidi DDS15——
10Richard J Rauth DDS MS APC11—Root canal

The 11 best dentists in Malibu, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Malibu by need

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

Best for emergency in Malibu

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

Best for kids in Malibu

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

Best for implants in Malibu

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Malibu Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 3 Malibu clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sturgeon Dental Malibu (#3 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Malibu

No Malibu clinic lists Invisalign or braces in our data yet.

Best for root canal in Malibu

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Richard J Rauth DDS MS APC

Highest-ranked of 1 Malibu clinic offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #10 overall by DR Score.

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Best for cosmetic in Malibu

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Thomas Hirsch DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Malibu clinic offering cosmetic dentistry: #2 overall by DR Score.

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Best for dentures & seniors in Malibu

No Malibu clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Malibu

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

How much does a dentist cost in Malibu?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Malibu?
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
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
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

How we ranked Malibu dentists

We scored 11 Malibu 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 Malibu 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 Malibu: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Malibu?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Malibu, CA is Malibu Dentistry (DR Score 67/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 140 Google reviews. It is open 5 days a week. Thomas Hirsch DDS (#2) and Sturgeon Dental Malibu (#3) follow. We ranked 11 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Malibu?

A dental cleaning in Malibu 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 Malibu?

DentistsRanked lists 11 dental clinics in Malibu, CA, and 11 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 6 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Malibu

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 11 clinics.

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