Merced, CA Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 80 dental offices in Merced, CA (Merced County). 43 have Google rating data across 9,194 reviews, averaging 4.34 stars. Current score leaders include Rowan Orthodontics; Dr. R. Chad Rowan and Miller and Skinner Dental Corporation. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →

80
Dental offices ranked
4.34 avg
Google rating (vs 4.57 CA)
43
With ratings
9.2k
Combined Google reviews
44%
Have a website
11
Score 96+ (Elite)

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

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Dentists in Merced, CA — ranked

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Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair

The Merced dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Merced’s 80 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Merced’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+11
Excellent7
Great10
Strong8
Good & below7

Rating vs. California

Average Google rating across rated Merced offices.

4.34
Merced average4.34 ★
California average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.021 offices
Elite (96+) offices11
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Merced, CA — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental group profile matches in Merced

1 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.

Western Dental in Merced: Western Dental Services, Inc..

Open each linked Merced profile to verify its address, phone, website, rating, review count, and current practice details.

Dental specialties in Merced

The largest supported local categories include Orthodontists (17), Invisalign Dentists (17), Dental Implants (16), Teeth Whitening (16).

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Merced.

California dental directory context

Use the Merced 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.

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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 Merced

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

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Merced dentists are Rowan Orthodontics; Dr. R. Chad Rowan (Dental.me Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,373 reviews); Miller and Skinner Dental Corporation (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,011 reviews); Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 781 reviews). Across the city, 21 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Merced, CA good?

Merced's rated dental offices average 4.34 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 21 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 Merced, CA?

Dental.me connects 9 Merced offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Merced 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 Merced have the most dentists?

Merced's dental offices are most concentrated in the 95348 (43 offices), 95340 (35 offices), 95341 (2 offices) ZIP codes. Use the ranked list and nearby-city links to compare offices by the area most convenient for you.

What dental categories are common in Merced, CA?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Merced profiles include General Dentistry, Orthodontists, Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentists, Periodontists. 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 Merced, CA?

Dental.me data connects Merced profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Western 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 Merced, CA?

Dental.me organizes 80 dental practice profiles in Merced, CA. 22 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

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

In Merced, 56 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 35 list a website, and 43 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in Merced, CA?

Dental.me data connects Merced practices with Orthodontists, Invisalign Dentists, Dental Implants, Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Periodontists. 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 Merced 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 Merced dental data shows

Of the 80 Merced offices in this directory, 43 (54%) have Google rating data, 35 (44%) publish a website, 39 (49%) include hours, and 22 (28%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 56 profiles (70%).

Rated Merced offices average 4.34 stars across 9,194 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 21 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 11 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Rowan Orthodontics; Dr. R. Chad Rowan (Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,373 reviews); Miller and Skinner Dental Corporation (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,011 reviews); Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 781 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Western Dental Services, Inc., with 1,465 Google reviews at 4.0 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 80 practices (100% of the city directory): 95348 (43), 95340 (35), 95341 (2).

Data snapshot: Aug 7, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.

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