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Best Dentists in Santa Fe, TX (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Santa Fe: Santa Fe Dental Associates, L.L.P., DR Score 37/100, open 5 days a week and 17 of 17 services.

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3 Santa Fe clinics are ranked here by DR Score. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 3 dentists in Santa Fe at a glance

Top 3 dentists in Santa Fe at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Santa Fe Dental Associates, L.L.P.37Overall, Implants
2Santa Fe Smiles37—
3Higgs Family Dental37—

The 3 best dentists in Santa Fe, ranked

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

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. #2 Santa Fe Smiles

    4111 FM1764 Suite E, Santa Fe, TX 77517

    37/100

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Thank you for your interest in Santa Fe Smiles, a general & specialty dentistry in Santa Fe, TX. At Santa Fe Smiles, our primary goal is to provide top-notch dental care in a very delicate fashion. We use the latest advancements in dental technology in combination with a soft touch from our staff members to achieve this goal. We want to create long-lasting relationships with our patients and have them become a part of our extended family as we help them maintain their oral…

    From Santa Fe Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Santa Fe by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Santa Fe

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

Best for kids in Santa Fe

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

Best for implants in Santa Fe

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Santa Fe Dental Associates, L.L.P.

Highest-ranked of 3 Santa Fe clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Santa Fe Smiles (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Santa Fe

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Santa Fe Dental Associates, L.L.P.

Highest-ranked of 3 Santa Fe clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Santa Fe Smiles (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Santa Fe

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Santa Fe Dental Associates, L.L.P.

Highest-ranked of 3 Santa Fe clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Santa Fe Smiles (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Santa Fe

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Santa Fe Dental Associates, L.L.P.

Highest-ranked of 3 Santa Fe clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Santa Fe Smiles (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Santa Fe

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Santa Fe Dental Associates, L.L.P.

Highest-ranked of 3 Santa Fe clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Santa Fe Smiles (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Santa Fe

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

How much does a dentist cost in Santa Fe?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Santa Fe?
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

How we ranked Santa Fe dentists

We scored 3 Santa Fe clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Fe 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 Fe: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Santa Fe?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Santa Fe, TX is Santa Fe Dental Associates, L.L.P. (DR Score 37/100). It is open 5 days a week. Santa Fe Smiles (#2) and Higgs Family Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 3 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Santa Fe?

A dental cleaning in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?

DentistsRanked lists 3 dental clinics in Santa Fe, TX, and 3 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 3 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Santa Fe

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.