Data report · 2026
Dental access in Santa Maria, CA: 2026 report
79 clinics analysedUpdated 63 with posted hours
We analysed 79 dental clinics listed in Santa Maria, CA. 23.8% of those with posted hours open on Saturdays, and 12.7% on Sundays. 9.5% stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. 3.8% list emergency care.
Key numbers for Santa Maria
Each share names its base: clinics with posted hours, or all listed clinics.
Open on Saturdays15 of 63 clinics with posted hours
Open on Sundays8 of 63 clinics with posted hours
Open after 6pm on a weekday6 of 63 clinics with posted hours
Offer emergency care3 of all 79 listed clinics, from services and profile data
Have a named specialist on staff3 of all 79 listed clinics, from named-dentist records
Opening hours and access in Santa Maria
| Measure | Share | Share bar | Clinics | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays | 23.8% | 15 of 63 | Share of 63 clinics with posted hours | |
| Open on Sundays | 12.7% | 8 of 63 | Share of 63 clinics with posted hours | |
| Open after 6pm on a weekday | 9.5% | 6 of 63 | Share of 63 clinics with posted hours | |
| Open 7 days a week | 11.1% | 7 of 63 | Share of 63 clinics with posted hours | |
| Offer emergency care | 3.8% | 3 of 79 | Share of all 79 listed clinics, from services and profile data | |
| Offer same-day appointments | 0% | 0 of 79 | Share of all 79 listed clinics, from profile data | |
| Have a named specialist on staff | 3.8% | 3 of 79 | Share of all 79 listed clinics, from named-dentist records | |
| Say they accept new patients | 0% | 0 of 79 | Share of all 79 listed clinics; clinic-reported, the rest have no status on file | |
| Accept Medicaid | 0% | 0 of 79 | Share of all 79 listed clinics, from clinic websites and profiles |
Which dental services are offered in Santa Maria?
Share of all 79 clinics that list each of our 17 tracked services.
| Service | Clinics | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | 76 | 96.2% | |
| Teeth Cleaning | 72 | 91.1% | |
| Dental Implants | 65 | 82.3% | |
| Emergency Care | 64 | 81% | |
| Dental Crowns | 64 | 81% | |
| Dental Bonding | 64 | 81% | |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | 64 | 81% | |
| Full Restoration | 64 | 81% | |
| Root Canal | 61 | 77.2% | |
| Tooth Extraction | 61 | 77.2% | |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | 61 | 77.2% | |
| Invisalign | 61 | 77.2% | |
| Braces | 61 | 77.2% | |
| Dentures | 60 | 75.9% | |
| Veneers | 60 | 75.9% | |
| Teeth Whitening | 60 | 75.9% | |
| Cosmetic Fillings | 60 | 75.9% |
Dental specialists in Santa Maria
Clinics with a named specialist on staff in our dentist records. Records exist for only some clinics, so treat these as minimums.
| Specialist | Clinics | Share of all clinics |
|---|---|---|
| Endodontists | 1 | 1.3% |
| Orthodontists | 1 | 1.3% |
| Oral surgeons | 2 | 2.5% |
| Periodontists | 1 | 1.3% |
| Pediatric dentists | 0 | 0% |
Method and basis
- The base is every active, de-duplicated clinic listed in Santa Maria on October 21, 2026. Closed and duplicate listings are excluded.
- Hours measures use the 63 clinics with posted hours, from Google Business data and clinic websites. “After 6pm” means closing after 6:00 pm on at least one weekday.
- Emergency care, same-day appointments, new-patient status and coverage come from clinic websites and clinic-submitted profiles. A clinic without that fact on file is counted as not offering it.
- Specialists come from named-dentist records with a specialty title. Few clinics have these records yet.
- Numbers are recalculated with each weekly data update. This page shows the latest figures for the year in its title.
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