La Jolla, CA Dentists

Compare 124 ranked dental offices in La Jolla, CA (San Diego County). These practices hold a combined 7,105 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 →

124
Dental offices ranked
4.75 avg
Google rating (vs 4.57 CA)
61
With ratings
7.1k
Combined Google reviews
50%
Have a website
12
Score 96+ (Elite)

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

Featured dentists in La Jolla

Three featured practices in La Jolla.

#1Featured
Boutique Orthodontics (formerly Hoss Orthodontics) OrthodontistsEmergency DentistsPediatric Dentists 7855 Fay Ave #220, La Jolla, CA 92037
#2Featured
La Jolla Dental Implants & Periodontics Oral SurgeonsPeriodontistsDental Implants 521 Nautilus St, La Jolla, CA 92037
#3Featured
Purely Dental - Dr. Marnie Schreiner General Dentistry 7334 Girard Ave #101, La Jolla, CA 92037

Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.

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

Dentists in La Jolla, CA — ranked

Showing 1–15 of 124 · page 1 of 9
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair

The La Jolla dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how La Jolla’s 124 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How La Jolla’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+12
Excellent23
Great14
Strong9
Good & below3

Rating vs. California

Average Google rating across rated La Jolla offices.

4.75
La Jolla average4.75 ★
California average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.040 offices
Elite (96+) offices12

La Jolla 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.

  1. Smiles of La Jolla
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 676 reviews
  2. Regents Dental Group
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 559 reviews
  3. Smile More La Jolla - Weston Spencer DDS
    Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 427 reviews
  4. Joseph D'Angelo
    Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 321 reviews
  5. Irene Nosrati, DDS, and Erez Nosrati, DMD, Inc.
    Score 97 · 4.9 ★ · 388 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in La Jolla.

  1. Torrey Pines Dental Arts
    702 reviews · 4.8 ★
  2. Smiles of La Jolla
    676 reviews · 4.9 ★
  3. Regents Dental Group
    559 reviews · 4.9 ★
  4. La Jolla Family Smile Design
    441 reviews · 4.8 ★
  5. Minh Pham Dental Corporation
    438 reviews · 4.2 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in La Jolla, CA — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Popular specialty searches in La Jolla

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

Dental specialties across La Jolla

Across La Jolla, Dental.me data connects Cosmetic Dentists (40), Teeth Whitening (40), Dental Implants (37), Periodontists (28), Orthodontists (22), Invisalign Dentists (22), Emergency Dentists (19), Oral Surgeons (13). Specialty categories are drawn from provider and business-profile data, so patients can move from a broad La Jolla search into a focused comparison for the specific type of care they need.

Dental.me guides for La Jolla

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the La Jolla directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.

Guide links connect this city directory to the broader California and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.

Dental offices by ZIP code in La Jolla

Number of dental offices by ZIP code in Dental.me data.

92037 12092093 2920371713 192130 1

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from La Jolla.

California dental directory context

Use the La Jolla 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 La Jolla

How do I compare dentists in La Jolla, CA?

Browse the ranked organic results below - each La Jolla 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 La Jolla, CA?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated La Jolla dentists are Smiles of La Jolla (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 676 reviews); Regents Dental Group (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 559 reviews); Smile More La Jolla - Weston Spencer DDS (Dental.me Score 97, 5.0 stars, 427 reviews). Across the city, 40 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in La Jolla, CA good?

La Jolla's rated dental offices average 4.75 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 40 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 La Jolla, CA?

Dental.me connects 19 La Jolla offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in La Jolla 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 La Jolla have the most dentists?

La Jolla's dental offices are most concentrated in the 92037 (120 offices), 92093 (2 offices), 920371713 (1 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla practice profile to find its website, phone number, hours, reviews, and contact details before you book.

How can I compare La Jolla dentists for appointments and insurance?

Dental.me organizes 124 La Jolla 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 La Jolla, CA?

Use this La Jolla 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 La Jolla, CA?

Common Dental.me categories connected to La Jolla 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.

How many dentists are in La Jolla, CA?

Dental.me organizes 124 dental practice profiles in La Jolla, CA. 35 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

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

In La Jolla, 93 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 62 list a website, and 61 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in La Jolla, CA?

Dental.me data connects La Jolla practices with Cosmetic Dentists, Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants, Periodontists, Orthodontists, Invisalign Dentists. 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla?

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 La Jolla?

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 La Jolla practice profile and reviewed before any public change.

How Dental.me Score ranks dentists in La Jolla

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 La Jolla dental directory

Start with the ranked La Jolla 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 La Jolla specifically, Dental.me currently organizes 124 dental practice profiles, including 35 profiles with at least one dentist name connected, 62 with websites, and 61 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 La Jolla, CA: provider identity data (35 practices here have at least one dentist named), Google/Maps business data (93 enriched), practice websites where available (62), rating signals (61 profiles), and published hours (60). See our verification methodology.

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