If you live in a city, you’ll have dozens or even hundreds of dentists to choose from. DenScore will help you find the best dentist nearby so you can get the most appropriate and affordable dental care possible.

How does DenScore determine who the best dentists are?

DenScore rates dentists based on their clinical qualifications, patient satisfaction, scheduling flexibility, and other criteria. If dentists request to be included in our Best Dentist list, they are thoroughly vetted and must meet our strict quality control standards to be listed.




Some of the dentists below may pay for a sponsored listing in order to appear at the top of the list but they are subject to our strict quality control guidelines like every other dentist. Whether you view our Best Dentist list or any other website, we always recommend that you do your own research before choosing a dentist. Please view our Terms of Service for more information.

Rank Name Dental Office Address City State Zip Code Phone Number
1 KELLY MCDONOUGH KELLY F MCDONOUGH DDS A DENTAL CORPORATION 32932 PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 19 DANA POINT CA 92629 949-487-7779
2 ELIE MAKHOUL E M MAKHOUL DDS INC 27871 MEDICAL CENTER RD STE 105 MISSION VIEJO CA 92691 949-364-3724
3 JUHEE PARK ISLAND DENTISTRY 610 N COAST HWY STE 110 LAGUNA BEACH CA 92651 949-497-4900
4 NINOUSHA BASTI NINA BASTI DDS INC 150 AVENIDA DEL MAR STE C SAN CLEMENTE CA 92672 949-492-0330
5 JOHN WALLACE OCEAN VIEW DENTAL CARE 905 CALLE AMANECER STE 265 SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 949-388-0780
6 WILLIAM DAPPER WILLIAM DAPPER 128 W EL PORTAL SAN CLEMENTE CA 92672 949-492-1984
7 JAMES SORGE EPIC FAMILY DENTAL 1171 PUERTA DEL SOL STE C SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 949-492-3407
8 DEAN TANAKA LA PAZ DENTISTRY 25292 MCINTYRE ST STE K LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653 949-855-9525
9 SHIRLEY CHAMBERLAND LADERA RANCH DENTISTRY 25612 CROWN VALLEY PKWY STE L7 LADERA RANCH CA 92694 949-347-0800
10 HOSSEIN EBRAHIM SILA DENTAL DENTAL PRACTICE OF DR EBRAHIM INC 27422 CALLE ARROYO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA 92675 949-493-6166
11 ERIC JOHNSON ERIC JOHNSON DDS 665 CAMINO DE LOS MARES STE 202 SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 949-493-9311
12 CHRISTOPHER CARLSTON DAYDREAM DENTAL 675 CAMINO DE LOS MARES STE 501 SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 949-248-2525
13 JOHN CASTILLO JOHN CASTILLO DDS INC 655 CAMINO DE LOS MARES STE 115 SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 949-496-2500
14 SHAHIN MAHALLATI SMILE SAN CLEMENTE 653 CAMINO DE LOS MARES SUITE 113 SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 949-248-7772
15 VERONICA QUINN KRISTEN RITZAU DDS INC 122 AVENIDA CABRILLO SAN CLEMENTE CA 92672 949-498-4110
16 JEFFREY BARRERA SENDERO DENTAL STUDIO 30901 GATEWAY PL STE F5 RANCHO MISSION VIEJO CA 92694 949-371-8533
17 COLBY LIVINGSTON SHORELINE DENTAL STUDIO 26302 LA PAZ RD STE 110 MISSION VIEJO CA 92691 949-429-4007
18 AMIR LARIJANI CIFARELLI LARIJANI & SUKHANIL DENTAL CORP 34080 GOLDEN LANTERN ST DANA POINT CA 92629 949-661-5664
19 ANA GHIBU DENTISTS OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 32391 CAMINO CAPISTRANO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA 92675 949-404-5619
20 THINH BUI LADERA SMILE DENTISTRY 1701 CORPORATE DR STE C3 LADERA RANCH CA 92694 949-429-0995
21 GARRETT RUBIO GARRETT B RUBIO DDS INC 24861 DEL PRADO DANA POINT CA 92629 949-661-6255
22 PETER TAFESH ASPIRE DENTAL – SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 31876 DEL OBISPO ST STE 103 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA 92675 949-538-4250
23 KRISTY VETTER KRISTY VETTER DDS INC 31371 NIGUEL RD STE F LAGUNA NIGUEL CA 92677 949-248-5205
24 JONATHAN DRAPER JON DRAPER DDS ADC 629 CAMINO DE LOS MARES STE 102 SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 949-248-5555
25 EILEEN ABDOLLAHI MISSION DENTAL GROUP AND ORTHODONTICS 26032 MARGUERITE PKWY # A1 MISSION VIEJO CA 92692 949-582-8400
26 CHADD MCALPIN SAN CLEMENTE DENTAL GROUP 943 AVENIDA PICO UNIT A SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 949-366-9555
27 RODNEY BOYD SEA COUNTRY DENTAL 32341 GOLDEN LANTERN STE C LAGUNA NIGUEL CA 92677 949-496-7910
28 NADIA REZAIAMIRI N R AMIRI DDS INC 32183 CAMINO CAPISTRANO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA 92675 949-496-2930
29 CHERYL MCDONOUGH CHERYL E MCDONOUGH DMD APC 67 VIA PICO PLZ SAN CLEMENTE CA 92672 949-492-0042
30 DANA GHORAB DANA GHORAB DDS PC 801 AVENIDA TALEGA STE 105 SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673 949-218-1404

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Will dental insurance help me save money on dental care?

Dental treatment can be very affordable when people find the best dental insurance plan for their needs. Families that qualify for low-cost medical care can get Medicaid dental coverage, which provides free dental care to children. However, most states cover only a limited number of dental procedures for adults. For elderly patients, regular Medicare doesn’t cover dental care, but many Medicare Advantage plans offer excellent dental coverage, enabling seniors to save a lot of money on expensive dental procedures.

What are other ways to spend less money on dental care?

The best way to spend less money on dental care is to prevent problems from starting in the first place. Doing these things for your oral hygiene, limiting sugar intake and avoiding tobacco products will keep your teeth and gums healthy over time. If you have dental insurance, you’ll usually save a lot of money by seeing an in-network dentist. But if you don’t have dental insurance, have no fear! Some dental offices provide membership plans that can make dental care more affordable. Also, dentists’ prices vary considerably, so we recommend that you call a few dental offices to compare the cost of the same dental procedure if paying with cash.

How do I know if I’m getting the right dental treatment?

Whether you have a tooth that needs to be fixed, a gum problem, or concerns about your smile, there are likely multiple ways to treat your condition. DenScore’s free online dental tool will provide you with information so you can ask your dentist the right questions and get the high-quality dental care you deserve.

Why isn’t my dentist on this list?

Maybe we missed something! If your dentist is awesome, contact us and we’ll have a look!