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Best Dentists in Stanford, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Stanford: Chung-Kwan Yen, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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3 Stanford 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 3 dentists in Stanford at a glance

Top 3 dentists in Stanford at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Chung-Kwan Yen, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health73—Overall, Implants
2Crystal Chang, DDS - Stanford Children's Health67——
3Vaden Health Center - Student Health Center47Sat—

The 3 best dentists in Stanford, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Stanford

    #1 Chung-Kwan Yen, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr w1083, Stanford, CA 94305, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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

  2. #3 Vaden Health Center - Student Health Center

    866 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Stanford by need

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

Best for emergency in Stanford

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

Best for kids in Stanford

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

Best for implants in Stanford

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Chung-Kwan Yen, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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

Runner-up: Crystal Chang, DDS - Stanford Children's Health (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Stanford

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Chung-Kwan Yen, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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

Runner-up: Crystal Chang, DDS - Stanford Children's Health (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Stanford

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Chung-Kwan Yen, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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

Runner-up: Crystal Chang, DDS - Stanford Children's Health (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Stanford

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Chung-Kwan Yen, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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

Runner-up: Crystal Chang, DDS - Stanford Children's Health (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Stanford

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Chung-Kwan Yen, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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

Runner-up: Crystal Chang, DDS - Stanford Children's Health (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Stanford

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

How much does a dentist cost in Stanford?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Stanford?
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 Stanford

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 Stanford dentists

We scored 3 Stanford clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Stanford 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 Stanford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Stanford?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Stanford, CA is Chung-Kwan Yen, DDS - Stanford Medicine Children's Health (DR Score 73/100). Crystal Chang, DDS - Stanford Children's Health (#2) and Vaden Health Center - Student Health Center (#3) follow. We ranked 3 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Stanford are open on Saturday?

1 of 3 Stanford dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Vaden Health Center - Student Health Center (until 3 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 Stanford?

A dental cleaning in Stanford 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 Stanford?

DentistsRanked lists 3 dental clinics in Stanford, CA, and 3 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 3 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Stanford

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.