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Best Dentists in Sonoma, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sonoma: Laurent Orthodontics, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 10

    Best for kids and families: Michael N Hillstead, DDS, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #10 of 27.

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27 Sonoma clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. 19 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Sonoma at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Sonoma at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Laurent Orthodontics685.0★ (25)Overall, Invisalign & braces
2Dena Marcus DDS664.9★ (420)—
3Audrey Kang DDS644.9★ (61)Dentures & seniors
4Lisa Halliday, DMD, & Tom Halliday, DDS635.0★ (262)Implants
5Napa Sonoma Oral Surgery & Dental Implants635.0★ (210)Root canal
6Synergy Dental Group - Sonoma634.9★ (178)Cosmetic
7Sai Dental Care624.7★ (183)—
8Sonoma Dental615.0★ (70)—
9Sonoma Springs Dental594.8★ (48)—
10Michael N Hillstead, DDS583.9★ (7)Kids

The 27 best dentists in Sonoma, ranked

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

All 27 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Sonoma by need

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

Best for emergency in Sonoma

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

Best for kids in Sonoma

10

Michael N Hillstead, DDS

Highest-ranked of 3 Sonoma clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff and #10 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Camilo Riaño Orthodontics (#11 overall)

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Best for implants in Sonoma

4

Lisa Halliday, DMD, & Tom Halliday, DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Sonoma clinic offering dental implants: #4 overall by DR Score.

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Best for invisalign & braces in Sonoma

1

Laurent Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 3 Sonoma clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Camilo Riaño Orthodontics (#11 overall)

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Best for root canal in Sonoma

5

Napa Sonoma Oral Surgery & Dental Implants

Highest-ranked of 2 Sonoma clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Michael N Hillstead, DDS (#10 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Sonoma

6

Synergy Dental Group - Sonoma

Highest-ranked of 2 Sonoma clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sai Dental Care (#7 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Sonoma

3

Audrey Kang DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Sonoma clinic offering dentures: #3 overall by DR Score.

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Best for budget & insurance in Sonoma

No Sonoma clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Sonoma?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sonoma?
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
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
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
Cosmetic Dentistry$700–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California

Emergency and weekend dentists in Sonoma

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 Sonoma dentists

We scored 27 Sonoma clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Sonoma?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Sonoma, CA is Laurent Orthodontics (DR Score 68/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 25 Google reviews. Dena Marcus DDS (#2) and Audrey Kang DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 27 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Sonoma are open on Saturday?

1 of 27 Sonoma dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Camilo Riaño Orthodontics (until 4:30 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.

How much is a dental cleaning in Sonoma?

A dental cleaning in Sonoma 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 Sonoma?

Michael N Hillstead, DDS is the highest-ranked Sonoma clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #10 of 27 by DR Score. 3 Sonoma clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Sonoma?

DentistsRanked lists 27 dental clinics in Sonoma, CA, and 27 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 18 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Sonoma

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 27 clinics.