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Best Dentists in Pacifica, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Pacifica: Duy Nguyen, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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12 Pacifica clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 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 Pacifica at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Pacifica at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Duy Nguyen67—Overall, Implants
2Stephen Prevost67——
3Vafi Sepideh DDS47Evenings—
4Shore View Dental: Ahani Hessam DDS47Evenings—
5Kobori Marvin S DDS Family Dentistry47Evenings—
6Dr Vafi43Evenings—
7Pacific Coast Dental37——
8Cabrillo Family Dental Care37——
9Dr. Ryan A. Henspetter, DMD37——
10Pacifica Orthodontics37——

The 12 best dentists in Pacifica, ranked

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

  1. #3 Vafi Sepideh DDS

    1301 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 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–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #4 Shore View Dental: Ahani Hessam DDS

    731 Oceana Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #5 Kobori Marvin S DDS Family Dentistry

    1031 Terra Nova Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:45 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:45 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #8 Cabrillo Family Dental Care

    669 Crespi Dr # F, Pacifica, CA 94044

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Cabrillo Family Dental Care, the dentist office of Drs. Ryan Henspetter and Christopher Jen Kin DDS. Our dental practice has been serving patients in Pacifica, CA since 1961. We provide general, restorative, cosmetic, and sedation dental services using state-of-the-art technology. Contact our dental office today to schedule an appointment!

    From Cabrillo Family Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #9 Dr. Ryan A. Henspetter, DMD

    669 Crespi Dr F, Pacifica, CA 94044

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Cabrillo Family Dental Care, the dentist office of Drs. Ryan Henspetter and Christopher Jen Kin DDS. Our dental practice has been serving patients in Pacifica, CA since 1961. We provide general, restorative, cosmetic, and sedation dental services using state-of-the-art technology. Contact our dental office today to schedule an appointment!

    From Dr. Ryan A. Henspetter, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Pacifica by need

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

Best for emergency in Pacifica

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

Best for kids in Pacifica

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

Best for implants in Pacifica

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Duy Nguyen

Highest-ranked of 12 Pacifica clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Stephen Prevost (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Pacifica

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Duy Nguyen

Highest-ranked of 11 Pacifica clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Stephen Prevost (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Pacifica

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Duy Nguyen

Highest-ranked of 11 Pacifica clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Stephen Prevost (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Pacifica

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Duy Nguyen

Highest-ranked of 12 Pacifica clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Stephen Prevost (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Pacifica

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Duy Nguyen

Highest-ranked of 11 Pacifica clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Stephen Prevost (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Pacifica

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

How much does a dentist cost in Pacifica?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Pacifica?
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 Pacifica

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 Pacifica dentists

We scored 12 Pacifica 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 Pacifica 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 Pacifica: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Pacifica?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Pacifica, CA is Duy Nguyen (DR Score 67/100). Stephen Prevost (#2) and Vafi Sepideh DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Pacifica?

No Pacifica clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Vafi Sepideh DDS (#3) and Shore View Dental: Ahani Hessam DDS (#4). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Pacifica?

A dental cleaning in Pacifica 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 Pacifica?

DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in Pacifica, CA, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 12 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Pacifica

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.