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Best overall in San Marcos: Dr. Roberto Salazar, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.
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51 San Marcos clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 8 are open Saturdays and 3 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 | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Roberto Salazar, DDS | 73 | Overall, Implants |
| 2 | Senior Dental Center - North County | 73 | — |
| 3 | Dr. Bruce Schwandt, DDS | 67 | — |
| 4 | Dr. Karina Gregg | 67 | — |
| 5 | Dr. Natalia Petrova | 67 | — |
| 6 | Dr. Nirav Shah | 67 | — |
| 7 | Dr. Peter B. Nguyen, DDS | 67 | — |
| 8 | Dr. Robert Lin | 67 | — |
| 9 | General Dentistry | 67 | — |
| 10 | Quang Le DDS | 67 | — |
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.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
1706 Descanso Ave suite a, San Marcos, CA 92078
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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709 Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, United States
Ranked #3 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
1691 Melrose Dr Ste 160, San Marcos, CA 92078
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
997 W San Marcos Blvd STE 106, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #5 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
467 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Ranked #6 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
250 S Pacific St #100, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #7 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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1582 W San Marcos Blvd Ste 201, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #8 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
169 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078, United States
Ranked #9 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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727 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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197 Woodland Pkwy #100, San Marcos, CA 92069
Ranked #11 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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At Mission Hills Family Dental in San Marcos, CA, we’re committed to changing the way people think about dental visits, one smile at a time. That means that we take extra effort to go above and beyond your expectations. Our patients are our priority so we always take into consideration what you need, want, and deserve when it comes to your dental care provider. We don’t want to be just some dental office in your town; we want to be your family’s dental home for years to come!
From Mission Hills Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.555 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd STE 101, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #12 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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960 W San Marcos Blvd #120, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12:30 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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3643 Grand Ave Suite A, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #14 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.
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At San Marcos Smile Dental our dentists offer your family both general and cosmetic dentistry. Once the dentist examines you, we can then suggest treatment such as filings, cleanings, crowns, root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, braces, dental implants or partial dentures to replace missing teeth and improve your smile. And for those who like to have a bright white smile we offer teeth whitening trays. At San Marcos Smile Dental our team consists of caring, compassionate…
From San Marcos Smile Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.555 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #100, San Marcos, CA 92078, United States
Ranked #15 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.
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A private dentist office in San Marcos, California. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, TMJ and Sleep Apnea Therapy A private dentist office in San Marcos, California. We offer quality family and general dentistry, cosmetic dental procedures, dental implants, orthodontics, TMJ, and sleep apnea therapy. For fearful patients, we offer sedation dentistry. Located close to downtown San Marcos, we are minutes away from Restaurant Row. Central to San Diego and North…
From Platinum Dental, Inc.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.1582 W San Marcos Blvd Suite 201, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #16 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.
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670 W San Marcos Blvd #103, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #17 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.
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1 Civic Center Dr Suite 230, San Marcos, CA 92069
Ranked #18 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.
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Having a healthy, beautiful smile is important. Dr. Joanna El-Maasri, Dr. Constantine Reppas, and the San Marcos Family Dental team believe you deserve a confident smile you love. We’d like to be your dental healthcare partners, working toward optimal oral health and an incredible smile for you. Our team believes in caring for our patients as we would a family member: professionally, with compassion and respect for each person’s needs. Our doctors will create a treatment…
From San Marcos Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.752 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #19 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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Bright Now Dental San Marcos is a dental practice that offers easy dental appointments, giving you something to smile about. The Bright Now Dental staff is friendly and experienced in taking care of dental services such as teeth cleaning, check-up, dental crown, root canal, teeth whitening, braces, and more. With affordable rates for quality dental care, the Bright Now Dental San Marcos dental staff offers a variety of orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and emergency…
From Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.145 S Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #20 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.
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1635 Lake San Marcos Dr #105, San Marcos, CA 92078
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.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
309 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
838 Nordahl Rd #145, San Marcos, CA 92069
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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Founded in April 2013 by Dr. Marjan Rashedi, SmileBuilders Children's Dentistry provides pediatric dentistry services to San Marcos, Fallbrook, Escondido, and surrounding areas in San Diego County. Our specialty is providing children from infancy to adolescence with exceptional oral health care in an energetic and nurturing environment. We treat all children, including those with special health care needs. We are committed to building lasting relationships with both our…
From SmileBuilders Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.979 Woodland Pkwy # 100, San Marcos, CA 92069
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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577 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #102, San Marcos, CA 92078
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 #51, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.
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No San Marcos clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.
No San Marcos clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.
Highest-ranked of 51 San Marcos clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Senior Dental Center - North County (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 47 San Marcos clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Senior Dental Center - North County (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 47 San Marcos clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Senior Dental Center - North County (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 51 San Marcos clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Senior Dental Center - North County (#2 overall)
Highest-ranked of 47 San Marcos clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Senior Dental Center - North County (#2 overall)
No San Marcos 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.
Mission Hills Family Dental#11
Mon 7 AM–3:30 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
West Coast Smiles - Jovan Plamenac, D.D.S., Inc.#13
Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
Mon–Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Evenings
Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Evenings
We scored 51 San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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 |