67/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 166 Google reviews, 166 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 166 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Best Orthodontists in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
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The short answer
- 1
Top DR Score among orthodontists: Cerulean Dental Spa, 4.7★ from 166 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4 PM.
- 2
Best for weekend appointments: Captain Dental - Santa Clara, 4.8★ from 271 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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3 of Santa Clara’s 83 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 2 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 3 orthodontists in Santa Clara at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cerulean Dental Spa | 67 | 4.7★ (166) | Sat | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Captain Dental - Santa Clara | 65 | 4.8★ (271) | Sat | Best for weekend appointments |
| 3 | Hane Orthodontics | 63 | 4.8★ (58) | — | — |
The 3 orthodontists in Santa Clara, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Captain Dental - Santa Clara
4585 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 101, Santa Clara, CA 95051
65/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 271 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Santa Clara (271).
- 4.8from 271 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#3 Hane Orthodontics
2790 Newhall St Suite B, Santa Clara, CA 95050
63/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, 58 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
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How we ranked Santa Clara dentists
This list covers the 3 Santa Clara clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 3 Santa Clara clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Santa Clara data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Best Orthodontists in Santa Clara, CA: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Santa Clara?
3 Santa Clara clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Cerulean Dental Spa, Captain Dental - Santa Clara and Hane Orthodontics. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
Which of these Santa Clara clinics are open on Saturday?
2 of the 3 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Cerulean Dental Spa and Captain Dental - Santa Clara, and Cerulean Dental Spa opens 8 AM–4 PM.
How are orthodontists in Santa Clara ranked?
Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 3 Santa Clara clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Santa Clara
- : DR Scores recalculated for 83 clinics.
- : 2 duplicate listings merged.