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Best Dentists in Morro Bay, CA (2026)

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    Best overall in Morro Bay: Jerome Turner Inc, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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

Top 4 dentists in Morro Bay at a glance

Top 4 dentists in Morro Bay at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Jerome Turner Inc67Overall, Implants
2Morro Bay Family Dentistry - Sorina Ratchford DDS37—
3Scott Taylor DDS -- Pure Simple Dental37—
4Ryan Garcia DDS17—

The 4 best dentists in Morro Bay, ranked

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

  1. #2 Morro Bay Family Dentistry - Sorina Ratchford DDS

    747 Bernardo Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Morro Bay by need

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

Best for emergency in Morro Bay

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

Best for kids in Morro Bay

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

Best for implants in Morro Bay

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Jerome Turner Inc

Highest-ranked of 4 Morro Bay clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Morro Bay Family Dentistry - Sorina Ratchford DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Morro Bay

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Jerome Turner Inc

Highest-ranked of 3 Morro Bay clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Morro Bay Family Dentistry - Sorina Ratchford DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Morro Bay

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Jerome Turner Inc

Highest-ranked of 3 Morro Bay clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Morro Bay Family Dentistry - Sorina Ratchford DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Morro Bay

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Jerome Turner Inc

Highest-ranked of 4 Morro Bay clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Morro Bay Family Dentistry - Sorina Ratchford DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Morro Bay

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Jerome Turner Inc

Highest-ranked of 3 Morro Bay clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Morro Bay Family Dentistry - Sorina Ratchford DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Morro Bay

No Morro Bay clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Morro Bay?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Morro Bay?
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 Morro Bay dentists

We scored 4 Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Morro Bay?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Morro Bay, CA is Jerome Turner Inc (DR Score 67/100). Morro Bay Family Dentistry - Sorina Ratchford DDS (#2) and Scott Taylor DDS -- Pure Simple Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 4 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Morro Bay?

A dental cleaning in Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay?

DentistsRanked lists 4 dental clinics in Morro Bay, CA, and 4 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 4 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Morro Bay

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.