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Top DR Score among periodontists: Perfect Smile Dental Care, 2.6★ from 16 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.
Best for weekend appointments: City Dental Centers - Santa Ana, 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.
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7 of Santa Ana’s 214 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 6 of our 17 tracked services on average.
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perfect Smile Dental Care | 68 | 2.6★ (16) | Evenings · Sat | Top DR Score among periodontists |
| 2 | Ocean Dental Group | 67 | 4.8★ (351) | — | — |
| 3 | YV Dental Practice of Orange County, Inc | 63 | 5.0★ (52) | — | — |
| 4 | City Dental Centers - Santa Ana | 60 | 4.6★ (16) | Sat | Best for weekend appointments |
| 5 | Santa Ana Dental Specialists | 55 | 4.6★ (51) | Sat | — |
| 6 | Dental Implant and Laser Surgical Specialists | 52 | 4.6★ (29) | — | — |
| 7 | James Mata, DDS | 52 | 4.5★ (16) | — | — |
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
Ranked #1 in Santa Ana
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and services: 2.6★ from 16 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
2781 W MacArthur Blvd Suite C, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 351 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Santa Ana (351).
Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.
General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration
Our team takes extra care in creating a friendly, family-like environment where long-lasting patient relationships are our most valued asset. We are also a multi-specialization practice which means that our patients only need to go to one place for all their dental needs... general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, root canals, and dental implants all under one roof!
From Ocean Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.408 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, 52 Google reviews.
Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.
General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration
City Dental Centers Santa Ana:, 1509 N Main St Unit i - 2nd floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, 11 reviews in the last 12 months.
1319 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, 51 Google reviews.
2010 E 1st St Ste 230, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, 29 Google reviews.
3620 S Bristol St Ste 306, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, 16 Google reviews.
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This list covers the 7 Santa Ana clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 7 Santa Ana clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 24 were excluded (24 duplicate listings). 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Santa Ana 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 |