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Best Dentists in San Luis Obispo, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in San Luis Obispo: Brightwood Dental - Charlotte Milch, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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68 San Luis Obispo clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 4 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 Luis Obispo at a glance

Top 10 dentists in San Luis Obispo at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Brightwood Dental - Charlotte Milch, DDS73Overall, Implants
2Johnson Family Dental73—
3Koushan Azad, DMD73—
4Los Osos Family Dentistry73—
5This is a duplicate listing73—
6Carol Phillips67—
7Central Coast Dental67—
8Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc.67—
9Daniel Michelle M DDS67—
10Dental Health Care67—

The 68 best dentists in San Luis Obispo, ranked

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

  2. #2 Johnson Family Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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 Johnson Family DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Johnson Family Dental in San Luis Obispo is a dental practice that offers expertise from some of the best dentists and orthodontists in the industry that provide you with affordable, quality dental care. With a range of pediatric dentists, emergency dentists, and orthodontists to choose from you'll find many treatment options for a root canal or dental crown. Or, you may find yourself in the hands of Johnson Family Dental friendly staff for dental check-ups, teeth cleaning,…

    From Johnson Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Los Osos Family Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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

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    In their words

    Los Osos Family Dentistry performs family and general dentistry. We welcome patients of all ages and dental care needs. We are happy to provide a variety of services not often found in most offices in the San Luis Obispo area ranging from root canals, to crowns to bridges and implants.

    From Los Osos Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 CaliDental

    3870 Broad St Suite 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at CaliDentalFull profile(805) 202-4988
    In their words

    CaliDental providers also offer emergency dentistry, family and pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry, TMJ treatment, tooth extractions, oral cancer screenings, and innovative digital X-rays to ensure quality, premium care patients can trust. The CaliDental team accepts most major dental insurance plans, as well as Denti-Cal, and offers in-house dental plans for uninsured patients. They are currently accepting new patients and warmly welcome them to the practice.

    From CaliDental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Broad St Smiles: D. Craig Fitch DDS

    2240 Emily St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 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–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Broad St Smiles: D. Craig Fitch DDSFull profile(805) 541-3900
    In their words

    Dentist Craig D. Fitch of Broad St Smiles in San Luis Obispo, offers you the most modern and comprehensive dentistry available today. Our services include general dentistry, advanced preventative diagnostics, sedation dentistry, teeth cleanings and periodontal therapy, dental implants, restorations, Sleep Apnea, Snoring Treatment, teeth whitening and cosmetic procedures. Our entire staff is experienced, helpful and friendly. Above all, we want our patients to feel that their…

    From Broad St Smiles: D. Craig Fitch DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Leopold Murphy & Main Dental: Murphy Jr Nicholas J DDS

    878 Walnut St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu 7 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Leopold Murphy & Main Dental: Murphy Jr Nicholas J DDSFull profile(805) 541-0550

  24. #24 Dr. Alan Latta, DDS

    1250 Peach St L, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Alan Latta, DDSFull profile(805) 544-1877

  25. #25 Copp Dental Group

    1131 Pacific St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    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–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Copp Dental GroupFull profile(805) 543-5321
    In their words

    COPP DENTAL GROUP - Dan Copp, D.D.S., Mike Roberts, D.D.S. & Alina True, D.D.S. - Our goal is to provide top notch, minimally invasive, esthetic & comprehensive oral health care. We strive to create a comfortable and relaxing environment for our patients. By working together as a team and employing state of the art techniques and technology, our goal is to partner with you for a lifetime of oral health

    From Copp Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 68 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #68, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Nathan J. Wong Digital Dentistry37
27Central Coast Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery37
28Coastal Pediatric Dentistry - James A. Forester DDS37
29E. Carrie Ramirez, DDS37
30Friendly Smiles Dental37
31Magnolia Dental37
32Swiss Dental Center37
33Ryan M. Ross, DDS37
34Coastal Endodontic Studio37
35Ron Brunick Inc37
36Daniel Lapidus DDS37
37R&R Dental Care37
38HILTBRAND & KRUECKEL, DDS37
39Cavigli Paul R DDS37
40Coast Periodontics and Laser Surgery37
41Aro Dental Practice37
42SLO Pediatric Dental37
43Santa Rosa Dental37
44Central Coast Vet Services37
45Dr. John A. Freeman, DDS37
46Negom Ricuccio a DDS37
47Feather Dental Office of Jessica Smith DDS37
48Devin L. Stewart, DDS. FACP37
49Michael Colleran DDS37
50Mission Family Dental37
51Pacific Pediatric Dentistry37
52Shervin Gholian D.M.D., M.M.Sc.37
53Douglas Ng, DDS37
54Deborah McNeil-Amorteguy, DDS37
55Randall Lonsbrough D.D.S., Inc.37
56Comprehensive Periodontics & Dental Implants Dr. Patrick Goroski Dr. Caroline Arceo37
57Islay Hill Dentistry Co.37
58Solomon Daniel R DDS33
59San Luis Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center33
60Ackerman Laurence DDS33
61Gilman W Carr Inc33
62Krueckel Sarah DDS33
63SLO Noor Foundation Clinics33
64SLO Noor Foundation Dental Clinic33
65CaliDental28
66SLO Smiles27Evenings
67Aerovista Dental17
68Gregory Pearce Thurston, DDS17

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Best dentists in San Luis Obispo by need

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Best for emergency in San Luis Obispo

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

Best for kids in San Luis Obispo

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

Best for implants in San Luis Obispo

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Brightwood Dental - Charlotte Milch, DDS

Highest-ranked of 68 San Luis Obispo clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Johnson Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in San Luis Obispo

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Brightwood Dental - Charlotte Milch, DDS

Highest-ranked of 64 San Luis Obispo clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Johnson Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in San Luis Obispo

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Brightwood Dental - Charlotte Milch, DDS

Highest-ranked of 64 San Luis Obispo clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Johnson Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in San Luis Obispo

1

Brightwood Dental - Charlotte Milch, DDS

Highest-ranked of 68 San Luis Obispo clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Johnson Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in San Luis Obispo

1

Brightwood Dental - Charlotte Milch, DDS

Highest-ranked of 64 San Luis Obispo clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Johnson Family Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in San Luis Obispo

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

How much does a dentist cost in San Luis Obispo?

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

How much does a dentist cost in San Luis Obispo?
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 Luis Obispo

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 Luis Obispo dentists

We scored 68 San Luis Obispo clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 6 were excluded (6 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 San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in San Luis Obispo?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in San Luis Obispo, CA is Brightwood Dental - Charlotte Milch, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Johnson Family Dental (#2) and Koushan Azad, DMD (#3) follow. We ranked 68 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in San Luis Obispo are open on Saturday?

1 of 68 San Luis Obispo dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are CaliDental (until 3 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 Luis Obispo?

No San Luis Obispo clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Broad St Smiles: D. Craig Fitch DDS (#22) and Leopold Murphy & Main Dental: Murphy Jr Nicholas J DDS (#23). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in San Luis Obispo?

A dental cleaning in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo?

DentistsRanked lists 68 dental clinics in San Luis Obispo, CA, and 68 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 68 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for San Luis Obispo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 68 clinics.
  2. : 6 duplicate listings merged.

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