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Dentists in Orinda, CA: Local Guide

Published June 30, 2026 · dental.me editorial · How we verify

Finding a dentist in Orinda, California

Orinda is a smaller California dental market: Dental.me tracks 20 practices here. Even so, 12 carry a star rating, averaging 4.9★ and 13 list a website, so there is enough to compare a short list of Orinda offices instead of guessing.

Specialty mix among Orinda dental practices
Specialty mix among Orinda dental practices19%top categoryDental Implants19%Cosmetic Dentists19%Teeth Whitening19%Periodontists16%Emergency Dentists14%Orthodontists14%
Live Dental.me category data · Orinda, CA
How Orinda practices rate on reviews
How Orinda practices rate on reviews4.9avg rating4.8 and up83%4.5 – 4.717%
12 rated Orinda profiles
Orinda vs nearby cities — dentists on Dental.me
Orinda vs nearby cities — dentists on Dental.meOrinda (this city)20Moraga13Lafayette49Piedmont7Berkeley153Kensington4
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Top-scoring dentists in Orinda

At the top of the Orinda list by Dental.me Score, Steven Russell leads the ranking (5.0★, 222 reviews), followed by Orinda Dentist - Virginia H. Ellis DDS Dental Corp, Mojgan Mehranfard, Jess Santucci. Compare the full independently-ranked list on the Orinda dentists page, where Featured placements stay clearly labeled and separate from the organic order.

Dental specialties in Orinda

Beyond general dentistry, Orinda practices carry Dental.me category signals for Dental Implants (7), Cosmetic Dentists (7), Teeth Whitening (7), Periodontists (6), Emergency Dentists (5), Orthodontists (5) — a useful shortcut when you are researching a specific type of care rather than a routine checkup.

Nearby cities to widen the search

If Orinda does not have the right fit, these nearby California cities add more options without much extra travel: Moraga (13, 4 mi), Lafayette (49, 4 mi), Piedmont (7, 5 mi), Berkeley (153, 5 mi). Each links to its own ranked dentist directory.

How to choose in Orinda

A strong shortlist is three to five offices, not one. Weigh the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, published hours, and whether a dentist is named, then open each profile for current contact and scheduling details. A high score with many reviews is a solid start, but a nearby office with fewer reviews can still be the right call if its location or hours fit — which is why the Orinda data above is built to compare, not to crown a single winner.

Explore related Dental.me directory pages

Use these directory paths with this guide to compare local dentists, supported specialties, Dental.me Score, ratings, review volume, websites, maps, and profile details.

These links keep the guide connected to the live Dental.me directory graph: state hubs, city rankings, specialty pages, practice profiles, score methodology, and market-data studies.

Dental.me market data. Compare state, city, specialty, and ranking coverage across the Dental.me dental directory: U.S. dental market data · practice profiles by county · top dental cities · specialty coverage · how we rank. Organic rankings use the Dental.me Score; Featured placements are labeled separately and never change the organic order.

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Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in Orinda, CA?

Dental.me tracks 20 dental practices in Orinda, CA — 12 carry a public star rating that averages 4.9 stars, and 13 list a website. Compare the full ranked list on the Orinda dentists page.

Which is the top-rated dentist in Orinda?

By Dental.me Score, Steven Russell currently leads the Orinda list (5.0 stars, 222 reviews). Rankings update as ratings and profile data change, so compare a few offices before deciding.

How do I choose a good dentist in Orinda?

Compare the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, office hours, provider names, and website details, then shortlist three to five Orinda offices that fit your schedule, budget, and the care you need.

How does Dental.me rank Orinda dentists?

By an independent Dental.me Score built from each practice's Google star rating out of 100, held to a confidence level by its review volume, with exact review counts breaking ties and a verification lift that lets confirmed practices reach a perfect 100. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.

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