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Best Dentists in Pacific Grove, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Pacific Grove: David W Simonsen DDS, DR Score 43/100, open evenings until 7 PM and 17 of 17 services.

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3 Pacific Grove clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 3 dentists in Pacific Grove at a glance

Top 3 dentists in Pacific Grove at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1David W Simonsen DDS43EveningsOverall, Implants
2Arlen D. Lackey DDS37——
3Cassady Chad w DDS28——

The 3 best dentists in Pacific Grove, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Pacific Grove

    #1 David W Simonsen DDS

    1219 Forest Ave suite g, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–3 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at David W Simonsen DDSFull profile(831) 373-7575

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Best dentists in Pacific Grove by need

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

Best for emergency in Pacific Grove

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

Best for kids in Pacific Grove

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

Best for implants in Pacific Grove

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David W Simonsen DDS

Highest-ranked of 3 Pacific Grove clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arlen D. Lackey DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Pacific Grove

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David W Simonsen DDS

Highest-ranked of 2 Pacific Grove clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arlen D. Lackey DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Pacific Grove

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David W Simonsen DDS

Highest-ranked of 2 Pacific Grove clinics offering root canals: #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arlen D. Lackey DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Pacific Grove

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David W Simonsen DDS

Highest-ranked of 3 Pacific Grove clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arlen D. Lackey DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Pacific Grove

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David W Simonsen DDS

Highest-ranked of 2 Pacific Grove clinics offering dentures: #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arlen D. Lackey DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Pacific Grove

No Pacific Grove clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Pacific Grove?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Pacific Grove?
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 Pacific Grove

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 Pacific Grove dentists

We scored 3 Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Pacific Grove?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Pacific Grove, CA is David W Simonsen DDS (DR Score 43/100). It is open evenings until 7 PM. Arlen D. Lackey DDS (#2) and Cassady Chad w DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 3 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Pacific Grove?

No Pacific Grove clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by David W Simonsen DDS (#1). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Pacific Grove?

A dental cleaning in Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove?

DentistsRanked lists 3 dental clinics in Pacific Grove, CA, and 3 are ranked by DR Score. 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 3 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Pacific Grove

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.

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