Santa Barbara, CA Dentists

Compare 211 dental offices in Santa Barbara, CA (Santa Barbara County). Read 11,913 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.56 stars.

Last updated Nov 9, 2026 · How we rank →

211
Dental offices ranked
4.56 avg
Google rating (vs 4.57 CA)
128
With ratings
11.9k
Combined Google reviews
49%
Have a website
21
Score 96+ (Elite)

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Dentists in Santa Barbara, CA — ranked

Showing 16–30 of 211 · page 2 of 15
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Santa Barbara dental market, by the numbers

How Santa Barbara’s 211 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Santa Barbara’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+21
Excellent38
Great27
Strong26
Good & below16

Rating vs. California

Average Google rating across rated Santa Barbara offices.

4.56
Santa Barbara average4.56 ★
California average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.079 offices
Elite (96+) offices21

Dental specialties in Santa Barbara

The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (46), Dental Implants (43), Periodontists (28), Teeth Whitening (24).

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Each office page has website, map and phone links to help you discuss care, insurance and payment.

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?

Compare 211 dental offices in Santa Barbara, CA. Each office page has contact details to help you plan your visit.

How can I compare Santa Barbara dental offices?

Use the Dental.me Score, Google reviews, location and type of care to narrow your choices. Follow an office's website link or call it to discuss treatment and payment.

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.

Comparing Santa Barbara dentists

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 most Google reviews are for Kelly Kendall, with 1,455 reviews at 5.0 stars.

The 3 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 162 dental offices: 93101 (77), 93105 (52), 93111 (33).

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