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Best Dentists in Palo Alto, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Palo Alto: Crystal Chang, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 27

    Best for kids and families: Sunrise Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #27 of 85.

  3. 36

    Best for evenings and weekends: Palo Alto Dental Care, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM; ranked #36 of 85.

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85 Palo Alto clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 9 are open Saturdays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 18 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Palo Alto at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Palo Alto at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Crystal Chang, DDS73——Overall, Root canal
2Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health73———
3Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto73———
4Nakamitsu, Nola M73———
5Palo Alto Orthodontics684.9★ (375)—Invisalign & braces
6Palo Alto Dental Studio674.9★ (201)Sat—
7Au Orthodontics67———
8Chiang Robert Y DDS67———
9Dr. Amrit Singh67———
10Dr. Eric Kwon67———

The 85 best dentists in Palo Alto, ranked

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

  3. #3 Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 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 Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo AltoFull profile
    In their words

    Palo Alto Pediatric Dentist Michelle Haghpanah specializes in pediatric dentistry, she treats children from infancy through adolescence, and those with special needs. Caring for your child is serious business, that’s why she treats each child as if they are her own. Dr. Haghpanah looks forward to partnering with you to help your child achieve a lifetime of healthy bytes!

    From Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 85 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #85, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Twin Smiles Orthodontics655.0★ (238)
27Sunrise Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto645.0★ (81)Sat
28Lipson Periodontics643.9★ (7)
29Mid Peninsula Orthodontics: Dr Stacey Quo624.9★ (300)
30Middlefield Dental Group614.9★ (292)
31Dr Sepideh Agah615.0★ (129)
32Silicon Valley Orthodontics604.8★ (236)
33Peninsula Pediatric Dentistry584.9★ (105)
34Branimir Vatavuk DDS585.0★ (71)
35Golden State Family Dentistry/Fara Shahani DMD574.9★ (75)
36Palo Alto Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
37Fotovatjah Endodontics575.0★ (29)
38Elliot Singer DMD555.0★ (14)
39Dr. Kristian Koszeghy & Dr. Nikta Ghaderi554.6★ (20)
40Scott C. Baird, D.M.D.544.0★ (28)
41Dennis Wu D.D.S. Wu Family Dental545.0★ (10)
42Dr. Ihab B. Andrawess, DMD535.0★ (12)
43Gentle Dental Palo Alto47Sat
44Palo Alto Advanced Dentists47Sat
45Palo Alto Dental Group47Sat
46Blue Turtle Dental47Sat
47Palo Alto Smiles by R Rastakhiz DDS47Sat
48W. Gregory Tseng, DDS43Sat
49Dr. S. Brian Liu, DDS, MS.37
50Bjelajac Dental Practice, Inc37
51Javidan Endodontics37
52Ala Din DDS37
53Cardinal Dental37
54Christine Hansen DDS & Associates37
55Douglas Arakawa DDS37
56Kris S. Hamamoto DDS37
57Palo Alto Oral Health37
58Evergreen Park Dental, Palo Alto37
59Tiffany Bui, DMD37
60Delores W Eberhart DDS37
61Zahra Hakim,DDS.inc37
62Bryant St Dental37
63Palo Alto Dental Wellness37
64Cambridge Dental Studio37
65Christian K. Lee, DDS, MS37
66Collins and Mingrone, DDS37
67Mary Qian Dental Group37
68Dr. Denise M. Henderson, DDS37
69Stanford Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic37
70Palo Alto Central Dental37
71Palo Alto Dental Center37
72Roshan Emam, DDS37
73Dr. Mimi Salkola33
74Cox and Miranda, DDS33
75Babak Mostaan DDS33
76Stanford Smile Design33
77Jung Nam, DMD, MSD, Inc.33
78Lindsey Chris E DDS33
79Palo Alto33
80Dr. Stanley Lin D.D.S.33
81Dr. Galina Nasakin28
82Palo Alto Dental Arts17
83Heritage Park Dental17
84Onsite Dental17
85Dr. David L. McKenna D.D.S.14

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Best dentists in Palo Alto by need

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Best for emergency in Palo Alto

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

Best for kids in Palo Alto

27

Sunrise Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto

Highest-ranked of 3 Palo Alto clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #27 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 12:30 PM.

Runner-up: Mid Peninsula Orthodontics: Dr Stacey Quo (#29 overall)

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Best for implants in Palo Alto

40

Scott C. Baird, D.M.D.

Highest-ranked of 73 Palo Alto clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #5 for implants and #40 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Crystal Chang, DDS (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Palo Alto

5

Palo Alto Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 67 Palo Alto clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Twin Smiles Orthodontics (#26 overall)

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Best for root canal in Palo Alto

1

Crystal Chang, DDS

Highest-ranked of 62 Palo Alto clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Palo Alto

1

Crystal Chang, DDS

Highest-ranked of 68 Palo Alto clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Palo Alto

1

Crystal Chang, DDS

Highest-ranked of 62 Palo Alto clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Palo Alto

No Palo Alto clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Palo Alto?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto

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 Palo Alto dentists

We scored 85 Palo Alto clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Palo Alto?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Palo Alto, CA is Crystal Chang, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Gary Roberts, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health (#2) and Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto (#3) follow. We ranked 85 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Palo Alto are open on Saturday?

9 of 85 Palo Alto dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Palo Alto Dental Studio (until 2 PM), Sunrise Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto (until 12:30 PM) and Palo Alto Dental Care (until 5 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 Palo Alto?

No Palo Alto clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Palo Alto Dental Care (#36). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Palo Alto?

A dental cleaning in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?

Sunrise Pediatric Dentistry Palo Alto is the highest-ranked Palo Alto clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #27 of 85 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 12:30 PM. 3 Palo Alto clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Palo Alto?

DentistsRanked lists 85 dental clinics in Palo Alto, CA, and 85 are ranked by DR Score. 9 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 73 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Palo Alto

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 85 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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