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Best Dentists in Santa Barbara, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Barbara: Benjamin Laudig DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 25

    Best for evenings and weekends: SBNC: Eastside Family Dental Clinic, open evenings until 6:30 PM and Saturdays until 12:30 PM; ranked #25 of 74.

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74 Santa Barbara clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 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.

Top 10 dentists in Santa Barbara at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Santa Barbara at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Benjamin Laudig DDS73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Robert A. Scott, DDS73—
3Dr. Vu T. Le, DDS73—
4Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital73—
5J Michael Thompson DDS73—
6Jon David Dunn, D.D.S.73—
7Lyman George E DDS73—
8Subject Steven a DDS73—
9Alamar Dental Center67—
10Center For Corrective Jaw Surgery67—

The 74 best dentists in Santa Barbara, ranked

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

  4. #4 Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States

    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

    Book appointment at Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalFull profile(805) 967-3411
    In their words

    Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital provides advanced technology and greater comfort. This new state-of-the-art facility will serve the growing community of Goleta Valley. Today, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital admits more than 1,500 patients a year and sees more than 18,000 emergency visits. Vaccinations but appointment only.

    From Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Jon David Dunn, D.D.S.

    73/10015% of factors measured

    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

    Book appointment at Jon David Dunn, D.D.S.Full profile
    In their words

    Conservative, precise dental treatment in a traditional, personal office. Dr. Jon Dunn is one of a handful of Santa Barbara dentists who are nationally accredited by both the California Dental Board and the Academy of General Dentistry as dental continuing education providers. Dr. Dunn instructs other dentists regarding the latest advances in dentistry and infection control procedures. We believe in establishing trust in the dentist/patient relationship and are pleased to…

    From Jon David Dunn, D.D.S.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 SBNC: Eastside Family Dental Clinic

    923 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 6:30 PM and Saturdays until 12:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:45 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 7:45 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SBNC: Eastside Family Dental ClinicFull profile(805) 884-1998

All 74 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #74, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Eastside Neighborhood Clinic57Evenings · Sat
27Reed James DDS & Scott Harper, DDS43Evenings
28Mountain & Sea Dental and Associates40
29Zak Dental - Santa Barbara37
30Johnson Family Dental37
31Kendall, Rohde & Associates37
32Patterson Professional Plaza37
33Riviera Smiles - Santa Barbara Dentist - Dr. Ana Martinez37
34Santa Barbara Smiles Dentistry37
35See Me Smile Dental37
36Heath Montgomery, DMD37
37Thomas Blake, DDS37
38Dr Hurtado Dentistry, Invisalign, Implants, Orthodontist, Laser - Santa Barbara37
39Montecito Dental Group37
40Montecito Dental Uptown37
41UCSB Student Health37
42Mesa Dental37
43Dental Sedation and Implant Center37
44George R. Walseth, DDS37
45Silvia Erickson, D.D.S.37
46Wright Dental Co. Dental Office of Dr. Houston Wright37
47Martin Family Dentistry37
48Anna Szymkowiak DDS37
49Dr. Michael E Bruce37
50Santa Barbara Children's Dentistry37
51Santa Barbara Dental Care37
52Tagoni Dentistry: Tagoni A C DDS37
53King Dental Group37
54Star Dental Group37
55Lin Karen DDS37
56Michelle Stivers Dental Office: Stivers Michelle DDS37
57Santa Barbara Children's Dental- Annie Pham-Cheng, DMD, Inc37
58Dentistry in Paradise: Kevin Miller, DDS37
59Francie Naval DDS37
60Justina S Pham DDS | Pham Dental Corporation37
61Nina Madavi, D.D.S., A Professional Dental Corporation37
62Weiser & Grant Dentistry37
63Beachside Dental37
64Whole Health Dentistry37
65Central Coast Dental Anesthesia33
66Dr. Omid Barkhordar33
67Welsh Gregg Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery33
68Fred Hepp DDS33
69Dr. Brian D. Frederick, DDS33
70Denny Trevor DDS33
71American Indian Health & Services17
72Loul Dental Studio17
73Sunny Smiles Dentistry for Children and Young Adults - Santa Barbara17
74Jonathan S. Wong, D.D.S17

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Best dentists in Santa Barbara by need

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Best for emergency in Santa Barbara

No Santa Barbara clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Santa Barbara

No Santa Barbara clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Santa Barbara

1

Benjamin Laudig DDS

Highest-ranked of 74 Santa Barbara clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Robert A. Scott, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Santa Barbara

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Benjamin Laudig DDS

Highest-ranked of 70 Santa Barbara clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Robert A. Scott, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Santa Barbara

1

Benjamin Laudig DDS

Highest-ranked of 70 Santa Barbara clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Robert A. Scott, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Santa Barbara

1

Benjamin Laudig DDS

Highest-ranked of 74 Santa Barbara clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Robert A. Scott, DDS (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Santa Barbara →

Best for dentures & seniors in Santa Barbara

1

Benjamin Laudig DDS

Highest-ranked of 70 Santa Barbara clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Robert A. Scott, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Santa Barbara

No Santa Barbara clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Santa Barbara?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara

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 Santa Barbara dentists

We scored 74 Santa Barbara clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Santa Barbara?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Santa Barbara, CA is Benjamin Laudig DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Robert A. Scott, DDS (#2) and Dr. Vu T. Le, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 74 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Santa Barbara are open on Saturday?

2 of 74 Santa Barbara dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are SBNC: Eastside Family Dental Clinic (until 12:30 PM) and Eastside Neighborhood Clinic (until 12 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 Santa Barbara?

No Santa Barbara clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by SBNC: Eastside Family Dental Clinic (#25) and Eastside Neighborhood Clinic (#26). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Santa Barbara?

A dental cleaning in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?

DentistsRanked lists 74 dental clinics in Santa Barbara, CA, and 74 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 74 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Santa Barbara

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 74 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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