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Best Dentists in San Carlos, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in San Carlos: Chow & Ysaac Family Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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32 San Carlos clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays and 2 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 San Carlos at a glance

Top 10 dentists in San Carlos at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Chow & Ysaac Family Dentistry73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Carliza A. Marcos, DDS73—
3Lau Jaime DDS73—
4Asti Ronald C DDS67—
5Clar Melinda67—
6Cofield Marianne67—
7David Young67—
8Dr. Jean Wu67—
9Dr. Ladan Abolmoluki67—
10Dr. Ngoc Nhung Tran67—

The 32 best dentists in San Carlos, ranked

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

  1. #19 John A. Boghossian, DDS

    1650 Laurel St B, San Carlos, CA 94070

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #20 Yenba Bui Sing, DMD

    465 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    A warm and inviting dental office specializing in minimally invasive dentistry where you are treated like family. Our philosophy is to be your partner in your dental health journey. We are here to answer all your questions and to provide all treatment alternatives and considerations so you can make your best decisions towards optimum dental health.

    From Yenba Bui Sing, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #21 Marcos & Marcos

    1375 San Carlos Ave # A, San Carlos, CA 94070, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 6:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We believe caring for your teeth is one of the most important factors in promoting good health. At Marcos & Marcos DDS, our team is committed to providing you with excellent care and innovative solutions. We are dedicated to educating all of our patients about how to achieve the highest level of dental health. Our team is up to date on the latest techniques in dentistry because we train with the most prestigious dental institutions in the world. Our office is well-equipped…

    From Marcos & Marcos's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #22 Bay Area Endodontics

    1178 Brittan Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070

    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

    The doctors of Bay Area Endodontics are specialist members of the American Association of Endodontists. We look forward to being of service to you. Our expert team includes an experienced endodontic staff. We provide the highest standard of professional care in a friendly, comfortable environment. We hope that the information provided answers many of the questions you have about endodontic treatment (root canal therapy) as well as the other services that we provide. Give us…

    From Bay Area Endodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #25 Frank Hsu, DDS

    1553 Laurel St Suite A, San Carlos, CA 94070

    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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Offering You and Your Family Restorative, Preventive, and Cosmetic Dental Care in a Relaxed and Comfortable Environment At Frank Hsu, D.D.S., our patients are like family to us. Our mission is to provide them with the most comfortable experience possible. This is why we have invested in all of the latest and most innovative technology, as well as a brand new state-of-the-art office. You can enjoy a drink from our fully-stocked refreshment bar and kick back and listen to…

    From Frank Hsu, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 32 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in San Carlos by need

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

Best for emergency in San Carlos

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

Best for kids in San Carlos

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

Best for implants in San Carlos

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Chow & Ysaac Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 32 San Carlos clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Carliza A. Marcos, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in San Carlos

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Chow & Ysaac Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 30 San Carlos clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Carliza A. Marcos, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in San Carlos

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Chow & Ysaac Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 30 San Carlos clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Carliza A. Marcos, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in San Carlos

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Chow & Ysaac Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 32 San Carlos clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Carliza A. Marcos, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in San Carlos

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Chow & Ysaac Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 30 San Carlos clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Carliza A. Marcos, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in San Carlos

No San Carlos clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in San Carlos?

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

How much does a dentist cost in San Carlos?
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 San Carlos

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 San Carlos dentists

We scored 32 San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in San Carlos?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in San Carlos, CA is Chow & Ysaac Family Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Carliza A. Marcos, DDS (#2) and Lau Jaime DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 32 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in San Carlos are open on Saturday?

4 of 32 San Carlos dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Shivani Gupta (until 6 PM), Klebaner Alek DDS (until 2 PM) and John A. Boghossian, DDS (until 1 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 San Carlos?

No San Carlos clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Marcos & Marcos (#21) and Allen D. Johansen, DDS (#32). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in San Carlos?

A dental cleaning in San Carlos 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 San Carlos?

DentistsRanked lists 32 dental clinics in San Carlos, CA, and 32 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 32 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for San Carlos

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 32 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.