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Best Dentists in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in South Lake Tahoe: Dr. Chris Cerceo, DDS, MDS, FAGD, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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40 South Lake Tahoe clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in South Lake Tahoe at a glance

Top 10 dentists in South Lake Tahoe at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. Chris Cerceo, DDS, MDS, FAGD73Overall, Implants
2Reid Dental Arts73—
3Darin Delgado67—
4De Ra Cherri67—
5Doran Cheri67—
6Dr. Daniel C. Martin, DDS67—
7Dr. James W. Getzelman, DDS67—
8Dr. Jason R. Acevedo, DDS67—
9Dr. Jay Kaplan, DDS67—
10Dr. Rachel Appelblatt - Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center67—

The 40 best dentists in South Lake Tahoe, ranked

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

  25. #25 High Sierra Dental Care - Dr. Mireya Ortega, DDS

    1060 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, United States

    40/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and profile completeness: 17 of 17 services offered, a profile listing 1 named dentist.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Dentists
    Dr. Ortega

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at High Sierra Dental Care - Dr. Mireya Ortega, DDSFull profile(530) 541-7040
    In their words

    We Are Committed to Your Oral Health! At High Sierra Dental Care you will spend ninety percent of your appointment time with the doctor to ensure a thorough evaluation of your dental conditions and the appropriate treatment’s are provided. Our goal is to enhance your dental health. We are proud to offer you a full range of dental services and procedures, from cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, non-surgical periodontal services, oral surgery, orthodontics and minimally…

    From High Sierra Dental Care - Dr. Mireya Ortega, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 40 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Tahoe Dentist37
27Alpine Dental Care37
28Dr. Jeanie Kaufman, DDS37
29Sierra Tahoe Dental37
30Tahoe Dental Arts37
31Tahoe Valley Dental37
32Meyers Family Dentistry37
33The Smile Shop37
34Deanna M Brothers DDS37
35D'Ascoli Orthodontics33
36Donald M Yamaoka DDS33
37Jarrett Thomas a DDS33
38April Westfall28
39Endodontics Root Canals & Surgery28
40Keyser Patricia28

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Best dentists in South Lake Tahoe by need

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

Best for emergency in South Lake Tahoe

No South Lake Tahoe clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in South Lake Tahoe

No South Lake Tahoe clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in South Lake Tahoe

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Dr. Chris Cerceo, DDS, MDS, FAGD

Highest-ranked of 40 South Lake Tahoe clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Reid Dental Arts (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in South Lake Tahoe

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Dr. Chris Cerceo, DDS, MDS, FAGD

Highest-ranked of 37 South Lake Tahoe clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Reid Dental Arts (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in South Lake Tahoe

1

Dr. Chris Cerceo, DDS, MDS, FAGD

Highest-ranked of 37 South Lake Tahoe clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Reid Dental Arts (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in South Lake Tahoe

1

Dr. Chris Cerceo, DDS, MDS, FAGD

Highest-ranked of 40 South Lake Tahoe clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Reid Dental Arts (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in South Lake Tahoe

1

Dr. Chris Cerceo, DDS, MDS, FAGD

Highest-ranked of 37 South Lake Tahoe clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Reid Dental Arts (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in South Lake Tahoe

No South Lake Tahoe clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in South Lake Tahoe?

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

How much does a dentist cost in South Lake Tahoe?
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 South Lake Tahoe

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 South Lake Tahoe dentists

We scored 40 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in South Lake Tahoe?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in South Lake Tahoe, CA is Dr. Chris Cerceo, DDS, MDS, FAGD (DR Score 73/100). Reid Dental Arts (#2) and Darin Delgado (#3) follow. We ranked 40 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in South Lake Tahoe are open on Saturday?

1 of 40 South Lake Tahoe dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Barton Community Health Center (until 5 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 South Lake Tahoe?

A dental cleaning in South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe?

DentistsRanked lists 40 dental clinics in South Lake Tahoe, CA, and 40 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 40 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for South Lake Tahoe

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 40 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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