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Best Dentists in San Marcos, TX (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in San Marcos: Dr. Jamshaid A. Khan, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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48 San Marcos clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 1 on Sundays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in San Marcos at a glance

Top 10 dentists in San Marcos at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. Jamshaid A. Khan, DDS73Overall, Implants
2Martinez Josefina DDS73—
3Petri Cathy73—
4Urgent Dentist73—
5Braden Laura C DDS67—
6Dr. Ana Lavermicocca67—
7Dr. Deanna Dean67—
8Dr. Eugene Silvertooth67—
9Dr. Katie Stewart67—
10Dr. Michael Mccartor67—

The 48 best dentists in San Marcos, ranked

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

  24. #24 Amor Dental Care

    1404 Clarewood Dr Suite 107, San Marcos, TX 78666

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 5 PM and Sundays until 5 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 10:30 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Amor Dental CareFull profile(512) 393-3800

  25. #25 The Dental Space

    1101 Thorpe Ln Suite 101, San Marcos, TX 78666, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Dental SpaceFull profile(512) 667-9770
    In their words

    FAMILY DENTAL IN CARE SAN MARCOS, TX The Dental Space is a state-of-the-art practice in the heart of San Marcos, Texas. Our office is equipped with the latest in dental technology, providing our patients optimal results and comfort. A complimentary arcade in the lobby and flatscreen TVs in all treatment rooms allows for an out of this world dental experience! We accept most PPO dental insurance plans as well as Medicaid and CHIP. New patients welcome!

    From The Dental Space's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 48 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Carus Surgical Center San Marcos37
27Dr. Tyler C. Wildey, DDS, MD37
28Carothers Family Dental37
29Dr. Corey C. Carothers, DDS37
30Mermaid Dental37
31Van De Walle Family Dentistry of San Marcos37
32San Marcos Gentle Dental: Dr. J. Robert Donnelly37
33San Marcos Pediatric Dentistry | Orthodontics37
34Tompkins Trenton A DDS37
35Dr. Charles N. Reeves, DDS37
36AquaSprings Dental37
37Larry D. Molenda, DDS37
38Dr. Greg Gilcrease37
39San Marcos Family Dentistry Dr. Gene Milligan37
40Omar Guerra, DDS37
41Smiles: Dr. Thomas P Parrigin DDS37
42Dean Dental37
43Carus Orthodontics San Marcos37
44Austin Oral Maxillofacial Surgery33
45Sullivan Clay DDS33
46A Central Texas Dental Office33
47Simply Crowns17
48Alligator Dental - San Marcos14

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Best dentists in San Marcos by need

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Best for emergency in San Marcos

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

Best for kids in San Marcos

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

Best for implants in San Marcos

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Dr. Jamshaid A. Khan, DDS

Highest-ranked of 48 San Marcos clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Martinez Josefina DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in San Marcos

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Dr. Jamshaid A. Khan, DDS

Highest-ranked of 46 San Marcos clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Martinez Josefina DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in San Marcos

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Dr. Jamshaid A. Khan, DDS

Highest-ranked of 46 San Marcos clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Martinez Josefina DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in San Marcos

1

Dr. Jamshaid A. Khan, DDS

Highest-ranked of 48 San Marcos clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Martinez Josefina DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in San Marcos

1

Dr. Jamshaid A. Khan, DDS

Highest-ranked of 46 San Marcos clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Martinez Josefina DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in San Marcos

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

How much does a dentist cost in San Marcos?

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

How much does a dentist cost in San Marcos?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$98–$294DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Teeth Cleaning$74–$196DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Emergency Care$98–$490DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Root Canal$686–$1,372DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Tooth Extraction$196–$686DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Wisdom Teeth Removal$196–$686DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dental Implants$1,470–$5,880DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Invisalign$3,430–$7,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Braces$2,940–$6,860DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dental Crowns$784–$1,764DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dentures$980–$2,940DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Veneers$882–$2,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Teeth Whitening$196–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Dental Bonding$294–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Cosmetic Fillings$294–$588DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Cosmetic Dentistry$490–$4,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas
Full Restoration$14,700–$49,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas

Emergency and weekend dentists in San Marcos

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 Marcos dentists

We scored 48 San Marcos clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Marcos 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 Marcos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in San Marcos?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in San Marcos, TX is Dr. Jamshaid A. Khan, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Martinez Josefina DDS (#2) and Petri Cathy (#3) follow. We ranked 48 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in San Marcos are open on Saturday?

2 of 48 San Marcos dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Amor Dental Care (until 5 PM) and The Dental Space (until 2 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

How much is a dental cleaning in San Marcos?

A dental cleaning in San Marcos typically costs $74–$196 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Texas. 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 Marcos?

DentistsRanked lists 48 dental clinics in San Marcos, TX, and 48 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 48 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for San Marcos

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 48 clinics.

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