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Best Dentists in Salinas, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Salinas: Carolyn Chang, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    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.

Top 10 dentists in Salinas at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Salinas at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Carolyn Chang67—Overall, Implants
2Famiiy Dental Care67——
3La Paz Dental Care: Kennedy Caroline I MD67——
4Ramirez Dental67——
5Salinas Dental Care: Cameron Soraya S DDS67——
6Soria Julio C DDS67——
7Pearl Dentistry57Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
8Coastal Dental Care57Evenings · Sat—
9Dental Care of Sherwood Gardens53Evenings · Sat—
10Salinas & Greenfield Dental: Mireles Ernesto DDS53Evenings · Sat—

The 46 best dentists in Salinas, ranked

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

  1. #7 Pearl Dentistry

    1710 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906

    57/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #8 Coastal Dental Care

    1244 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906

    57/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 12:30 PM–9 PM · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #9 Dental Care of Sherwood Gardens

    929 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #10 Salinas & Greenfield Dental: Mireles Ernesto DDS

    608 E Boronda Rd # B, Salinas, CA 93906

    53/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #11 Western Dental Center: Vuppala Linga M DDS

    1229 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906

    53/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #12 Diamond Dental of Salinas

    1209 N Davis Rd, Salinas, CA 93907

    53/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #13 Yang Peter T DDS

    41 W Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed 11:30 AM–8 PM · Thu closed · Fri 11:30 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #14 Crystal Dental

    1542 N Sanborn Rd, Salinas, CA 93905

    53/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 11 AM–7 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. 47/10030% of factors measured

    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.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  10. #16 Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas - Alvin Dental

    620 E Alvin Dr # G, Salinas, CA 93906, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  11. #17 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    921 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901

    43/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    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.
  12. #18 Salinas Dental Health: Dr. Dennis R. Andresen, DDS

    750 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901

    43/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  13. #19 Dr. Grant D. Rosen, DDS

    750 E Romie Ln b, Salinas, CA 93901, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    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.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  14. #22 North Salinas Dentist by Russell Cureton, DDS

    620 E Alvin Dr E, Salinas, CA 93906

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 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

    In their words

    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.
  15. #25 Sunrisas Dental Care

    La Plaza Medica 224 San Jose Street, Suite 4 Second Floor, 224 San Jose St STE 3, Salinas, CA 93901, United States

    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 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Salinas by need

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Best for emergency in Salinas

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

Best for kids in Salinas

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

Best for implants in Salinas

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Carolyn Chang

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)

Dental Implants in Salinas →

Best for invisalign & braces in Salinas

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Carolyn Chang

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)

Invisalign in Salinas →

Best for root canal in Salinas

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Carolyn Chang

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)

Root Canal in Salinas →

Best for cosmetic in Salinas

1

Carolyn Chang

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)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Salinas →

Best for dentures & seniors in Salinas

1

Carolyn Chang

Highest-ranked of 43 Salinas clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Famiiy Dental Care (#2 overall)

Dentures in Salinas →

Best for budget & insurance in Salinas

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

How much does a dentist cost in Salinas?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Salinas?
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 Salinas

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 Salinas dentists

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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Salinas 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 Salinas: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Salinas?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Salinas, CA is Carolyn Chang (DR Score 67/100). Famiiy Dental Care (#2) and La Paz Dental Care: Kennedy Caroline I MD (#3) follow. We ranked 46 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Salinas are open on Saturday?

13 of 46 Salinas dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Pearl Dentistry (until 3 PM), Coastal Dental Care (until 4:30 PM) and Dental Care of Sherwood Gardens (until 3 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Salinas?

No Salinas clinic lists emergency care, but 9 are open after 6 PM, led by Pearl Dentistry (#7) and Coastal Dental Care (#8). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Salinas?

A dental cleaning in Salinas 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 Salinas?

DentistsRanked lists 46 dental clinics in Salinas, CA, and 46 are ranked by DR Score. 13 post Saturday hours and 9 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 46 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Salinas

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 46 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.