Cardiff by the Sea, CA Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 3 dental offices in Cardiff by the Sea, CA (San Diego County). 2 have Google rating data across 353 reviews, averaging 4.85 stars. Current score leaders include Jeffery Schaefer and C. Castro DMD, Inc. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 5, 2026 · How we rank →
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Dentists in Cardiff by the Sea
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The Cardiff by the Sea dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Cardiff by the Sea’s 3 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Cardiff by the Sea’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. California
Average Google rating across rated Cardiff by the Sea offices.
Cardiff by the Sea dental leaders
Two independent cuts of the same data — highest scored, and most reviewed.
Highest Dental.me Score
Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.
- Jeffery SchaeferScore 96 · 5.0 ★ · 184 reviews
- C. Castro DMD, IncScore 94 · 4.7 ★ · 169 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Cardiff by the Sea.
- Jeffery Schaefer184 reviews · 5.0 ★
- C. Castro DMD, Inc169 reviews · 4.7 ★
Dental.me guides for Cardiff by the Sea
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Common questions about dentists in Cardiff by the Sea
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Cardiff by the Sea, CA?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Cardiff by the Sea dentists are Jeffery Schaefer (Dental.me Score 96, 5.0 stars, 184 reviews); C. Castro DMD, Inc (Dental.me Score 94, 4.7 stars, 169 reviews). Across the city, 1 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Cardiff by the Sea, CA good?
Cardiff by the Sea's rated dental offices average 4.85 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 1 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.
What dental categories are common in Cardiff by the Sea, CA?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Cardiff by the Sea profiles include General Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dentures, Orthodontists, Prosthodontics. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.
How many dentists are in Cardiff by the Sea, CA?
Dental.me organizes 3 dental practice profiles in Cardiff by the Sea, CA. 2 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Cardiff by the Sea dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Cardiff by the Sea, 2 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 2 list a website, and 2 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
How does Dental.me rank Cardiff by the Sea dentists?
Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.
What the Cardiff by the Sea dental data shows
Of the 3 Cardiff by the Sea offices in this directory, 2 (67%) have Google rating data, 2 (67%) publish a website, 2 (67%) include hours, and 2 (67%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 2 profiles (67%).
Rated Cardiff by the Sea offices average 4.85 stars across 353 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 1 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 1 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: Jeffery Schaefer (Score 96, 5.0 stars, 184 reviews); C. Castro DMD, Inc (Score 94, 4.7 stars, 169 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Jeffery Schaefer, with 184 Google reviews at 5.0 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 3 practices (100% of the city directory): 92007 (3).
Because Cardiff by the Sea has 3 listed offices, every local result fits in one comparison view:
- Jeffery Schaefer at 2081 Glasgow Ave — 5.0 stars across 184 Google reviews — (760) 390-6000.
- C. Castro DMD, Inc at 120 Birmingham Drive Suite 130 — 4.7 stars across 169 Google reviews — (760) 944-1041.
- Lyndon Brown at 2022 Bruceala Ct — (760) 499-1246.
For a wider search near Cardiff by the Sea, compare Cardiff (1 miles, 2 offices), Encinitas (2 miles, 112 offices), Solana Beach (3 miles, 36 offices), Del Mar (5 miles, 34 offices), Rancho Santa Fe (5 miles, 8 offices).
Data snapshot: Aug 5, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.