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Best Dentists in San Rafael, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Rafael: Dental Medicine Providers, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 41

    Best for same-day emergencies: Smart Dental Los Angeles, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #41 of 66.

  3. 9

    Best for evenings and weekends: Kantor Dental Group & Implants, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM; ranked #9 of 66.

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66 San Rafael clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 10 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 13 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. 16 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in San Rafael at a glance

Top 10 dentists in San Rafael at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dental Medicine Providers73——Overall, Root canal
2Dr. Kimberly S. Haas, DDS, PC73———
3EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San Rafael73———
4Kirby M. Yee DDS73———
5Marin Pediatric Dentistry73———
6Pacific Dental Group73———
7Sunnyside Pediatric Dentistry73———
8Suzie Yang, DDS73———
9Kantor Dental Group & Implants684.9★ (467)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
10Aaronson Michael P DDS67———

The 66 best dentists in San Rafael, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in San Rafael

    #1 Dental Medicine Providers

    73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    Dental Medicine Providers San Rafael is on the corner of Las Gallinas Ave and Northgate Drive in Suite 110. Remember if you hate your CPAP machine, you’re not alone. Over 70% of our patients are former CPAP users. Our treatment is recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. We are the leading provider of Oral Appliance Therapy in Northern California. We provide treatment of TMJ, snoring and sleep apnea. Oral Appliances (not CPAP) are recommended as first-line…

    From Dental Medicine Providers's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    EZ Smile Family Dental Group is a group practice with offices located in beautiful Benne valley , the heart of Santa Rosa, Montecito Plaza in San Rafael, a very convent location and in down town Napa Valley and South of San Francisco We provide all aspects of dental treatment for adults and children. EZ Smile Family Dental Group accepts most PPO and HMO insurance plans and we also offer our own in-house discount coverage plan for patients without insurance coverage or…

    From EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San Rafael's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    Welcome to the pediatric dental office of Drs. Aghi and Rayman. A pediatric dental practice built on experience - constantly progressing through innovation and enthusiasm. Your child's smile can last a lifetime, and it is our goal to provide thorough and gentle dental care that can make this a reality. Serving infants, children, and teens in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding cities of Marin, Petaluma, and San Francisco.

    From Marin Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    Sunnyside Pediatric Dentistry is a boutique dental office for infants, kids, and teens in San Rafael, CA. We believe that a trip to the dentist should be fun and good for your health. Our goal is to prepare all our patients for a lifetime of strong, healthy and happy smiles. We offer highly customized, and adaptive services using top of the line technologies and materials combined with a compassionate patient centered care approach.

    From Sunnyside Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. 73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    In their words

    Welcome to Suzie Yang, DDS! We can provide you with informative options of dental care so that you may make informed decisions on your oral health needs. Our caring dentist provides dental care in San Rafael, California, and to those in surrounding areas like Terra Linda, San Anselmo, Kentfield, Larkspur, Ross, Greenbrae, and Fairfax, California.

    From Suzie Yang, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 66 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #66, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26KARE ORTHODONTICS; Dr. Ehsan Karimian604.9★ (216)
27Tamalpais Dental575.0★ (1)
28Marin Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
29Dr. Ana Rajkovic, DDS57Evenings · Sat
30Dr. Darya G. Ghafourpour, DDS Inc57Evenings · Sat
31Michelle J Gonzalez DDS, APC Orthodontist : San Rafael564.8★ (36)
32Mason Lee, MD, DDS---Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery544.3★ (19)
33Marin Community Clinic53Evenings · Sat
34Dr. Steven S. Chase, DDS53Evenings · Sat
35Marin Dental Care: Celis Jose A DDS53Evenings · Sat
36Terra Linda Dental Group534.4★ (11)
37Christine Nguyen DDS525.0★ (8)
38Dr. Jennifer Buchanan515.0★ (7)
39EZ Smile Family Dental Group503.6★ (97)
40Uelk Thomas DDS485.0★ (2)
41Smart Dental Los Angeles47Evenings · Sat · Sun
42Dr Melissa Rinck47Sat
43Thomas D. Varin, DDS47Evenings
44Kimball C. Kaufman DDS47Evenings
45Caring Dentistry Of San Rafael43Evenings
46Aparna Aghi, DMD37
47Eric B. Wong, DDS37
48Marin Contemporary Perio and Dental Implant Concepts : Michael Seda, DMD, MS37
49Alex Frade, DDS - Marin Center for Aesthetic Dentistry37
50iO Dental37
51Dr. Aparna Subramanian37
52Richard F Creaghe D.D.S.37
53Northgate Dental37
54Dipa Cappelen DMD37
55Jerry S. Mah D.D.S37
56Tamal Vista Family Dentistry34
57Lanphier Family Dental33
58Antoine Saleh Inc33
59Eriksson Eva C DDS33
60Holistic’s Dental33
61RONI DAWN DOUGLAS, DDS33
62North Marin Dental, Arlyn Heidi Donesa, DDS33
63Dr. Peter Zahedi28
64Northgate Oral & Facial Surgery28
65Thomas S. Jarvis, DDS17
66Northbay Modern Dentistry15

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Best dentists in San Rafael by need

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Best for emergency in San Rafael

41

Smart Dental Los Angeles

Highest-ranked of 1 San Rafael clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #41 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in San Rafael

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

Best for implants in San Rafael

32

Mason Lee, MD, DDS---Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Highest-ranked of 51 San Rafael clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #10 for implants and #32 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: EZ Smile Family Dental Group (#39 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in San Rafael

21

San Rafael Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 47 San Rafael clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #21 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: KARE ORTHODONTICS; Dr. Ehsan Karimian (#26 overall)

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Best for root canal in San Rafael

1

Dental Medicine Providers

Highest-ranked of 44 San Rafael clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Kimberly S. Haas, DDS, PC (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in San Rafael

1

Dental Medicine Providers

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

Runner-up: Dr. Kimberly S. Haas, DDS, PC (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in San Rafael

1

Dental Medicine Providers

Highest-ranked of 44 San Rafael clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Kimberly S. Haas, DDS, PC (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in San Rafael

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

How much does a dentist cost in San Rafael?

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

How much does a dentist cost in San Rafael?
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 Rafael

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 Rafael dentists

We scored 66 San Rafael clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Rafael data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Rafael: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in San Rafael?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in San Rafael, CA is Dental Medicine Providers (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Kimberly S. Haas, DDS, PC (#2) and EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San Rafael (#3) follow. We ranked 66 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in San Rafael are open on Saturday?

10 of 66 San Rafael dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Kantor Dental Group & Implants (until 1 PM), Dr. Samer M. Ebeid, DDS (until 11 PM) and Marin Dental Care (until 3:30 PM). 2 are also open on Sunday. 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 Rafael?

1 San Rafael clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Smart Dental Los Angeles (#41). 13 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in San Rafael?

A dental cleaning in San Rafael 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 Rafael?

DentistsRanked lists 66 dental clinics in San Rafael, CA, and 66 are ranked by DR Score. 10 post Saturday hours and 13 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 60 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for San Rafael

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 66 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.