Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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Best overall in Salinas: Carolyn Chang, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.
Best for evenings and weekends: Pearl Dentistry, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM; ranked #7 of 46.
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46 Salinas clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 13 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 9 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolyn Chang | 67 | — | Overall, Implants |
| 2 | Famiiy Dental Care | 67 | — | — |
| 3 | La Paz Dental Care: Kennedy Caroline I MD | 67 | — | — |
| 4 | Ramirez Dental | 67 | — | — |
| 5 | Salinas Dental Care: Cameron Soraya S DDS | 67 | — | — |
| 6 | Soria Julio C DDS | 67 | — | — |
| 7 | Pearl Dentistry | 57 | Evenings · Sat | Evenings & weekends |
| 8 | Coastal Dental Care | 57 | Evenings · Sat | — |
| 9 | Dental Care of Sherwood Gardens | 53 | Evenings · Sat | — |
| 10 | Salinas & Greenfield Dental: Mireles Ernesto DDS | 53 | Evenings · Sat | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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2021 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906, United States
Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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559 E Alisal St # 101, Salinas, CA 93905
Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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11 Maple St E, Salinas, CA 93901
Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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929 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906
Ranked #5 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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1004 N Davis Rd, Salinas, CA 93907, United States
Ranked #6 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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1710 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906
Ranked #7 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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1244 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906
Ranked #8 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 9 PM and Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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929 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906, United States
Ranked #9 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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608 E Boronda Rd # B, Salinas, CA 93906
Ranked #10 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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1229 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906
Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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1209 N Davis Rd, Salinas, CA 93907
Ranked #12 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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41 W Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901, United States
Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Sundays until 5 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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1542 N Sanborn Rd, Salinas, CA 93905
Ranked #14 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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1211 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901
Ranked #15 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.
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620 E Alvin Dr # G, Salinas, CA 93906, United States
Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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921 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901
Ranked #17 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Western Dental office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat…
From Western Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.750 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901
Ranked #18 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.
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750 E Romie Ln b, Salinas, CA 93901, United States
Ranked #19 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.
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1137 N Main St A, Salinas, CA 93906
Ranked #20 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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2180 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906
Ranked #21 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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620 E Alvin Dr E, Salinas, CA 93906
Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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Where your smile is our top priority. Dr Cureton has practiced general and cosmetic dentistry in Salinas since 1984. Every patient and every smile matters to us. We offer a general and cosmetic dental services as well as preventative and teeth whitening/cleaning. Contact us today to find out why we're the most trusted Dentist Salinas!
From North Salinas Dentist by Russell Cureton, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.770 E Romie Ln A-1, Salinas, CA 93901
Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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601 E Romie Ln STE 5, Salinas, CA 93901
Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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La Plaza Medica 224 San Jose Street, Suite 4 Second Floor, 224 San Jose St STE 3, Salinas, CA 93901, United States
Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.
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One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.
No Salinas clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.
No Salinas clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.
Highest-ranked of 46 Salinas clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Famiiy Dental Care (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 43 Salinas clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Famiiy Dental Care (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 43 Salinas clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Famiiy Dental Care (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 46 Salinas clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Famiiy Dental Care (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 43 Salinas clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Famiiy Dental Care (#2 overall)
No Salinas clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.
Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.
| Service | Typical price (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $140–$420 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Teeth Cleaning | $105–$280 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Emergency Care | $140–$700 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Root Canal | $980–$1,960 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Tooth Extraction | $280–$980 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $280–$980 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Dental Implants | $2,100–$8,400 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Invisalign | $4,900–$10,500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Braces | $4,200–$9,800 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Dental Crowns | $1,120–$2,520 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Dentures | $1,400–$4,200 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Veneers | $1,260–$3,500 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Teeth Whitening | $280–$840 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Dental Bonding | $420–$840 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Cosmetic Fillings | $420–$840 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | $700–$7,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
| Full Restoration | $21,000–$70,000 | DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California |
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.
Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Mon–Wed 12:30 PM–9 PM · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
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Salinas & Greenfield Dental: Mireles Ernesto DDS#10
Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
Western Dental Center: Vuppala Linga M DDS#11
Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
We scored 46 Salinas clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Salinas data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Not yet collected |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |