Santa Barbara, CA Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 211 dental offices in Santa Barbara, CA (Santa Barbara County). 128 have Google rating data across 11,913 reviews, averaging 4.56 stars. Current score leaders include Kelly Kendall and Hall & Bienstock Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Sep 2, 2026 · How we rank →
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Featured dentists in Santa Barbara
Three featured practices in Santa Barbara.
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Dentists in Santa Barbara, CA — ranked
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The Santa Barbara dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Santa Barbara’s 211 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Santa Barbara’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. California
Average Google rating across rated Santa Barbara offices.
Santa Barbara 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.
- Kelly KendallScore 99 · 5.0 ★ · 1,455 reviews
- Hall & Bienstock Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery GroupScore 98 · 5.0 ★ · 577 reviews
- Ferris Dental PCScore 97 · 5.0 ★ · 441 reviews
- Dr. Vu T. Le, DDSScore 97 · 5.0 ★ · 402 reviews
- Walter C Dukes DDS a Professional CorporationScore 97 · 5.0 ★ · 353 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Santa Barbara.
- Kelly Kendall1,455 reviews · 5.0 ★
- Hall & Bienstock Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group577 reviews · 5.0 ★
- Steven G. Johnson Dental Corporation574 reviews · 4.3 ★
- I Zak DDS Prof Dental Corp558 reviews · 4.1 ★
- Pathway Dental Group Santa Barbara524 reviews · 4.7 ★
Dental specialties in Santa Barbara
The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (46), Dental Implants (43), Periodontists (28), Teeth Whitening (24).
Dental.me guides for Santa Barbara
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
Number of dental offices by ZIP code in Dental.me data.
Nearby cities
Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Santa Barbara.
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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 Santa Barbara
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Santa Barbara, CA?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Santa Barbara dentists are Kelly Kendall (Dental.me Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,455 reviews); Hall & Bienstock Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 577 reviews); Ferris Dental PC (Dental.me Score 97, 5.0 stars, 441 reviews). Across the city, 79 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Santa Barbara, CA good?
Santa Barbara's rated dental offices average 4.56 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 79 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 Santa Barbara, CA?
Dental.me connects 18 Santa Barbara offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara have the most dentists?
Santa Barbara's dental offices are most concentrated in the 93101 (77 offices), 93105 (52 offices), 93111 (33 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 Santa Barbara, CA?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara, CA?
Dental.me organizes 211 dental practice profiles in Santa Barbara, CA. 59 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Santa Barbara dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Santa Barbara, 176 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 103 list a website, and 128 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
What dental specialties are in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dental.me data connects Santa Barbara practices with Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Periodontists, Teeth Whitening, Pediatric 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara dental data shows
Of the 211 Santa Barbara offices in this directory, 128 (61%) have Google rating data, 103 (49%) publish a website, 117 (55%) include hours, and 59 (28%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 176 profiles (83%).
Rated Santa Barbara offices average 4.56 stars across 11,913 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 79 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 21 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: Kelly Kendall (Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,455 reviews); Hall & Bienstock Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 577 reviews); Ferris Dental PC (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 441 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Kelly Kendall, with 1,455 Google reviews at 5.0 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 162 practices (77% of the city directory): 93101 (77), 93105 (52), 93111 (33).
Data snapshot: Sep 2, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.