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Best Dentists in McKinleyville, CA (2026)

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    Best overall in McKinleyville: Dr. Johnathan Choi, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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9 McKinleyville clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 9 dentists in McKinleyville at a glance

Top 9 dentists in McKinleyville at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. Johnathan Choi73Overall, Implants
2Bautista Sonia R DDS67—
3Bird's Dental Lab67—
4Dr. Allen R. Ehlers, DDS67—
5Dr. Harry N. Johnson, DDS67—
6Family Dental Practice: Kitchen Lynn67—
7Central Dental Care33—
8Humboldt Family Medical Care33—
9Arcata Smiles33—

The 9 best dentists in McKinleyville, ranked

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

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Best dentists in McKinleyville by need

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

Best for emergency in McKinleyville

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

Best for kids in McKinleyville

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

Best for implants in McKinleyville

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Dr. Johnathan Choi

Highest-ranked of 9 McKinleyville clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bautista Sonia R DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in McKinleyville

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Dr. Johnathan Choi

Highest-ranked of 9 McKinleyville clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bautista Sonia R DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in McKinleyville

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Dr. Johnathan Choi

Highest-ranked of 9 McKinleyville clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bautista Sonia R DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in McKinleyville

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Dr. Johnathan Choi

Highest-ranked of 9 McKinleyville clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bautista Sonia R DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in McKinleyville

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Dr. Johnathan Choi

Highest-ranked of 9 McKinleyville clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bautista Sonia R DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in McKinleyville

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

How much does a dentist cost in McKinleyville?

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

How much does a dentist cost in McKinleyville?
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

How we ranked McKinleyville dentists

We scored 9 McKinleyville 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 McKinleyville 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 McKinleyville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in McKinleyville?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in McKinleyville, CA is Dr. Johnathan Choi (DR Score 73/100). Bautista Sonia R DDS (#2) and Bird's Dental Lab (#3) follow. We ranked 9 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in McKinleyville?

A dental cleaning in McKinleyville 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 McKinleyville?

DentistsRanked lists 9 dental clinics in McKinleyville, CA, and 9 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 9 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for McKinleyville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 9 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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