Monterey, CA Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 94 dental offices in Monterey, CA (Monterey County). 59 have Google rating data across 7,402 reviews, averaging 4.63 stars. Current score leaders include Monterey Peninsula General Dental Group and Monterey Pediatric Dentistry: J. Mark Bayless DMD and Jack Bayless, MS, DDS. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · How we rank →

94
Dental offices ranked
4.63 avg
Google rating (vs 4.57 CA)
59
With ratings
7.4k
Combined Google reviews
51%
Have a website
12
Score 96+ (Elite)

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

Featured dentists in Monterey

Three featured practices in Monterey.

#1 Featured
Trischa Tuesta General DentistryCosmetic DentistsTeeth Whitening 815 CASS ST, Monterey, CA 93940
#2 Featured
Kim James J DDS General Dentistry 880 Cass St #204, Monterey, CA 93940
#3 Featured
Monterey Pediatric Dentistry: J. Mark Bayless DMD and Jack Bayless, MS, DDS Emergency DentistsPediatric DentistsGeneral Dentistry 333 El Dorado St, Monterey, CA 93940

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 Monterey — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

Dentists in Monterey, CA — ranked

Showing 1–15 of 94 · page 1 of 7
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair

The Monterey dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Monterey’s 94 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Monterey’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+12
Excellent14
Great13
Strong15
Good & below5

Rating vs. California

Average Google rating across rated Monterey offices.

4.63
Monterey average4.63 ★
California average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.036 offices
Elite (96+) offices12

Monterey 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. Monterey Peninsula General Dental Group
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 2,754 reviews
  2. Perio & Implant Center of the Monterey Bay
    Score 97 · 4.9 ★ · 374 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Monterey.

  1. Drais and Chow Dental Corporation
    367 reviews · 4.9 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Monterey, CA — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental specialties in Monterey

The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (21), Teeth Whitening (21), Dental Implants (19), Periodontists (11).

Dental.me guides for Monterey

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Monterey 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.

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Monterey.

California dental directory context

Use the Monterey 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 Monterey

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

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Monterey dentists are Monterey Peninsula General Dental Group (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 2,754 reviews); Monterey Pediatric Dentistry: J. Mark Bayless DMD and Jack Bayless, MS, DDS (Dental.me Score 97, 5.0 stars, 397 reviews); Monterey Pediatric Dentistry: Matthew G. Miller DDS Inc (Dental.me Score 97, 5.0 stars, 360 reviews). Across the city, 36 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Monterey, CA good?

Monterey's rated dental offices average 4.63 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 36 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 Monterey, CA?

Dental.me connects 7 Monterey offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Monterey 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 Monterey have the most dentists?

Monterey's dental offices are most concentrated in the 93940 (88 offices), 93944 (4 offices), 93943 (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 Monterey, CA?

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

Dental.me organizes 94 dental practice profiles in Monterey, CA. 27 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

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

In Monterey, 73 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 48 list a website, and 59 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in Monterey, CA?

Dental.me data connects Monterey practices with Cosmetic Dentists, Teeth Whitening, 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 Monterey 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 Monterey dental data shows

Of the 94 Monterey offices in this directory, 59 (63%) have Google rating data, 48 (51%) publish a website, 50 (53%) include hours, and 27 (29%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 73 profiles (78%).

Rated Monterey offices average 4.63 stars across 7,402 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 36 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 12 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Monterey Peninsula General Dental Group (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 2,754 reviews); Monterey Pediatric Dentistry: J. Mark Bayless DMD and Jack Bayless, MS, DDS (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 397 reviews); Monterey Pediatric Dentistry: Matthew G. Miller DDS Inc (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 360 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Monterey Peninsula General Dental Group, with 2,754 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 94 practices (100% of the city directory): 93940 (88), 93944 (4), 93943 (2).

Data snapshot: Aug 6, 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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