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Best Dentists in Novato, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Novato: Dentistry By Design of Marin, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 22

    Best for evenings and weekends: Clayton J. Perry, DDS, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2:30 PM; ranked #22 of 50.

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50 Novato clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays and 6 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Novato at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Novato at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dentistry By Design of Marin73Overall, Implants
2Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S73—
3Andriy Kulyk67—
4Bongiovanni Carol T DDS67—
5Brian Hollander, D.D.S, M.S.67—
6Comprehensive Dentistry For67—
7DentalNatale67—
8Dr. McKell Perry67—
9Dr. Nader M. Vafaie, DMD67—
10Dr. Odette M. Quintanilla, DDS67—

The 50 best dentists in Novato, ranked

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

  22. #22 Clayton J. Perry, DDS

    7460 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 7 AM–1 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Clayton J. Perry, DDSFull profile(415) 897-3914

  23. #23 Mahr Elder DDS, MD

    1805 Novato Blvd #1, Novato, CA 94947

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mahr Elder DDS, MDFull profile(415) 892-1190
    In their words

    A board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Mahr Elder, DDS, MD, completed his residency at the University of Detroit/Henry Ford Hospital and offers expertise in facial trauma, TMJ disorders, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and oral pathology. He holds his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific and a Medical Doctorate from Wayne State University. As a part of the Novato Oral Surgery team, Dr. Elder provides his services to the Novato,…

    From Mahr Elder DDS, MD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Neal Patel, DDS

    1701 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Neal Patel, DDSFull profile(415) 897-7777

All 50 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Michael L. Rosenthal DDS47Evenings
27Jennifer I Dole, DDS47Evenings
28Vintage Oaks Dental Group47Evenings
29Marin Community Clinics43Evenings
30Dr. Eric Tyler43Evenings
31EZ Smile Family Dental Group - Novato37
32Jessica Dehnert DDS37
33Steven McConnell DDS37
34Novato Pediatric Dentistry37
35Novato Oral Surgery & Implantology37
36Novato Smiles Dentistry37
37Novato Children's Dentistry37
38Dr. Alan G. Chui, DDS37
39David W. Epstein, DDS, Inc.37
40Mark A. Hansen DDS37
41Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry37
42Thomas J. Poksay, DMD, Inc.37
43Valeria Lawrence, DDS37
44Huffman Leahn J DDS37
45North Bay Modern Dentistry37
46Daryl Dudum DDS-Marin Endodontics-Root Canal Therapy33
47Bales Orthodontics33
48Rist Theodore DDS33
49Menasco Matthew DMD33
50Pacific Dental28

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Best dentists in Novato by need

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Best for emergency in Novato

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

Best for kids in Novato

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

Best for implants in Novato

1

Dentistry By Design of Marin

Highest-ranked of 50 Novato clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Novato

1

Dentistry By Design of Marin

Highest-ranked of 49 Novato clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Novato

1

Dentistry By Design of Marin

Highest-ranked of 49 Novato clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Novato

1

Dentistry By Design of Marin

Highest-ranked of 50 Novato clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Novato

1

Dentistry By Design of Marin

Highest-ranked of 49 Novato clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Novato

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

How much does a dentist cost in Novato?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Novato?
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 Novato

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 Novato dentists

We scored 50 Novato clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Novato 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 Novato: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Novato?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Novato, CA is Dentistry By Design of Marin (DR Score 73/100). Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S (#2) and Andriy Kulyk (#3) follow. We ranked 50 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Novato are open on Saturday?

4 of 50 Novato dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Clayton J. Perry, DDS (until 2:30 PM), Mahr Elder DDS, MD (until 12 PM) and Paul Schafer, DDS (until 6 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.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Novato?

No Novato clinic lists emergency care, but 6 are open after 6 PM, led by Clayton J. Perry, DDS (#22) and Dr. Michael L. Rosenthal DDS (#26). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Novato?

A dental cleaning in Novato 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 Novato?

DentistsRanked lists 50 dental clinics in Novato, CA, and 50 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 6 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 50 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Novato

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.

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