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Best overall in San Mateo: Laurel Dental San Mateo, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.
Best for same-day emergencies: San Mateo Medical Center, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #28 of 88.
Best for kids and families: Laleh Vakili, DMD, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #15 of 88.
Best for evenings and weekends: San Mateo Medical Center, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #28 of 88.
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88 San Mateo clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 23 are open Saturdays, 4 on Sundays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 26 have a Google rating on file.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Dental San Mateo | 73 | — | — | Overall, Root canal |
| 2 | Enhance Dentistry - Victor Chu, D.D.S. | 70 | 5.0★ (183) | Sat | — |
| 3 | ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - San Mateo | 68 | 4.8★ (341) | — | Implants |
| 4 | Dr. Hiroyuki Arima, DMD | 67 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Dr. Jane Vu | 67 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Dr. Yao-Lin Tang, DDS | 67 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Dr.Kuramoto | 67 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Kehan Li | 67 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Nazareth Plaza Dental Group | 67 | — | — | — |
| 10 | San Mateo Complete Dentistry | 67 | — | — | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 in San Mateo
100 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401, United States
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
100 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, 183 Google reviews.
1820 Gateway Dr #150, San Mateo, CA 94404
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 341 Google reviews, 341 Google reviews.
2041 Pioneer Ct STE 100, San Mateo, CA 94403, United States
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
341 N San Mateo Dr Ste 1, San Mateo, CA 94401
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
14 E 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
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
800 S Claremont St STE 101, San Mateo, CA 94402, United States
Ranked #7 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
415 N San Mateo Dr STE 1, San Mateo, CA 944012494
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
1415 S El Camino Real #200, San Mateo, CA 94402
Ranked #9 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
333 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #10 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
401A N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #11 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
406 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, United States
Ranked #12 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
327 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 5.0★ from 1 Google review, 1 review in the last 12 months.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
328 N San Mateo Dr Ste a, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, 22 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
177 Bovet Rd Fl 1, Suite 180, San Mateo, CA 94402
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 352 Google reviews, 352 Google reviews.
36 N San Mateo Dr Ste a, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 243 Google reviews, 243 Google reviews.
235 N San Mateo Dr STE 100, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, about 35 reviews in the last 12 months.
324 N San Mateo Dr Ste 3, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, 82 Google reviews.
424 N San Mateo Dr #300, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 4 reviews in the last 12 months.
100 S Ellsworth Ave #801, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 468 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in San Mateo (468).
181 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 201 Google reviews, 201 Google reviews.
1415 S El Camino Real #3019, San Mateo, CA 94402
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews, 97 Google reviews.
247 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews, 213 Google reviews.
235 N San Mateo Dr #600, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews, 135 Google reviews.
720 N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, 141 Google reviews.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #88, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.
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Highest-ranked of 1 San Mateo clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #28 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.
Highest-ranked of 4 San Mateo clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #15 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.
Runner-up: Mary Dini, DDS (#16 overall)
ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - San Mateo
Highest-ranked of 65 San Mateo clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #3 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Peninsula Oral and Facial Surgery (#24 overall)
Highest-ranked of 61 San Mateo clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #2 for invisalign and #16 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Florian Orthodontics (#27 overall)
Highest-ranked of 58 San Mateo clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Dr. Hiroyuki Arima, DMD (#4 overall)
Highest-ranked of 60 San Mateo clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Dr. Hiroyuki Arima, DMD (#4 overall)
Highest-ranked of 58 San Mateo clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.
Runner-up: Dr. Hiroyuki Arima, DMD (#4 overall)
No San Mateo 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.
Enhance Dentistry - Victor Chu, D.D.S.#2
Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
Mon–Tue closed · Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Evenings · Saturday
We scored 88 San Mateo clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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 Mateo data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| 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 |