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Best Dentists in Santa Clarita, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Clarita: Dr. Arnel T. De Guzman, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 11

    Best for kids and families: Kidz Dental Care (Canyon Country), pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #11 of 74.

  3. 3

    Best for evenings and weekends: 4M Dental Implant Center, open 7 days until 7 PM; ranked #3 of 74.

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74 Santa Clarita clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 21 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 11 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 36 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Santa Clarita at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Santa Clarita at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Arnel T. De Guzman, DDS73——Overall, Cosmetic
2Harmony Dental of Santa Clarita73———
34M Dental Implant Center724.8★ (158)Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends, Implants
4Dentists on Sand Canyon684.8★ (186)Evenings · Sat—
5Affordable Dentist Brooklyn675.0★ (1)——
6Skyline Smiled672.0★ (4)——
7Mint Canyon Dental67———
8Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics664.9★ (258)SatInvisalign & braces
9Gold Coast Dental Santa Clarita655.0★ (17)Evenings—
10Emergency Dentist Santa Clarita655.0★ (3)——

The 74 best dentists in Santa Clarita, ranked

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

  1. #2 Harmony Dental of Santa Clarita

    28200 Bouquet Canyon Rd Suite #M, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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

    Harmony Dental Care is a dental office with locations in West Covina, Santa Clarita, Sherman Oaks, and Burbank. Dr. Rad and our staff strive to provide our patients with the best dental care in SoCal. We offer services including root canals, pediatric dentistry, emergency dentistry, dental implants, and more. Get your Hollywood smile makeover started today by booking an appointment.

    From Harmony Dental of Santa Clarita's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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 ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Santa Clarita Valley Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
27Golden Triangle Dental57Evenings · Sat
28Dentistry For Kids & Adults57Evenings · Sat
29Implants4Life575.0★ (1)
30Santa Clarita Children's Dental564.8★ (128)
31Urgent Dentist Care SC561.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat · Sun
32Newhall Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group564.7★ (76)
33Dr. Teddy T. Usude, DDS554.6★ (20)Sat
34Bouquet Smile Dental - Brandon Thai DDS544.0★ (25)Sat
35Dunkel Dental Services & Equipment Sales, Inc.535.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat
36Arima Steven C DDS534.6★ (39)
37Neal C. Green D.D.S. Inc.534.7★ (41)
38Apical Endodontics524.3★ (27)
39Caring Quality Dental524.8★ (24)
40Wellness Family Dental Care523.8★ (6)
41Geneva Dentistry524.5★ (4)Sat
42Dr. Justin Berman495.0★ (3)
43May Dental47Sat
44Aesthetic Dental & Specialty Center - Santa Clarita Dentist47Evenings
45Saugus Dental Laser Center47Sat
46Saugus Dental47Sat
47Jeffrey Reyes, DDS (Lyons Dental Place)47Sat
48Golden Oak Dental Group47Evenings
49Santa Clarita Advanced Dentistry37
50Promenade Dentistry Santa Clarita37
51Three Sixty Dentistry: Brian Edwards DDS, Amanda Jenney DDS & Stephanie Colletta DDS37
52Canyon Dental Group of Valencia37
53Comfort Dental Group37
54Copperhill Smiles37
55Family Tree Dentistry, Sarah J. Phillips, D.D.S.37
56Gentle Dental Santa Clarita37
57Skyline Smiles: Harleen Grewal, DDS37
58Smile Design37
59Canyon Country Dental Group and Orthodontics37
60A New Smile CC Dental Group37
61LowCostDentalClinic37
62Lyons Dental Care37
63Smile Center - New Smile Dental Santa Clarita37
64Daniel J. Iannotti, DDS, Inc.37
65White Crown Dental37
66Town Center Dental37
67Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics33
68Perfect Smiles Dental Studio33
69Princessa Dental33
70Stoney Creek Dental27Sat
71Dr. Laura Turner18
72Gentle Dentist Brooklyn15
73Precision Managed IT15
74Best Dentist Sherman Oaks2

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Best dentists in Santa Clarita by need

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Best for emergency in Santa Clarita

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

Best for kids in Santa Clarita

11

Kidz Dental Care (Canyon Country)

Highest-ranked of 7 Santa Clarita clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #11 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 2 PM.

Runner-up: Children's Dental FunZone - Santa Clarita (#12 overall)

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Best for implants in Santa Clarita

3

4M Dental Implant Center

Highest-ranked of 42 Santa Clarita clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #3 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Neda Moezzi DDS INC- Valencia Smile Expert Cosmetic and Implant Center (#23 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Santa Clarita

8

Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 38 Santa Clarita clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Kidz Dental Care (Canyon Country) (#11 overall)

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Best for root canal in Santa Clarita

38

Apical Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 35 Santa Clarita clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #3 for root canal and #38 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Neal C. Green D.D.S. Inc. (#37 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Santa Clarita

1

Dr. Arnel T. De Guzman, DDS

Highest-ranked of 37 Santa Clarita clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harmony Dental of Santa Clarita (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Santa Clarita

1

Dr. Arnel T. De Guzman, DDS

Highest-ranked of 33 Santa Clarita clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Harmony Dental of Santa Clarita (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Santa Clarita

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

How much does a dentist cost in Santa Clarita?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Santa Clarita?
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 Clarita

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 Clarita dentists

We scored 74 Santa Clarita 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Santa Clarita?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Santa Clarita, CA is Dr. Arnel T. De Guzman, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Harmony Dental of Santa Clarita (#2) and 4M Dental Implant Center (#3) follow. We ranked 74 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Santa Clarita are open on Saturday?

21 of 74 Santa Clarita dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are 4M Dental Implant Center (until 3 PM), Dentists on Sand Canyon (until 12 PM) and Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics (until 5 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 Santa Clarita?

No Santa Clarita clinic lists emergency care, but 11 are open after 6 PM, led by 4M Dental Implant Center (#3) and Dentists on Sand Canyon (#4). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Santa Clarita?

A dental cleaning in Santa Clarita 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Santa Clarita?

Kidz Dental Care (Canyon Country) is the highest-ranked Santa Clarita clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #11 of 74 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. 7 Santa Clarita clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Santa Clarita?

DentistsRanked lists 74 dental clinics in Santa Clarita, CA, and 74 are ranked by DR Score. 21 post Saturday hours and 11 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 56 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Santa Clarita

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 74 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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