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Best Dentists in Merced, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Merced: Ajay R. Patel, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 6

    Best for kids and families: Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #6 of 59.

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59 Merced clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 are open Saturdays, based on posted hours. 3 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Merced at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Merced at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Ajay R. Patel, DDS73——Overall, Root canal
2Castle Family Dental: Bachour M G DDS73———
3Dr. Chen-Tsung Chang Family Dentistry73———
4Mishra DDS Inc73———
5Spencer Rowan DDS, Creed Rowan DMD73———
6Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics694.9★ (871)SatKids, Invisalign & braces
7Apple Dental: Megally Ahmed R DDS67———
8Chang Joao F DDS67———
9Dentist67———
10Dr. David L. Gresham, DDS67———

The 59 best dentists in Merced, ranked

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

  4. #4 Mishra DDS Inc

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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

    Book appointment at Mishra DDS IncFull profile
    In their words

    We provide advanced care Dental services which include cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and all kind of dental prosthesis including dentures, fixed dentures, partials, crowns, bridges, veneers, etc. Dr. Mishra is a specialist in advanced dentistry and truly believes in our motto of ‘Beautiful Smiles through Exceptional Dentistry’

    From Mishra DDS Inc's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 59 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #59, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Ranu M. Mishra, DDS564.8★ (78)
27Evershine Dental Group, Swetha Nadipally DDS47Sat
28El Portal Dental Group47Sat
29El Portal Dental Group: Khang C. Nguyen, DDS47Sat
30Children's Dentistry of Merced37
31Merced Family Dental Care37
32Merced Pediatric Dentistry37
33Thomas E. Lequia, DDS & Robert L. Hill, DDS37
34Precision Family Dentistry of Merced - Nathan Miller DDS, Jeremy Skinner DDS37
35Precision Family Dentistry of North Merced - Andrew Johnson DDS37
36Yosemite Dental Jun Ho Lee DDS37
37APPLE DENTAL37
38Dudley M Pang, DDS, Inc.37
39Olive Dental Care37
40The Dental Spa at Propes - Merced Dentist37
41Mahasucon Thida DDS37
42Solomon Her, DDS, Inc.37
43Dr. Abdulghani Amro33
44Golden Valley Health Centers Merced Dental33
45Yosemite Dental Society33
46Bear Creek Family Dental33
47Merced Family Dental Care: Lee Hyun Y DDS33
48Children's Choice Dental Care33
49Edward Yoo DDS33
50VON GOODIN, DDS, INC.33
51Merced Dental Group33
52Dental Hygiene 2U28
53Mr. Steven Rowan28
54Western Dental & Orthodontics24Sat
55Dr. Irwan H. Murni, DMD17
56Elijah's LLC15
57Joshua's LLC15
58ABC Dental Center14
59Shine Dental Group5

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Best dentists in Merced by need

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Best for emergency in Merced

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

Best for kids in Merced

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Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 1 Merced clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #6 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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Best for implants in Merced

25

Merced Modern Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 56 Merced clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #6 for implants and #25 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ajay R. Patel, DDS (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Merced

6

Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 49 Merced clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ajay R. Patel, DDS (#1 overall)

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Best for root canal in Merced

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Ajay R. Patel, DDS

Highest-ranked of 48 Merced clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Castle Family Dental: Bachour M G DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Merced

1

Ajay R. Patel, DDS

Highest-ranked of 53 Merced clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Castle Family Dental: Bachour M G DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Merced

1

Ajay R. Patel, DDS

Highest-ranked of 48 Merced clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Castle Family Dental: Bachour M G DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Merced

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

How much does a dentist cost in Merced?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Merced?
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 Merced

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 Merced dentists

We scored 59 Merced clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Merced 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 Merced: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Merced?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Merced, CA is Ajay R. Patel, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Castle Family Dental: Bachour M G DDS (#2) and Dr. Chen-Tsung Chang Family Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 59 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Merced are open on Saturday?

5 of 59 Merced dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics (until 1 PM), Evershine Dental Group, Swetha Nadipally DDS (until 5 PM) and El Portal Dental Group (until 2:30 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.

How much is a dental cleaning in Merced?

A dental cleaning in Merced 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 Merced?

Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics is the highest-ranked Merced clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #6 of 59 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. 1 Merced clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Merced?

DentistsRanked lists 59 dental clinics in Merced, CA, and 59 are ranked by DR Score. 5 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is dental implants, at 56 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Merced

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 59 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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