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Best overall
Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS
Best for General Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted
Highest review signal
Perfect Smile Dental Care - San Jose
Positive reviews across online portals, backed by 517 reviews.
Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.
Best nearby alternative
Bay Star Dental
Strong option in Foster City if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside San Jose, so compare convenience before booking.
Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.
San Jose has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had affordable dental care work done across the San Jose metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in San Jose, California that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for affordable dental care in San Jose, start here.
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A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for general dentistry.
Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.
A cleaner first stop if weekday time is tight and you need a clinic that documents weekend availability.
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90, East Taylor Street, Central San Jose
San Jose, California • 1.6 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Imagine a world where are only bright big smiles! That’s the picture dentists in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS in San Jose work hard on. Their facilities range from cleanings and to full mouth transformations. Professional in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS will check your mouth cavity, tell you about determined problems and concoct therapy. If it will be important the professional may offer you surgical procedure. Price on services in this clinic depends on: initial health condi
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 80.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 279 reviews, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
San Jose, California
1.6 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Imagine a world where are only bright big smiles! That’s the picture dentists in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS in San Jose work hard on. Their facilities range from cleanings and to full mouth transformations. Professional in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS will check your mouth cavity, tell you about determined problems and concoct therapy. If it will be important the professional may offer you surgical procedure. Price on services in this clinic depends on: initial health condi
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 80.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 279 reviews, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
suite a, 1706, Willow Street, Willow Glen
San Jose, California • 4.4 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Willow Glen Dental Specialists is a dental care practice serving patients in the San Jose, California area. Services include periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics such as root canal, orthodontics such as Invisalign®, and many other dental care services of all types. The practice is proud to deliver the best in all areas of specialty dental care, all under one roof. The Willow Glen Dental Specialists team works closely with general dentists from around the San Jose area to ensure that patients
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 317 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 79.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
San Jose, California
4.4 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Willow Glen Dental Specialists is a dental care practice serving patients in the San Jose, California area. Services include periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics such as root canal, orthodontics such as Invisalign®, and many other dental care services of all types. The practice is proud to deliver the best in all areas of specialty dental care, all under one roof. The Willow Glen Dental Specialists team works closely with general dentists from around the San Jose area to ensure that patients
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 317 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 79.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
920, North Bascom Avenue, Rose Garden
San Jose, California • 3.9 km from San Jose - California Downtown
With years experience San Jose Dentist, Karan Mody, offers dental implants, porcelain veneers and many other family, cosmetic and restorative dental services in his San Jose, CA practice. Dr. Mody is very passionate about dentistry and has a gentle touch when working with his patients. Bascom Family Dentistry collaborates and refers their patients to the best specialists in the area. San Jose Dentist, Dr. Mody, continues to keep up with the latest in dental technology and offers nitrous (laughin
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 198 reviews and its 77.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
San Jose, California
3.9 km from San Jose - California Downtown
With years experience San Jose Dentist, Karan Mody, offers dental implants, porcelain veneers and many other family, cosmetic and restorative dental services in his San Jose, CA practice. Dr. Mody is very passionate about dentistry and has a gentle touch when working with his patients. Bascom Family Dentistry collaborates and refers their patients to the best specialists in the area. San Jose Dentist, Dr. Mody, continues to keep up with the latest in dental technology and offers nitrous (laughin
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 198 reviews and its 77.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
UNIT 80, 4180, North First Street, Tasman and Zanker
San Jose, California • 11 km from San Jose - California Downtown
My team is committed to giving you the best dental care possible. We use the most advanced dental materials and techniques, including our proprietary PIT (Pain Less Injection Technique) As a result, your dental work lasts for many years to come. You won't waste time coming back for adjustments, or things falling out and you have to pay for it again. We stand behind our work and give you up to 5 year warranty, so you can have peace of mind that if anything were to happen, we will fix at no cost.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because weekend availability is clearly documented, it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 517 reviews, and its 77.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
San Jose, California
11 km from San Jose - California Downtown
My team is committed to giving you the best dental care possible. We use the most advanced dental materials and techniques, including our proprietary PIT (Pain Less Injection Technique) As a result, your dental work lasts for many years to come. You won't waste time coming back for adjustments, or things falling out and you have to pay for it again. We stand behind our work and give you up to 5 year warranty, so you can have peace of mind that if anything were to happen, we will fix at no cost.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because weekend availability is clearly documented, it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 517 reviews, and its 77.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
3124, Senter Road, Lone Bluff
San Jose, California • 6.8 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We’d like to welcome you to Capitol Dental Group located in San Jose, California. It is our utmost desire to help our patients maintain optimal oral health through education and preventative dental care and we strive to develop long-lasting and trusting relationships with all our dental patients. We’re pleased that you would take the time to browse this site. We believe our patients should have as much knowledge as possible in order to make informed decisions regarding their oral health and trea
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because weekend availability is clearly documented, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 74.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
San Jose, California
6.8 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We’d like to welcome you to Capitol Dental Group located in San Jose, California. It is our utmost desire to help our patients maintain optimal oral health through education and preventative dental care and we strive to develop long-lasting and trusting relationships with all our dental patients. We’re pleased that you would take the time to browse this site. We believe our patients should have as much knowledge as possible in order to make informed decisions regarding their oral health and trea
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because weekend availability is clearly documented, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 74.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
Excellent clinics, but outside San Jose.
#103, 1098, Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, California • 40 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Dr. Xuyu Zhang is a graduate of UCSF School of Dentistry, one of the top dental institutions in the world. Dr. Zhang believes that a healthy mouth is a cornerstone to not only a beautiful smile but good health overall. Under Dr. Zhang's care, everyone is given special attention and allowed to address individual concerns, no two patients are alike. We treat adults, kids, seniors, and people afraid of dentists. We treat the whole family! Our entire team at Bay Star Dental is dedicated to helping p
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because weekend availability is clearly documented, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 211 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
Foster City, California
40 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Dr. Xuyu Zhang is a graduate of UCSF School of Dentistry, one of the top dental institutions in the world. Dr. Zhang believes that a healthy mouth is a cornerstone to not only a beautiful smile but good health overall. Under Dr. Zhang's care, everyone is given special attention and allowed to address individual concerns, no two patients are alike. We treat adults, kids, seniors, and people afraid of dentists. We treat the whole family! Our entire team at Bay Star Dental is dedicated to helping p
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because weekend availability is clearly documented, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 211 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
150, North San Mateo Drive, North Central
San Mateo, California • 47 km from San Jose - California Downtown
As your choice for professional cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental therapy or ongoing professional dental care, we work hard to ensure your dental experience is exceptional. That means providing you with the best in dental professionals and the latest in equipment, materials and techniques. The San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry specializes in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, and general oral health care. We can also help with painless laser dentistry, cl
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 295 reviews, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
San Mateo, California
47 km from San Jose - California Downtown
As your choice for professional cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental therapy or ongoing professional dental care, we work hard to ensure your dental experience is exceptional. That means providing you with the best in dental professionals and the latest in equipment, materials and techniques. The San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry specializes in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, and general oral health care. We can also help with painless laser dentistry, cl
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 295 reviews, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
STE 4, 1191, West Tennyson Road, Harder-Tennyson
Hayward, California • 37 km from San Jose - California Downtown
When you visit our dental offices, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, its 68.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 25 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
Hayward, California
37 km from San Jose - California Downtown
When you visit our dental offices, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, its 68.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 25 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
1286 Kifer Rd STE 105, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
Sunnyvale, CA • 9.7 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Here at Sunnyvale Dental Aesthetics, we are devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile in our state-of-the-art dental office. Our entire team is dedicated to provide the best, most ethical dental treatments with compassion and your concerns as our top priority. We have a Multilingual team. In addition to English, we also speak Mandarin, Cantonese Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog (Filipino), and Romanian. We have the highest standards of care and cleanliness, which is why our pa
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list and its 38.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
Sunnyvale, CA
9.7 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Here at Sunnyvale Dental Aesthetics, we are devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile in our state-of-the-art dental office. Our entire team is dedicated to provide the best, most ethical dental treatments with compassion and your concerns as our top priority. We have a Multilingual team. In addition to English, we also speak Mandarin, Cantonese Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog (Filipino), and Romanian. We have the highest standards of care and cleanliness, which is why our pa
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list and its 38.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
970 W El Camino Real #1, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Sunnyvale, CA • 14 km from San Jose - California Downtown
At iSmile Dental, we have extensive experience in all aspects of modern dentistry. We offer Comprehensive Dental Care, including everything from the Preventive Education & Routine Hygiene that help to reduce dental problems to expert Cosmetic & Restorative solutions for the dental issues our patients face. iSmile Dental is a team of caring, experienced dental professionals who use only the most advanced technologies, materials & procedures & whose primary focus is on comfortable,
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because weekend availability is clearly documented, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 42.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
Sunnyvale, CA
14 km from San Jose - California Downtown
At iSmile Dental, we have extensive experience in all aspects of modern dentistry. We offer Comprehensive Dental Care, including everything from the Preventive Education & Routine Hygiene that help to reduce dental problems to expert Cosmetic & Restorative solutions for the dental issues our patients face. iSmile Dental is a team of caring, experienced dental professionals who use only the most advanced technologies, materials & procedures & whose primary focus is on comfortable,
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because weekend availability is clearly documented, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 42.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS | San Jose | 80.2 | 279 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Willow Glen Dental Specialists | San Jose | 79.8 | 317 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Bascom Family Dental - Karan Mody, DDS | San Jose | 77.0 | 198 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Perfect Smile Dental Care - San Jose | San Jose | 77.8 | 517 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Capitol Dental Group | San Jose | 74.4 | 45 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Bay Star Dental | Foster City | 80.6 | 211 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dental Arts San Mateo | San Mateo | 80.6 | 295 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Uppal Dental Care | Hayward | 68.0 | 25 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Sunnyvale Dental Aesthetics | Sunnyvale | 38.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| iSmile Dental | Sunnyvale | 42.0 | — | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
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