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Best overall
Highland Dental of Hayward
Best for General Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
Highest review signal
Highland Dental of Hayward
Positive reviews across online portals, backed by 549 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 Hayward, 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.
Hayward 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 dental clinics work done across the Hayward metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in Hayward, 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 dental clinics in Hayward, 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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We provide quality dental care, conveniently in your neighborhood and catered to your schedule, offering convenient evening hours, early mornings, and Saturday appointments. Keeping your comfort in mind, we also offer all our services in updated treatment rooms where you may enjoy blankets, stereo headphones and other luxuries that ensure you’re relaxed and calm. Whatever your dental needs, come visit us for the kind of quality, convenient care that means healthy teeth and gums and beautiful smi
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 549 reviews, and its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
1372, A Street, Upper B Street, Hayward, California
We provide quality dental care, conveniently in your neighborhood and catered to your schedule, offering convenient evening hours, early mornings, and Saturday appointments. Keeping your comfort in mind, we also offer all our services in updated treatment rooms where you may enjoy blankets, stereo headphones and other luxuries that ensure you’re relaxed and calm. Whatever your dental needs, come visit us for the kind of quality, convenient care that means healthy teeth and gums and beautiful smi
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 549 reviews, and its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
1372, A Street, Upper B Street, Hayward, California
Dr. Mark Sylvester and Dr. Tanya Vilderman welcome you to , where we offer compassionate, comfortable and comprehensive dental care for you and every member of your family. With a reputation for providing the best in Family , Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry , our patients travel from far and wide to see us. We are conveniently located on the border between Hayward and Castro Valley and easily accessible from San Leandro, Union City, Foster City and beyond. From regular exams and teeth cleaning to
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 229 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
A, 1680, B Street, Upper B Street, Hayward, California
Dr. Mark Sylvester and Dr. Tanya Vilderman welcome you to , where we offer compassionate, comfortable and comprehensive dental care for you and every member of your family. With a reputation for providing the best in Family , Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry , our patients travel from far and wide to see us. We are conveniently located on the border between Hayward and Castro Valley and easily accessible from San Leandro, Union City, Foster City and beyond. From regular exams and teeth cleaning to
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 229 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
A, 1680, B Street, Upper B Street, Hayward, California
When you visit our office you will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 369 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 76.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
2, 24901, Santa Clara Street, Harder-Tennyson, Hayward, California
When you visit our office you will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 369 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 76.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
2, 24901, Santa Clara Street, Harder-Tennyson, Hayward, California
The exceptional team at Jupina Dental is just as passionate about helping you optimize your oral health. If you’re nervous about dental procedures, the Jupina staff can help you relax. You’ll appreciate their warmth and expertise in helping you attain the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 65.5 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field and it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 87 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
101, 24700, Calaroga Avenue, Southgate, Hayward, California
The exceptional team at Jupina Dental is just as passionate about helping you optimize your oral health. If you’re nervous about dental procedures, the Jupina staff can help you relax. You’ll appreciate their warmth and expertise in helping you attain the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 65.5 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field and it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 87 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
101, 24700, Calaroga Avenue, Southgate, Hayward, California
Excellent clinics, but outside Hayward.
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 Hayward proper
#103, 1098, Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, California
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 Hayward proper
#103, 1098, Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, California
Manyak Dental San Mateo is a dental care provider based in San Mateo, California, offering a wide range of services to cater to your dental needs. The clinic is located at 100 S Ellsworth Ave #601, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA Services Offered Manyak Dental Group provides various dental care services, including: Dental Implants: Dental implants are a popular choice for replacing missing teeth, offering a permanent and comfortable solution for patients who have lost one or more teeth. Dentures: Dentu
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 270 reviews, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
#601, 100, South Ellsworth Avenue, Downtown, San Mateo, California
Manyak Dental San Mateo is a dental care provider based in San Mateo, California, offering a wide range of services to cater to your dental needs. The clinic is located at 100 S Ellsworth Ave #601, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA Services Offered Manyak Dental Group provides various dental care services, including: Dental Implants: Dental implants are a popular choice for replacing missing teeth, offering a permanent and comfortable solution for patients who have lost one or more teeth. Dentures: Dentu
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 270 reviews, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
#601, 100, South Ellsworth Avenue, Downtown, San Mateo, California
At Total Health Dental Care, we practice “whole-person” dentistry and understand that you are more than just a mouth. In fact, your oral health is directly connected to the rest of your body. Our practice refers to this as holistic-fusion, a method of care which gives the dentists all the advantages of modern dentistry with a focus on root causes. We use all organic materials and mercury-free fillings as well as herbal tinctures to promote natural healing. Choosing Total Health means choosing a
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 391 reviews, and its 80.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
Suite 812, 3300, Webster Street, Pill Hill, Oakland, California
At Total Health Dental Care, we practice “whole-person” dentistry and understand that you are more than just a mouth. In fact, your oral health is directly connected to the rest of your body. Our practice refers to this as holistic-fusion, a method of care which gives the dentists all the advantages of modern dentistry with a focus on root causes. We use all organic materials and mercury-free fillings as well as herbal tinctures to promote natural healing. Choosing Total Health means choosing a
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 391 reviews, and its 80.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
Suite 812, 3300, Webster Street, Pill Hill, Oakland, California
Michael Wakasa and Annaliese Carlsmith practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Wakasa and Dr. Carlsmith, seek to provide the highest level of care in all aspects and can literally redesign your smile.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 184 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 76.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
# 4, 256, North San Mateo Drive, North Central, San Mateo, California
Michael Wakasa and Annaliese Carlsmith practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Wakasa and Dr. Carlsmith, seek to provide the highest level of care in all aspects and can literally redesign your smile.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 184 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 76.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
# 4, 256, North San Mateo Drive, North Central, San Mateo, California
The first thing that patients notice about our office is how well we all get along – it is a very unique environment, we really love working together. I believe that is why we are so successful with fearful dental patients. We offer Sleep Dentistry for fearful patients & difficult procedures. We help you understand what you need & why. We provide comfortable & quality dentistry. We work with you to spend your money wisely to keep your mouth beautiful & comfortable.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 168 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 76.1 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
Suite A19, 5100, Clayton Road, Concord, California
The first thing that patients notice about our office is how well we all get along – it is a very unique environment, we really love working together. I believe that is why we are so successful with fearful dental patients. We offer Sleep Dentistry for fearful patients & difficult procedures. We help you understand what you need & why. We provide comfortable & quality dentistry. We work with you to spend your money wisely to keep your mouth beautiful & comfortable.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 168 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 76.1 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
Suite A19, 5100, Clayton Road, Concord, California
Established in 1992. Welcome to the Pacific Heights dental office of Dr. Afshin Rahimi. We are conveniently located at 2007 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA. We have taken the time to carefully assemble a team of highly skilled and experienced dental professionals. Most members of our team have been with us for years and enjoy getting to know our patients and understand their unique needs and wants. Our team is dedicated to staying on top of the latest developments in dentistry in order to p
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 76.5 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 53 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
2007, Divisadero Street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California
Established in 1992. Welcome to the Pacific Heights dental office of Dr. Afshin Rahimi. We are conveniently located at 2007 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA. We have taken the time to carefully assemble a team of highly skilled and experienced dental professionals. Most members of our team have been with us for years and enjoy getting to know our patients and understand their unique needs and wants. Our team is dedicated to staying on top of the latest developments in dentistry in order to p
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 76.5 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 53 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
2007, Divisadero Street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Dental of Hayward | Hayward | 80.6 | 549 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Eden Dental Center | Hayward | 79.8 | 229 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Hayward Dental Arts | Hayward | 76.6 | 369 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Jupina Dental: Joan Jupina, DDS | Hayward | 65.5 | 87 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Bay Star Dental | Foster City | 80.6 | 211 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Manyak Dental Group | San Mateo | 80.6 | 270 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Total Health Dental Care | Oakland | 80.2 | 391 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith | San Mateo | 76.4 | 184 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dr. Kent Davis | Concord | 76.1 | 168 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Afshin Rahimi, DMD | San Francisco | 76.5 | 53 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
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