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Best Dentists in Palos Verdes Estates, CA (2026)

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    Best overall in Palos Verdes Estates: Dr. Dyan Vandevelde, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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4 Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates at a glance

Top 4 dentists in Palos Verdes Estates at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. Dyan Vandevelde67Overall, Implants
2Lunada Bay Dental Practice37—
3Michael Simon, DDS37—
4Karen J. Liang, DDS17—

The 4 best dentists in Palos Verdes Estates, ranked

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

  1. #2 Lunada Bay Dental Practice

    2325 Palos Verdes Dr W #210, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

    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 8 AM–2 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #4 Karen J. Liang, DDS

    36 Malaga Cove Plaza Suite 310, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, United States

    17/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services: 7 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    Dr. Karen Liang graduated top of her class with Magna Cum Laude from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California. She holds degrees in both dental hygiene and doctor of dental surgery. She received top honors and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. Dr. Liang was offered a full time teaching position at USC School of Dentistry. Her interest and passion for her private practice in Beverly Hills ultimately led her to…

    From Karen J. Liang, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Palos Verdes Estates by need

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

Best for emergency in Palos Verdes Estates

No Palos Verdes Estates clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Palos Verdes Estates

No Palos Verdes Estates clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Palos Verdes Estates

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Dr. Dyan Vandevelde

Highest-ranked of 4 Palos Verdes Estates clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Lunada Bay Dental Practice (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Palos Verdes Estates

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Dr. Dyan Vandevelde

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

Runner-up: Lunada Bay Dental Practice (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Palos Verdes Estates

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Dr. Dyan Vandevelde

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

Runner-up: Lunada Bay Dental Practice (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Palos Verdes Estates

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Dr. Dyan Vandevelde

Highest-ranked of 4 Palos Verdes Estates clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Lunada Bay Dental Practice (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Palos Verdes Estates

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Dr. Dyan Vandevelde

Highest-ranked of 3 Palos Verdes Estates clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Lunada Bay Dental Practice (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Palos Verdes Estates

No Palos Verdes Estates clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Palos Verdes Estates?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Palos Verdes Estates?
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 Palos Verdes Estates dentists

We scored 4 Palos Verdes Estates 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.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Palos Verdes Estates?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Palos Verdes Estates, CA is Dr. Dyan Vandevelde (DR Score 67/100). Lunada Bay Dental Practice (#2) and Michael Simon, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 4 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Palos Verdes Estates?

A dental cleaning in Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates?

DentistsRanked lists 4 dental clinics in Palos Verdes Estates, 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 Palos Verdes Estates

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