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Best Dentists in Salida, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Salida: Prakash Sojitra, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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4 Salida 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 Salida at a glance

Top 4 dentists in Salida at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Prakash Sojitra67Overall, Implants
2Salida Surgery Center37—
3Smile World Dental37—
4Salida Dental Group17—

The 4 best dentists in Salida, ranked

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

  1. #3 Smile World Dental

    4925 Sisk Rd Ste A&B, Salida, CA 95368

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Smile World Dental in Salida, California, is a family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment and techniques. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services including checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers, emergency dentistry, root canal treatment, full-mouth reconstructions, and more! Visit our website to learn about our wide range of services and the team…

    From Smile World Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Salida by need

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

Best for emergency in Salida

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

Best for kids in Salida

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

Best for implants in Salida

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Prakash Sojitra

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

Runner-up: Salida Surgery Center (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Salida

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Prakash Sojitra

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

Runner-up: Salida Surgery Center (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Salida

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Prakash Sojitra

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

Runner-up: Salida Surgery Center (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Salida

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Prakash Sojitra

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

Runner-up: Salida Surgery Center (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Salida

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Prakash Sojitra

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

Runner-up: Salida Surgery Center (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Salida

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

How much does a dentist cost in Salida?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Salida?
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 Salida dentists

We scored 4 Salida 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 Salida 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 Salida: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Salida?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Salida, CA is Prakash Sojitra (DR Score 67/100). Salida Surgery Center (#2) and Smile World Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 4 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Salida?

A dental cleaning in Salida 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 Salida?

DentistsRanked lists 4 dental clinics in Salida, 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 Salida

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.