Chico, CA Dentists

Compare 108 ranked dental offices in Chico, CA (Butte County). These practices hold a combined 9,130 Google reviews, and Dental.me scores every one on an independent model that can’t be bought. Featured placements are shown separately and never change the organic order.

Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · How we rank →

108
Dental offices ranked
4.25 avg
Google rating (vs 4.57 CA)
66
With ratings
9.1k
Combined Google reviews
46%
Have a website
12
Score 96+ (Elite)

How we rank · independent Dental.me Score · Featured is separate and cannot buy rank.

📖 New to the area? Read our complete guide to finding a dentist in Chico — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

Dentists in Chico, CA — ranked

Showing 46–60 of 108 · page 4 of 8
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair

The Chico dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Chico’s 108 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Chico’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+12
Excellent14
Great17
Strong7
Good & below16

Rating vs. California

Average Google rating across rated Chico offices.

4.25
Chico average4.25 ★
California average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.032 offices
Elite (96+) offices12
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Chico, CA — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental group profile matches in Chico

Recognizable group-name matches in Dental.me data for this city. Dental.me is independent and does not claim official affiliation with these groups.

Dental.me connects Chico patients from broad dental group searches into specific local profile pages. The group-name matches below are based on practice names in Dental.me data, then linked back to the same local profiles, city directory, Dental.me Score, contact details, websites, maps, ratings, review counts, and correction paths used throughout the directory.

Western Dental in Chico: Western Dental Services, Inc., Western Dental Center: Shain Gregory DDS, Western Dental Services, Inc..

Aspen Dental in Chico: TK Nguyen Dental Corporation.

Use these matches as a local comparison path, not as a guarantee of ownership, sponsorship, pricing, insurance participation, or appointment availability. Open the individual profile and contact the office directly for current details.

Popular specialty searches in Chico

Dental.me category pages for common local searches. Compare offices by category, then call the practice for treatment-specific questions.

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Chico.

California dental directory context

Use the Chico directory with the broader California directory hub. Dental.me connects city pages, practice profiles, supported specialty hubs, market data, ranking methodology, claim tools, and correction workflows with crawlable links.

High-coverage California city directories

Statewide specialty hubs

Specialty categories help patients compare relevant offices, while each practice profile and its website, map, and phone details complete the path for appointments, insurance, and payment questions.

Common questions about dentists in Chico

How do I compare dentists in Chico, CA?

Browse the ranked organic results below - each Chico dental practice profile shows its Dental.me Score, ratings and review signals where available, location, and contact details, so you can compare offices side by side. Featured placements are shown separately and never change the organic order.

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Chico, CA?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Chico dentists are Melissa Nelsen (Dental.me Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,133 reviews); Gary Johnson (Dental.me Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,070 reviews); Cyrus Oster (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 575 reviews). Across the city, 32 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Chico, CA good?

Chico's rated dental offices average 4.25 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 32 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.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Chico, CA?

Dental.me connects 12 Chico offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Chico page, or call one of the highly-rated offices above - many hold same-day slots for urgent tooth pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings or crowns.

Which areas of Chico have the most dentists?

Chico's dental offices are most concentrated in the 95926 (52 offices), 95928 (30 offices), 95973 (26 offices) ZIP codes. Use the ranked list and nearby-city links to compare offices by the area most convenient for you.

How much does a dentist cost in Chico, CA?

Costs vary by office and treatment - a routine exam and cleaning is usually the most affordable visit, while crowns, implants, and orthodontics cost more. Use each Chico practice profile to find its website, phone number, hours, reviews, and contact details before you book.

How can I compare Chico dentists for appointments and insurance?

Dental.me organizes 108 Chico dental offices with contact details, websites, Google review data where available, Dental.me Score, and specialty/category signals. Call the office directly to confirm appointment availability, accepted insurance, Medicaid, and payment-plan options.

How do I find a dentist near me in Chico, CA?

Use this Chico directory to compare nearby dental offices by Dental.me Score, rating and review signals, address, website, phone number, hours where available, and specialty/category signals. Open any profile for map, contact, and practice details before you choose an office.

What dental categories are common in Chico, CA?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Chico profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Periodontists, Teeth Whitening. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.

Which dental group profile matches are in Chico, CA?

Dental.me data connects Chico profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Western Dental (3), Aspen Dental (1). These are independent Dental.me directory matches; open the local profile to compare address, phone, website, ratings, hours where available, and correction options.

How many dentists are in Chico, CA?

Dental.me organizes 108 dental practice profiles in Chico, CA. 40 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

How many Chico dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?

In Chico, 84 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 50 list a website, and 66 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in Chico, CA?

Dental.me data connects Chico practices with Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Periodontists, Emergency Dentists, Orthodontists. Specialty categories come from provider and business-profile data so patients can move from a broad local search into a focused comparison path.

How does Dental.me rank Chico 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.

Are Featured placements the same as organic rankings in Chico?

No. Featured placements are paid and shown separately, clearly labeled, above the ranked list. They never change the organic order, and Dental.me Score cannot be purchased.

How can a dental office update its Dental.me profile in Chico?

A practice team can claim its free Dental.me profile to manage details, or anyone can suggest a correction. Both options are linked on every Chico practice profile and reviewed before any public change.

How Dental.me Score ranks dentists in Chico

Organic results are ordered by Dental.me Score, a non-paid scoring model that weighs 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 sit above the ranked list, are clearly disclosed when paid, and never change the organic order — organic ranking can’t be bought.

How to use this Chico dental directory

Start with the ranked Chico profiles, then compare the details that matter for your visit: address, phone, website, map link, hours where available, provider names, Dental.me Score, star rating, review count, and related specialty/category paths. Smaller cities can still have useful Dental.me coverage because every city page connects local profiles to nearby cities, the parent California directory, supported specialty pages, claim tools, correction tools, and ranking methodology.

For Chico specifically, Dental.me currently organizes 108 dental practice profiles, including 40 profiles with at least one dentist name connected, 50 with websites, and 66 with rating data. Use the ranked list as the comparison layer, then open individual profiles for the current office contact paths and profile details.

Use the parent California link to compare the broader state directory, the nearby-city links to widen your search radius, and the specialty links to move into focused searches when enough source-supported practices exist. These direct paths let patients move from a broad city comparison into specific offices, related care categories, neighboring markets, and profile update tools while keeping the same location, contact, rating, review, and Dental.me Score context at every step.

This page is built from organized provider, practice, location, and business-profile data for Chico, CA: provider identity data (40 practices here have at least one dentist named), Google/Maps business data (84 enriched), practice websites where available (50), rating signals (66 profiles), and published hours (62). See our verification methodology.

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