Santa Monica, CA Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 249 dental offices in Santa Monica, CA (Los Angeles County). 136 have Google rating data across 12,279 reviews, averaging 4.69 stars. Current score leaders include Santa Monica Center for Oral Surgery and Westside Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic Group - Santa Monica. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Oct 13, 2026 · How we rank →

249
Dental offices ranked
4.69 avg
Google rating (vs 4.57 CA)
136
With ratings
12.3k
Combined Google reviews
47%
Have a website
22
Score 96+ (Elite)

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

Dentists in Santa Monica, CA — ranked

Showing 91–105 of 249 · page 7 of 17
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Santa Monica dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Santa Monica’s 249 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

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

Elite 96+22
Excellent48
Great34
Strong24
Good & below8

Rating vs. California

Average Google rating across rated Santa Monica offices.

4.69
Santa Monica average4.69 ★
California average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.083 offices
Elite (96+) offices22
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Santa Monica, CA — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental group profile matches in Santa Monica

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

Gentle Dental in Santa Monica: A Gentle Dental Referral Services.

Western Dental in Santa Monica: Western Dental Services, Inc..

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

Dental specialties in Santa Monica

The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (64), Teeth Whitening (64), Dental Implants (49), Orthodontists (40).

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Santa Monica.

California dental directory context

Use the Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Santa Monica, CA?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Santa Monica dentists are Santa Monica Center for Oral Surgery (Dental.me Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,128 reviews); Westside Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic Group - Santa Monica (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 588 reviews); Jason Mirabile, DDS (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 571 reviews). Across the city, 83 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Santa Monica, CA good?

Santa Monica's rated dental offices average 4.69 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 83 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 Monica, CA?

Dental.me connects 24 Santa Monica offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Santa Monica 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 Monica have the most dentists?

Santa Monica's dental offices are most concentrated in the 90404 (80 offices), 90403 (78 offices), 90401 (46 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 Monica, CA?

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

Dental.me data connects Santa Monica profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Gentle Dental (1), 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 Santa Monica, CA?

Dental.me organizes 249 dental practice profiles in Santa Monica, CA. 74 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

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

In Santa Monica, 188 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 117 list a website, and 136 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in Santa Monica, CA?

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

Of the 249 Santa Monica offices in this directory, 136 (55%) have Google rating data, 117 (47%) publish a website, 121 (49%) include hours, and 74 (30%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 188 profiles (76%).

Rated Santa Monica offices average 4.69 stars across 12,279 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 83 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 22 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Santa Monica Center for Oral Surgery (Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,128 reviews); Westside Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic Group - Santa Monica (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 588 reviews); Jason Mirabile, DDS (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 571 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Santa Monica Center for Oral Surgery, with 1,128 Google reviews at 5.0 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 204 practices (82% of the city directory): 90404 (80), 90403 (78), 90401 (46).

Data snapshot: Oct 13, 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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