2025 Rankings

10 Best Dentists in Santa Cruz, CA

Ranked from 58 verified dentists using our transparent Bayesian scoring system

58 Dentists Analyzed
4.8 Avg Rating
Updated 12/28/2025

How We Rank Dentists

Our ranking uses Bayesian averaging to balance star ratings with review volume. This prevents a dentist with one 5-star review from outranking an established practice with hundreds of 4.8-star reviews. The formula weighs both rating quality and the statistical confidence from having more reviews.

Top 10 Ranked Dentists

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#1
Kevin J Daily DDS
Kevin J Daily DDS
5.0(208 reviews)
4100 Portola Dr STE 4, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.98
#2
Christie Family Dentistry
Christie Family Dentistry
5.0(122 reviews)
550 Water St Suite E-1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.97
#3
E. John Baron, DDS, INC.
E. John Baron, DDS, INC.
5.0(99 reviews)
550 Water St Ste L-1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.96
#4
Sea Glass Orthodontics
Sea Glass Orthodontics
5.0(76 reviews)
824 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.95
#5
New Street Dental
New Street Dental
5.0(66 reviews)
525 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.95
#6
Mission Hill Dental - Flavio Cheng D.M.D
Mission Hill Dental - Flavio Cheng D.M.D
5.0(63 reviews)
615 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.95
#7
Kai Family Dentistry: Angela Choy, DDS
Kai Family Dentistry: Angela Choy, DDS
5.0(54 reviews)
550 Water St Suite i-5, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.94
#8
Santa Cruz Endodontics
Santa Cruz Endodontics
5.0(27 reviews)
1779 Dominican Wy, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, United States
Accepting Patients
Emergency Services
Score: 4.91
#9
Brent J Porter DDS MS
Brent J Porter DDS MS
4.9(303 reviews)
550 Water St STE D1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.89
#10
Hulme Orthodontics
4.9(249 reviews)
1773 Dominican Wy, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, United States
Accepting Patients
Score: 4.89

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Santa Cruz Dental Stats

Total Dentists58
Average Rating
4.8
Avg Reviews/Dentist127

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are the best dentists in Santa Cruz, CA ranked?

Our ranking uses a Bayesian scoring system that balances star ratings with review volume. This mathematical approach prevents practices with very few reviews from unfairly outranking established dentists with hundreds of verified patient reviews. We analyze data from 58 dentists in Santa Cruz to create these rankings.

How many dentists are in Santa Cruz, CA?

There are 58 verified dental practices in Santa Cruz, CA in our directory. Our data is continuously updated to ensure accuracy.

What should I look for when choosing a dentist in Santa Cruz?

When choosing a dentist, consider factors like patient reviews, years of experience, services offered, insurance acceptance, and location convenience. Our ranking helps identify practices with consistently positive patient experiences based on verified review data.

How often is this ranking updated?

Our rankings are recalculated daily to reflect the latest patient reviews and rating changes. The current data was last updated on December 28, 2025.