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Licensed & Insured Dentists in San Marcos, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 dentists in San Marcos, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Sun Smile Dental with a 5.0-star rating from 470 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Mission Hills Family Dental and Nordahl Dental. The average rating across all listed dentists in San Marcos is 4.9 stars from 267 reviews per business on average.
Dental care in San Marcos: cleaning + exam $100–$300; crowns $800–$1,800; root canals $700–$1,500. Many accept most major insurance.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
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4.9★
Avg rating
267
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Dentists
Sun Smile Dental
1582 W San Marcos Blvd Suite 201, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Mission Hills Family Dental
197 Woodland Pkwy #100, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
Dentists Rankings in San Marcos, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sun Smile Dental1582 W San Marcos Blvd Suite 201, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 5.0★ | 470 |
| #2 | Mission Hills Family Dental197 Woodland Pkwy #100, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA | 4.9★ | 425 |
| #3 | Nordahl Dental838 Nordahl Rd Ste 275, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA | 5.0★ | 622 |
| #4 | Shadowridge Dental Group955 Boardwalk STE 103, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 4.9★ | 210 |
| #5 | Emergency Dentist San Marcos955 Boardwalk 103 B, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 4.8★ | 155 |
| #6 | Woodland Dental Group979 Woodland Pkwy # 100, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA | 4.8★ | 367 |
| #7 | The Hills Family Dentistry1231 Elfin Forest Rd W, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 5.0★ | 169 |
| #8 | San Elijo Dental1691 Melrose Dr Ste 160, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 5.0★ | 207 |
| #9 | San Marcos Dental Arts955 Boardwalk STE 304, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA | 4.9★ | 126 |
| #10 | San Marcos Dental Group709 Center Dr Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA | 4.2★ | 258 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Dentists in San Marcos
Shadowridge Dental Group
955 Boardwalk STE 103, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Woodland Dental Group
979 Woodland Pkwy # 100, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
San Elijo Dental
1691 Melrose Dr Ste 160, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Dental Arts
955 Boardwalk STE 304, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Dental Group
709 Center Dr Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
San Marcos Dental Center
162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Dental Studio
955 Boardwalk STE 204, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Lake View Dental
1030 La Bonita Dr #303, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Tree Of Life Dentistry of San Marcos
838 Nordahl Rd Suite 240, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
Vida Family Dental
670 W San Marcos Blvd #103, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Modern Dentistry
675 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste A, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Family Dental
1 Civic Center Dr STE 230, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
Discovery Dental
825 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
San Marcos Smile Dental
3643 Grand Ave Suite A, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
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Licensing requirements vary by trade and state. For most home service contractors, CA requires both a state license and liability insurance. Always ask any contractor for proof of current insurance and a copy of their license number before work begins — you can verify most licenses on your state licensing board's website.
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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