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Best Dentists in Petaluma, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Petaluma: John W. Sinclair, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 18

    Best for evenings and weekends: Petaluma Health Center, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 4:30 PM; ranked #18 of 56.

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56 Petaluma clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays and 3 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 Petaluma at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Petaluma at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1John W. Sinclair, DDS73Overall, Implants
2Delgado Flor Maria DDS67—
3Dr. Alan Barton67—
4Dr. Firas Husein67—
5Dr. Oscar Ventanilla, DDS67—
6Dr. Robert S. Gilbert, DDS67—
7Dr. Thomas Szutz67—
8Dr. Yolanda Mangrum67—
9Dr. Yvonne Szyperski67—
10Kang Whitney S DDS67—

The 56 best dentists in Petaluma, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Petaluma

    #1 John W. Sinclair, DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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 John W. Sinclair, DDSFull profile
    In their words

    Petaluma dentist, Dr. John Sinclair, DDS has practiced general, cosmetic and childrens dentistry for over 25 years. He is a graduate of the University of California San Franciscos award winning dental program. Dr. Sinclair is a proud member of; The American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Redwood Empire Dental Society, Academy of Laser Dentistry, Organization for safety and Asepsis Procedures, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and the American…

    From John W. Sinclair, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Petaluma Health Center

    1179 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 4:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Petaluma Health CenterFull profile(707) 559-7500

  19. #19 Ramona English, DMD

    1179 N McDowell Blvd A, Petaluma, CA 94954

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 4:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Ramona English, DMDFull profile(707) 559-7550

  20. #20 Santa Fe Dental Group

    765 Baywood Dr #101, Petaluma, CA 94954

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Santa Fe Dental GroupFull profile(707) 536-3685 ext. 2

  21. #21 Dr. Thomas V. Dembski, DDS

    1301 Southpoint Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 4 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Thomas V. Dembski, DDSFull profile(707) 762-0067

  22. #22 Negar Safapour, DDS

    515 Hayes Ln, Petaluma, CA 94952

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Negar Safapour, DDSFull profile(707) 763-0962

  23. #23 North Bay Smiles

    1580 E Washington St STE 101, Petaluma, CA 94954, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 5 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at North Bay SmilesFull profile(707) 306-8001
    In their words

    Having a dental care clinic that is truly family oriented and genuinely cares about making sure you are presented with nothing but the best is an asset to the community as well as to you and your whole family. It is important for staff members to be approachable, kind and gentle when it comes to addressing patient’s dental health problems. At North Bay Smiles based in Petaluma, CA the team is all and more than skilled, pleasant and empathetic. Led by Dr.

    From North Bay Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Bob Koenitzer DDS Austin Hartford DMD

    101 Lynch Creek Way suite a, Petaluma, CA 94954

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bob Koenitzer DDS Austin Hartford DMDFull profile(707) 766-6666
    In their words

    For award-winning dental care in Petaluma, CA, families and neighbors know they can count on Drs. Bob Koenitzer & Austin Hartford and their carefully-selected team of professionals for exceptional experiences. Our care is stress-free, comfortable, and comprehensive -- you’ll find services ranging from your regular checkup and cleaning to CEREC one visit crowns, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, and much more.

    From Bob Koenitzer DDS Austin Hartford DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 56 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #56, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Hillcrest Dental Group37
27Permalla Dental Care, Praveena Permalla DDS - Dentist in Petaluma37
28Von Chan, DDS, Inc37
29Oakhill Dentistry37
30Raymond A. Ramos, DDS37
31Petaluma Modern Dentistry37
32Petaluma Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center37
33Petaluma Valley Dental37
34F. Charles Heggli, DDS37
35Michael D. Zatto DDS37
36Petaluma Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, Mahdad Nassiri, DDS37
37Signature Smiles Petaluma37
38Park Plaza Dental37
39Alma Dental Care37
40Clyde Schultz, DDS37
41Luma Dental Health37
42Petaluma Braces & Family Dentistry37
43Anastasia Lester, DDS37
44Petaluma Family Dentistry37
45Petaluma General Dentistry37
46Dr. David A. Straub, DDS33
47Lalitha Smile Dental Services33
48Gardner Paula DDS33
49Dental Implants Petaluma33
50Marina Dental of Petaluma - Dr. Chris Rosenthal33
51Park Place Dental33
52Barientos Bryan DDS33
53Design Dental Smiles33
54Dental Care & Wellness of Sonoma County33
55Dr. Austin Nunez17
56Christian J. Kjeldsen, D.D.S.17

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Best dentists in Petaluma by need

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

Best for emergency in Petaluma

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

Best for kids in Petaluma

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

Best for implants in Petaluma

1

John W. Sinclair, DDS

Highest-ranked of 56 Petaluma clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Delgado Flor Maria DDS (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in Petaluma →

Best for invisalign & braces in Petaluma

1

John W. Sinclair, DDS

Highest-ranked of 54 Petaluma clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Delgado Flor Maria DDS (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Petaluma →

Best for root canal in Petaluma

1

John W. Sinclair, DDS

Highest-ranked of 54 Petaluma clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Delgado Flor Maria DDS (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Petaluma →

Best for cosmetic in Petaluma

1

John W. Sinclair, DDS

Highest-ranked of 56 Petaluma clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Delgado Flor Maria DDS (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Petaluma →

Best for dentures & seniors in Petaluma

1

John W. Sinclair, DDS

Highest-ranked of 54 Petaluma clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Delgado Flor Maria DDS (#2 overall)

Dentures in Petaluma →

Best for budget & insurance in Petaluma

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

How much does a dentist cost in Petaluma?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Petaluma?
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 Petaluma

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 Petaluma dentists

We scored 56 Petaluma clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 duplicate listings). 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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Petaluma?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Petaluma, CA is John W. Sinclair, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Delgado Flor Maria DDS (#2) and Dr. Alan Barton (#3) follow. We ranked 56 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Petaluma are open on Saturday?

6 of 56 Petaluma dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Petaluma Health Center (until 4:30 PM), Ramona English, DMD (until 4:30 PM) and Santa Fe Dental Group (until 2 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 Petaluma?

No Petaluma clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Petaluma Health Center (#18) and Ramona English, DMD (#19). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Petaluma?

A dental cleaning in Petaluma 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 Petaluma?

DentistsRanked lists 56 dental clinics in Petaluma, CA, and 56 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 56 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Petaluma

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 56 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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